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2013 Triumph Street Triple R Review

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seruzawa · 11-05-2012, 04:33 PM

I've really never been able to understand why so many riders who ride almost exclusively in urban environments choose the 600cc supersports over a Street Triple. Or the unfortunately no longer available Z750. Except in expert hands the slight handling superiority of the 600 is unnoticeable. In virtually any other venue outside of track days and canyon carving (provided that the canyon road is track smooth) the 600 is out classed. Plus the raspy triple intake and exhaust sounds are so cool. It's really a no brainer.

jmdonald · 11-05-2012, 05:41 PM

I would rather have a speed triple. It's not you it's me.

Kevin_Duke · 11-06-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

I've really never been able to understand why so many riders who ride almost exclusively in urban environments choose the 600cc supersports over a Street Triple. Or the unfortunately no longer available Z750. Except in expert hands the slight handling superiority of the 600 is unnoticeable. In virtually any other venue outside of track days and canyon carving (provided that the canyon road is track smooth) the 600 is out classed. Plus the raspy triple intake and exhaust sounds are so cool. It's really a no brainer.

The image one presents by riding a bike of a certain style is a major purchase stimulus for most riders. Some want to look like they just stepped off a racetrack. Some want to look like they stepped off the "Sons of Anarchy" set. Some just want the best all-around motorcycle for the buck. Vive la difference...

seruzawa · 11-06-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

The image one presents by riding a bike of a certain style is a major purchase stimulus for most riders. Some want to look like they just stepped off a racetrack. Some want to look like they stepped off the "Sons of Anarchy" set. Some just want the best all-around motorcycle for the buck. Vive la difference...

Given a choice between squid, SOA, mods and rockets, I'll take rockers for $400, Alex.

jmdonald · 11-06-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

The image one presents by riding a bike of a certain style is a major purchase stimulus for most riders. Some want to look like they just stepped off a racetrack. Some want to look like they stepped off the "Sons of Anarchy" set. Some just want the best all-around motorcycle for the buck. Vive la difference...

It amazes me that some of my riding buddies are still making purchases based on image although we all no longer have a sportbike as our primary ride. All these guys have huge money and can buy anything they want. Maybe that's what it is. The psychology driving this behavior is powerful. I have owned my current roadster for 8 years and the more I ride it the more I like it. It is a great all rounder. I admit I am drooling over some of the new bikes.I would have killed to own a street triple in my younger years. It has that je ne sais quoi.

Duken4evr · 11-06-2012, 05:47 PM

For city riding, it seems hard to beat a bike like the Husky (BMW) Terra 650. With it's hotted up BMW 650 single, longish but not real long suspension, narrow tall stance,and generally dirt bike like crash resistant nature, it seems to be a perfect bike for riding wheelies between stopped cars, going over curbs and up/down concrete staircases while evading the cops. You know, city type riding! The problem with any dual sport type bike is you need a heart of steel, and you are forever alone, getting the girl is not part of the deal...

All kidding aside, people do equate "image" with reality. That is one thing I love about my current ride. It has a low key easy to underestimate image (boring silver paint does not help), but it's engine is seriously no fooling around. Always loved the speak softly carry a big stick thing...

I suspect I would really like the sound, punch and weightless nature of the 675, but the bike is a bit physically small and no wind protection. When out in the high elevation wide open spaces, one needs surplus power, a bit of road hugging weight and stability and some wind protection. It is a vast open spaces out west thing I suspect. This is the land of the Concours 14 type bike really, as the Colorado high country can reduce the the size of any bike, which makes an over the top bike like the Concours appealing. Ironically, I see few C14's around here.

Gimme a 675 and a C14 to ride out here for a week next summer so I can test my theories and get back to you. Tough duty I know, but somone has gotta do it

Kevin_Duke · 11-07-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Duken4evr

For city riding, it seems hard to beat a bike like the Husky (BMW) Terra 650. With it's hotted up BMW 650 single, longish but not real long suspension, narrow tall stance,and generally dirt bike like crash resistant nature, it seems to be a perfect bike for riding wheelies between stopped cars, going over curbs and up/down concrete staircases while evading the cops. You know, city type riding!

Gimme a 675 and a C14 to ride out here for a week next summer so I can test my theories and get back to you. Tough duty I know, but somone has gotta do it

Might as well send a TR650, too!

Duken4evr · 11-07-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

Might as well send a TR650, too!

Sounds good to me!

I know I could ride a wheelie forever on a Terra 650. Met Tim Carrithers years back (way back) astride my XL600 and he was on a KLR650 at the Rock Store. We had an impromptu wheelie war and then he showed me the Motorcyclist office. That was a cool day. He is a tall and very quirky guy

Kevin_Duke · 11-07-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Duken4evr

Sounds good to me!

I know I could ride a wheelie forever on a Terra 650. Met Tim Carrithers years back (way back) astride my XL600 and he was on a KLR650 at the Rock Store. We had an impromptu wheelie war and then he showed me the Motorcyclist office. That was a cool day. He is a tall and very quirky guy

Yep, Tim's quirky, but when he's on, he's a brilliant writer. I hope you won the wheelie contest!

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seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,400	I've really never been able to understand why so many riders who ride almost exclusively in urban environments choose the 600cc supersports over a Street Triple. Or the unfortunately no longer available Z750. Except in expert hands the slight handling superiority of the 600 is unnoticeable. In virtually any other venue outside of track days and canyon carving (provided that the canyon road is track smooth) the 600 is out classed. Plus the raspy triple intake and exhaust sounds are so cool. It's really a no brainer. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

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jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,226	It's me I would rather have a speed triple. It's not you it's me. __________________ Secede.

11-06-2012, 05:47 PM	#7
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 706	For city riding, it seems hard to beat a bike like the Husky (BMW) Terra 650. With it's hotted up BMW 650 single, longish but not real long suspension, narrow tall stance,and generally dirt bike like crash resistant nature, it seems to be a perfect bike for riding wheelies between stopped cars, going over curbs and up/down concrete staircases while evading the cops. You know, city type riding! The problem with any dual sport type bike is you need a heart of steel, and you are forever alone, getting the girl is not part of the deal... All kidding aside, people do equate "image" with reality. That is one thing I love about my current ride. It has a low key easy to underestimate image (boring silver paint does not help), but it's engine is seriously no fooling around. Always loved the speak softly carry a big stick thing... I suspect I would really like the sound, punch and weightless nature of the 675, but the bike is a bit physically small and no wind protection. When out in the high elevation wide open spaces, one needs surplus power, a bit of road hugging weight and stability and some wind protection. It is a vast open spaces out west thing I suspect. This is the land of the Concours 14 type bike really, as the Colorado high country can reduce the the size of any bike, which makes an over the top bike like the Concours appealing. Ironically, I see few C14's around here. Gimme a 675 and a C14 to ride out here for a week next summer so I can test my theories and get back to you. Tough duty I know, but somone has gotta do it Last edited by Duken4evr : 11-06-2012 at 06:21 PM.

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