Should I?.....

So i only introduced myself today, but something came up yesterday and though what better place to ask some questions.

I've had the 2012 1200 Adventure for about 4 months now and love it..... going to be with me for a while.

But as you know 4 wheels are better than 2

I've been drooling over the new Speed Triple RS and probably watched 200 reviews .... sat on it at the dealer and tried to soften up the financial manager at home.
But then I came across this:

A 2013 Speed Triple..... in absolute mint condition and it makes the heart flutter. The bike has a full service history with one Triumph Mechanic and is spotless:











Its at well under asking price, and I can't help but want it.

Now this solves the "cost" dilemma, but i need to know from anyone here, what to look out for, and specifically, i'd like a quickshifter on it. Links to that would be much appreciated.

I'm not looking for Super Bike speed, i'm looking for that mid-range, twisties, breakfast run hooligan, that i can just enjoy on my own or with the misses.

The Adventure is the "family ride".

Any comments or thoughts or just general notes are very much welcome.

 

Not that i didn't consider it, just went with my gut on this one.

At this price, its cheaper than the street triple. Even a newer one.

When i say Super Bike Speed i mean 280+km/h, doesn't mean i don't want decent speed if you get where I'm coming from.

Also, I'm no jocky rider.... have the dad optional extra's if you get me.

 

See this is where I'm at, because its a better cost choice to learn, knowing the bike is well looked after, the Mech took me through the bike and showed me very minor options for me to consider, but all in its had every maintenance option done.

When i'm smarter and richer an RS could be an option.

 

Valve clearance has been done. That was my first question.

I'll find out about the linkages and so forth, thanks for that, exactly why i thought posting here was a good idea, cheers!

 

Just bare in mind this isn't a bash against the 2018 RS, simply from a personal perspective. And a deal that's just too good to pass up.

Emotionally i have said yes, as its a WANT not a NEED.

But good to get owners to give a heads up on pro's and con's. Which has already helped.

 

I know right!

 

So....

I went for a test ride.

Let me first off explain, I have never been on a road bike other than my Adventure. Never ridden a naked / Super bike. So this was completely new for me.

It took a matter of 15 mins and already felt comfortable and at home on it. The seating position felt like i was on a GP bike which would be expected since all i know is the Adventure. Hands took some strain, just something to get used to. I loved the foot peg position and the feeling of how balanced the bike was, almost felt more assured than the 1200.

The bike is just crisp, clean and felt flawless (remember my lack of experience here). The brakes the acceleration, the weight. All felt great. The Arrows have the goodies removed, and coming off the accelerator results in the pops and bangs which just lift the soul. I was in love with the sound almost immediately.

I went on my own for about 30 mins, didn't do anything silly . Then went back and fetched the misses, which i was nervous about, since i had no time on the bike and was about to carry someone. But, we needed to feel what it was like to carry someone and she was keen, so wasn't going to waste her enthusiasm.

My hands immediately got sore, and i could feel how it was worlds apart position wise (Obviously). She wasn't too happy about the position and after 20 mins had about enough, but we both agreed like anything we would need time to adapt. Her helmet kept smacking mine, so we'll have to work on that.

In short, the bike wasn't what i expected and was exactly what i expected at the same time and left me with a lot more information on my decision.
What i can tell you is, more so now than ever, I'm very keen on it.

All things come together this week or next, i may just pull the trigger and take it.

Thanks for listening

 

I have a 1200 Adventure, and that's staying. We use that daily commuting and weekends.
The Speed Triple I'm looking at is for me mostly.

 

Exactly why this is a 2nd bike, which her and I agreed to.