2014 Triumph Street Triple R - Long Term Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ย. 2014
- Here's an in-depth long term review of a 2014 Triumph Street Triple R for anyone interested in how these bikes hold up with high mileage.
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Out of the dozens if not hundreds of reviews I have looked through online, your's was the most helpful. So thank you very much
Sameer Upadhyaya Don't encourage me... I'll make more! I appreciate you sitting through the entire review... and glad it helped.
I have to say- that & the follow up @ 38k miles- are the 2 best long term owner's reviews I've seen to date. I also wanted to film a review, but, you have done 10 times better than anything I could've done. Also need to say- respect your mods, especially the Ohlin's rear- sprung to your weight. That must be phenomonal, without a doubt.
Other than cosmetic mods, I've kept mine stock, and, I'm amazed daily with the exceptional ride quality, power, lightweight, flickability, corner carving, etc... I've considered other bikes, but, can't see any reason to change. Glad you still enjoy yours & thanx again for the outstanding reviews.
+David C. Gulliver Thank you so much for the kind words and the comments. I'm glad you found them helpful! These bikes are truly amazing bargains and provide daily smiles if you let them. Best of luck and thanks again!
Been looking for a long term update for the STR for awhile. Great stuff fella.
I have had my 2014 STR since April 2015. Love it & I'm sure even when I reach your mileage I'll love it just as much.
I'm glad you mentioned the heated grips as I'm also looking at them, even if it's tucked away for winter, was just concerned if triumph bar end mirrors would still fit.
Ride safe.
+Triumph Gunner Thanks for the comments. The bike seems to get better with age... the engine seems to open up and starts pulling stronger and smoother. You should still be able to use bar end mirrors with the heated grips, as the bar ends don't change (same as standard grips).
Keep her upright and she'll treat ya' well.
Just picked up a leftover 2014 last week. Absolutely love it! Same color and everything. Only paid $8500. Amazing how many miles you've racked up, glad to see it's holding up well - gives me confidence going forward.
Damn... that's a sweet deal! Good luck with the bike!
Wow 25,000+ miles?!!! In just one year. Wow, you really love your bike:)
Thanks for the great review - definitely is a nice change to see a video from someone who knows enough that it was educational and engaging. (2010 STR)
Gerald O Thank you!
I enjoyed your video, I just got a 2013 street triple with only 1800 miles on her. It's my first road bike I have been riding dirt bikes for years. My bike is still at the dealer getting prepped with things I wanted them to do. But I'm looking so forward to getting her home.
Thanks for the great review, very insightful in every aspect. This most def has me wanting to pull the trigger on picking one up.
Curtis Chan Thanks for watching and commenting. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you find one in your garage! Best of luck and let us know if you grab one.
Thanks for posting this review.I'm looking at buying a 2014 Triple R & your review is as positive as the comments I got when I asked a couple of owners.Just got to find the right bike at the right price now! The Ohlins on the rear seems a good upgrade.
You won't be disappointed with this bike as it's a fantastic do-all ride. The Ohlins definitely helps things out back but isn't a necessity for casual riding. Good luck with your search!
Great video fella - was really interesting to hear thoughts on the bike from someone with far more technical knowledge than myself (my review video is on my channel but not even remotely as in-depth as this).
I've been looking at other bikes recently but I'm not sure if I could bring myself to sell on my '13 STR... it's just so good!
Thanks for sharing dude.
Thanks, Bro. I've actually seen some of your reviews before... can't remember which ones but I recognize the logo. Keep up the good work.
And yeah, I'm always itching to buy new bikes (1st world consumer problems, right?) but the STR always satisfies when I hop aboard. I think I'll always have her around as my daily driver and will add more specialized bikes in time.
Your videos on this bike were what convinced me to seek out a 675r for my first road bike :) Hope you're doing well man.
well done dude you are living my dream life, very nice review
One of the best reviews out there, thanks.
Thank you!
This makes me really really want a street triple. I currently have a 12' Daytona 675 that I bought new but due to back issues I can't ride it as much as I'd like to. Since I love the motor and the way triumph does things I know I need to stick with one. And what better than this, basically the same bike but much more comfortable! Great review and nice bike!!!
Brian Romero Thanks! You may want to consider putting riser clip-ons (Apex, Helibars, Attack, etc...) and possibly some lower rear-sets on for a more comfortable riding position. It'd be far cheaper than flipping your bike and taking a loss. Not to talk you out of an STR... but the D675 can certainly be made more comfortable with little effort. You'll most likely need longer brake and clutch lines if you go much higher than stock.
Thanks for this review!
Thanks for the review it was very useful.
haven't heard a bad review of this bike yet and the more i looked at this bike the more i wanted one. great bike, good review. i would have liked to have heard that sound.
Look for my Remus Hypercone video.. it shows off the sound of the bike with a nice slipon.
Really good in depth review! thanks!
+Vegard Myrlund Hansen Thank you for the support! Be well!
My 2010 STR has an Ohlins TR805 shock with KyleUsa linear linkage (solo rider), Racetech front springs, Arrow 3-1, Sargent seat, SuperSprox 520 conversion 49T rear, Triumph QuickShifter, manual CCT, Shorai 18Ah lithium battery with dedicated charger, and many assorted cf bits and accessories. I did the 12,000 mile service myself and the cams were perfect and only a couple of exhaust shims needed different size. Now has around 25,000 miles running beautifully. Effortless light handling, I never want for power and rarely need to downshift. Just a really fun bike to go on a tear for a couple of hours.
Your bike sounds pretty sick. Nice mods. These bikes are definitely switch blades... great for so many things as a do it all. I'm about to click 31k as I type this and the engine keeps getting sweeter and sweeter.
