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Finally I am back with another thread. This time on Why I bought the Street Triple, Should You buy a Street or even a Triumph, What to expect etc etc.
To Kick the thing off take look at 3 street triple photos I clicked before I booked my bike back in 2014.
Why Street Triple?
For some this is a valid question. Especially for those who haven't heard much about Triumph before they came to India.
Back in 2014 There wasn't too many options. Considering today's scenario lets evaluate all available options in the middle weight:
1. Triumph Street Triple
2. Kawasaki Z800
3. Ninja 650
4. Er6N (now Z650 )
5. Versys 650
6. Hyosung Gt650
7. Benelli TNT 600i
8. Benelli tNT 600 GT
9. Honda CBR 650
Each of these bikes are good in their own way, but you cant buy all of them
So here is the truth, I am not that guy running after more cylinders just for the sake of it.
What I was looking for is the best that I can buy. Best means a few things for me, Great handling, Great build quality, minimal weight, good performance.
Z800 and Street triple here are above the rest for proper super middle weight roadsters. Z is more powerful than the triple. But it is almost 50 Kg Heavier.
It is unbelievable that even TNT 600i weighs 231 Kgs.
Lets take it straight There is no beating 182 Kg Street Triple in this department. Its such a light bike, every one feels comfortable on it instantly. More so for a smaller guy like me. It is derived from a super sport and it shows. It is a very good on road tourer. Triple is different. It is unlike a 4, it isn't that smooth but it is smooth as silk for a triple.
Build quality is absolutely top notch. Take a look at the Benelli bikes and look back at the Triumph roadsters, you will get it.
So only other bike I like here very much is the Versys 650. For its Touring capabilities and its equipment . Its a great bike.
I wont buy the TNTs or Hyosung GT over the Kawasakis. even if they got more Cylinders. I will rather take quality and trust in the brand.
With all the options given, if I am asked to choose one now, I will choose the Street again. That might be the Street is the costliest of the lot.
Buying Experience
Will follow..
Finally I am back with another thread. This time on Why I bought the Street Triple, Should You buy a Street or even a Triumph, What to expect etc etc.
To Kick the thing off take look at 3 street triple photos I clicked before I booked my bike back in 2014.
Why Street Triple?
For some this is a valid question. Especially for those who haven't heard much about Triumph before they came to India.
Back in 2014 There wasn't too many options. Considering today's scenario lets evaluate all available options in the middle weight:
1. Triumph Street Triple
2. Kawasaki Z800
3. Ninja 650
4. Er6N (now Z650 )
5. Versys 650
6. Hyosung Gt650
7. Benelli TNT 600i
8. Benelli tNT 600 GT
9. Honda CBR 650
Each of these bikes are good in their own way, but you cant buy all of them
So here is the truth, I am not that guy running after more cylinders just for the sake of it.
What I was looking for is the best that I can buy. Best means a few things for me, Great handling, Great build quality, minimal weight, good performance.
Z800 and Street triple here are above the rest for proper super middle weight roadsters. Z is more powerful than the triple. But it is almost 50 Kg Heavier.
It is unbelievable that even TNT 600i weighs 231 Kgs.
Lets take it straight There is no beating 182 Kg Street Triple in this department. Its such a light bike, every one feels comfortable on it instantly. More so for a smaller guy like me. It is derived from a super sport and it shows. It is a very good on road tourer. Triple is different. It is unlike a 4, it isn't that smooth but it is smooth as silk for a triple.
Build quality is absolutely top notch. Take a look at the Benelli bikes and look back at the Triumph roadsters, you will get it.
So only other bike I like here very much is the Versys 650. For its Touring capabilities and its equipment . Its a great bike.
I wont buy the TNTs or Hyosung GT over the Kawasakis. even if they got more Cylinders. I will rather take quality and trust in the brand.
With all the options given, if I am asked to choose one now, I will choose the Street again. That might be the Street is the costliest of the lot.
Buying Experience
Will follow..
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