Is the Speed Triple "too much" bike for the street?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2018
- It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Today I talk about my current feelings towards liter bikes and street riding and how it's changed over the years.
The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is the flagship streetfighter and big brother to the Street Triple. The Speed triple is an absolute brute in terms of power and weight. It can be a weapon in the twisties and a wheelie machine, but where do those qualities translate to the street? I've been humbled by a few speeding tickets and found that I often reach for the keys on my Grom before the speed triple. Sometimes I feel that the Speed seems like "too much" for a casual ride around the city. Nowadays, riding the speed feels more like an event rather than something casual. Mainly due to the fact that I want to ride the piss out of it, rather than put around. This video was more rambling if anything and i'm sure my thoughts on liter bikes will change again...and again...and again lol. I will plan on having a full review of my Speed Triple in the upcoming months. Thanks for watching!
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I LOVE my Speed Triple!!! It has the devil in it! It makes me do bad things but I can't stop.
I went through this exact dilemma a year ago. I had a speed trip abs with akra exhaust and it was addicting as all get out...but the idea of a Grom made all the sense in the world. The Grom is just so easy to get in and out of the garage and just hop on and get anywhere, it’s shortcut city with a Grom. I don’t really know how to explain it but on a Grom it’s like there are 10,000 more paths that magically open up that didn’t exist when you were in your car or on your bigger bike. The Grom was just a tad too slow in the long run so the answer for me was the razkull. With that I was able to put a bigger carb on it and get my 220lbs up in the mid 70’s and that was perfect. The razkull took about 10 minutes to turn into a mini Ducati Monster. Once I got the carb and zoom exhaust on the raz it was plenty fast and popped and banged just like the Triumph. Once that happened there was no longer anything superior about owning the Triumph, nor a need for a 2nd/bigger bike, so it went up for sale immediately and to my surprise I actually didn’t miss it at all. I think you nailed it with the ego thing. Once you get over yourself, you realize that riding a slow bike fast is 5x more fun and 100x more convenient, not to mention soooooo much cheaper to own and easier/more fun to work on.
Carter Garnon Exactly. I actually cut out a portion of this video where I talked about how much more mobile I feel on a grom than a big bike haha. The Grom feels like it has no rules when you ride it! It’s such an innocent fun time that I’m never really worried about the law
Carter Garnon Which exact carb did you use fir the Razkull?
26mm Mikuni VM26
We forgot about parking too! There are those spots where you can park your bike where you can't park your car, well there are infinitely more spots where you can park your Grom where you can't park your 600 etc. My favorite use for it was when I'd be working on a project at the house or on a car or something and needed to make that Lowes or Home Depot run for some odd bolt or hose or whatever, I could hop on the raz, be there in a snap and then just park right next to the entrance, right by all of the grills and mowers, hop off run in, hop back on and be home in no time.
I completely understand what you're saying. I live outside of DC, and between the traffic and the ergonomics of my ZX6R, most of the fun of casual riding is gone. My commute to work involves about 30 miles on a major highway so decent power is a must. Which makes deciding on my next bike difficult. I'm between a Speed Triple (my dream bike since forever) or an even more comfortable and versatile (but less powerful compared to the Speed3) bike like the Street Scrambler. I wish I could just get both haha. Good luck on choosing your next ride, but please keep that beautiful Speed3 in videos.
My speed triple gives me goosebumps everytime i ride. But you have valid points and i agree 100%
It’s an amazing bike!
Well said man. I feel myself hopping on the smaller bikes more and more.
Good review mate as I have a speedtriple myself and I know where your coming from. However it’s all about throttle control as this bike can bring out the Satan in you. I have ridden all the the top sports bikes in the uk and trust me nothing puts a smile on your face like a speedtriple, Iam a 56 grandfather who went through the same conundrum but just ease off the throttle a bit and yourll be fine
I love my orange devil - she is nasty! That torque is addictive! And the sound!
Go to down town Boise at 4:30-5:00 am. It’s almost always empty and just a fun place to ride a bike!
That’s what I do
I have 27,000 Miles on my 08. Love it most fun bike I’ve ever had. Getting new tires Saturday. Think my valve cover gasket needs replaced, getting some oil on one spark plug. Still runs great. Definitely hard to go slow on.
shoei07 the speed is an amazing bike! I just wish I could really ride the damn thing the way I want to ride it
I have a 2010 15th Anniversary Special Edition as well but my tank does not have those red pin stripes on the top of my tank. Is that something you did or do you just have a different version of the tank? I saw your other vid and wanted to do a similar radiator hose wrap/cover/sleeve. Do you have more info on them? Such great bikes. Thanks!
Damn just saw this been to Idaho Boise a bunch of times and it looks fun to ride there thought of it. I have a 09 speed 3 hitting 40k and it’s a fun bike to ride in the city, backroads, and canyons, haven’t heard of any complains in the rurals area just in the cities I ride in Washington and Oregon lots of routes to choose from and ride. I love how torquey it is don’t have to drop a gear in traffic unless you riding with the big boys and ripping through traffic.
7:36 Dash clock says "1050". Just throwing it out there. I just bought one of these as my first 1000cc+ bike, looking forward to getting a chance to take it out on the street. Coming from an 800 twin, so I'm hoping I don't find myself in the same predicament
You should try a Tiger 800. Kick ass bike. Super fun on the street. Comfy but it’s got balls. It’s the Goldilocks bike in the triumph range.
Quick answer is no. I have one and I think it has almost the perfect amount of power for the street. I had a CBR 1000rr before this that was tuned and had a full exhaust and that thing might of been too fast for the street but it sure was fun.