Nice review, is that the high comfort seat you have?
beautiful bike bro !! great review keeep up the good work
+Ct Pham Thank you for the comment. Be well!
Hey there, I have the same bike and had a few questions regarding the Speedy bars you installed. I'm interested in slightly wider than stock bars, but don't want a lower bar. Are they much lower than stock? Is the length of the cables sufficient for the wider bars? Finally, do you think the stock cables length is sufficient for a slightly wider and higher than stock handlebar? Thanks!
Dammit man.. now you got me hunting for Ohlins.... Nice review and the bike looks great! Going to do a cross Canada trip on mine this summer.
The Ohlins are definitely worth the effort. You can find take-offs all day for half of what they retail for. Make sure you get it sprung for your weight and I think you'll be stoked on how it transforms the feel of the bike. Good luck on the trip!
Just bought the same model in the same colourway - run-out pricing from the local dealer as they clear the decks for the new 765 RS. It's my second bike so I'm taking it pretty steady - still running in anyway. Love everything about the bike! I like the look of that Ohlins replacement shock but not sure if my riding skill justifies it. That Remus pipe looks great too - must get saving!!
Congrats, Andrew. Enjoy the new ride! The Ohlins is a great upgrade for anyone looking for a plusher, more controlled ride. Nothing wrong with the stock KYB at all... so if you're happy, then save the money for tires and track days. Best of luck!
Nice to see you ride the bike hard
I really enjoyed this video I love the fact your close to that Canyon I could here the bikes in the background. super cool also really wish I could hear that pipe I'll look and see if you have a video. as this is the first one of you I have seen... cheers
+Dan Kelly Goheen Carter I have a video that showcases the Remus pipe on my bike. Just search "remus hypercone street triple" and it should come up easily!
Good review. Thanks.
Keep picking'.
keep going! good job Sr.!
+Leonardo Spiller Lusente Thanks for the encouragement!
mate where did you buy the carbon cover protection for the engine?
Great review man.
I've been arguing with myself to get on or not.. might do that next year.
I do like the sound of your bike on the background! haha Any videos with the sound of your Remus exhaust?
Thank you. Yes, there's a video of the Remus somewhere... might even be linked on this page somewhere or in the video itself. If not, search for "Remus Hypercone Street Triple" (or something like that!).
Right on! After I watched this video I think it poped up as a recommendation for the next video.
Indeed, I really liked that sound!!
Congrats for the bike!
Very nice bike! I originally didn't like these after they redesigned the headlights but they've really grown on me:)
Thanks. Same for me. When I first saw the lights, I wasn't sold. But now, I can't imagine anything else on the bike and I think the older round lights look dated. I know they're quite polarizing, but they do make the bikes uniquely identifiable from a distance. And they work great, too. I hardly ever have to use my high beams as the low beams throw a nice wide path.
Very cool:) maybe I'll pick one up if I can ever get the funds together haha
Best quote from the video. "That thing is a pig, this....is a cheetah!! Just picked up my 2014 Street Triple R in the same color scheme with only 800 miles on it. Got rid of my Aprilia Dorsoduro and this is way more fun!!!!! Miss the ape vtwin sound but my comp werks exhaust sounds like a swarm of angry hornets.
This bike has given me the ability to keep up with my buddies on their CBR 1000 RR and Aprilia RSV4 heavily moded . I get smoked in the straights but play well in the corners.
Nice Bike!!!!!
Thanks for the support. And congrats on the new ride! This bike certainly won't scare any liter bikes on straights, but when the road gets bendy, you can show a wheel or lead the way through it all. Hope you're enjoying her!
Excellent review... cant wait to get the miles down on mine...
Thanks. And whatcha waitin' for? Go ride!
I would dude but roads are covered in ice...:-(
Drag... sounds like it's time for some studded tires!
now youre talking!!!
What mirrors are those? Looks good, would like ‘em for my own ST3
Did you tune when you did the exhaust change?
FailsAndFights - Yeah... got the only available tune my dealer had - the Arrow Map. I don't have a PCV or Bazzazz so until I change headers and up the ante, I'm good with how it's fueled.
I found that with the Map/Pipe, the bottom end pulls harder and the midrange opened up just a hair. Fueling seems smoother down low as well. Between that and modding the intake screen, she screams under heavy throttle!
Where did you get your left side stator cover? I've been looking for one that bolts on rather than sticks, can't seem to find one with the right bolt pattern.
Chase Watkins I got them at Revzilla quite a while ago. They were blowing them out for dirt cheap so I picked them up on a whim. They're made by Leo Vince.
Great review, getting mine today. Are you able to post a link to the GPS you got? Been trying to find an alternative to the iphone
Brian Jobsis Congrats on the new bike! What a sweet feeling.
Here's a link to the "Rage" branded GPS unit. From eBay...
www.ebay.com/itm/like/301227877998?lpid=82&chn=ps
Hey man, I am coming up on 18k miles. Any advice on what I can check out myself or I should ask my local shop to check / replace? The more details the better...Great review - one of the best I've seen.
Thanks for the support, MNoob. For the 18k service you'll want to replace the air filter, oil/filter, check steering/head bearings, change plugs and give the bike a total once over (brakes, cooling system, rotors, chain, etc...). For a major check (24k miles), you'll want to check the valve clearances and adjust/shim as necessary. If you can't do this yourself, have your local pro look at it. Throttle body synching should be done now and then as well.
Check the manual for more details on what should be done, as this is what's off the top of my head. Good luck!
Question about the Ohlins rear shock. Ohlins doesn't list a shock for the 2104 ST-R. Is the Daytona 675R somehow different with linkage or something or is it a direct swap?
It's a direct swap as the frames and swingarms are identical between bikes. The Ohlins will raise the rear slightly as it's a longer shock eye to eye. Linkage should be the same.
