Updated 2008 Speed Triple

[andymott]

Do you really need the extra braking of Brembos?
If you have that feeling after riding your friend's bike, have a crack on a cruiser and see what the other end of the spectrum feels like

[itchin]

I really like the gold forks.

[triple3john]

I like the look of the new wheels,although they'll be more difficult to clean. I think I could be tempted to a test ride,which is typical afterI've just spent £500 on a service for my 2003 S3 and put new 014s on. Anyway I'll have the winter period to think about it.

[never]

Not trying to say I told you so, but ya "I told ya so"

They had to change the Speed Triple because the new street triple is so bad ass they had no choice but to make the S3 better to justify the price increase.

It would have made no since to offer a bike $2,000 cheaper that can do everything it's big brother can do, and maybe somethings even better, like handling.

So good this is good for Triumph, and us as well.... Cant wait to see the new 08 Speed Triple. They needed the change, the 07 S3 wasnt even featured in the new Sport Rider Naked bike Shootout.

[Aurelius]

Can't say I'm at all pleased by the aesthetic changes. The new wheels and black (ugh) forks look quite dull compared to those on the current model. The revised motor and brakes sounds intriguing though.

[never]

Originally Posted by scobell

They finally got this one right... black forks!

Also, like others I'm not quite sure on the multi spoke wheels...

Thank God, they ditched the Gold Forks

[bvivers]

The black forks look cheap. Probably look even worse after a winter's riding.

[dblhelx]

Anyone know when the 2008 S3 is slated to hit showroom floors? My buddy wants to buy a new S3 and if the 2008 is on the floor he might geta good deal on a left over 2007. Thanks.

[greasygraeme]

Originally Posted by never

Not trying to say I told you so, but ya "I told ya so"

They had to change the Speed Triple because the new street triple is so bad ass they had no choice but to make the S3 better to justify the price increase.

It would have made no since to offer a bike $2,000 cheaper that can do everything it's big brother can do, and maybe somethings even better, like handling.

So good this is good for Triumph, and us as well.... Cant wait to see the new 08 Speed Triple. They needed the change, the 07 S3 wasnt even featured in the new Sport Rider Naked bike Shootout.

gotta say i had a 2 hour thrash on a streety a week ago courtesy of`destination` triumph at washington west sussex ,yeah it handles well,but in my opinion with equal ability riders on a speedy and a streety i dont see the streety being better at handling,i know its lighter etc but i found it could be just as quirky in the twisties as speedy can be, and stopping in NOT as good as i found out when a cage pulled out on me ,to me speedy is all about getting your line right in the bends ,streety was about avoiding bumps that chucked it about abit in the bends,i liked it but only for the `differences` and it definately is NOT in the same class as the S3

waiting for the flames, greasy

[sergio2005]

Originally Posted by dblhelx

Anyone know when the 2008 S3 is slated to hit showroom floors? My buddy wants to buy a new S3 and if the 2008 is on the floor he might geta good deal on a left over 2007. Thanks.

In France it's supposed to be there in spring, but no precise month yet.