Triumphrat

senyorsimon · 11-11-2006

SoCalSprint

I became interested in Triumph back in '98 when I saw a Sprint Executive on the cover of "RIDER" magazine.
I loved the look of the bike, the lines, the hard luggage the half fairing.
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That was the Triumph in bought in '98 after seeing a Trophy at some traffic lights. An English bike, definitely eccentric and different from the crowd. Haven't looked back!

Dogma · 11-27-2006

Rode jap bikes for a long time. I had always heard and been interested in Ducati's also. But, didn't like Ducati's reputation for breaking down and high cost maintanence. When it was time for another bike I didn't want the ever so common jap bike you see a million of, again. So I sought out other avenues and ran across a Triumph Sprint St., Feel in love with it the moment I heard it. It has been nothing but Triumph since then, and will keep buying Truimph as long as they keep making the liter sport bikes???????????????? Hello, did you hear me Triumph? :upthumb:

remlin1 · 12-07-2006

I bought a 06 sunset red ST back in June. I came from the V-twin world. Supposing I had a mid-life crisis or something. Back in April after thinking about a sport touring bike for well over a year I demoed an ST on the coldest sat a.m. in recorded history and that was it. When I try to relate to others what the sport touring world is all about very few of them get it. The Sprint is an absolutely incredible bike. A little more sporty riding position than I'm used to, but whatever it takes, ya know. I had been looking at the FJR. All my concerns about this bike being right for me though have been answered.
Right now the only problem I have with the ST is that I ride with a guy who has the 04 ST in blue. Recently we went on a 250mi ride and took some pics at a local little state park and I started comparing the two bikes. To me the 04 is just as impressive to look as mine is. The other problem is there is a dealer in Chattanooga that advertises new left over 04 ST's for sale. hmmmmmm how long til Christmas!!!!!

Brian

Skydakine · 12-16-2006

Performance. Quality. Reputation. History. My S-3 is the best bike I've ever owned. Grins every ride!

12-24-2006

I found Triumph by the wonder of the internet. Rarely saw one anywhere on the road but by chance looked them up online... then the classifieds. Once I rode one, I knew I had to have one. I love being on the road with little chance I'll see someone else riding the same bike I'm on. I love the triple cylinder engine. Purrs like a kitten.

TBirdVI · 12-28-2006

I quit riding about 10 years ago because I was supporting a horse and couldn't afford the beast and insurance ($#@# ICBC :evil: ). What a good dad eh?

This summer I decided I had to have a bike and couldn't find too many bikes that appealed to me, like the Yamaha Road Star Warrior with the 45 gallon drum bolted on the side :???: . I always liked the look of the TBS, would have bought one in '04 except for the $$$. Last July I saw an ad for an '04 TBird Sport. I rode it for about a block and knew I was taking it home. So far I love the bike, the only complaints I have are nit picky. She's fast enough for me, I find the ride really comfortable and handles great. Does almost everything I want her to do. I've heard lots of complaints about the seat, but a week after I brought her home I rode 600km one day and was able to walk in the evening. Either I'm tougher than I used to be or the TBS just fits.

Plus Triumph RAT is a great source of riding buddies.

vern....

[ This message was edited by: TBirdVI on 2006-12-28 17:44 ]

StoneTriple · 01-02-2007

It was the nineties and I was, for no reason in particular, growing tired of the same old, same old from Japan. I'd been riding since I was 10 years old, street bikes since I was 17, and had only ever owned Jap bikes. I wanted to make a change. I'd certainly seen my share of Euro-bikes over the years and I nearly made the jump to Euro with a Moto Guzzi in the 80s.

However, Triumph had recently started importing to the US again at this point. Triumph had always been the bike to have when I was either too young or too poor to have one, so they were a major consideration for me too. I'd followed their rescue by Bloor and was really digging the new look. BMW and Ducati were two more makes that I had considered also.

After literally months of research, I decided to sell my 92 Nighthawk. It had been a great bike for years, but it just didn't move me anymore. I went to a BMW\Triumph\KTM dealership owned by a close friend of mine. I was all but set on a new BMW, but just wanted to test ride a couple to be sure.

After I looked at a few BMWs, I was talking to my friend and he said he honestly thought I'd be much happier with a Triumph. He suggested the Speed Triple.

I took it on a nearly 20 mile test ride. Truth is, after about half a mile, I already knew it was the bike I was going to get. It was an instant fit. I can't really explain it, but there was just something about her. She felt substantial, much more so than the BMWs. She had character. She seemed to have a soul. I went home, arranged for transportation back to the dealer, and picked her up the following Tuesday (it was late in the day Saturday, so I had to wait two days).

Anyway, she's 12 years old now and while there's plenty that are faster, lighter, more agile, etc - she still moves me. I've been tempted twice over the years to sell her, but was never able to do it. I know now I would have regretted it.

dano · 01-06-2007

i walked into a local dealer in 96. there it was...the 1996 Triumph Daytona SuperIII. i just stood there in amazement. i was 26 years old and in total love with this bike. a few days later i was the proudest Triumph owner alive. i bought it and had it for 3 years till a deer and me had a "run in" and the bike got totaled. insurance bought me my 2nd Daytona, a 1999 red Daytona. I know it hard to admit but i loved that bike more than my limited edition SuperIII. but...a few years ago it blew up....it had a tool left in it from the factory. but i had no warranty left and the engine i got on ebay turned out to be a dud. So i now have a 04 Daytona and have come to love this bike the most, it rides like a dream and has power all over the place. 300- 400 mile rides in a day are no problem. I will be a Triumph owner till i die...what great bikes we have to enjoy....man are we lucky or what?

BillT · 01-12-2007

I decided a year ago to reward myself with a new bike as a college graduation present. I like the 'naked' look, and researched every one available in the US - Aprilia, Benelli, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, MZ, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha.
None of the Jap bikes 'spoke' to me - competent, good value, but bland.
Benelli, KTM and MZ didn't make the cut because of poor dealer network.
Aprilia and MV Agusta were out of my price range - I wanted to spend no more than $15K out-the-door.
My finalists were:
BMW R1200R - just under $15K - good looking bike, a bit heavy

Ducati Sport 1000 - just under $12K - nice engine, great looks and handling, very stiff clutch, which would get old in traffic.

Ducati Monster S2 1000 - just under $12K - nearly identical to the Sport, with that great monster look.

Moto Guzzi Griso - $15K - good looking bike, more upright position than the other nakeds. Looked aggresive, but felt more like a cruiser than a street fighter. Two month wait for one from my only local dealer.

Triumph Speed Triple - about $11.5K - More comfortable clutch than the Ducs, much cheaper than the BMW or Guzzi. I probably would have been happy with any of these bikes, if I had not ridden the Triumph.

S3 had it all for me - great look, most comfortable ride after the Griso, more power than any of them, and a price well within my budget. Speedy's about to hit 4000 miles, and I have not had any complaints.

bkrbil · 01-30-2007

My first street bike was a '69 Bonnie (followed by a Norton Commando). Despite the Lucas electrics, oil leaks, and parts that vibrated off, I always loved my Brit bikes. The '06 Speed Triple pushed all the right buttons, and ended up in my garage.