Nice overview of your bike and experience with it, thanks for sharing. I'm leaning on picking one up in the future (next bike is an engagement ring). How does the bike handle at lane splitting? Was going to sub but you're exactly a 1,000 and that number looks so perfect lol. Will def sub in the future!
nvm.. found your lane splitting video and subbed anyways lol
+johnydecali Congratulations or my condolences on the engagement, take your pick! Ha. Kidding, of course.
The bike is pretty brilliant at just about everything. There are faster, bigger, stronger, and more expensive bikes out there. But I'm not sure any are as much a switchblade bike as this (on road, no dirt). From splitting lanes on the 101 during rush hour traffvck to carving Sand Canyon to devouring Button Willow, this bike does it all with ease. A linear power band and telepathic handling makes for an excellent middleweight bike. Good fuel economy and being light weight are all bonuses. Reliability is high, too.
Let us know when you get the new ride!
Great review! I've got 91k on my '09 Street Triple and I love it :) I've had no major issues with it. Just regular maintenance and some wear & tear now. I commute, do multi-state touring and local canyons. Not a your pace though..LOL! I get 15-20k on my tires.
Damn.. 91k?! That's great to hear these bikes will take the punishment. And if I tried getting 15k out of my tires, I'd be riding on the rims!
I just took off a set of Michelin Pilot Powers and I was able to squeeze 3300mi out of them before the sides were toast and all feel was gone. Admirable. They're a bit more numb feeling than Q3's, but the mechanical grip is certainly there if you learn to trust it.
Interestingly... I wore the front out faster than the rear. By a slight margin. With Q3's, I usually got nearly a 2 for 1 (2 rears to every 1 front). Not sure why, but the fronts were going quicker on the PP's.
I spooned on some Pilot Power 3's and will see how that goes. Out of the gate, the sides feel better with more feedback than the PP's. And they should, being a softer edge compound. If I can get anywhere near 2500mi out of them, they'll be my new go-to tire.
Thai Long Ly Becky York I have Michelin Pilot Road 4's on my awesome 2013 Honda CB500F ABS bike and concur with Becky. I'm currently at 11K and it looks like it can go another 10K. However, I don't ride my bike anywhere near like you do (aka, mine has chicken strips). Most of my riding is commuting and touring. I recently purchased the 2014 STR (in matte graphite) and plan to put PR4's on that too (since the current tires are done with) since most of my riding will still be commuting and touring, though I also hope to do more harder riding.
Great review, definitely one of the best non-professional reviews I've seen on the STR. I learned a lot, even on things I'll probably never do (like the Ohlins suspension). You've been a great addition to Motorcycle.com and I think they need to use you and Jessica a lot more in their video comparison videos. I'll have to check out one of your gigs the next time I'm in LA.
***** Thanks for the kind words and the encouragement. And for the feedback on the PR4's. I'll have to check them out as I've heard good things from many. I'm not a professional journalist by any stretch... just a dude that rides a lot and has an opinion when asked. The Motorcycle.com guys/gals are super cool to work with and I look forward to doing more reviews with them.
Great review. Can you recommend a dealer/service shop in LA? Since you're near Angeles Crest do you go to Pro Italia? Thanks!
+Jim DeCorpo Pro Italia is great for Triumph service. Guy Hayes really knows his stuff and I highly recommend his work. He does all the work on my bike and I trust him fully.
Do you think this would be a good bike as my second? I've had my license for a year with no accidents or falls. I started on a used 91 Suzuki GN as I didn't want to start on anything new. I'm concerned mostly about the power and weight difference as well as availability of parts and basic maintenance.
Yes, I think this bike is an excellent bike for all but the very beginner. The bike is super easy to ride and isn't scary unless you're completely ham fisted! You'll love the bike as it really does everything extremely well. And I'm proof that the bikes are solid and reliable. Good luck!
Hi,
Loved the video, got my Striple R for a year now (2013 model) and I was wondering if it's normal for it to be rather jerky running without throttle (so at around 1500rpm), not sure if I'm explaining myself clearly here, but it doesn't feel smooth at all just running on clutch. Maybe I need to let my dealership check the fuel intake/maps (I'm not experienced enough to do that myself, and that's putting it lightly).
Could you also list the mods you have on it, I know you talked about them in the video, but a written list would be awesome :).
Best regards!
yannick wellens Thanks for the support. I'm not sure as I hardly ever just "coast" under zero throttle. I'll have to check my bike tomorrow and see, but I don't seem to think it's jerky by any stretch. Perhaps a trip to the dealer is in order?
Check out the long term update video I just posted. There's a list of mods under the description box.
Good luck!
Good review,,, im about to get one I a wks time ,,, and also I only live 5 miles from the Triumph factory in the uk ,,cheers shane,,,subbed to ur channel
Congrats on the new ride! You'll dig it. Pretty much a perfect do all street bike. And that noise... whack that throttle open and you'll hear angels getting plowed by a pack of holy ghosts!
thanks,like the description Angels and holy ghosts funny
Thanks for the review,
What is the model-brand of your gps?
it's a nice stand but havent see it yet on ebay...
if you got time i would be happy to have a link
Thanks for your time
+ocmdb It's a Chinese GPS called the "Rage". I've recently replaced it with the latest version of it... not sure what it's called but it's the same Chinese manufacturer, I think. If you Google "Rage GPS", it should come up. Good luck!
Nice review! Been looking into the 2015 r or rx
+Trevor Scott Great bikes, both of them! Let us know if you pick one up.
I noticed you changed out the tank pads on the newer video, any reason for that? I'm looking into getting some, specifically because my zipper is starting to scratch the tank, but i might as well do the sides too
Good eye! The original pads had worn out and were basically useless. I opted for the HT Moto pads instead and have been happy with them thus far. They're currently on my both my 1050 and V4 1100. You can buy them in sheets and you must cut them yourself. They're cheap and peel off without any residue or removing clear coat.
thank you! will check them out
Im getting one this april I have 1 question, is it necessary to buy the belly pan? do you recommend it?
