Featured Well it's gone

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by Explorer, Jan 19, 2014.

  1. Explorer

    Explorer Member

    May 31, 2013
    58
    16
    #1 Explorer, Jan 19, 2014
    The Speed Dark went to its new owner the other day, he was made up with it, my son is getting my Fireblade so that leaves me bike less at the moment.
    Had a test ride of a BMW 1000rr the other day and was very impressed, just like riding the blade but with a host of electronics, the quick shifter being my favourite.
    So what am I to do with all this wealth from selling my bikes, well I have just ordered this !
    [​IMG]
     
    • Like Like x 7
  2. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

    Aug 12, 2013
    524
    113
    North Hampshire
    #2 SteveJ, Jan 20, 2014
    Last edited: Jan 20, 2014
    Holy BMW Batman!! :eek:

    Have you gone for the top spec one then?

    That is one serious piece of hard wear although when I rode the normal model it was super fast and nimble as but....

    I just found it totally devoid of any character whatsoever, it was really weird I rode the S1000rr and it was like WOW this is fast and all that but I didn't get the grin factor I got when I got back on the Speed Triple.

    I must be getting old as modern sports bikes don't really interest me as much as they used to any more :redface:

    WP_000126.jpg

    WP_000126.jpg
     
  3. P19DJG

    P19DJG Banned

    Mar 16, 2013
    1,660
    0
    #3 P19DJG, Jan 20, 2014
    Explorer..... That is one nice looking machine! :upyeah:
     
  4. Explorer

    Explorer Member

    May 31, 2013
    58
    16
    #4 Explorer, Jan 20, 2014
    Getting old Steve, I'm a pensioner, but I am coming off a blade. I just need to do this sports bike thing, and then when my back gives in go for something sensible like the KTM 1290 Beast :biggrin:
    I test rode that same bike as in your picture, I thought it was very like the blade, but with more electronics.
     
  5. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

    Aug 12, 2013
    524
    113
    North Hampshire
    #5 SteveJ, Jan 20, 2014
    I do like the blades and had this one for 3 years
    y
    [​IMG]

    and then moved to the 2011 Speed Triple .... Blades are fun but the Speed Triple a load more useable than the Blade I did 1400 miles in four days on the Speed Triple with no problems at all, If that was the blade I wouldn't be able to hardly walk for a couple days if I had ridden that distance, The blade would be great as a second bike but not as your only bike, Still miss both the Blade and the Speed Triple and wish you could hold on to these bikes but not got enough money for that. :frown:

    WP_000185.jpg

    WP_000185.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 2
  6. Screwball

    Screwball Active Member

    Mar 21, 2013
    1,017
    36
    Kent
    #6 Screwball, Jan 20, 2014
    Nice one explorer.... you removed your add from EBay? ?.

    HP4 nice.. you go for the Carbon or Standard ??
     
  7. Explorer

    Explorer Member

    May 31, 2013
    58
    16
    #7 Explorer, Jan 21, 2014
    SB I had to think about it for a milli second 'CARBON', I'm going from 2 bikes down to 1, the sale of the 2 will fund the BMW. I don't think you should have any trouble getting 9k for yours, I was inundated with calls for the bike, I think mine must have been the first for resale ?
     
  8. Screwball

    Screwball Active Member

    Mar 21, 2013
    1,017
    36
    Kent
    #8 Screwball, Jan 21, 2014
    Good news just got my email from my dealer saying the bike was Black.... So sending off the form for the new V5....
    Will be going on sale as soon as i get that back...

    the carbon is sweet..my mates rented one for a trip to Germany.. he has the standard S1000rr but fancied trying the carbon.. it does look beautiful.. i don't think you will be disappointed.
    The quality of the sum of the parts is typical German.. and its just Mental... get it to 9500rpm and it just goes mental....
     
  9. gary1966

    gary1966 Active Member

    Oct 5, 2013
    36
    28
    suffolk
    #9 gary1966, Jan 22, 2014
    I rode the standard s1000rr and couldn't wait to get off it give me the Daytona 675R any day, but its a good looking bike enjoy it.
     
  10. Dawg

    Dawg New Member

    Nov 10, 2013
    6
    1
    Somerset
    #10 Dawg, Jan 23, 2014
    Very nice indeed, lovely colour. Shame my back, wrists and neck won't let me do that anymore.
     
Loading...
Similar Threads - gone
  1. Bikerman

    Ccm Gone Tits Up.

    Bikerman, Jun 5, 2025, in forum: Lounge
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    767
    Pedro1340
    Jun 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
  2. Bikerman

    Gone, But Should Never Be Forgotten.

    Bikerman, Mar 18, 2025, in forum: Lounge
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,051
    Notso
    Mar 29, 2025
  3. Boothman

    Plymouth Triumph Gone

    Boothman, Nov 20, 2024, in forum: Dealers & Workshop Reviews
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    721
    Boothman
    Nov 22, 2024
  4. Jako999

    Triumph Halesowen Gone.

    Jako999, Jul 3, 2024, in forum: Triumph General Discussion
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,019
    Jako999
    Jul 12, 2024
  5. snattsas

    1967 T120 Restoration Gone South

    snattsas, Aug 10, 2023, in forum: Bonneville
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,459
    malokam
    Sep 29, 2023

Share This Page

Sign up