Considering Street Triple R for commuting - thoughts please
Discussion
Hello All,
Considering a new (to me) bike to commute on and the odd weekend blast. I really have my eye on Street Triple R, after watching about 100 (seems like that many!) reviews on youtube I am pretty much sold, just need to get onto a test ride at some point.
My background –
Current commuting (and only) bike, GSR 750, it goes perfectly well and no reason to really change but I fancy something different with a bit of character
Commute is from south London to west London each week day with secure parking both ends, I tend to ride most days with the exception of odd forecast monsoon or negative temperatures..
Insurance is pretty much tee’d up on the STR and have quotes that I am more than happy with.
Pro and cons please on the 10 mile each way commute for the STR.
My concerns are:
(Not that this will be a deal breaker but…) Fuel economy will it be that much worse than my current bike? Currently get average 42 MPG (that’s my calc not the trip computer)
Triumph day to day reliability on the stop/start commute, I don’t want to regret flogging the Suzuki which has been faultless although maybe soulless!
My pros are:
Love the looks of the STR
No one seems to have made a negative review of this bike
The noise
I plan to start cycling some of the days to work so it may not be a 365 commute. But in essence the new bike would be used in all weathers, all my bikes so far get cleaned on a regular basis and have a healthy coating of acf50 at the start of the season and throughout, to be honest I am a bit anal about cleaning.
Any thoughts gratefully received!
Cheers
Jrich123
Considering a new (to me) bike to commute on and the odd weekend blast. I really have my eye on Street Triple R, after watching about 100 (seems like that many!) reviews on youtube I am pretty much sold, just need to get onto a test ride at some point.
My background –
Current commuting (and only) bike, GSR 750, it goes perfectly well and no reason to really change but I fancy something different with a bit of character
Commute is from south London to west London each week day with secure parking both ends, I tend to ride most days with the exception of odd forecast monsoon or negative temperatures..
Insurance is pretty much tee’d up on the STR and have quotes that I am more than happy with.
Pro and cons please on the 10 mile each way commute for the STR.
My concerns are:
(Not that this will be a deal breaker but…) Fuel economy will it be that much worse than my current bike? Currently get average 42 MPG (that’s my calc not the trip computer)
Triumph day to day reliability on the stop/start commute, I don’t want to regret flogging the Suzuki which has been faultless although maybe soulless!
My pros are:
Love the looks of the STR
No one seems to have made a negative review of this bike
The noise
I plan to start cycling some of the days to work so it may not be a 365 commute. But in essence the new bike would be used in all weathers, all my bikes so far get cleaned on a regular basis and have a healthy coating of acf50 at the start of the season and throughout, to be honest I am a bit anal about cleaning.
Any thoughts gratefully received!
Cheers
Jrich123
I've been riding mine every day in most weathers for 2.5 years, absolutely great fun. Super light and responsive ride, more than quick and an absolutely spankable without getting into serious lock-up time if you get pulled. I just give mine a good clean every month or so and cover it in ACF50 and it's held up very well in the more horrible weather. Aside from annual servicing the only issue I've had is a tendency to eat the head bearings but my warranty sorted this. Definitely get the R for the brakes and handling. I average about 40 mpg and that's with stop start crawling and thrashing when permitted on a 13 mile south/north commute in W London. Get some decent tyres, the stock items on the 2013+ are lethal in the colder/wetter weather (Pirelli rosso something). Speed triple throttle mod is a must, tank pads as well. The rest is up to you.
tjlazer said:
I've been riding mine every day in most weathers for 2.5 years, absolutely great fun. Super light and responsive ride, more than quick and an absolutely spankable without getting into serious lock-up time if you get pulled. I just give mine a good clean every month or so and cover it in ACF50 and it's held up very well in the more horrible weather. Aside from annual servicing the only issue I've had is a tendency to eat the head bearings but my warranty sorted this. Definitely get the R for the brakes and handling. I average about 40 mpg and that's with stop start crawling and thrashing when permitted on a 13 mile south/north commute in W London. Get some decent tyres, the stock items on the 2013+ are lethal in the colder/wetter weather (Pirelli rosso something). Speed triple throttle mod is a must, tank pads as well. The rest is up to you.
Thank you Sir! that's the sort of thoughts I'm after.I've been perusing the classifieds for a while now, but the bonus is due in March so I can justify the cost then!
10 miles each way? Go for it! I'm 35 each way so like my Africa Twin because I can get through flood water, snow/slush and also take trails home if need be, so it can deal with any commute. And offers protection on motorway sections.
But for 10miles and that trip, you don't really need that so go for it. A few guys that park with me have them for their commutes.
But for 10miles and that trip, you don't really need that so go for it. A few guys that park with me have them for their commutes.
Do it!
I’ve an ‘09 in matte graphite grey. It’s great!
I’ve had mine for a few years now. It’s been very reliable apart from the clutch switch going which is a common problem. I sorted that myself in the shed so it isn’t a difficult job.
My fuel economy is around 45mpg. I’m generally using mine for summer evening blasts and weekends so I’m not often crawling through heavy traffic.
Servicing is reasonable at an Indy but expensive at Triumph. I had a full service (with all fluids replaced) and valve clearance check for around £240 last year at my independent.
I run Pirelli Angel ST’s on mine. All the grip I ever need in the dry and pretty good in the rain if I’m caught out.
HTH.
I’ve an ‘09 in matte graphite grey. It’s great!
I’ve had mine for a few years now. It’s been very reliable apart from the clutch switch going which is a common problem. I sorted that myself in the shed so it isn’t a difficult job.
My fuel economy is around 45mpg. I’m generally using mine for summer evening blasts and weekends so I’m not often crawling through heavy traffic.
