Triumph Speed Triple 1050

I bought my Speed Triple (1999 model) in December 1998 -- believe it or not, my first bike ever -- and it's been fantastic. The current model is not much different -- still the 955 cc injected engine, superb balance, very light (the lightest of the 955 range, I think). My experiences with the 'old' bike have been very positive. It's a superbly muscular-looking bike, stripped away to show its innards, but not too much chrome. I've done about 11,000 miles in 2 nearly 2 years, of which about 2,500 miles was a single three day trip through 6 countries in western Europe, and I have had not one ... more

I bought a speed Triple in May 2005 -Brand new from my local Triumph dealer (Woods of Abergele ) A dealer which I only have praise for as the service has been excellent The Model i went for was the special edition with an all black frame and wheels - the extras such as the fly screen , belly pan and Radiator cowls all came fitted as standard I have covered 2500 miles so far this year and been to a few rallies / events on it Performance -After the running in period and first service the engine seemed to loosen up a bit (first service the semi synthetic oil gets changed for fully synth .) I have ... more

I have been biking now for over 20 years, since 1976 actualy. That does not mean however I am an old fart who goes for the old style bikes. Far from it I have owned and ridden some really modern sports machines, ZZR1100, YZF100R etc. Unfortunatly my knees gave out first so radical riding positions are not desirable. Also increased police presence was taking the fun out of motorcycling, so time for a complete change. I have just brough a Triumph T509 speed tripple in Roulette Green, or as I have come to know it Snot green. Great colour and great bike, it makes you think you are going faster ... more