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BMW4VWW · 09-07-2004, 06:51 AM

I just realized that I really need one of those new Speed Triples. Are those Ohlin forks? VWW

longride · 09-07-2004, 06:58 AM

That new Speed Triple is lookin good, and their bike linup for 05 looks impressive. Now all Triumph has to do is drop the Daytona's displacement from 650 to 000, and they will be on track to ditch the only loser in the lineup. The experiment has failed and it's time they forgot about the 600's and concentrate on what they do best.

seruzawa · 09-07-2004, 07:23 AM

The Speed Triple is even uglier than ever.

I like it.

Nplateau · 09-07-2004, 07:41 AM

from what rumors I've heard/read, the Daytona will see another bump in capacity in the next year or two. Triumph is supposedly developing a new engine for it, which would be a 750cc triple. If that does come to pass, I can see no argument against it. Who wouldn't want a 750cc triple in a package that handles as well as they Daytona supposedly does. I would say that it doesn't even need to approach full-on Gixxer levels, but I think 120 rwhp should be pretty nice.

seruzawa · 09-07-2004, 07:54 AM

I still believe that 750cc is about the optimum displacement for public roads performance. The GSXR750, in practical terms, is as fast as your gonna be able to go. I doubt that the vast majority of riders who buy the liter-class sportbikes are any faster than they would be on the 750 (or the 600s for that matter). But I guess there's better bragging rights at the Burger Barn with a CBR1000 than a GSXR750.

If Triumph would put some competition back into the 750 class, that would be a good thing. Especially since the Triumphs have a history of better ergonomics in their Daytonas. It seems that the sportbike shootouts always end up with comments by the reviewers that, even though the Gixxers and Yammers and Hondas may be a bit faster, if they had to spend their own money they'd buy a Triumph.

Steven_Verschoor · 09-07-2004, 08:15 AM

Here's another picture of the new Speed Triple...

Anybody else see a resemblance to the Buell's aggresive and stubby lines?
Or is it more like an English MT03?

Whatever it is, I like it!</p>

sarnali · 09-07-2004, 08:29 AM

I don't care for the rear fender on the S3, everything else looks cool though

What I like is putting the 900 engine in the T100, it's like getting a Thruxton with decent ergos !!!

09-07-2004, 06:51 AM	#1
BMW4VWW Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,833	Re: New Triumphs Break Cover I just realized that I really need one of those new Speed Triples. Are those Ohlin forks? VWW

09-07-2004, 06:58 AM	#2
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: New Triumphs Break Cover That new Speed Triple is lookin good, and their bike linup for 05 looks impressive. Now all Triumph has to do is drop the Daytona's displacement from 650 to 000, and they will be on track to ditch the only loser in the lineup. The experiment has failed and it's time they forgot about the 600's and concentrate on what they do best. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

09-07-2004, 07:23 AM	#4
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: New Triumphs Break Cover The Speed Triple is even uglier than ever. I like it. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

09-07-2004, 07:41 AM	#5
Nplateau Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 409	The Future of the Daytona from what rumors I've heard/read, the Daytona will see another bump in capacity in the next year or two. Triumph is supposedly developing a new engine for it, which would be a 750cc triple. If that does come to pass, I can see no argument against it. Who wouldn't want a 750cc triple in a package that handles as well as they Daytona supposedly does. I would say that it doesn't even need to approach full-on Gixxer levels, but I think 120 rwhp should be pretty nice.

09-07-2004, 07:54 AM	#6
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: The Future of the Daytona I still believe that 750cc is about the optimum displacement for public roads performance. The GSXR750, in practical terms, is as fast as your gonna be able to go. I doubt that the vast majority of riders who buy the liter-class sportbikes are any faster than they would be on the 750 (or the 600s for that matter). But I guess there's better bragging rights at the Burger Barn with a CBR1000 than a GSXR750. If Triumph would put some competition back into the 750 class, that would be a good thing. Especially since the Triumphs have a history of better ergonomics in their Daytonas. It seems that the sportbike shootouts always end up with comments by the reviewers that, even though the Gixxers and Yammers and Hondas may be a bit faster, if they had to spend their own money they'd buy a Triumph. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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09-07-2004, 08:15 AM	#7
Steven_Verschoor Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 441	Re: New Triumphs Break Cover Here's another picture of the new Speed Triple... Anybody else see a resemblance to the Buell's aggresive and stubby lines? Or is it more like an English MT03? Whatever it is, I like it!</p> __________________ http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys/d.gif

09-07-2004, 08:29 AM	#8
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: New Triumphs Break Cover I don't care for the rear fender on the S3, everything else looks cool though What I like is putting the 900 engine in the T100, it's like getting a Thruxton with decent ergos !!!