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I know technically the 2016 Speed Triple S is not a new model but a redesigned model with new electronics and rider aids etc. Is it something to err on the side of caution and wait for any bugs to be worked out after a couple years or would you get it anyway. I'm buying a Speed Triple at the end of June and have decided on either a leftover 2015 Speed Triple non R, dealers in my area are selling them at $9999.00 or a 2016 Speed Triple S for $10,499.00. I know that there's not much a difference in price between the two but wanted to get your thoughts and opinions on each model. Thanks for the feedback.:smile2:
 
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I have a first year BMW R nineT. I've had no problems with it.

My wife leased a new Mercedes E300 last year. It has been a giant pain in the butt with numerous breakdowns and three recalls so far. At one point I couldn't shut it off. The engine would not stop running! I had to drive to the dealership to get them to do it.

I guess it depends on how much a new model has changed and how radical the changes are.
 
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I bought a 2016 and have zero issues to report. I've been active on the forums watching for anything regarding the '16+ models as well and have seen nothing negative to report. I think you'll be safe with it, the Speed Triple platform has been around a long time. For the difference in the prices you mentioned it's a no-brainer to me, go for the '16.
 
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Thanks for the feedback fellas, that's good to hear, on some new or redesigned models it's usually a rule of thumb to give the model a couple years to work out any kinks. I want a '16' so it is good to know that it's doing so well, just have to decide on either Black or Red.
 
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I have talked to guys that have said the pre 2016 was less involving than the 2016 and the seat on the 2016 is tilted a bit forward so if the new seat angle is agreeable I would get the new model. I think cburt traded a 2013 for a 2016 and i would be interested in hearing the differences from him.
 
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