Street Triple: R or no R...

[Lugy]

This seems like a good place to ask the question given the love for them in here....
Looking at chopping in my Thundercat for a Street Triple, started off looking at the earlier model, then the earlier 'R' and now I can't stop looking at the '13> R models.
Seems to be quite a decisive topic between the R and standard models. What's the consensus on here? My local dealer has a 13 plate R which I'd like to see on Friday if I can, just wondering whether it's worth the extra premium. My riding is mixed and currently all for pleasure though will be looking to commute when the situation allows.

Thanks in advance!

[Lugy]

Cheers, will hopefully at least get a shot of the R, I'll email them in the morning to see if the standard one is available to try against.

[Lugy]

Thinking more about this, it's probably more a case of early vs later R model!

I need to suss out whether it's worth the £1500-£2500 difference to have the newer bike.

Cheers for the input folks.

[Lugy]

Freddy Spencer I am not! I do also like shiny things (and gimmicks like a shift light!) however.
I wouldn't like to get something only to find a couple of months down the line it was too compromised to be used daily and for long distance, sounds like this isn't the case here and that the adjustable suspension is of benefit in more ways than going fast from what I gather.

[Lugy]

I popped in to my local dealer (also Triumph franchise) to look at what they had. Only managed a seat on a '13 plate, seemed quite a queue for test rides so didn't entertain that idea!
The only early model they had was sold so didn't get near that. Certainly appears to be slim pickings this side of the border for them.
I'm on holiday the week after next so might head down the country to have a look at some.

I really like this one; http://www.cubomoto.co.uk/used-bikes/triumph-stree... sensible mileage/price and it's orange!

[Lugy]

A wee update, I bought one!

2010 'R', special factory paint, Triumph Arrow Titanium exhaust and loads of wee odds and ends.
Lovely to ride and sounds orsum!

[Lugy]

Damn you Thumbsnap!

[Lugy]

Cheers, I'll get some better pictures at the end of the week. My crappy phone does the colour no justice!

[Lugy]

Yup, will hopefully have that rectified by Friday though, the guy had all the original parts so just needs a trip to a tame mechanic. It actually doesn't feel too bad for it but just a bit on the soft side for me!

[Lugy]

Some more pictures taken with an actual camera!

DSC00960 by Jimbobhanksmith, on Flickr
DSC00961 by Jimbobhanksmith, on Flickr
DSC00962 by Jimbobhanksmith, on Flickr
DSC00963 by Jimbobhanksmith, on Flickr

Obviously still early days but I'm loving it, we've got a run up to Loch Ness on Saturday which will be a good test!

[Lugy]

Muchos gracias!

The guy had a 'great' story about the colour.... Turned out it was a guy who worked at Hinckley that bought it in white then took it into work and had it painted in the body shop.
Doesn't take anything away from how great it looks though. Fantastic job too being 'factory'.

My only gripe so far is that I feel the rear brake lever doesn't stick out as far as I'd like, sometimes feels that I'm only just catching it.
Oh and I might get a wee screen. And bar end mirrors.....

[Lugy]

anonymous said:

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Yup, I think it was for his wife. It has quite a few Triumph accessories already, must be a few quids worth.
Fortunately for my wallet the Triumph mobile site seems borked .

[Lugy]

Cheers for the tips, cheapness is good for me, I'm Scottish after all!

[Lugy]

Lugy said:

anonymous said:

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Yup, I think it was for his wife. It has quite a few Triumph accessories already, must be a few quids worth.
Fortunately for my wallet the Triumph mobile site seems borked .

Oops, working now. Seems some great prices!