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  1. Too hot

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    Hi guys newbie here just looking to get back on a Triumph after a couple of BMW`s.
    I had a Tiger 1050 for about five years then in a moment of madness decided to sell and buy a R9T.
    Unfortunately this turned out to be too small and uncomfortable for me!!
    I then decided a GSA1200 would be more appropriate, but it turned out to be too big heavy and not for me.
    Now I have decided a Speed Triple is for me.....but I wonder how it compares size wise to the r9t ?
    Has anyone had both or how do they compare.
     
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  2. Frecklechops

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    Hello! Can't help with your question as I've only just bought myself a big bike. But I'm also in Scotland!
     
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    Welcome aboard Too hot, Frecklechops too, sorry, can't give you a comparison but suggest you maybe take a Speed triple for a test ride, I've had mine, a 15 plate for about 18 months now and love it, I don't think you'd be disappointed.
     
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    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Too Hot, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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    welcome to the forum Too hot and Frecklechops always room for another Jock and Jockess :cool::cool::cool:
     
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    Hello Too hot and welcome to the forum :)

    Test ride is the way forward for a comparison.
     
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    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Too hot.

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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Hi and welcome. Can't compair with a Beemer, but love my 2005 speed triple!
     
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  11. Bryf

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    Hi and welcome from another Scot. Again can't compare the two bikes you mention but I took a Speed Triple out a month or two ago when my Speed Twin was in getting her 500 mile service and loved it, plenty power and handles really well, I am sure you will enjoy it. Cheers
     
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    Eyup mate, welcome to t'forum.
     
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    Hi Too Hot, and welcome to the forum :cool: good luck with your choice
     
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    Hi Mate & Welcome to the Forum :cool:
     
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    Hi and welcome.....
     
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    Good morning and welcome aboard.Enjoy and ride safe. Best of luck with your decision!
     
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