Street triple v street triple r ??

[colin86]

On the lookout for my first bike and decided on the street triple . Just wondering what one is best to go for ?is it worth paying the extra money for the triple r?

[Ho Lee Kau]

You get fully adjustable suspension and better brakes = yes, it's worth paying more for an R.

[Weso]

On a first bike do you really think you need fancy Gucci brakes and suspension?
I would argue not, but if you want a bit of bling and can afford the premium for the R, then crack on.
Wes

[Jazoli]

A standard one would be more than enough for a new rider.

[cmaguire]

Get the R.

Maybe you'll keep it when you buy your next bike.

[Tango13]

colin86 said:

On the lookout for my first bike and decided on the street triple . Just wondering what one is best to go for ?is it worth paying the extra money for the triple r?

Is there much difference in insurance premiums between an 'R' and a standard bike?

[Ho Lee Kau]

Weso said:

On a first bike do you really think you need fancy Gucci brakes and suspension?
I would argue not, but if you want a bit of bling and can afford the premium for the R, then crack on.
Wes

look at the trees and not see the forest

[colin86]

I am 83kg in weight 6foot in height . Budget wise I am looking to spend about 5k and want a 2013 plate or newer if possible.insurance wise this isn't that much of a difference so that isn't really a problem .

[Weso]

Ho Lee Kau said:

Weso said:

On a first bike do you really think you need fancy Gucci brakes and suspension?
I would argue not, but if you want a bit of bling and can afford the premium for the R, then crack on.
Wes

look at the trees and not see the forest

I literally have no idea what the fk you are jabbering on about, but fk me you talk some ste.

[colin86]

Got most of my kit so a should still have the 5k to spend on the bike not saw to many for sale but a think private sale is best way to go to get one for that price

[JustAnotherNobody]

colin86 said:

I am 83kg in weight 6foot in height . Budget wise I am looking to spend about 5k and want a 2013 plate or newer if possible.insurance wise this isn't that much of a difference so that isn't really a problem .

In that case don't even think about the non-R as it is not sprung for your weight.

Edit: I see that a previous post of mine containing an informative video about why the Street Triple non-R is not suitable for riders over 70Kg was deleted because the moderator assumed it was a video I made. The video is not mine and I am not affiliated with the channel in any way, but the title is "2008 Triumph Street Triple Suspension Evaluation" if you want to do your own research on the issue.

Edited by JustAnotherNobody on Monday 2nd July 10:57

Edited by JustAnotherNobody on Monday 2nd July 10:57

[twizellb]

Weso said:

Ho Lee Kau said:

Weso said:

On a first bike do you really think you need fancy Gucci brakes and suspension?
I would argue not, but if you want a bit of bling and can afford the premium for the R, then crack on.
Wes

look at the trees and not see the forest

I literally have no idea what the fk you are jabbering on about, but fk me you talk some ste.

[colin86]

How often do bikes need to be serviced a have saw one for sale private with a lot of nice extras only done 4000 miles on a 14plate but has only been serviced twice. Is this ok ? A just guessed it would need done every year

[Ho Lee Kau]

Weso said:

Ho Lee Kau said:

Weso said:

On a first bike do you really think you need fancy Gucci brakes and suspension?
I would argue not, but if you want a bit of bling and can afford the premium for the R, then crack on.
Wes

look at the trees and not see the forest

I literally have no idea what the fk you are jabbering on about, but fk me you talk some ste.

your low IQ does not impress me

[trickywoo]

colin86 said:

How often do bikes need to be serviced a have saw one for sale private with a lot of nice extras only done 4000 miles on a 14plate but has only been serviced twice. Is this ok ? A just guessed it would need done every year

With that mileage I'd guess it was just a summer bike so it would have been good practice to change the oil at the end of the summer so that it isn't sitting over winter with used oil.

Having said that 4 years and 4k miles with two evenly spaced services wouldn't put me off.

[chris4652009]

colin86 said:

I am 83kg in weight 6foot in height . Budget wise I am looking to spend about 5k and want a 2013 plate or newer if possible.insurance wise this isn't that much of a difference so that isn't really a problem .

I'd deffo go for the R.

Or at least try to get a ride on a regular model first perhaps?

[Weso]

Ho Lee Kau said:

your low IQ does not impress me

• Your low IQ does not impress me.

Please take note of capital letter and full stop.
No need to say thanks.
Wes

[W12JFD]

I’d say go for the R - I haven’t ridden the standard bike but love my R - any price difference on purchase will be reflected in resale.

[bozzy.]

I got the R on an ‘09 with the round headlights. I figured it worth it for the adjustable suspension and 4 piston radial brakes.

If you go for an older R like mine and it has matt paint it scratches really easily, so beware.

[colin86]

Thanks for all the replys . Does the newer models Matt paint finish scratch really easy too ?