I just wrecked my 2008. Getting really tough to find good models from 05-10, whatever you do, keep it.
Good vid man. I definitely feel you man. Sometimes I wonder the same thing. I had a Speedy R and it was amazing. Then I got a T120 Black and loved it. I'll be back in the market for a bike in the next 3-6 months, but I cannot decide if I should go Speed or Street Triple, partially due to your exact mindset here, and also partially because the Street Triple is a little shorter (I'm 5'8''). What are your general thoughts on the Speed vs Streety?? Ride safe man!
Lucas Snell I have yet to ride the street triple 765 but that bike looks like a blast. Something I would definitely consider if I had to choose between the street or speed
I rip around on my base Bonneville and have a blast. 865cc parallel-twin, TTP-tuned, with arrow 2-1 exhaust screaming at the upper rev limit. Always fun.
So, what now is your considered throught on the Speed Triple? Not the appropriate tool for the job of going to work? Would a Street Triple be a perfect option then?
I've had a grom brand new and loved it to bits! Sold it for my ex to replace her car... big mistake. I now own a street 675r, ive ridden a ktm 790 duke, ridden an r1.... I have to say I get the most fun out of the grom by far. Slow bike fast, awesome fun and relatively safe, just makes you smile! The 675r is awesome, the 790 duke was pretty damn good too but the r1 was kinda.... ott. It is far to much of a machine to enjoy on city streets. They're great don't get me wrong but there is essentially no point to a litre +
Hi mate is this the version with the NIssin brakes? Are there any issues with the brakes or suspension?
This is the brembo version. No issues!
@@ALLDAYANTHONY do you still own the bike? Does it burn oil or any new issues?
Same sort of dilemma... speed triple or my DRZ... both bikes are a blast to ride!!!!!!
I have two golden retrievers and a speed triple r 2015, nice coincidence bro.
A dealership near me has 2010 15th anniv. edition with only 1500 miles on it for just $8k. thinking about getting it
Rachel Juanita good god that’s one hell of a deal
@@ALLDAYANTHONY Looks to be in good shape, all stock. Of course if i did get it I would go with a low mount slip-on, thinking Comp Werkes exhaust, getting rid of the pillion pegs and running the TOD tune, bar end mirrors, aftermarket levers etc.
@@ALLDAYANTHONY Have you considered the new Street Triple RS or R, those bikes might be right up your alley, the STRS puts out damn near 120 rwhp
I bought a matte black 09 Speed Triple this summer and I love it. Have made a promise to myself to keep it forever. It's got a low mount Arrow slip on with a Triumph logo on it. Makes me laugh every time I ride through a tunnel.
So true man. I worry about being unhappy with a bike with 100+HP for all the reasons you say. I can only afford one bike.
In this dilemma right now, speed triple or street...can not decide
@@DatFunnyStuff190 what did you choose?
@@mikeworkman1759 timing means I haven't picked one yet but I'm swaying more toward the street I think
@@DatFunnyStuff190 have you chosen yet?
@@smzman2013 hi, I chose the speed triple in the end, was insanely fast and torque in every gear, 1st would do 60ish, 2nd about 85/90, and so on, I have sold it now though and gotten an mt07 as for me the speed just didn't suit my riding style, and I didnt find it fun short shifting all the time to stay within laws
My street triple is too fast. Prayers for protection for us all.
speed trip is a lion, its going to run and purrr...
Yes it is
I have an '06. I'm not sure this guy gets it...
I had an 03, 05 and now a 13 R. This seems like backwards world to me. I can't imagine wanting to get on a Grom vs a Speed Triple, save for just boppin around once in a while, or to the corner store and back. Sounds like the cops there are crazed, which IS a drag tho
I do the same with my Monkey!!! Take it over the big bikes!!! Its just a blast to ring out, and I don’t feel like i will ever get a ticket!!
speed triple or steer triple more fun and good ?
my dilemma. Traded my '10 street triple for a '19 speed RS. Better on longer trips, Hwy - more planted and crazy acceleration , but still feels like riding a bull vs the street where I always wanted a tad more torque, HP, but that thing fit me like a glove and was telepathic. After 2000 miles, Im still not in love and its not a great commuter ... too committed (seat position)... may trade for a '20 ST3 ... or the KTM SDR hahaha
@@alishaschlichter387 that's actually really helpful to me haha. I have a '10 speed triple and I felt that the position and weight were taking away the fun from scenic or slower journeys. The old Street triple 2011 shape felt perfect to sit on and I couldn't tell if the newer streets would be a good choice as the ergos look a little more sporty than the older ones! Think I'm in the exact same boat as you. I need to test ride a new street triple!
Therefore there is a STREET TRIPLE alvailable. Still very fast, but lighter and better handling than the speed. Every bike review claims that the street is better than the speed. Maybe it suits you better, for every day use. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
Stupid question from a grumpy old Englishman,but what the hell is a 'leaderbike' ffs?
i think he meant litrebike which means over 1000cc bike.
Do a track day bro
Try the street triple rs 2018.
Vesselin Kroumoff I would love to when I get the chance
Well I just swapped 1198 ducati for speed triple 1050 2013 I can only afford one bike lol and commute every day ducati isnt reliable and I have triumph dealership ten mins from my house in uk happy days
Triumphs are fantastic!
Just want you to sell my the bike
well bud. all it takes is once on a backroad. your dead and so is a mom son and dad. their should be no bikes over 100 mph
Could it be the Speed Triple scares you!!? At the very least Speed tickets. Get it out on a Sunday morning like everybody else.