Triumph Speed Triple 1050 (2005-current)

I have had quite a few Jap bikes and wanted a change so purchased a 955i Daytona 2 years ago. I wasn’t looking to buy a triumph ( I wanted Italian) Found that the Daytona was a cracking bike for the money. This year I looked into getting a 1050 speed triple but thought that it can’t be that far off the Daytona, how wrong, this bike raises the bench even higher, after the test ride I had to have one. I now look for excuses to ride it. Its like you have just passed your test and got your first big bike. May it continue.

I have had my 1050 speed Triple for over 2 and a half years. I went from a 125cc to the triple with no problems. It is a really easy bike to handle. The triple is a good all rounder, it has been around europe twice, track days, commuting to work, high speed cruising in germany and been through a desert and has not missed a beat. The only problems with it i think are 1.the exhausts they look fantasic but they have melted rucksacks, hand bags, boots(pillon),helmets(badly placed when shopping) and coats. plus they stop you from putting panniers on but you can buy after market lower exhausts. 2. After 12,000 miles i had to get a new clutch. 3. Services(every 6'000 miles) can be expensive. and 4. I think it can feel a bit top heavy. But it is a fantastic bike and i'm glad i chose it for my first big bike. The problem i have now is what ever bike i get next has got some big shoes to fill.

Had my 1050 Speed Triple for 2 and a half years. After eventually getting working pistons fitted in the front brakes ( thank fook ). It's brilliant, the best ROAD engine you could want, handles pretty well and if only the Brembo brakes of the 2008 model were fitted to it originally. But Triumph build quality is getting worse. I have had one new wheel, rear footpeg hangers,front brake pistons and I know plenty of Triumph owners with many an issue, one with a Speedmaster, only 4 months old. Come on Triumph, get it together cos you make great products and go and ruin it with a cheep finnish. I love to say to people I ride a Triumph,and am proud to buy Brittish.But this is my second Speed Triple and my heart say's by another Triumph. My head say's up your's Triumph, give me a call if you are going to sort out the quality.Mr KTM is the only other contender on my list, and we will have to see what the new VENOM will be like when it's launched by the end of the year.

every time i get on my `speedy` i have the best riding experience a `naked`bike can give,ultra responsive in the `twisties` mid range torque is amazingly fun,and wheelies seem to be its natural position,brakes that actualy stop you and styling that is superb,what more can you ask for(apart from kylie on the back that is :) )

Absolutely fantastic bike. The need to slow down a bit and achey wrists drove me off my R1, so had a look around and decided a naked bike was for me and the speed triple at the top of the list. It's a totally different riding position to a sportsbike and not so hot on acceleration which takes a bit of getting used to. But once you do its brilliant !! The A roads rond the Cotswolds are the best, the bike is much more road friendly and I feel I can go on for hours, whereas it was an hour max on the R1 without stopping. Its a superb looking bike as well and gets noticed wherever it goes. I love the twin exhausts under the saddle and the aggresive front. Strengths:
Handling, speed, looks, feels like a "real" motorbike when riding it. Weaknesses:
Haven't found any yet.

Had the bike for 7 months now and have had nothing but the best riding of my whole 16 years on bikes. It's fast, handles superbly with impecable road manners and it's easy to out ride sports bikes. I find it more comfortable than the GS I had previously even though I have arthritis in my hips and I have found a great luggage system from Ventura that lets me go where I want without having to sacrifice comfort at my destination. Strengths: All round great bike. Weaknesses: Triumph servicing and parts costs are bloody steep but once the warranty is out they can stick it up their arse.

I've owned one for three years and what a great bike forget sports bikes this will stay with them on any twisty and a good rider will leave most sports bikes standing . Strengths: Awesome engine for drive out of corners and rock steady suspension even two up when set up right. Weaknesses: Gear box a bit notchy and sometimes a bit stiff.

I had the original Speed Triple T509, and changed the motor for a Daytona to make things more exciting. I recently bought a new 2005 Speed Triple, and it is soo much better. I live in The Netherlands, and so use the bike to go home with, and see friends, so a lot of long trips on the old bike. I got the new one and went to Italy in the last week of September. I did 800 kms with a tank bag and a large bag on the back seat in an afternoon.. you can tour on this one too!!! I noticed one of the comments was about the lack of hooks for luggage, well turn the seat upside down and you will see they have made into the seat holes for straps to be fed thru..perfect for carrying a bag with, and believe me it works at speed too.. Great bike, great tourer (although in most people minds a bit unprotected for touring) great sports bike, and as common as hell in Italy.. Triumph.. keep it up.. Strengths: All round capabilites, can go crazy, green laner, tour, you name it.. Great looks, and sound fantastic. Weaknesses: None....the euro made this cost me around £9000, so expensive compared to UK prices :0(