triumph street triple R as first bike?

[Jonny491]

Right guys I'm turning 19 soon and obviously going to get a bigger bike and I'm very interested in the STR. I went to my local dealer and had a chat with them and they can restrict it for it to be legal on a A2 licence and after trying it out for size it seems my heart is set on it....However I'm just wondering if it's worth spending just over 5 grand on a first bike, or would it be better getting something cheap like a bandit for a year or 2 then get a STR. If anyone does have a street triple what's your opinion on it and do you think it would be good as a first bike?

Cheers in advance
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[Tungtvann]

It's an awfully nice bike to drop.

[stonesie]

I think it's a good first bike in that it is easy and rewarding to ride, friendly enough to get your confidence up then capable enough to be entertaining for years to come. Problem is that if you fancy a change in a few years then it's a hard bike to move up from, it's top of it's tree


If you do get one then get GB racing engine covers and crash bungs, should minimize the damage if you do drop it.

[Vracktal]

Get a Speed Triple. Go big or go home!
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[mattyfattyboo...]

Up to you, no one can answer it for you really, they're a nice bike and get good reviews (I was torn between these and the CB1000R I bought) so nothing wrong with it as a bike. If you like it, and can afford it, go for it!

You'd be pee'd off with any bike being dropped, yeah it'd be a little more expensive to fix when you do but people who have been riding years drop bikes.

Also check insurance, with 3 months riding experience and 0 NCB my Cb isnt cheap on that front.

[Eddie Hitler]

[Fowlersrs]

Are we talking new or second hand? Like what's been said it's a hell of a bike to drop, but don't let that stop you... Just means ul have to be extra careful lols..

[chickenstrip]

Are the restrictors prone to falling out on these too?
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[MC]

Bandit:
https://www.ramonhernandezputdownthegun.com/_/rsrc/1239822475170/news-2/mlb/ajburnettsuffersstrainedribcageinfatchickrelatedincident-serialfatchickanearcertainty/Cubs%20Fat%20Chick.jpg

Triple:
https://nwso.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Sexy-chick.jpg

Really?

Also you'll be more likely to drop the Bandit, as they're top heavy, and weigh the same as a small moon.
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[MarJay]

No, it's too much. I've been riding for 15 years and I find it to be an eye opener every time I ride it. For a newb then it would be very easy to catch you out.
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[Slacker24seve...]

INB4 get a Fireblade

There are worse choices. I wouldn't though, you won't be able to ride it anywhere near it's potential and though brilliant it would be a lot less forgiving than one of the softer, usual suspect nakeds (Hornet, SV, Fazer). Also too nice to drop and expensive to buy spares for when you inevitably do.

Tl;dr get a Hornet.
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[Knacker]

If you can afford to buy it you can afford to drop it.

Go for it.
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[Supermoto_Fan]

This is assuming you can actually get insured on a new 2014/15 speed triple R

- Just turned 19
- no no claims or 1 or 2 years if that
- past claims?
- post code?

Once you weigh that all up id be surprised if you can find insurance half reasonable ...

Of course, you already know this
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[Polarbear]

I'm always of the opinion get what your heart wants, not your head.

Bikes are not cars, they are not just 'transport' or we would all be riding maxi scooters or NVT's. OK, you might drop it but it will still be cheaper than dropping any full faired bike so you just fix it up or get the insurance too.

I had one, brilliant bikes.
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[Rogerborg]

[andys675]

they do a 70kw "R" for export for the continent, often referred to as the 100hp limit, they have mph/kmh switchable speedo's and neutral beam headlights so all they do is send one of these instead
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[MarJay]

Who said "If he can take it easy he'll be ok".

Fuuu. He's a 19 year old male. It's never going to happen.
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[Slacker24seve...]

[chickenstrip]

[Rogerborg]

[Jonny491]

Yeah it was the triumph dealer in york I went to
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[Irn-Bru]

I imagine the insurance would be eye watering. They seem like really nice bikes, not keen on the headlight but everything else seems good. I'll try one out some day when I can justify it, they sound mint.
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[Bubblin77]

I've ridden a restricted street triple r!

Felt quite good but couldn't get used to the throttle which only had about a 1/4 turn of movement, acceleration was good up to a point by which you just hit a brick wall.

If I'm 19 I could see the appeal, but id buy a proper restricted bike, run that for a few years then buy the triple, plus I'd doubt many people would buy a restricted triple a few years down the line.
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[Jonny491]

I got an insurance quote on a 63 plate one and it was just over £850 fully comp, where as on a bandit fully comp was just over £400....
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