Jhaynes08 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hello everyone, Im looking to sell my 03 zx6r by the end of the year (not advertising just the point of the thread) and i was considering going picking up a newer speed triple. The big motivation behind this i miss my 02 SV650 on the way it handled the bumps and crappy roads in NEO. It was down on the power that i really wanted it to have. Any input from people that own or owned speed triples i would appreciate input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Lots of 2nd gen SVr's (70hp) move onto Street Triples(96hp) you should have plenty with the Speed (122hp). If I was going after a bike the fz09(107hp) would get a test ride to see what it offers at its unbeatable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 My cousin has an fz09. Good little bike but it's got it's issues. The fueling is super twitchy, espcially in the high performance mode. Standard isn't as bad. His biggest complaint is that when you're in motion and in gear but not applying throttle the computer cuts the fuel completely off. This leads to over engine braking and very twitchy coming out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 If price is the major factor, check out the fz09... But there's plenty of better naked bike options out there.. I'd take a used speed triple over a new fz09 without even having to think it over I don't own a speed triple, but I have a cb1000r and that's the bike all the riding mags compare to mine... I love my bike, it's the perfect machine for daily duty and weekend fun... Not super comfortable but overall not bad, the upright riding position helps with fatigue... Not sure how the seat on the triple is though... The power is plenty for a naked, as you won't find yourself over 80-90 often anyways Like I said, I haven't ridden a triple, but I've read countless reviews comparing them to my bike with a general consensus that the triple feels a little more snappy... I would have got one if I could get past the ugly headlight setup... But some people like that look Call around to dealers and find someone with a demo bike or used bike you can test ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Or one a thesehttp://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/107958-2007-aprilia-tuono-r/ What just got a street and is selling his SVhttp://ohioriders.net/index.php?/user/13168-what/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhaynes08 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 If price is the major factor, check out the fz09... But there's plenty of better naked bike options out there.. I'd take a used speed triple over a new fz09 without even having to think it overI don't own a speed triple, but I have a cb1000r and that's the bike all the riding mags compare to mine... I love my bike, it's the perfect machine for daily duty and weekend fun... Not super comfortable but overall not bad, the upright riding position helps with fatigue... Not sure how the seat on the triple is though... The power is plenty for a naked, as you won't find yourself over 80-90 often anywaysLike I said, I haven't ridden a triple, but I've read countless reviews comparing them to my bike with a general consensus that the triple feels a little more snappy... I would have got one if I could get past the ugly headlight setup... But some people like that lookCall around to dealers and find someone with a demo bike or used bike you can test ridei did find this one. http://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/Addams-Auto-Cycle-824490/listing/2006-Triumph-Speed-Triple-111520604My only concern would be if the title is clean and not rebuilt/salvage. It does say repaired and re-inspect-able but the vehicles in PA require an inspection every so many years before they will allow you to buy tags for them. Once i get the cash, i hope that would be before the bike sells, ill call them up and inquire further about the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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