Congrats on the upcoming purchase! Yes, the belly pan adds an additional 15 hp and makes women moist!
Kidding! Not needed whatsoever. I got mine for free from a buddy's crashed bike, so I stuck it on. I think the exposed header pipes look a bit more hooligan but it's purely an aesthetic choice.
gorgeous bike buddy
Thank you!
I just got one of these on Thursday as my first bike. It's just parked outside since I need to get my license haha. It didn't come with a manual though... How often do you service it?
+Edwin Bonilla Congrats on the sweet new ride. Get that M1 and start ripping it up already! I do the basic stuff on my own as needed and only bring it to the shop for the major 12k mile intervals. Filters, oil, fork oil, brakes, radiator, etc... I do whenever I get the itch. But usually around the 6k mark(s).
Friend of mine has a 07 Daytona 675. Bought used with a salvage title... He has put almost 60,000 in less than 3 years and not baby miles. He rides the shit out of it... And it still runs perfectly fine. I would not worry at all about putting serious miles on this engine.
I think it all comes down to maint... change the oil... coolant when your supposed to. It will run long and hard for you.
+kens97sto171 I wholeheartedly agree. Keep up on the maintenance and the bike should reward you with a lifetime of use. Ride it hard and ride it often. Like an athlete's body, it wants to be exercised or it eventually goes to shit.
In order to change levers you also need to change the master piston?
Nope, they are separate. I have the short triumph ones and the are awesome. Bolt right on.
What turn signals did you use. Also, did you have to put a new indicator relay to make the LEDs work? bike looks sick btw
+Alphabrovo121 Sorry for the delay in this response.. must've missed your original message somehow. Any way, the signals are eBay specials from M-Factory. They're cheap and work great, though I've had an issue with my left rear going out on me three separate times. The company always replaces the full set for me, but rewiring them in is a total PITA.
As for the relay, I wired one in but actually prefer the faster blinking rate due to the fact that they're smaller in size than stock. I'd like anything to draw more attention to them and a faster blink rate draws the eyes quicker... at least that's my theory. So out went the relay.
Happy holidays!
+Thai Long Ly Thanks...
bike looks great btw
Good review, I have the same bike in black :-)
Love the black! That's why my belly pan and fender are black.
Is there a sound clip of the street triple in the background throughout your video, because that's so cool!
SleepySar Good ear! Yes, that's my STR mumbling throughout the entire video. Didn't think anyone would catch that subtle subliminal "call to ride"! Cheers.
Thai Long Ly Haha I knew it! I wondered why I had to go and ride my bike straight after watching your video. Cheers!
Awesome review! I'm thinking of swapping my current bike since I really miss riding a sport standard. After looking at this bike for a few years not getting the looks, it really has grown on me. I took a '15 out for a test ride last week and it was 40 minutes of massive smiles. Even though it's a bit cheaper, was the Aprilia Shiver ever on your radar? I'm worried I might miss the "character" of a v-twin bit the triple seems like a terrific middle ground choice.
highoctaneadventure I figured for the money, the STR was a better buy in the long run. It ticks all the right boxes and the triple howl and engine characteristics are pretty addicting. Especially if you put a pipe on it and open her up a bit. She pulls down low similar to a twin and winds out up top, similar to an I-4. Kind of the perfect street bike formula to me. Don't get me wrong... I love twins and the inherent grunt (and sounds). But there's something super sweet about the triple's smoothness and the way it makes power that always brings a smile to my face!
Thai Long Ly Hey thanks! I ended up going with this bike and honestly, it's been really tough keeping it parked. Which seat do you have on the bike?
JayGTA Massive Congrats on the new ride! Same here... if I'm not riding her, I'm staring at her in the garage most days. I have the Triumph Comfort Seat. It's a bit firmer than the stock saddle and offers more support over the long haul. The shape is slightly different and allows easier transition from side to side as well.
It's now 2017 and I have a question hopefully you can help. I will be buying a street triple but not sure which to buy. Either 2014 street triple r in your colorway with 2,800 miles on it or a 2016 Triumph Street Triple in white brand new both same price?
If it's between an "R" and non "R", I'd go for the R. 2800 miles is just barely broken in so I wouldn't sweat the mileage. New gets you a warranty, which is always comforting and the knowledge that you're the first to flog her. However, the '14 would have depreciated quite a bit and that difference in cost will buy a lot of tires, gas and track days. If you're just commuting or are a non-aggressive rider, then I'd say pick whichever one you like.
If it's between either bike and the new 765, then I'd say pony up and get the new bike. It's better all around. Good luck either way!
I also have this bike as a 2014 model but only with 3000 miles. Just curious how much was it for the ohlin?
You can find the Ohlins TTX's for roughly $5-600 online. Used, of course. I got mine as a take-off from a D675 that had less than 100 miles on it. Was sprung to my weight and the bike handles like it's on rails. Sweet, buttery rails.
Hi Thai. Nice bike!
I have a 2014 standard Street Triple and I'm thinking about changing the rear suspension.
Is the ohlins from D675 (2013 ->) a straight swap? Thanks!
Moacir Zardo Junior Yes, the Ohlins is a straight up swap... shouldn't take you very long assuming you have the right tools and a way to stabilize the bike. I think it took me about an hour, if that, to make the swap. Would've been faster had I had two extra hands and a real mechanic! Bear in mind the Ohlins will slightly raise the rear ride height, thus sharpening your turn in. Drop the forks a couple millimeters to offset the change if you want to retain the factory's geometry. Follow the manual's guidelines for a starting point with your Compression and Rebound settings (using D675's chart) and season to taste.
