New Season

[guscar65]

So first ride out today after 6 months cooped up. The T120 just reminded me how good it is to ride ---with the smaller rear sprocket and reduced intake trumpet that I fitted end of last year ---it accelerates with real intent and sounds the business, still returns 66mpg and cruises smoothly in sixth. ---SO once again facing dilema --do i sell it and my BMW F800Gt to get one bike to do all ? if so what. The 120 is OK but hard work out with the guys on the twisties. The GT is a great all rounder ---but the wife just hates it! . The Tiger 660 looks fabulous ---seems comfy mmmh but maybe just a tad short on power. Why on earth didn't Triumph put the MOtoGP 756 in it !! -----I suspect they will maybe next year especially if the street tripleR sells well. I guess i will just have to hold on to both bikes ---if I can afford it. IF you could have three dream bikes what would they be? ----it changes with time , but right now ---for sheer terror inducing performance ( I believe that a 'top' bike should have more than you can use ) that demands respect ---the speed triple RS takes some beating then the street triple R --for short 'committed' trips out with the boys. -----my T120 for good day cruising----and yes the 660 for longer trips. don't rate the stupid off beat crank in the newer Tigers---they really missed the boat with this one.
OK then lets see how the season progresses. Good luck and fair weather to all.

 

[Vector]

Enjoy, we did 98 miles today, 82 in the St. George Utah area, 90 here in Mesquite NV. I was 54 last week!

 

[DoorPosition]

 

[Qship]

Could look for an MY 18 or less Tiger 1200. Still has the great Triple soundtrack, and they are NOT slow.

 

[CarlS]

Enjoy, we did 98 miles today, 82 in the St. George Utah area, 90 here in Mesquite NV. I was 54 last week!

You are a youngster!

 

[Vector]

You are a youngster!

It was 54 degrees...LOL You know I am old. 66

 

[CarlS]

66 is young!!

 

[guscar65]

yes ---good choices never thought of the s1000---seemed really quick.

 

[guscar65]

Could look for an MY 18 or less Tiger 1200. Still has the great Triple soundtrack, and they are NOT slow.

My only issue with the 1200's are that like the ubiquitous BMW they are damn heavy!

 

[guscar65]

yes looked hard at the sport 850----not sure whether its man or beast---kinda mixed up with its off-road biased styling and big 'hoop' up front, yet its a road bike. . had a leg over one and it was comfy though. Can't get past its de-tuned funny crank motor though, why on earth when the normal triples are soooo smooth especially when the bike is destined for long trips did triumph think this was a good idea .also---when all competitors are offering 100bhp or thereabouts the 850 gets , what was it , 85? . OK so , my 120 has 80 and it gets along fine ----in isolation but struggles for quick overtakes on our ---very---crowded summer roads especially , on the short straights we have. My Bm 800 has 90 ---and its 'enough' ---but couldn't do with less. However I am being picky and I suspect you will enjoy it nevertheless. Liked your 'titan' stick had a few of those back in the day. !!

 

[brooke]

I’m getting better with my 850 after a really rough start . If it had a Triumph crank in it I would be smitten . But why they don’t have a low piped 900 with 110 hp , hard stylish pannier’s and 18 inch front is beyond me . Not my perfect mount but I think the time for such an offering is upon us and the 900 chassis is a natural .

 

[guscar65]

I’m getting better with my 850 after a really rough start . If it had a Triumph crank in it I would be smitten . But why they don’t have a low piped 900 with 110 hp , hard stylish pannier’s and 18 inch front is beyond me . Not my perfect mount but I think the time for such an offering is upon us and the 900 chassis is a natural .

lets hope so----before i get too old to own one!

 

[brooke]

Yep , think my stable will get me to the end . If it shows up soon , I’ll rent one and we’ll ride the NC ..

 

[guscar65]

Yep , think my stable will get me to the end . If it shows up soon , I’ll rent one and we’ll ride the NC ..

yes how true, -----we don't need, but we sure do have the want!

 

[ThiagoSilva287]

So first ride out today after 6 months cooped up. The T120 just reminded me how good it is to ride ---with the smaller rear sprocket and reduced intake trumpet that I fitted end of last year ---it accelerates with real intent and sounds the business, still returns 66mpg and cruises smoothly in sixth. ---SO once again facing dilema --do i sell it and my BMW F800Gt to get one bike to do all ? if so what. The 120 is OK but hard work out with the guys on the twisties. The GT is a great all rounder ---but the wife just hates it! . The Tiger 660 looks fabulous ---seems comfy mmmh but maybe just a tad short on power. Why on earth didn't Triumph put the MOtoGP 756 in it !! -----I suspect they will maybe next year especially if the street tripleR sells well. I guess i will just have to hold on to both bikes ---if I can afford it. IF you could have three dream bikes what would they be? ----it changes with time , but right now ---for sheer terror inducing performance ( I believe that a 'top' bike should have more than you can use ) that demands respect ---the speed triple RS takes some beating then the street triple R --for short 'committed' trips out with the boys. -----my T120 for good day cruising----and yes the 660 for longer trips. don't rate the stupid off beat crank in the newer Tigers---they really missed the boat with this one.
OK then lets see how the season progresses. Good luck and fair weather to all.

Welcome abroad man, enjoy your rides.