2005 Speed Triple

[safetystop]

I've just ordered one of these little beauties.
I should get my grubby mitts on it March 1st.

[stooz]

a good resource for triumph owners :
www.t595.net

[door]

Top bloke, I am tempted to update the old beast myself.

[SirPsycho]

Mmmmm ... nice one!

[tycho]

Looks mean! I've got a 1995 model and I'd definately get one if I had the cash. Looks really mean with the cut off arse end.

[safetystop]

I still have fond memories of my '94 Trifle

[tycho]

safetystop said:

I still have fond memories of my '94 Trifle

What colour was it? Mine is Fireball orange and I've never seen another the same, I've seen a few black one though. Pain in the arse to get spare plastics for though....

[safetystop]

Mine was black.
I have seen a few black ones around but the Orange and Yellow are very rare these days.

[volvod5_dude]

Awesome! How do you hang on to that at 140mph?

[tycho]

volvod5_dude said:

Awesome! How do you hang on to that at 140mph?

With GREAT difficulty. Actually up to 100mph it isn't too bad on a naked bike. The wind blast takes a bit of the pressure off your wrists. You do have to be careful when you get onto a faired bike though.... I thought I was doing 120 ish on my mates GSX-R 600 and I was actually doing 150 but because there is no wind blast it doesn't feel like it.

[kirkythepunk]

www.t595.net/mb/album/album.asp?album=2670&pg=1&img=9069</a>

I loved mine had to part with it last year but if I had to buy another bike it would be a another S3



>> Edited by kirkythepunk on Thursday 17th February 11:19

[neilsie]

nice one. what are the changes for 2005?

am pondering what to do with my '01 T955 at the mo, keep it or trade it..

[stooz]

changes? what isnt changed more like. new bike completely.
new 1050cc engine, new brakes, new gearbox, new wheels, new trip computer...

MCN are doig a cover next week apparantly and the bike mags will soon be getting tester bikes I suspect, keep an eye out in the newsagents, or have a browse at www.triumph.co.uk

[andy4200]

This would have been my choice if I wasn't planning any huge distance stuff.
Personally I think it's the best looking bike out there (after the new sprint)

[Robbo SPS]

I was going to put in an order for the ST1050, but its Insurance group 16 !! The same as a blackbird !

I believe the only things to remain on the triple is the footpegs and rear disc from the preious design.

[stooz]

Insurance groups are a little misleading, even if its the same group, it could still cost less.

[antonyb]

Great looking machine... was very tempted, but I just had to get the duke, it was one of those "i have to have owned" bikes on my list.

>> Edited by antonyb on Wednesday 2nd March 12:37

[andy4200]

Reviews look good, I've just finished reading the first ones.

[tycho]

So, have you got it now?????

If so, where's the pics??

[safetystop]

I'm told I should get mine within the next 2 weeks.
Time for the weather to warm up a bit.