Triumph Street Triple (2007-current)

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.

I LOVE this little bike. Had most of the sports 600's before this and was in fear of my licence! Changed to a naked to drop my speed down...... This bike is amazing - Fast, comfortable, sounds incredible, torquey AND revvy, good looking, superb handling and it's BRITISH!!! Licence still in jepardy though.....:( SO glad i got this bike, i will be keeping it for a very long time (tempted R version though...). No doubts whatsoever on reliabilty, just be sure to check the oil regularly and enjoy the ride!

Every wonderful thing that has been said about this bike is true, so I will leave others to waffle on about that. Now for some negative news... Twice, the linkage bolt between my foot shifter and the shifting rod has come undone.... then it plain broke. No problems, it is just a double headed bolt, right? I take it in to the shop and the first thing they tell me is that they need to replace my rear suspension before it FAILS. So am I lucky that the bolt broke to find this out? When were they going to tell me? Then a TWO WEEK wait to get my little bolt from the UK to the USA. I spoke with Triumph at length and they told me that this was a rare case (in their defense). Then I wanted to upgrade the shock (and pay the difference) to the Daytona model that didn't involve any penny pinching... and I was declined. So I hope the price point recalled suspension holds up! My point I want to make to future buyers in the USA specifically is this.... The bike is awesome when it works, but if you need a reliable ride to work every day... plan on having a back up bike while your Striple is collecting dust while it waits for parts!