Triumph Street Triple (2007-current)

I just had a honda varadero 125, being to young to do DAS i had to take my restricted license, i passed my test last week and got my new bike. Its restriced with triumphs own restrictor and still runinng it in, it is so so so much fun to ride can overtake on duel carridge way and as its a 675 i have so much torque i dont need to rev it pass 6000 to do 70mph, brakes are amazing compared to my bros hornet. Its stiffer to, there is a lil problem the throttle travel is comical and it turns lest than a quarter but it still will rev over 8000 i think havent done it, if u have a A2 license its a no brainer restrict a big bike its so much better than a 250. i didnt really have a choice as im 6'6 and 16 stone. unless your going to do track days the Triple R i think is a waste of money. GET ONE

Bought a new 2012 model about a month ago as my first 'big' bike. I never thought I could love a machine as much as this. I am slowly getting through the 'bedding in' phase and opening it up more and more. The power comes in through low revs (plenty between 3 and 5k) and keeps going. I was warned that the power can be a bit grabby but I've found it fine. The equipment that it came with is a mix. It doesn't come with ABS and only has preload adjustment on the rear suspension (thus the 4*s for equipment) but for the price thats not a surprise. It did come with a free accessory pack of flyscreen, small side fairings and a belly cowl (all colour matched). Even if they weren't free, I would recommend them as they look great. Without the fly screen, the instrument panel looks odd so it really should come as standard. This bike makes me smile every time I take its cover off, start the engine and open the throttle. I read a review of a Hornet where someone said they never look back when they are walking away from it. You won't have that problem with the Triple. The bigger problem is actually walking away from it.

I hooned around on a Yamaha 250 in my late teens. But that was 30 years ago and so really the timer is reset and I'm more a newbie than a born-againer. Those in the know advised me against a Street Triple on the the grounds that it was too powerful for someone with a new license. 'Go for a ER-6N' was the advice, on the grounds that it was a little more docile. I've had my STR for a year now and can say to any newbie that it's a good choice for anyone looking for a first 'post-test' machine. It's gentle and forgiving below 6000 rpm and handles and brakes like a dream. The problem with buying a less gutsy bike is that before long there will come a time when you'll want something more - a bit more oomph! Well the STR has it in bucket loads but it lets you choose when to bring it on. Now, for my next bike I fancy a Super Duke: a totally different proposition - and would fully expect it to take your head off without the right level of experience!

Bought mine nearly new, had it a year, but returned to a Tiger because it was too impractical and I was riding it flat out as much as possible!! Awesome motor, recommended to all!!

Almost a perfect bike. Had mine for a year and done over 7k miles. Good points - looks fantastic with old style twin round lights. I have belly pan, fly screen and seat cowl at a reasonable price from Triumph. Engine is lovely. Really growls when you give it welly. Fuel economy better than expected at 53mpg giving a 180 tank range to empty. Thats on steady motorway miles. It's ergonomically good for me and comfy enough. It's light and easily flickable. I've never leaned as much (not that much though!) Quality parts have been used throughout Easy access to the battery Triumph name gives good street cred all round Bad points - it can be snatchy on the throttle. Generally OK but going over bumps it is noticeable. This was really bad in the first two weeks of breaking it in and I hated the bike! It has calmed down but still I get a little judder if I roll off quickly. Suspension is hard No ABS option Equipment skewed towards track days not road riding. Trip computer with mpg and lap times. But no fuel gauge so you have to keep track. Would I have another - yes ;-)

Great bike. Bit hard on the bum.... doesn't ride the bumps so well. But great pick-up. Not the bike for 2-up. Loved having it.

I loved the Street Triple. I only got 2 hours on it but it sure is fantastic to be on. Going around corners was so easy all i had to do was look at it and i was on the otherside! its quite hard to find anything wrong with this bike. Sure it may not be as well equipped as the japanese nakeds but it just adds to the whole look and feel of the bike. 5 stars all around

Love the Street Triple. I used mine for comuting, touring and blatting around on a weekend and it performed effortlessly in all aspects. New cans, K&N and a remap and the increase in power was very noticable. Well, until the guy at the local triumph dealer wrote it off in the back of a car after servicing it! Following that I looked into what else was available and no other bikes in that 'group' came close to the Triple, so I will def be getting another, although I'm considering upping to the R with the new one. In short; Buy one!

just got me one after 6 years on a 600 bandit......not stopped grinning yet and i'm still taking it easy cause i'm running it in!

Can ride for hours, I've got the gel seat and it's worth it! And I have such a grin on this bike - and the induction roar just makes my grin even wider :o) So glad I P-Exed my old Speed Four for this little beauty.