Servicing is reasonable at an Indy but expensive at Triumph. I had a full service (with all fluids replaced) and valve clearance check for around £240 last year at my independent.
I run Pirelli Angel ST’s on mine. All the grip I ever need in the dry and pretty good in the rain if I’m caught out.
HTH.
Do it - my commute used to be 35 miles motorway and 10 miles city centre so 1000 miles a month in all weathers. STR Completely reliable, comfortable and fantastically flicable in town.
I wear a BMW coverall and was not bothered by wind blast. Previous commuter bike was a bmw gs and I much preferred the str.
I wear a BMW coverall and was not bothered by wind blast. Previous commuter bike was a bmw gs and I much preferred the str.
The wind blast only got to me badly at about 90mph. Great bikes, I rode the "old" 675 and then the "new" 765 RS back to back last year and I very nearly chopped a bike in on the spot for a new black R they had in the showroom. The noise of that engine is sublime, nice and light, feels razor sharp, the big brembos up front were incredible, very well specced bike. The 675 was still a great bike, the new one just clicks it up a notch all round.
I don't know about the surround of the tft screen, looked a bit like my old Raleigh Street Wolf console! That weird pattern is going to age badly imo. The old dash is more my style with a big needle sweep tach and simple lcd. but I guess that's just me being an "old man" (33 years old).
Commuter, go for it, only 10 miles. A guy at my work commutes on an S1000RR.... It's out there today! Nutter! That's me looking at bikes for sale all day then.... (it's quiet here).
I don't know about the surround of the tft screen, looked a bit like my old Raleigh Street Wolf console! That weird pattern is going to age badly imo. The old dash is more my style with a big needle sweep tach and simple lcd. but I guess that's just me being an "old man" (33 years old).
Commuter, go for it, only 10 miles. A guy at my work commutes on an S1000RR.... It's out there today! Nutter! That's me looking at bikes for sale all day then.... (it's quiet here).
You'll have a blast on it, if you go that way. I've been commuting for 8 years or so, initially on a 675R and then last spring I swapped for a 765RS.
I ride in all sorts of weather, except sub-zero, and never, ever had an issue aside from punctures. The handling and noise of the bike around London is addictive, and very suited to progress through traffic.
As for consumption, I've never really tracked it and I commute from Surrey in to Haymarket...
I ride in all sorts of weather, except sub-zero, and never, ever had an issue aside from punctures. The handling and noise of the bike around London is addictive, and very suited to progress through traffic.
As for consumption, I've never really tracked it and I commute from Surrey in to Haymarket...
I commute on a 2009 R, about 26 miles each way, 3 days a week. It's my first bike and it's been great. My only caveats are:
- I sometimes find myself wishing for more wind protection on the motorway/fast A roads, particularly when it's cold. Probably less of an issue for the OP's shorter commute, and you'll be used to it from your GSR.
- Narrower bars/mirrors would occasionally make filtering easier. The standard mirrors are at the perfect height for catching on SUV and van mirrors. (There may be a better option out there, I've not looked into it closely.)
- The tank isn't massive. Fuel light comes on around 130 miles for me and I've been too lily-livered to push it beyond 145 miles.
I'd love to tell you my fuel economy but to be honest I never pay close attention to it. I put around £18 in every 140 miles which suggests I'm around 40mpg or just over, but don't quote me. The newer one is likely better anyway.
- I sometimes find myself wishing for more wind protection on the motorway/fast A roads, particularly when it's cold. Probably less of an issue for the OP's shorter commute, and you'll be used to it from your GSR.
- Narrower bars/mirrors would occasionally make filtering easier. The standard mirrors are at the perfect height for catching on SUV and van mirrors. (There may be a better option out there, I've not looked into it closely.)
- The tank isn't massive. Fuel light comes on around 130 miles for me and I've been too lily-livered to push it beyond 145 miles.
I'd love to tell you my fuel economy but to be honest I never pay close attention to it. I put around £18 in every 140 miles which suggests I'm around 40mpg or just over, but don't quote me. The newer one is likely better anyway.
Morning All,
Thanks for the updates, very much appreciated.
It's looks like the "R" will be purchased at some point early this year (bonus pending of course!)
Although on my perusing of the classifieds I note the street triple "S" 765 (not RS) seems considerably cheaper than the same MY "R".
I dont see much love for the "S"!
I also note pretty much all reviews of the "S" are Asian based reviews.. are they particularly loved in Asia?
Thanks for the updates, very much appreciated.
It's looks like the "R" will be purchased at some point early this year (bonus pending of course!)
Although on my perusing of the classifieds I note the street triple "S" 765 (not RS) seems considerably cheaper than the same MY "R".
I dont see much love for the "S"!
I also note pretty much all reviews of the "S" are Asian based reviews.. are they particularly loved in Asia?
jrich123 said:
Morning All,
Thanks for the updates, very much appreciated.
It's looks like the "R" will be purchased at some point early this year (bonus pending of course!)
Although on my perusing of the classifieds I note the street triple "S" 765 (not RS) seems considerably cheaper than the same MY "R".
I dont see much love for the "S"!
I also note pretty much all reviews of the "S" are Asian based reviews.. are they particularly loved in Asia?
If not RS then I would rather look at R then at S. Thanks for the updates, very much appreciated.
It's looks like the "R" will be purchased at some point early this year (bonus pending of course!)
Although on my perusing of the classifieds I note the street triple "S" 765 (not RS) seems considerably cheaper than the same MY "R".
I dont see much love for the "S"!
I also note pretty much all reviews of the "S" are Asian based reviews.. are they particularly loved in Asia?
R has less bhp than RS but more torque everywhere than RS, in particular at lower rpms, which likely makes it more fit for the street riding.
In Asia probably because of lower price of S.
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