Triumph's Monster? - Street Triple 675

[Travman]

It looks like this is going to be the best thing that ever happened to the naked bike segment.  Seriously, why would you buy a 696 with this bike in the picture.  Both bikes have questionable aesthetics, but the Triumph has so much more fun built into it.  It also costs less and doesn't have any lean running fuel injection snafus.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6515&Page=1

I just got my latest Cycle World and they have named the Street Triple to their 10 best list. 

[Gearhead_42]

Awesome bike, good luck finding one available for sale in the US. 

My dealer has ZERO, and no promises of more '08s from Triumph.  May have to wait for an '09 if you want one.

[CountGreffi]

Well they aren't THAT hard to find actually. Place near me had one, same as a the Triumph/Ducati place in NYC. I did get to ride the 675, haven't the Street Triple yet. Engine on it was amazingly nice.

cg

[Qfactor]

It looks like this is going to be the best thing that ever happened to the naked bike segment.  Seriously, why would you buy a 696 with this bike in the picture.  Both bikes have questionable aesthetics, but the Triumph has so much more fun built into it.  It also costs less and doesn't have any lean running fuel injection snafus.

Go buy one and report back to us.

kthxbye

Q

[jammer]

My dealer's still waiting...and waiting....

If you go with the Arrow cans, Arrow provides a map ready to be flashed to the Triple's ecu...

I don't see Ducati doing this...oh wait, they do!...when you pony up the cash....

[eviltwin]

I like mine a lot!! The review is pretty accurate.  It's a great noob bike but will keep experienced riders entertained also. 

I put down a deposit (11/07) on the first green one to come in and found this one at another shop 3/08 and bought it.  I was sick of waiting!

[Triple J]

^^^

That Zard exhaust looks sick! 

[jclin]

^^^

That Zard exhaust looks sick! 

Probably improves on the 3-cylinder sound, too. I still like the twin sound better.... but at least the 3-cylinder doesn't whine like a 4 does.

[fwtcc]

I would like it if it was a single headlight.  Wait..., is that sacrilegious for the bike?

[RavnMonster]

I love the look of the S3. I was in a toss up between it and the monster. I ended up (obviously) picking the monster. Just something about owning a Ducati.

I was just at the local bike shop buying a summer jacket and gloves. They had a couple 1050s on the show floor. Real cool bikes. Not sure if is saw the smaller one.

[Roy]

Hey Eviltwin; just curiouse, why do you think it would be a good noob bike?  I'm still in the market and trying to decide between the street 675 and m696.  From the write up in the cycle world mag it made it sound like it wouldn't be such a great bike for a newer rider (me).  Thanks for your feedback...

[Benjamin5150]

eVilTWIN - I really like the looks of that and how you cleaned up the rear in that second picture.   The Speed and Streets look really good with the low exhaust setups.

I'm thinking of buying another bike in the next year and if all of Ducati's new Monster designs go the way of the 696, I think I'll definitely be switching over to Triumph for something like this.   

[eviltwin]

Hey Eviltwin; just curiouse, why do you think it would be a good noob bike?  I'm still in the market and trying to decide between the street 675 and m696.  From the write up in the cycle world mag it made it sound like it wouldn't be such a great bike for a newer rider (me).  Thanks for your feedback...

Its priced right, it's light weight and easy to turn, very smooth engine that doesn't have too much power but enough to get you out of a situation if needed, very comfortable, low seat height.  Finding one may be tough, so your choice might be limited somewhat. 

Sit on one or better yet ride one.  I'm 6'3" w/ a 34" inseam it fits me perfectly if that helps. 

Thanks for the  everyone!

Here's a crappy vid of the exhaust w/ the baffle removed.  really doesn't do it justice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vntgXrBP3wk

[Travman]

Sweet bike eVilTWIN.  Are those the stock handlebars?  That Zard exhaust does look tough. 

The sound of a twin is IMHO a lot better than an inline four which is way too whiney for my tastes.  The triple has a nice sound to it especially when it is underpower & moving and when downshifting.  I still prefer the sound of the twin over the triple at idle though.  I just did some more YouTube browsing and really like the sound of this one at idle:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bilz9d2KT3A&feature=related

However, listen to this one as the guy revs it over and over.  It sounds too whiney with no bass sounds.  At the 50 second mark when he is under power it sounds great though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NnCRxpTAco&feature=related

[NAKID]

Meh, I don't like it. That engine doesn't lend itself to a naked bike look to me...