[Buzglyd]

I've got a fleet of three right now that I don't have time to ride. I'll have to downsize first before I pick up anything new.



The new Sprint is sweet though.

 

[longride]

After one ride on that monster, I knew it would sell pretty well. It's got power with a capital "P" and it rides really nice. Is it possible the haters are wrong again?

 

[sarnali]

nyuk nyuk nyuk



Don't worry... maybe someday YOU can be cool enough to own a Triumph.....

 

[red916]

Ummmmm, Honda makes 3 bikes that you could call a "replica racer"(CBR,RC51), Then there's the Super Hawk, the VFR800, and the CBR600F4i that are sporty, but not "replica" material; Then you've got the 919, and last year's 599; then you've got 8 different cruiser-type bikes ranging from 250cc to 1800cc(Rebel, Rune), a Gold Wing and an ST1300. Plus, about 12 diferent dirt bikes in either 2-stroke, or 4. As well as 5 diferent kinds of scooters. Banality? I can't think of a more diverse product line.

 

[sarnali]

That is a seriously fun bike. They shoulda' called it a Trident though.



A little spendy given my newfound single parent status, and I really want a Thruxton, but it's definately a kick in the butt

 

[Pulsar]

(speaking of the Speed Triple, I wonder why MO hasn't yet tested the KTM 990 SuperDuke by now)

 

[33129]

I'm surprised to hear that the Rocket is selling well. I've yet to see one on the road. But, then again, I do live in the sticks. I sure hope they look better in person. I'll take the new ST, thank you very much.

 

[jibosch]

And they would do even better, if they had better dealer coverage!

 

[longride]

That'll be a big change for me. I'm already dumb enough to own a Shovelhead!

 

[23063]

1000 bikes a month spread out across the US doesn't mean you're likely to see one on any given day except where a hundred bikes gather.



Is Triumph quality still beating the Japanese? It should they are underpowered for their displacement.

 

[Stonedog]

Yes! A new Thunderbird please! Just add fuel injection and release it here in the US - I'll buy one!

 

[seruzawa]

O lord, here we go again.



What, every bike has to have 150hp/liter to be acceptable?

 

[sportbikebandit]

Wow. Good to hear. Love the looks of the new Speed Triple. Big Daytona looks nice too. I am honestly pleasantly surprised by the Rocket. I was thinking the cruiser market was saturated with choices but that shows you how much I know....Glad to see Triumph get a chunk of that market....Competition is good...Triumph is building bikes for the street first which is a great strategy..

 

[33129]

I've ridden many enjoyable miles on bikes that were less powerful than similar models offered by competing brands. I tend to use the smiles/mile measure as opposed to horsepower/cc when I consider motorcycle ownership. But, I have a feeling you've been there too with a name like Tigercub.

 

[011]

Looks like a simple comparison to me, i didn't see it stated that just because it may be underpowered for it's displacement that it automatically "sucks" - it simply is an observation that many bikes with same displacement have more power.

 

[ducatidon]

Has anybody else sat on a '05 Speed Triple? I was surprised to feel how much weight was on my wrists until I realized that the pegs were so far back I couldn't use my legs to hold myself up at all! At least if it had clip-ons I could rest my stomach on the tank! My SV1000N is much more comfortable.

 

[47973]

I second that!

 

[38364]

Well, I've been riding Triumph on and off since '68, and am now on an '01 Sprint ST. Gotta say, this bike is soooo sweet! I'm gonna beg some track training from a mid-pack buddy of mine, and will then approach the bike with a lot more respect. Guys, go ride a new ST or the S3; these mothers are awsome! Triumph is the real deal, and priced very well.

 

[151]

Just rode a new Speed Triple on Sat. and I must say It is one fine ride. The slickest gearbox ever. Good power delivery and decent brakes. Overall a very impressive package.

 

[Petehoare]

What about the 2005 Triumph Tiger ?? has anyone out there ridden one, or does anyone own one. I am thinking about buying the BMW GS 1200 but it may be a little too dirt bike looking? I have seen the Tiger on-line but not up close. I'd appreciate folks thoughts.