Write back when/if you do the swap once you've had some seat time and let everyone know how it's working out for you. Cheers!
Thai Long Ly Does it have height adjustment ?
Moacir Zardo Junior The standard Ohlins TTX unit that comes from the factory on D675s do not have height adjustment. The unit I have has been factory modified and I do have adjustment on mine. However, in the lowest (shortest) position, the ride height is still higher than stock due to a longer shock body than the KYB unit.
where did you take your bike when you had the warranty issue? I live in Irvine, my dealership sucks. I'm having leaking issues and they are giving me the runaround.
+mefromuic I take my bike to Pro Italia in Montrose. They have an excellent service department and they've only done solid work for me and my friends. Good luck with your issue(s). I know how frustrating that can be.
What other bikes, if any, did you consider before getting this bike?
+Martin Sage Like most of the world, I looked hard at the Yamaha FZ09. The crap suspension, upright ergos, and numb chassis (comparatively) steered me away from her right away. The motor is the shining star of that bike, though not as smooth and refined feeling as the STR's. I'd love the power, though.
That carbon fiber looks bad ass! Sweet bike man, thanks for the upload.
Thanks, Alex... I wasn't sure about it when I first put it on... but I'm diggin' it now.
You say your cam got scored? I have 2016 Standard. Bought in late December 2017 while working at the dealership. I have since put right at 8k on her. I’ve loved every mile until the last 500. I feel a stutter, there’s a crazy noise when taking off, and an odd vibration when holding steady rpm while moving. Anyway I could get with you through email for a question or two?
You're welcome to write me, however I'm no mechanic. I know just enough and own the perfect amount of tools to ruin a completely working bike! :)
Where is this vibration and noise coming from? I'd say take it to a dealer ASAP - flat bedded... not ridden.
Thai Long Ly it’s coming from the right side. Definitely near the front😂
nice review, I have the '13 model which I think is the same, only question, have you upgraded your seat, I notice stitching on it where mine dose not have, that's the only small gripe I have with the bike I don't care for the stock one and I can't seem to find a nice quality replacement, last time I checked with the well known seat manufacturers like Corbin and. Sargent they didn't have one for the new st3, thanks
Good eye! That's the Triumph Comfort Seat. It's a bit firmer to the touch than the somewhat spongy feeling OEM unit, but once your ass is perched on it for many a mile, it creates far fewer hot spots and numb areas. The pitch front to back is slightly different as well... it doesn't toss you as forward, so your nuts stay closer to your torso than the tank.
After a 650 mile day on it, I thought I'd be toast... but the seat was great.
Thai Long Ly it makes a noticeable difference? my nuts are always on the tank while cornering. i have same model same year,
peter davis Yeah... it does. I don't get pitched forward as much and the comfort is better. A buddy rode my bike the other day and commented immediately on how much better the comfort seat is than his stock one. You'll appreciate the difference over the long haul.
thanks for the info, picked up Comfort seat a few weeks ago, but haven't been able to get out with all the snow this winter in the northeast
How is riding this bike at 5’5? I’m 5’6 and I’m worried I’m too short for the R version.
I wouldn't sweat it at all. I have a super short inseam (28") and can handle bikes up to 33.5" seat heights before I start sweating. The STR should prove no problem for you. You may not be able to flat foot both sides, but as long as you get one solidly planted on your toes, you should be OK. Don't let that stop you from enjoying a truly great bike!
Nice video..
exhaust model? thanks
Hey does your friend have the same engine problem with you? Because iam buying one.. Iam just worried..
As far as I know, I am the only person that has had a specific issue with faulty cams. It was deemed improper installation from the factory and an isolated case. You shouldn't have this issue and can rest assured you'll be receiving a solid bike. Just make sure to seal up the gallery bolts on both sides with blue loctite or chances are you'll have small leaks there. Good luck and enjoy the bike!
Hey man, beautiful bike. I have a 13' Striple Standard and deffinenty want to upgrade my suspension but anyways was wondering what kind of mirrors are those....that's exactly what I'm looking for, and you say good price? Could to tell me what kind and where to get them? I'm pretty sure my bike would be the same mirrors......thanks a lot for the video!
It's been a while but I'm pretty sure the mirrors are from a company called KiWav. I found them on Ebay and they were somewhere around $100 for the pair, IIRC. Perhaps even cheaper. They're universal fit so you're good to go there. I have a set on my Tuono 1100 as well!
Cool thanks I'll see if I can find.
How do you fit on the R version at 5'5
I'm 5,5 with like a 28 inseam and barely tip toe one side. the non R version I can get one foot down. I want the R but it's too tall.
+Elior Koralashvili We're essentially the same size. My bike is actually taller than stock as the Ohlins TTX I have includes the height adjuster clevis, which raises the rear by a few MM's. This makes my bike ever taller than a stock D675R. With that said, I have zero issues riding this bike or anything up to 33.5" seat heights. It's all about getting comfortable pulling a "Captain Morgan" with one foot down and the other on the peg.
As it stands, I can tip toe my bike, but cannot flat foot unless I'm off to one side. Don't let the tiny increase in height deter you from getting the bike you want. The R is a better bike and offers more adjustability that you'll appreciate in the long run. And you'll quickly get used to the added height with each and every mile.
Good luck and let us know how you decide!
+Thai Long Ly thanks for the quick reply! I sat on both at the dealer and want the R. I sat on a gsxr and ride that comfy but anything more than 22 inches seems to be an issue. I was thinking maybe to get a lower gel seat or shaving the original seat, maybe even adding a few mm to my boots. This will be my second bike so still got some learning to do! Any input on tips for us short riders out there would be appreciated! Maybe a good topic for a vid? Lol thanks again!
