Which Would You Have? And what to look for on 2011 Striple R

[chickenstrip]

2011 Street Triple R, or a 2008 Daytona that has been converted to a Street Triple; in other words, bar conversion, twin round headlamps etc.

Let's assume the conversion has been done well, the Daytona engine is standard spec, condition of both bikes very good, ignore mileage for now.


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[finniee]

Stripple, why would you want a conversion when you could just have the real thing?.
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[Matt B]

Probably the Stripple R because despite the bar conversion the Daytona (I think) will still have a more cramped position due to the peg placement.
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[chickenstrip]

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[c_dug]

I can see why you're tempted by the Daytona, but I'd still have the Striple, I'd imagine that insuring a factory special might be a bit difficult for a start, plus resale will have people asking all the same questions you are.
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[MarJay]

2011 genuine bike versus 2008 lash up?

Go genuine every time. You won't miss the 20bhp at the top end, and if you do just fit Daytona cams and get the engine remapped.

To choose a lashed up streetfighter versus a genuine factory bike is crazy unless the cost is night and day different.
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[Matt B]

[grr666]

Have fun on the test ride

My 2 hour test ride has ensured a purchase of my own Striple R this year. Yeah, there are faster bikes,
but for a forty something like me and one that is relatively inexperienced, it ticks all my boxes.
I don't want to tour or commute. I just want a fun bike to hoon around on when it's a sunny afternoon.
Really looking forward to the springtime.
Do report back on your test ride.
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[chickenstrip]

Sunny Sundays is more what the Striple will be about for me. But also, I think it will suit some of the roads around here better than the big, heavy Fazer.
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[pinkyfloyd]

Neither, I have ridden both and they are a little too tall for me.
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[chickenstrip]

While I'm here, were there any recalls on the 2011 Street Triple R? Anything else I need to look out for? Bike is on about 14k miles, so I know it should have had valve clearance checks at 12. Anything else? Ta.
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[M.C]

I thought the old triples could be stolen by a toddler with a spoon?

Dunno how much you're looking to spend, but MT-09's are going for around the same money.

Eg: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Yamaha-MT-09-/131640414743?hash=item1ea6615217%3Ag%3AC6cAAOSwhcJWMlBs&nma=true&si=M9eOCnb6VL%252FiqDCTFpASQWhfIrU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

& cheap for a dealer: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-MT09-/381416779631?hash=item58ce362f6f%3Ag%3Am-YAAOSwVL1WBW-6&nma=true&si=M9eOCnb6VL%252FiqDCTFpASQWhfIrU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[chickenstrip]

Striple itch. Must be scratched. If I were in the market for an MT09, I'd probably be looking at the Tracer. And that might be to finally replace the Fazer. Which I'm not ready for yet. Plus, I don't want to be throwing loadsa dosh at suspension upgrades on another bike right now.
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[M.C]

Fair enough, I think the MT-09's suspension just needs a few tweaks (from what I've read). Leaves more on the market for me

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