Triumph
Street Twin – There was no separate thread for the Bonneville Street Twin so I put my review in here as T 100 was the closest variant. Street Twin 2017: -the… Read more
engine is great for real world speed, excellent torque -low fuel consumption (4.1 with 2 up in and out of urban areas and I need to push it hard to get above this result) -comfort: I am 174 cm so I am very comfortable on the bike. The seat is good and its roomy enough for me. It's good with a passenger as well, but I'm looking into upgrading the shock for that. Taller riders could find this bike cramped on longer trips, but its compact character makes it an excellent city bike (and its torque, of course) -reliability: I bought it with 14000 kms and it has 20000 now there were absolutely no issues just general maintenance -on longer trips: I don't mind the wind. The comfort is adequate. The bar vibrates quite a bit at higher speeds especially with two up so I will put on some bar end weights -style: even if it is the entry level bonnie I never had to talk this much about my bike before... it's beautiful. I also have the Vince n Haines exhaust on it, which is right in the sweet spot for me: great sound, cars can hear me, but it's not to intrusive -tyres: forget the Pirelli Phantom. I run Michelin Pilot Actives and they are good. It wasn't easy to find good tyres due to the 18 inch front -services: every 16000 km. I have it serviced more often, it just makes me feel better and safer, but it's good to know that the bike could do with less. This way I don't have to do mathematics 5000 kms after an oil change if I would like to do a couple of thousand km tour, something that you have to do with a bike that needs to be serviced every 6000 kms.
In summary I am very happy with the bike. It feels like a quality bike (we'll see how it's aging). I was always a Honda guy, but I really enjoyed the character of this bike so I bought it and I did not mind it.
Addendum: At 34000 kms the bike still performs without any issues. It is serviced every 6000 kms as usual despite the claimed service interval.
SIMPLY THE BEST – The best I don't have to buy batteries. Very sturdy and comfortable to hold. Hot pink colour is eye catching. But doesn't get every bit but still fantastic. Luv it ❤️❣️
2019 Triumph Tiger XRX LRH H – PROS: 2019 model Triumph Tiger XRX LRH is a really fun bike to ride. Mine is 4 months old,responsive, fuel efficient, with the low ride - no more… Read more
paddling,good city/twisties/highway/backroad handling. Cruise Control really takes the pain out of long highway commutes. MAJOR DRAWBACK: Excessive heat. Riding brand new bike home, frame literally began burning my inner thighs through Kevlar jeans (yes, I wear all the appropriate gear). And that was I was half cooked by the constant stream of hot exhaust fumes. For some years Triumph/Triumph dealers have denied there is a heat problem. 24 hours later I asked for my money back as I considered the bike not fit for purpose. All the men at the dealers believed I was imaging the engine exhaust heat. Finally the Service Manager took it home for a weekend, tested the frame, which he said was 57 degrees centigrade. Plus, the fan cuts in way to late (when bike is nearly overheating) so rider has really hot air blowing back on them all the time. Taller riders repeatedly say they do not have this problem, but shorter riders do because our legs are not long enough to fan out from the bike frame. And the excessive heat is dangerous. Being broiled by your ride,when you don't have a choice but ride on hot days, is dangerous. I spent 2 days ill with heat stroke after an unavoidable long trip on 35+ centigrade day. Despite precautions, the combination of sun, humidity and constant hot air from the engine exhaust, totally dehydrated me. Triumph are rightly proud of their heated seats, hand grips etc. for cold climes. BUT, riders in South Africa, Australia, California or Nevada ALL complain about excessive heat as we live in hot desert places. SOLUTION: Upon request, dealer changed coolant to "ICE" (made for racing bikes) which lowered the frame temperature 28 degrees. Blogger in US got his fan to cut in at 70 degrees, not 90, which has helped somewhat. One owner has put in an override switch on the fan, to make it cut in earlier when bike is idling, in traffic, so bike stays cooler. On unavoidable long run this week (normal 30 degree centigrade day) started feeling lots of heat from the engine after riding for about 2-21/2 hours. Needed to stop to let bike cool. Problem was not so bad on return journey today on slightly cooler day. Does anyone know if there a faring which would push the air AWAY from the rider? If there is, what was it made of and where was it placed. Before you buy, check out the heat problem and get the dealer to contact Triumph to fix the issue.
Practicality and opinion about Triumph Rocket 3 – After riding almost 20,000 km, I got to know this motorcycle a bit closer. This beast has a 2,500 cc engine and is as strong as a buffalo, fast as… Read more
the name suggests, but handy to drive. Unfortunately, apart from advantages, it also has disadvantages. Advantages of the Triumph Rocket 3: - Very nice, unique ,modern and premium looks. - The driving position in the GT version is comfortable - It is well guided even by a short motorcyclist - each feet can reach the gear lever and the foot brake. - Heated grips in GT. -Rocket 3 has adaptive cruise control which is very practical and can be quickly adjusted with two clicks while riding - Has several driving modes (sport also) - The graphic design on the tachograph changes automatically to day and night and the whole clock can be set up-down - Great working BREMBO brakes. - The front-rear suspension is adjustable and can be customized according to your needs - The double eyepiece of the front lighting is LED and also can be adjusted slightly. - There is an optional "quick shifter" for an extra charge. This is a very practical option to change gears without using the clutch. - The center of gravity is placed closer to the rear of the engine, so the rear tire does not wear out as quickly as the weight of the motorcycle would indicate.
Disadvantages of the Triumph Rocket 3.
-Quite expensive motorcycle even as standard plus expensive extras. - Fuel-hungry - unfortunately, 3 cylinders and this power are constantly thirsty. - Settings on the "clock" are hardly visible and cannot be done while driving - they require concentration and attention. - The rear suspension is difficult to adjust despite adjustments - Perceptible vibration and volume from the cardan shaft transmitting drive and power to the rear wheel. - Lack of good protection on the right side of the engine on the exhaust pipes. In shorts in QLD, after driving 30 km, extremely hot air escapes and it is easy to burn your leg. - The worst negative thing I noticed and feel every time I brake harder with the rear wheel - the bike tends to slide to the left side. YES, YES to the side where there is a single suspension and drive arm at the same time. I checked it on a completely flat asphalt and unfortunately it pulls to the side where it is a suspension arm. - ABS is not a very practical addition to BREMBO brakes because they are reliable and perfect.