+Elior Koralashvili The lower Gel Seat or shaving the seat would be my suggestion - as opposed to using a lowering link. I'd be willing to bet that after a few weeks of riding the bike, you'll quickly grow accustomed to the added height and it won't bother you at all when coming to a stop. I totally understand your trepidation and was in the same boat as you in the beginning, but I can emphatically say that you'll overcome the added height in no time.
Tall and heavy adventure bikes used to intimidate me (Tiger Explorer, BMW GSA, Caponord, etc...) but now I can handle them despite not being able to reach the ground AT ALL with both feet. Definitely gotta pull a Captain on those machines!
And good idea on the vid... I'll find someone to help me shoot it and will post something up.
+Thai Long Ly yah with 40+k on your bike I can bet its second nature by now to you. I live in NYC and I would be stopping very frequently. Forget about backing up the bike. I would need to get off and walk it back. One of the big fears is stoping on a driveway slope.... The added height once the tire hits the ramp can come as a surprise but I guess I just need to be mindful of where I put my foot. Plus nothing screams dedication louder than pulling a capt Morgan 👌🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the great review. I will probably be upgrading to this soon from my Ninja 300. I am looking at the 2014 STR as it seems to me like there are no new changes for 2015 except for a minor price bump. Also the 2014 is $400 cheaper and additionally you can get a $400 Triumph voucher on it. Only issue is I can't find the 2014 model in white here in Denver :(
It's a great upgrade from the Ninjette and you'll have a blast! It's more of everything and you'll be so happy you made the switch. Good luck with the deal hunting. They're out there if you look hard enough.
Thai Long Ly Thanks so much. I went ahead bought the 2014 Striple in Matte Graphite last week and it felt so good riding it back home. Got to admit that your review was a major factor :). Now, can't wait for this snow to disappear.
Dushyanth Maguluru Congrats. Ride her hard and fast and she'll reward you with many smiles per mile!
Hello from the bottom of the world in New Zealand. Question on the GPS. Im thinking of buying the same one from China. Is it possible to program in a route using twisty roads before setting off? Or is it like a car GPS where you put in a destination and it calculates the fastest route for you? Thanks and love your videos. Jono.
Hey Jono. Thanks for the support. The GPS is one of those "destination first, route second" types. You can, however, choose between a couple of different modes and you can "avoid" tolls, highways, meteorites, etc.... Wish it had an "avoid assholes" function but then you'd never get anywhere...
If it DOES have a route mapping option, I've never found it. And the instructions... good luck... hope your Chinese is better than mine.
btw... my brother just left NZ... he was there for 7 years working for WETA.
Oh true WETA down in Wellington - windy place to ride motorbikes (if he does?).
Have ordered one of the GPS's from China. Will see how it goes as you cant beat the price compared to Garmin/Tomtom etc.
All the best mate. Look forward to some more canyon vids.
Jono BNZ He's a scooter guy... but I'll convert him soon enough. :)
I think you'll dig the GPS... especially for the $$. Mine still works fine... the internal battery is starting to fail pretty quickly, so it stays hard wired into the ignition at all times. Aside from that it's pretty solid. The glare is kinda nasty when direct sunlight hits it, making the screen difficult to see, but if you bluetooth it into your skull, you'll be fine.
Thai Long Ly Argh your bro definitely needs converting from the scooter.
The China GPS arrived today. Seems ok for the $$$ and managed to program a route into it. Not very intuitive to program and takes ages but can save the routes so that will come in handy. Will hard-wire it into the bike tonight and give it a go in the weekend. Next purchase probably be a bluetooth helmet speaker - argh when does it end...
Jono BNZ It never ends. And the day it does is the day we take up a new hobby!
wow,,,how is it ridden? handling, reliability, cheap maintenance, durability? I've seen some bike similar such FZ6, FZ08/FZ09...but much cheaper
Well.. if you watch the entire video, you'll see I ride it hard and it's been reliable barring one rare engine issue. I'm the only one that I'm aware of that has had faulty cams from the factory.
I personally think the STR is a much better bike than the ones you've mentioned, with the FZ09 the closest in performance. But you'll have to toss several grand into the suspension to make it anything approaching the STR and the chassis will still never be as responsive and communicative as the STR's. That motor, however, is a gem. Ride them all and decide for yourself... it's the only real way to know what floats your boat!
Did you do the ohlin swap yourself?
Yes, it took 30 mins tops. Did it in my garage by myself. Just be sure to secure the bike properly so you don't dump her when you remove the shock as the rear will collapse once out.
I think I can hear the sound of a triple riding around while you're talking, am I going mad or have you layered that audio on to the top of the review?
***** Dude, I think you're going nuts and should see a doctor immediately!
Kidding... yes... good ear. That's my triple howling away in the background!
Any suggestions on rearsets?
+Jake Sisler I've only used the OEM Daytona 675 rearsets on this bike, so I can't speak to the aftermarket alternatives. The D675 sets work great on this bike and are a super cheap way of getting the pegs up and back with minimal fuss. I'm sure the Attack or Sato (or any adjustable) sets would be great, but I'm predominately on the streets and therefore don't need the added adjustability/crashability/lightweight nature of more expensive options. If I were mostly tracking this bike, I'd opt for some aftermarket sets.
How do you like the ride height?
The added ride height from the Ohlins TTX is manageable for me. But I definitely gotta "Captain Morgan" it, with one foot on the ground and the other on the peg. I can just barely tiptoe both feet, but that's mostly because I have an inseam identical to Donkey from the movie "Shrek"! 28" inseam, for the record.
Once I got used to the additional height, I actually prefer it. When I sit on unmolested STR's, they feel low to me.
