Re: Dilemma: Street Triple or Z800

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Re: Dilemma: Street Triple or Z800

You will get habituated to the weight of the Z800. Z800 is a better choice imo.

Question: Did you test ride teh Z800?

Re: Dilemma: Street Triple or Z800

I have "tested" the Z800 (the bajaj guys in Pune only let you go around their complex once, couldn't even go higher than the first gear. Have talked to them about a longer test ride in one of their events on weekends)
But the bulkiness of Z800 makes me apprehensive about the rideability in the city, plus it has a humongous turning radius.

Re: Dilemma: Street Triple or Z800

Go for the Z800. Ultimately a 4 is a 4 with a good price point. Since you are upgrading from a RE500 which I can imagine is not the most traffic friendly bike, it arguably leaves little concern between the triple and 800 as to which would score better in this respect. Generally, the Jap bikes are more linear in throttle response which I think would aid you by not throwing up any surprises whilst negotiating city traffic but frankly your decision should focus on the 40% touring or highway rides.

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Frankly I didn't feel the bike was heavy atall... In terms of egronomics its amazingly comfortable. You might feel the weight while making an U turn but not otherwise.
To be honest with the straight handlebar in the Z800, most people complain about the weight cos of improper saddle positioning (its a habit to be broken)- like you need to lean forward into your seats, use your knees by resting them on the tank instead of your shoulders and wrist ofr support. (remember- Handlebars are control units, not shoulder and wrist support bars) and importantly learning to countersteer instead of turning the bike.

The triple and z800 though considered "Naked" are 2 different sets of machines-
The Z800 is a canyon carver while the triple is a stunt machine
For city rides and long travel the triple with its upright position will make it more comfortable while being in saddle for a long time
Z800 as a machine designed for point to point riding is fantastic and can be considered flawless, however has its 2 major cons while thinking about touring-

1. You can't have a pillion sit comfortably (even with after market linings the seat is just too small)
2. Long distance with pillion is ruled out
3. You can have a top bag but not side saddle's mounted on z800

The biggest pro is availability of spares and service centers all over India...

Now with the Triumph, the major cons I see are-
1. A 675 with de-tuned engine isn't worth the premium they are asking for.. Me I wouldn't pay over 7L for that vehicle
2. The de-tuned engine gives problems in city... has almost everyone complaining about engine stalling and cold start issues
3. Limited service network

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If budget isn't a issue why dont you look at the Ducati monster 821 ? Just costs about 1 l more

Re: Dilemma: Street Triple or Z800

[MENTION=6008]akshay[/MENTION] [MENTION=80812]teezam[/MENTION]
I know all logic says Z800 but the heart says Triple. I knows its costlier, has lesser power and its fair share of problems. Maybe I haven't had a proper test ride of the Z800, that's why I'm leaning more towards the Triple.
And all the facts are making me even more confused!
The pillion seat is not an issue.
Plus I talked to a couple of Street owners, they said that the stalling is an issue but the servicing part of Triumph is pretty good, which Kawasaki lacks in.
Ducati, I just don't feel the connect. Plus unavailability of the brand is also an issue in terms of service.

Re: Dilemma: Street Triple or Z800

Simple, go with your heart then. Heart wants what the heart wants !!!

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Have u tried the CBR 650f, its way lighter and a 50k cheaper but u may say z800 has more torque which is true but top speed not, where the ceeber is top. Its much lighter than the z and more city friendly as I've seen in reviews.

Re: Dilemma: Street Triple or Z800

Had a long test ride of the Triple today (~35-40 km), pretty much have the feel of the bike. The wind blast was an issue over 160 but then that's to be expected on a naked. Only if now the Kawasaki guys will give a proper test ride and I can get on with making a decision. I have already sent them a mail on the same, let's see how they reply.

I'm actually biased towards 'nakeds' since I was a kid and also the looks of CBR fail to excite (totally subjective). The price difference is also just 11k not 50k. For me the Z800 makes a better choice than the CBR. The only issue is that the Kawasaki guys are so reluctant on longer test rides.

If I don't get a test ride of the Z800, I'll happily buy the ST, at least I'd know what I'm shelling out that much money for!

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go for the street triple, lighter but ensure you get the 2016 model as it has almost 105 engine component changes

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Can you elaborate on that? From what I heard from the dealer it's the same bike with no changes.
Triumph's calendar is from June to June.

Re: Dilemma: Street Triple or Z800

sorry i meant the speed has changed, street is the same... go for it but ask to get the power up to the European spec bike

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Well right now they are just giving an arrow slip on with a fuel map (costs 40k). Gives about a 8-9 hp bump as claimed by the dealer.

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Fair enough, but Honda overall usage is a lot better compared to the z ,its way lighter and can also be used to commute and the engine doesn't heat up that much at all. Personally its one of the best touring motorcycles in the market. Coming to street triple, I honestly love the sound n look of the bike, but those detuned performance figures throw me off, like in a European market the street makes a good 110 HP but for our Indian market its 79hp n the pricing. Well the price of the z800 here in Chennai is 8.5 lakhs n the CBR is 8.1 , street triple is 9.5. But if its between the z n st , I'd say value for money go for Kawasaki , if u looking for brand value street is a good bet, I'm curious isn't the Daytona priced at 12.5 otr?