| Author | Message | ||
     R1DynaSquid |
 Triumph finally decided to change to looks as well as the performance a bit on the speed triple. Stubby seat ala Buell, USD forks, radial brakes. Thoughts, opinions? | ||
| Johncr250 |
That looks sweet! | ||
| BadS1 |
I think the tail is out of place on this bike.The USD forks well its about time. | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Still don't like the front (goofy "bug lights" ). The seat looks VERY similar to the XB9/12S. And that's one FAT (not phat) can  I like the rest of the bike. The new Daytona 650 and Sprint look cool with the triple underseat exhaust. I've always been a Triumph fan. The Daytona will be in my stable someday. | ||
| R1DynaSquid |
Dennis, I think it has dual fat cans. Who knows might even contain a cat within them. I can see a nice slim version being offered by the aftermarket. Dana, compared to the old plank of a seat the bike had before, that one looks like a huge improvement. Lends itself more to the streetfighter image. | ||
| M1combat |
Can't say as I like the looks of the engine a lot... Other than that though, it's good... | ||
| R1DynaSquid |
~ Speed triple 1050 cc, radial front brakes, new wheels, new fuel injection, USD front forks, dual high mount exhaust, led tail light, new instrument readout.    | ||
| Buckinfubba |
Hey Erik you been moonlighting over in jolly ol' england. its funny on the triumprat site they don't seem to like it much because it looks too much like a buell. oh well I like it and that bump up on the engine maybe very nice who's to say | ||
| Daves |
Needs at least a flyscreen on the front. Dave | ||
| Budo |
Dat's nice! Why don't I see that bike on the Triumph web site? The Speed Tripple they show there looks like the old model. | ||
| BadS1 |
Make them can's black chrome or atleast black chrome shields around them.Get rid of the Peter built headlights and put some dual projector lights and a fly screen and it could look awesome. | ||
| M1combat |
ooooooh... I do like that gage pod... | ||
| Buckinfubba |
they are not on the site yet because this is a leak from the dealer show | ||
| Blake |
The dash absolutely ROCKS! The SSSwingarm is too cool looking. As for the rest, put an air-cooled twin in it and I might be interested. The radially mounted front brake calipers are pure poseur on a street bike. Looks cool though. Should Buell should upgrade to radial mount calipers for '06? We are to some extent all poseurs after all. | ||
| Coolice |
Nice! Two points, 1) How's the dealer network? 2) Isn't that a blue sporttourer behind the black bike? Good job Triumph! Glad your back. | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Coolice...dealer network is getting bigger. Still a little too small if you're not around a major metro area. There's a great dealer in Janesville, WI (Team Triumph). As for the sport touring bike....the Sprint ST is their idea of the sport touring bike. For me, I found the Daytona to be a more comfortable ride. It also had a larger motor. But that was 3 years ago. Sounds like they updated the motor for '05. It's supposed to be upgraded to 1050cc (same as Triple & Daytona). On a side note, I wonder what the increased motor size will do to their insurance rates. They've bumped up over that mystical/magical 1000cc mark. | ||
| Ocbueller |
Looks like a cross between my X1 and S1. Only my ••• doesn't have to worry about getting roasted by my exhaust. Thanks Erik. SteveH | ||
| Rek |
it'sa Buell wannabe, fur chrisake. | ||
| R1DynaSquid |
Rek, because they shortened the seat up & made it better looking its a wannabe? Liquid cooled 3 cylinder Radial brakes Single sided swingarm Dual side mounted exhaust...definately dont look like underseat units. I say its a refreshing update to a bike that has been around for quite some time now relatively unchanged. You look at that bike as well as the Rocket 3 & you will see that Triumph follows nobody. BTW, that Rocket 3 sounds great in person. | ||
| BadS1 |
You got that right and its quick to. | ||
| Easy_rider |
The cans look too bike from the side, but nice from behind. A passenger's tennie's are going to roast with the peg arrangement, though. Hate all the hoses on the engine. Love the dash. Take the Buell wannabe as a compliment. Good catch with the ST. I rode a triple after trashing my first S3T. Sounded like a 60's scooter and turned me off. It looks like they're a little more aggressive with this one though. Thanks for sharing the pics, R1. | ||
| Cyclonemick |
I think it looks to much like a Bandit with a custom seat, Except I do like the single side swingarm. | ||
| Shotgun |
Dyna, when is it available, 2005, 2006? | ||
| Mikej |
2005. Not sure when it hits dealer showrooms. | ||
| Tucsonxb9s |
If they keep the pricing close to where the '04's are at ($8890...retail), they are going to KILL with this new triple! Looks dang sexy! | ||
| Glitch |
 I wonder why the under seat exhaust on everything now a days. | ||
| Black_sunshine |
I'd buy that! Wait. I have that! My black xb9 looks amazingly the same. | ||
| Newfie_buell |
Thats one nice bike, even better with the "Glitch Factor" | ||
| BadS1 |
Hey Glitch can ya shop one up like I visioned in my last post above??? | ||
| Tbs_stunta |
I think its pretty bad azz, I like it a lot. There is an Italian distributor that came up with a version of th Sprint RS that had a chopped seat back around 2000. If you're going to claim it is a Buell wannabe because of the chopped seat then Buells owe something to that Sprint RS.S. To me it looks like the German streetfighter trend that's been going on for years and years. |