Great video! I currently ride a 2000 Speed Triple 955i as a daily rider, but it's recently given up the ghost so I'm forced to look at upgrades while I borrow a family member's car (GROSS). I've been looking at the Speed Triple R because I'm so used to the 955cc engine, my mind thinks, ok, the 1050cc is the obvious choice; why would I even consider going "down" to the 675cc?
The Street Triple R is so expensive, though. And, for shits and giggles, I decided to see if I could compare specs between my Triple and the Street Triple R, and to my surprise, on paper anyway, they're fairly close.
I'm curious, though, when you say that it gets "frenetic" at 80 MPH, what exactly do you mean by that? On my work commute, I can easily hit 85-90 MPH.
Thanks again for putting out a great video!
Randall Tabula Sorry to hear your bike has decided to stop obeying your orders to work! And I totally get the "suck" factor in being forced to drive... especially in traffic.
The Street Triple is just about the ideal street bike. Sure, more power is always great... but where can you truly and safely use it? Not everyone is lucky enough to live at the base of a canyon where you can exploit a bike's potential more often than not. With that said, the power to weight ratio is great. The bike has enough power to keep it FUN. You can wring its neck much harder than you could a Tuono or R1... in public, at least.
When I say frenetic, I mean that the revs are up near 8 - 9 k, depending on your size and weight when traveling above 90mph. And this is a TRUE 90... not what's indicated on the speedo (which is about 7% optimistic on average).
It's not buzzy... just busy. Or frenetic. Certainly not a deal breaker by any stretch... just means that if you spend hours on end at elevated speeds, the bike may feel a bit "worked". Some people are more sensitive to this than others. Stepping off a Harley, this bike is buttery smooth at ANY rpm by comparison. Stepping off a Norge GT at those speeds, this bike feels like a jack russel terrier on crack.
Also, because of the Street's lightweight nature, it's more flickable and fun in the twisties. The Speed Triple has an amazing power plant... that engine is a real gem. But... and a big BUT... is that it's much heavier to steer and throw side to side. If you're in the tight canyons or on a track, this is important. If you're mostly commuting or playing on the freeway, it's nice to have the extra ponies and grunt. In addition, if you're a bigger guy, the Speed may be a better option.
Good luck. New bike shopping is always fun!
Thai Long Ly Cool deal, thanks for the response. It's much appreciated!
what mirrors are those?
Jeffrey Man I got them off of Ebay. Can't remember the seller... some Chinese seller. The mirrors are great... fully adjustable every which way. Glass is clear and I've had no issues whatsoever. Come with a bag of adapters, too.
good job
+balsara 675 Thank you. Hope it helped!
It did
I live only 4 miles from the triumph factory in the uk ,,and I own a speed triple 11 plate cheers Shane uk
That's great! I'd love a tour of the factory. "Ahhh... the smell of triples in the morning..." :)
holy crap!...are all those problems par for the course on these streeties?. I'm looking into a 2015 with less that 3000m on it. should I worry or expect to do all the work you had to do like with the oil weeping, the cam and head?.
The simple answer is NO. The oil weeping is a simple fix. It's a failure of the dealer in performing a simple task and mine dropped the ball in a big way. As for the cam wear, mine was an anomaly from the factory. I think the initial installation was botched, thus causing the premature and excessive wear. These engines should be pretty bulletproof, so I wouldn't worry at all. All manufacturers have horror stories of failure, so I wouldn't let that deter you from enjoying a great bike. If it breaks, fix it! Good luck!
Thai Long Ly
too late!. I bought an xsr900 LOL. but thanks for the eventual response though.
Now all I have to worry about is a potentially bad cam chain tensioner and possibly burning up my exhaust valves from running it to lean with aftermarket exhaust. well it's always something I guess
Ahh... that's an EXCELLENT bike! I did a shootout for Motorcycle.com that included that bike and it far outclassed all the others in the test. I recommend that bike to tons of people and could totally see one in my garage one day. If not for that ugly ass radiator....! :)
Thai Long Ly
I guess if I force myself to stare at the radiator it could become ugly to me, but in real life it doesn't bother me at all. maybe that's because I'm used to the radiator on my 2010 Speed Triple , it's pretty similar. they really don't bother me and on the xsr it strangely seems to disappear into the front of the bike somehow.
the bike has plenty Corky looking appointments though. none of them really bother me, even the round rear light. I think all that stuff gives the bike character that most bike just don't have. what is really bothering me though is the stock signals, the stupid rear fender proboscis thing (of course) and the stock exhaust. All that s***'s got to go!
It certainly has a fair bit of "parts bin" bike flair attached. However, it's such a riot to ride, who cares?! I think it's a better bike than the FZ09 and I prefer the way it rides and handles in every way.
27000miles in one year, hallelujah. What was your last bike? Difference?
I had a '13 Honda CBR500R that I kept for 2 months before swapping over to the STR. Major difference. Not that the Honda was a bad bike by any means... just not the same league as far as power, handling, character, braking and hell... everything! The Honda does whip its ass in fuel economy, however.
With that said, they're not meant to compete so really apples and oranges.
I also have an '02 Dyna Super Glide. That's more like apples and donkeys.
did the bike have any problems till now?
Omg..i think i saw a Nexx xr1r carbon helmet ? I have one to ( amazing helmet ) and a triple-R 2014 in the same color as yours. Im thinking about a new slipon and was looking at Remus and Scorpion. I used to have a GPR Fortune...for like 15 min before i sold it again. It was ridiculously loud! Tried to run with 2 dB-killers in but it did not help. Would not make the same mistake again.I like Arrow, but think it's too expensive.
LOVE the NEXX helmets. I have the XR2 and dig it. Great customer service, too.
also what kind of mirrors are those because I want to get rid of the stock ones they are horrible.
They're some Rizoma knock offs I got on Ebay for pretty cheap. They're far more adjustable than the OEM mirrors, which aren't amazing by any stretch.
