Advice - Street Triple R Or Rx

Hello Everyone

I am thinking of downsizing my 1000cc to Street Triple. It's not as if I am fully utilising the 1000cc or in the event I do end up pinning that throttle.....always the fear of heart-attack. I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed my time with my speed triple

Other reason for choosing the 675 is because 3 months ago I have done some permanent damage to my lower back and getting all these Siatica symptoms . I have decided to sell my R1 and move to a much lighter, smaller bike and still able to experience the torque and handling. Most of all where I can plant both feet on the ground

Has anyone here tried both the Street Triple 675 R & RX? Would any you be able to kindly give some insights as to which would be a better choice and why?

My riding is 75% twisties, 25% town.....It's been 3 years since I took a pillion on the bike. So I guess it will be solo ride

Thanking you all kindly

 

Nice classy bike. But I'm not ready for that kind of bike yet. Besides my budget is going to be between £5 - £6K

 

I know one thing for certain. ...I'm defo going to miss the speed triple torque

 

Once I manage to sell my R1 then fun times.....test rides just as you said ^^

Am I right in thinking that RX has the following :

Daytona seat unit
Red wheels
Quickshifter

Everything else is exactly the same as the R model...such seat height, ride position, suspension, brakes, geometry?

 

Ken

.....you know that saying. ....beggars can't be choosers . It's my damn health. Last fifteen years I have been riding nothing but litre bikes. Couple of weeks ago I took my R1 for a blast. Man...I needed 2 days to recover. Last week took my mates old banger cb500 for a run and all good meaning painless. Nothing fun about it other than you are on 2 wheels.

I'm already dreading the test run and thought about what you said a million times over.

Having said the above during my time with litre bikes, I can honestly say I was no where near its limits. But every now and then I do tend to whack it open when no ones looking

Not riding is not an option for me. It would eventually get to me and I'll be a miserable person to be around loved ones

And me being 5'6....yeah yeah...short arse n all. ....Thought the Street Triple would be more kind towards me

 

Thank you all for all the advice. I have booked a 10AM test ride on a speed triple R (2015 model) tomorrow. Lets see how it pans out

I will keep you all posted of the outcome. I am keeping an open mind. I am not going to get on the bike and expect arm wrenching torque but something that gives decent torque & handling to keep you happy

 

Thanks Mark

What you said about the RX luggage is something I need to consider. Sometimes I do load Kriega to the seat unit and head out to Europe. So the R version might make life easier.

 

Hello People

Back again. I have now sold my R1 And just bought myself a 2014 Street Triple R completely standard

I will be uploading the pictures soon. Right now she is sitting there with most things taken off as I am doing service and adding goodies

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for your support

Especially to .....Darkman......for answering my numerous calls and for keeping me sane through the Street Triple hunt . Thanks a million brother

 

I was so worried about down sizing but how wrong was I.... I must say the ride back home on Street was the most pleasurable comfortable ride I had in a while. The last time I felt this way was on my Speed Triple . The only thing on this bike is I have to work for my power and keep playing with the gears for overtakes etc....I think. Last 15 years I have been a lazy rider on the 1000ccs...you know the power being on that tap n all.

I am overly joyed with the performance and handling of this bike. This is perfect for the style of riding I do which is always countryside twisties and sometimes to town for a coffee. And lets not forget my back....I did not feel any discomfort at all. Overall I am a very happy proud owner of Street Triple 675R ABS. Whilst I only have done a few miles on her, I am very confident I love this bike and we are going to have lots of good times together .

The standard can is surprisingly nice. But I do need a little of that Triple roar

Just installing a SC project slip on. Next week Saturday booked in with Triumph to do ECU Tune

All good

 

^^^Thanks buddy

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