MidgetTodd Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Like it says, who has a Triumph Speed Triple 1050? Any of you clowns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 I was looking at them - I wouldn't buy one before the 2016 model though. The weight reduction and slight power increase it got made it less of a tugboat compared to the MT10/Z900 from what I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travisty Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 I currently am ridding one. I like it so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 R model? Year? What do you like and not like about it? All day comfort for one and two up? What is your riding style? I’m wanting a comfortable upright with enough power and handling to still suit my full retard riding style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 5 hours ago, MidgetTodd said: All day comfort for one and two up? What is your riding style? I’m wanting a comfortable upright with enough power and handling to still suit my full retard riding style The ergos are the same as the Street Triple, and I have done 14 hour days on it and been fine riding the next day. I'm 6'6 though so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Are the ergos the same? It's been a few years since I sat on Speed Triple, but I remember the reach to the bars being noticeably longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: Are the ergos the same? It's been a few years since I sat on Speed Triple, but I remember the reach to the bars being noticeably longer. i thought the same years back. http://cycle-ergo.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 8 hours ago, what said: The ergos are the same as the Street Triple, and I have done 14 hour days on it and been fine riding the next day. I'm 6'6 though so... I went and sat on both at Iron Pony Friday, they were completely different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, MidgetTodd said: I went and sat on both at Iron Pony Friday, they were completely different Must have changed ergos on the newer ones, or I just didn't ever notice any difference. I think they did ditch the old street triple subframe for the daytona subframe on the triple RS. I'm being super helpful! If you're looking for a naked with comfort and the ability to 2-up/do some longer distance riding... the MT-10 has a touring package straight from yamaha. Not sure how comfortable the rear seat is but I know that thing will wheelie every chance it gets. Plus, cruise control. Edited April 8, 2019 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 If I was to buy a new naked bike for mach retard it would be a Street Triple 765 or an MT-10. But, if you're planning on much 2 up riding the Tracer GT might be a better overall package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Not new. Getting a cheaper used one to hold me over until I get my KTMs Looking at a couple 12 and 13 R models. I don’t think I could go the MT10 route after the level of disappointment the FZ09 gave me. I want the comfort for all day and definitely want the handling to still ride with my usual suspects. Keeping the lady comfortable on the back is just a plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I would suggest a bike like mine but I don't know your budget for a hooligan two up bike. On second thought never mind. While you might be able to handle it because of riding dirt bikes you could never handle it safely with a passenger because midget. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Sportster 883 Low should be on the short list. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Uncle Punk said: I would suggest a bike like mine but I don't know your budget for a hooligan two up bike. On second thought never mind. While you might be able to handle it because of riding dirt bikes you could never handle it safely with a passenger because midget. Budget, dont really have one. The couple Im looking at are used $7000 and under as I really don"t plan to keep it more than this season unless it completely impresses. The Midget part, I just unhook the kickstand safety switch so I can kick her down at lights if theres no curb to pull along. You merely adapted to the stuby life, I was born into it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Pauly said: Sportster 883 Low should be on the short list. Hurtful lol, I dont look good in sleeveless shirts and dewrags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I have a very long history of Speed Triple ownership, since I have a 1997 I bought in 1998 and now is into six-figure mileage. But of course it's so different from what you're looking at my experience is irrelevant. I also got to ride both the 2018 Street Triple RS and 2018 Speed Triple RS. Of those, I would definitely choose the Street, but that's mostly down to personal preference and price. And those bikes are both too new to be relevant. So in other words, I have nothing useful to add since everything I've ridden is either too old or too new, so I'll just show myself out now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 On 4/8/2019 at 10:54 PM, MidgetTodd said: Budget, dont really have one. The couple Im looking at are used $7000 and under as I really don"t plan to keep it more than this season unless it completely impresses. The Midget part, I just unhook the kickstand safety switch so I can kick her down at lights if theres no curb to pull along. You merely adapted to the stuby life, I was born into it lol You could pick up a bike like mine for under $12K and not be bored plus it carries passengers just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 On 4/17/2019 at 4:12 PM, motociclista said: So in other words, I have nothing useful to add since everything I've ridden is either too old or too new, so I'll just show myself out now. I've seen speed triples before . So I say get a vtwin or v4 instead. 30" seat height https://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/d/columbus-2016-motus-st/6868871481.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 That’s not even close to a sport bike. That thing is hideous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 18 hours ago, Uncle Punk said: You could pick up a bike like mine for under $12K and not be bored plus it carries passengers just fine. Are we talking full size passengers or is the baby back? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 4/17/2019 at 4:12 PM, motociclista said: I also got to ride both the 2018 Street Triple RS and 2018 Speed Triple RS. Of those, I would definitely choose the Street, but that's mostly down to personal preference and price. And those bikes are both too new to be relevant. Why would you choose the street over the speed? Would that still be your choice if the street was still a 675? Or is the 765 that much better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 33 minutes ago, MidgetTodd said: Why would you choose the street over the speed? Would that still be your choice if the street was still a 675? Or is the 765 that much better? I would also pick the Street. Only things the 1050 does better is straight line speed, and less shifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 From what I've read, the speed triple's extra power doesn't make up for its extra weight vs the street triple. At least on the older models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 48 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: I would also pick the Street. Only things the 1050 does better is straight line speed, and less shifting. Bigger comfy seat and Ohlins from what I’m seeing too The street R still doesn’t get Ohlins it get KYB and Showa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Gotta keep the ole lady’s butt happy too. She likes cushy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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