Thai Long Ly thank you so much for the reply!!! I hope to see more videos from you thanks for the review too!
can you post a link to the gps?
+Nathaniel Clark try Googling "Rage GPS". That should pull it up. There's a newer version out now, too. I just picked one of those up and it's great!
Show a sua motocicleta. Abraço (Brasil)
If you want better hi way gearing change your sprockets ,try going up a tooth on the front, if your rpm are still to high go down a few teeth on the back
Michael Sylvester Thanks for the tip. I've experimented with going +1 in the front as well as -2 in the rear. The actual character of the engine changes and the bike certainly reacts differently under throttle and in the way it makes its speed and power. It does certainly help with the top end and going +1 in front makes the speeds pile quickly above 6k rpm!
Name of tank grips?
They're from HT-Moto. Apex sells 'em. You buy them by the sheet and cut them out yourself. Get your craft on and customize the shape as you see fit. They work great and won't rip the paint off your tank if/when you ever go to remove them.
Can you reach the ground with both feet flat?
fivefootsixtriumph Not even. I have to "captain morgan" it with one foot on a peg and the other on the ground. Either that or it's tip toes both sides if I straddle it normally. With the Ohlins being higher up in the rear combined with me raising the front end (to gain high speed stability), the bike is about 10mm higher than stock.
Thai Long Ly wow. .. I'm 5'-6" and that's a bit generous but when I ride I have to be able to get both feet flat on the ground. I'm not comfortable on my toes. I would love to have a Triple but not unless i could get my feet on the ground. ...
fivefootsixtriumph Well... bear in mind that I've done some work to it to raise it up over stock. When I initially bought the bike, I could get on the balls of my feet, not completely flat... but close enough.
You can always use a lowering link to start, if you're not completely comfortable. Just be sure to lower the front as well, or your geometry will change and handling will suffer. I'd advise no more than 20mm front and rear. Soupy's makes an adjustable link. It's easy to install and easy to adjust. They also make an adjustable kick stand in case you need one as well. .
Beware, that your ground clearance will suffer and you'll start scraping hard parts way sooner than normal during aggressive cornering.
Don't let the lack of "connection" to the ground scare you. I was freaked out by this at first, but after more seat time, I got used to it and now actually like the higher seats. The clearance is better and handling improves. Look at the new R1... 34" seat height. And that thing is a BEAST on the track (got to test one with with Motorcycle.com recently).
I'm 5'5" with low barometric pressure. Inseam of 28". Thanks, dad. :(
You can always shave the seat down, too. This is a super cheap way to lower the bike's standover height without messing with the geometry.
All true and good advice but I have always owned cruisers (except for my Bonneville which I still have) and I am used to and more comfortable with my feet planted firmly on the ground. .. Especially after a few beers at the local watering hole. If I could lower the triple and get all but my heels on the ground I could probably live with that but probably nothing less. ... Ride safe!
fivefootsixtriumph Lowering will definitely do the trick. Just go the minimum amount you need to feel comfortable is all. Best advice it to get a demo ride on one. I think once you spin around a while you'll find a way to put one in your garage alongside the Bonnie regardless of where your feet end up!
Best of luck!
what's your seat height?
With the Ohlins, it's close to 33.2". Though stock is almost an inch lower, I believe.
Hi, being 5ft5, do you have any problems with the height or anything?
As, being short, do you have niggles?
I myself am like 5ft6 this is why I ask. :P
If you're referring to the seat height, the current answer is NO. However, when I first purchased the bike, I did lower the front and rear (via adjustable link) 20mm. This got me solidly on the balls of my feet both sides. The bike rode fine and I was still able to tear through the canyons and on the track despite the lowered chassis. The only downside I found was that it was much quicker to scrape hard parts (pegs, pipe) when charging through corners.
After three or so months of riding it lowered, I returned it to stock and have learned to simply balance on my toes. With the installation of the Ohlins TTX, the rear has actually risen a couple millimeters over stock and is the same as the D675R. I am now used to the height and kind of dig it. The bike being so light makes it a non-issue, really.
To the guy below who asked about the turn signals (I can't reply to your question directly for some reason), they're some Chinese somethings I got off Ebay. Again... you'll see a pattern here... knock off stuff that's performing admirably on my bike. Just don't buy the cheapest of the cheap from China as that's doomed to fail miserably. But if you buy the medium to higher priced stuff (still cheaper than "branded" aftermarket stuff) from Chinese makers, you should be ok. YMMV.
thanks
+Thai Long Ly hey, does the bellypan helps in any way? like not touching the pipes or improving aerodynamics? thank you!
+David Varela As far as I know, the belly pan doesn't do anything from a functional standpoint. It doesn't hold oil, like a race pan would. It's purely cosmetic and any aerodynamic gains would be minimal at best. They do look cool, though!
Thai Long Ly thanks!
you block your bike's plate but your car's plate is clearly visible
I don't care about my car! Ha!
Hehehe 5 foot 5 on a good day. Ride on brother!
Amen on the dont ride tires to the cord. i have seen way too many idiots doing that.
im wondering how many miles u gonna do on a real "sport-touring" cause striple isnt even close to -touring.
+Nomoredie Just bought a Triumph Sprint GT two months ago and have already put almost 5k miles on her. Put 3200 miles the 1st week alone!
The STR makes for a decent "summer twisty mountain tourer" and as long as you stay off the freeways, is quite enjoyable. I'd certainly do multiple 500 mile days on her as long as they were mostly mountain miles.
the rear sprocket has nothing to do with reving faster.
You are thinking of a fluid balancer on a car...
Insurance rate
I just checked rates for the 2015 model. It was $44 for me. Gets cheaper the older you go. Obviously rates differ from state to state