Street Triple 675 First Ride

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Well, 2nd ride really but it was only 1 mile home, my 1st ride was the week before last but I only just got around to writing it up.

Where to start? It looks like a great machine, visually it does work really well with just a couple of minor areas where its 'budget' construction shows up, but that is just me being very picky and not something that you notice without a good look over it. Just sitting on the bike and it feels really small, far smaller and easier to manage than its bigger brother, the 1050 Speed Triple. It's a very comfortable riding position, the peg and handlebar positions are just right for me. The clocks are shared with the Daytona 675, with just a bit of cosmetic tweaking. I'm not keen on the tacho graphics, it looks a bit too busy with the white lines but it is easy to read.

Fire it up and you instantly know that its a triple, with that very distinctive burble. Blip the throttle and you get an idea of how happy it is to rev, the needle quickly heading towards the 12something rpm redline.

Snick it in first and head off and it feels just so easy to ride, with it being so light and with such a natural riding position I gelled with it pretty much straight away. The motor is a peach, even more tractable low down the range than the Daytona, it pulls without complaint from 2k even in the higher gears. It's not all about low down stomp though, it really is a revvy little bugger and will happily motor right on round to the limiter. Even with the stock pipes on the noise is awesome, from 4k or so you get a gorgeous induction roar that means you won't be changing up anywhere near as often as normal. The only issue that I had is very slightly iffy injection on small throttle openings, not a problem for 95% of the time. Chances are that this will be ironed out in a future fuel map release too.

Considering that the suspension and brakes are where the Hinckley boys are supposed to of saved money they don't feel bad at all. The front brake is lacking a little in initial bite for me, but they are powerful and do a very good job, no doubt aided by the bikes low weight. The only complaint that I had with the suspension is that the shock felt a little under-damped at times, but then maybe it is just me. It certainly handles well, you can get it on its ear very easily thanks to the wide bars and it soaks up bumps that would have you out of the seat on either the Daytona or the Speed Triple.

So all in all it's a very good bike, especially for the £5,349 OTR asking price. To be honest I've no idea how they've been able to make it almost £2,000 cheaper than the Daytona (apart from cutting profit margins, there's certainly very little for the dealer). It definately deserves both the road test and sales success that it's getting. Get yourself down to your local Triumph dealer and get on a test ride - you won't regret it.

Pros:

Great styling

Tractable motor

Gorgeous noise

Price

Comfy riding position

So easy to ride

Cons:

Minor budget touches

Slightly iffy injection

Not much luggage space

https://www.triumph675.net/images/StreetTriple-1280_000.jpg
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matlow · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

Nicely written! As far as i've seen this bike hasnt had a bad write up anywhere and all say its tops value for money. If i was after a naked bike this is probably where i would be headed. well that or a super duke.
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APNess · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

Been to see one of these today in York (mate has an SV650, toss up between this and normal 675), good little bike from looks of it, best thing is low weight.

That price seems good, until you start whacking on the extras (belly pan, sculpted seat etc) and you looking at a grand more to get it something like, but still a good bike.

Looks good in white as well, all the magazines love it, and it's one in the eye for the japswhen Triumph can knock something out that's more or less a class leader for a good price.

I still can't get over how big Rocket IIIs are, and I'm 6'4"+. Big machines... Smile

Triumph need to pull their finger out and do a 1050 tuned sportsbike, or a 1200, keep weight down and price it competitively against Blades, GSXR etc. That'd be interesting Smile

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Mister James · I want to believe! Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Karma :

What's it like for space? I've always liked the looks of the Speed Triple, but been put off by the excessive power and relatively small size of it. This looks like being perfect BHP-wise, but still a little titchy for me? (6'1)
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Colin,

You say I should get a test ride as I "won't regret it".

But If I get a test ride I'll want one, and I can't afford one, so I will regret it! Confused

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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

I think I might get one in a few years when they are about £3000 second hand.
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AbiJ · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Karma :

After reading a recent review in a mag here (USA) I'm looking at a triple 1050 for next year - getting bored of the 80's bikes I've rdden for the last few years, I need new technology.

There's the basic 1050 selling for around $10'000 here, which I would like, the "Nuclear Red" A.K.A hot pink colors, but then...

There's supposedly a 1050 special edition which is black, 3-1 arrow pipe, seat cowl, belly pan and carbon front mudguard, rad cowls, fly screen, hugger and heel guards for an extra $2000.

I'm torn, I love the pink, er I mean RED, but black and carbon, oh my.

Abi.
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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

as there is a speed/street triple version of the 675, is there going to be a tiger version of the 675 ?
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Dude in my local dealership was alluding to a Tiger 'cub', definitely.

The 1050 engine in a Daytona-type package will go like the very devil - they'd be fools not to do that.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'm not so sure about a sports 1050 - there's strong competition in the litre bike market.

Ok; Honda and Ducati etc aren't up there on the powerstakes with Suzuki and Kawasaki, but there's a lot of people that will buy them just for the brand name.

I suspect the extra 50cc won't have nearly as much effect as the extra 75cc does on the daytona.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

It'll get a certain market, since there are still people out there who don't buy a bike on pure numbers.

The main drawback of the speed triple is getting pummelled by the wind. Whack a fairing round it and you'll appeal to folk who don't want arnie necks. Get the weight down and the power up and you'll have a litre bike for folk who want something a bit different. Don't forget the american market seem to love the whole 'british thing'.

Mister James · I want to believe! Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Karma :

I'd be more interested in a Litre bike if there were an up-to-date 1050cc Triumph as described by Bendy. I keep looking at the old 955 Daytonnas, but I don't like the styling. Engine sounds awesome though!
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

I wouldn't hold your breath for a Daytona 1050, they have said all along that they won't do it and the latest noises from the factory are that they are considering pulling out of the supersport sector completely, it's just too competitive with the japs giving their bikes a major overhaul every 2 years. Triumph are too small to spend that much money on R&D. When you think that in comparison, the Bonneville has been out for 6 years with only an minor capacity increase as the only change of note until now.
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Mog · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Karma :

I liked it for the reasons the first poster stated but I didn't like the bars - difficult to see the instruments because of being thrust too far forward. Buzzy engine at 75mph and would be crap for long journeys. Almost rigid frame has its benefits but not when hitting pot holes which as remarked, makes the throttle jittery.

That instrument cluster really is the little boy's toy isn't it? Does a rider really need all that crap? Warning lights too small and the LCD display is bobbins when the sun shines on it.

I'll wait a year or more to see how many recalls there are and to get real road reports. I'll also have to wait a year to save up for a factory tank pad - must look the part!

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

the 955 was always more of sports tourer rather than all out sports bike

so anyone wanting a daytona 1050, should just get a sprint ST (1050)

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-TRIUMPH-SPRINT-ST-1050_W0QQitemZ110164327933QQihZ001QQcategoryZ10486QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

im not the first person to have thought this

heavier, more relaxed riding position, so, more like a sprint st than an r1

its all relative

my tt600 is more of a sports tourer than modern sports bikes like the cbr600rr which is more of a track bike
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