Thread: motorbike Q

I'm late to the party, as always... (I'm just a stray but some people practically live on these forums. )

When it comes to bikes, the Triumphs should not be discounted.

Earlier this year, I faced the which-bike-to-buy question. In my case I wanted something capable and light. I also wanted something that is easy on the wrists. (This may have something to do with the metal plate I have in my left paw. Motorbikes errhemm...)

I was coming back to riding after several years in tintop land and I was after something that is practical to ride but also has a fun factor built in. So, I pulled out my old helmet for the test rides, put it on and I ended up with the worst case of dandruff I've seen. Not surprisingly, the foam lining went all crumbly after several years of use and over a decade of sitting. Then, I bought a new helmet and so to make sure my money wasn't wasted, at that point I was commited to buying a bike!

I had a look at a few bikes that fitted the bill but I thought the Triumph Street Triple R had that extra something. Regarding pricing, all new bike prices seem to be creeping up, but at least the AUD didn't change quite as much against the GBP as against most other currencies. (The unspeakables still put up the price a bit.)

Anyway, which bike you like is your choice (and then, there is the matter of wonga), all I'm saying is that Triumphs are also worth checking out, regardless of what you thought of old models.

So, I got the Street Triple R and the missus had to convince me (she can be very persuasive) not to sleep in the garage with the bike, the first night. Anyway, I had it for a few weeks now and I love that bike.

Then, the missus asked me if getting the bike meant selling the Freelander. I DON'T THINK SO!!

Anyway, here is the obligatory photo of the Triumph.

Shaman

Originally Posted by Shaman

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So, I got the Street Triple R and the missus had to convince me (she can be very persuasive) not to sleep in the garage with the bike, the first night. Anyway, I had it for a few weeks now and I love that bike.

Then, the missus asked me if getting the bike meant selling the Freelander. I DON'T THINK SO!!

Anyway, here is the obligatory photo of the Triumph.

Shaman

Are you sure that's a Triple? It looks more like a double to me.
I can see, however, why the idea of a night in the garage with that was appealing.

Originally Posted by Shaman

When it comes to bikes, the Triumphs should not be discounted.
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Anyway, which bike you like is your choice (and then, there is the matter Anyway, here is the obligatory photo of the Triumph.

Shaman

Obligatory photo made me laugh. Those Truimphs are definitely a 4-stroke, not a 2-stroke....

Originally Posted by Shaman

Anyway, here is the obligatory photo of the Triumph.

Built for comfort... Not speed.

As for Triumph Motorbikes... I must say that I do like the speed triples.

If I had to have a bike just for fun, it would be a tough choice between a Triumph or a Ducati 916.

M

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

I was suggesting he look at a Moto Guzzi Nevada or California. Very comfortable, very reliable and long lasting. Engines often do 200,000-300,000 K's. I rode a Nevada not long ago and it is the most comfortable bike I have ridden in the last 20-30 years. Nevada is 750cc and 180kgs, and the California is either 1100 or 1200ccs and 250kgs. Not expensive as a used buy either. Miles more class than anything oriental.

California = what I;d have if she;d let me !

That's the most sensible post you've ever made Brian !

Value for money you should be getting a ZZR 1100 . Plenty of grunt when needed . Smooth ride . Great seating position .And NOT a European bucket of bolts that will cost a fortune to fix or have to travel 2 months to find a dealer for them ! BMW's ... bloody poppy bikes FFS !!!!

Go the Bandit,

Had a 600 Bandit in Blue, no fairing beautiful bike, Owned it for 2 yrs of trouble free motoring.
Very comfy & great bike.

I too would love the New BMW 850...But money or lack of it ends this sentence.

Gofish, The GSXF750 is a very reliable bike that will allow you to notch up many comfortable km. The VFRs are a nice bike but you won't get one in your budget and the servicing can be a bit exxy with the valve adjustments. The SV650(S) is a very reliable, capable bike too. These are well within your budget and are a very underrated bike.