Triumphrat

MaxH · 01-15-2009, 06:11 PM

I know these are two different styles of bike: naked vs tourer. I have owned a Hinkley Bonneville & currently ride the BMW F800ST. The BMW is a fine machine but is not very exciting. I test drove the non-R Street Triple with Arrow exhaust & had a blast. May be too much fun.
Since I onlt have the $ and the space for one bike, I'm thinking of selling the F800ST for an orange R if I canb find one.
Anyone have experience with both thes bikes?
Thanks,
MaxH

Ken M1 · 01-16-2009, 03:10 AM

If you test rode the Streety than you know that the F800ST can not compete (performance wise) to the Streety. That's not even up for debate. However, as you own a F800ST, you know the BMW is more versatile. They are oranges to apples. You'll have to decide whether you want a "road ripper", or a "do all" bike. There really is no winner or loser here as the two are in completely different segments and each bike has completely different virtues.

doggy675 · 01-16-2009, 09:30 AM

My dad has got a BMWF800S and I've ridden that a couple of times and for me the biggest difference was the seat height of the beemer, it's very tall compared to the street as I was right on tip toes and i can touch the floor easy on the street. Acceleration wise the Street has got the beemer definately beaten. I did find the BMW very smooth, probably due to the belt drive.The most annoying thing on the bike was the stupid indicators 3 buttons when one is all you need!.Heated grips were nice though as was ABS. Overall the Street is a more exciting bike, it's more likely dad asking for a go on my bike than the other way round.

MacBandit · 01-16-2009, 10:44 AM

Heated grips are a cheap and easy add on ($30). As for ABS on a motorcycle I'm going down that road but it is a personal choice on whether it's important or not to you.

I really don't see a comparison between the two bikes. Ones about action and the others about comfort.

38423 · 01-16-2009, 01:05 PM

Are you dead, or alive??

how would you rather feel? I got heated grips, and some other bits and bobs - and I commute in London, in all weathers.

Most entertaining commute I have ever had. Why do I need a bmw? They are heavy, slow, thirsty, small tanked, and... frankly a bit pants.

hey, just my opinion..

CrazyCam · 01-17-2009, 05:54 PM

Watch out for the F800ST!

It's the first step on the slippery slope to Old Fart-dom.

The Street Triple (R or not) is a hooligan bike.

As an over 60 year old, I had to have both the Striple, and a "proper" Old Fart's BMW.

regards,CrazyCam

MacBandit · 01-18-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCam

Watch out for the F800ST!

It's the first step on the slippery slope to Old Fart-dom.

The Street Triple (R or not) is a hooligan bike.

As an over 60 year old, I had to have both the Striple, and a "proper" Old Fart's BMW.

regards,CrazyCam

The 850R is not a proper old farts bike. You would have to have an RT or LT for that.