[Jvliv]

Something to consider, customer support and service. I own a Triumph and I love it. However, scheduled maintnance is very expensive, $600, to $1000 a year. Second, I have found that warranty service is worthless. I have had problems with front brakes, fuel tank venting, rear brake mount, and loose steering head bearings. All issues had to be resolved by me because Triumph was not interested. Another issue is parts. It took four months to get replacement bulbs for the instrument cluster. I know four other people who own or have owned Triumphs, similar stories.

 

[Jvliv]

You are absolutely correct about that. In my case, the Triumph dealer near me is weak. The next closest dealer is about 80 miles from my home. In the case of Hondas, my son owns a CB 900F(919). I can not access the quality of warranty service he gets, because unlike my Speed Triple, it has never had any issues. In my case, I am a mechanic and enjoy working on my motorcycle. I also understood what I was getting into when I bought it. Otherwise I would not buy a Triumph. For those who are not mechanically inclined, or do not want that kind of committment to thier motorcycle, I would recommend another brand.