Triumph Street Triple R from Britbike?

[angryfarang]

Just wondering if anyone has bought one of these from Britbike?

I'm very tempted to buy one.

[NormanW]

go for it. I've heard nothing but good reports about the bike and the place.

[angryfarang]

Silly question... Due to my workload I'm very limited on time. I was going to enquire about them sending it on a trailer down to Samui for me. Do you think that would work?

Would I have to go with them to the local government office to register the bike in my new name? I'm not sure how it works with a new bike.

[papa al]

Maybe call Brit n ask him/them, if he speaks British. English.

Sounds like a good plan really.

Edited April 15, 2016 by papa al

[DILLIGAD]

M2 Motorsport in Ubon is nearer and is a huge company with very professional service. Some staff speak Engrish too.

I don't work for them, just offer an alternative option only. I'm sure Britbike are good too.

BTW. There are spy shots around of a new forthcoming 800cc version.

Edited April 15, 2016 by DILLIGAD

[papa al]

M2 Motorsport in Ubon is nearer and is a huge company with very professional service. Some staff speak Engrish too.

I don't work for them, just offer an alternative option only. I'm sure Britbike are good too.

BTW. There are spy shots around of a new forthcoming 800cc version.

"I was going to enquire about them sending it on a trailer down to Samui for me."

​Ubon near Samui? 5 5.

[M2 is good tho.]

[canthai55]

Authorized Dealers in Hat Yai and Phuket https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0ahUKEwjW08DgipDMAhXHIqYKHaGUAjgQFghMMAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.triumphmotorcycles.co.th%2FGetDealerList.aspx%3Fmarket%3D20&usg=AFQjCNElNt-W7exM1z4XT8t5hsjLU6-Pyw&sig2=txYmU9fypbQz8RdYFbY5lw&cad=rja

Edited April 15, 2016 by canthai55

[DILLIGAD]

M2 Motorsport in Ubon is nearer and is a huge company with very professional service. Some staff speak Engrish too.

I don't work for them, just offer an alternative option only. I'm sure Britbike are good too.

BTW. There are spy shots around of a new forthcoming 800cc version.

"I was going to enquire about them sending it on a trailer down to Samui for me."

​Ubon near Samui? 5 5.

[M2 is good tho.]

I think I used the word 'nearer'

[papa al]

Britbike is in BKK.

Samui is closer to BKK than Ubon by a lot.

[angryfarang]

Thanks Guys. I'll try the deal in Hat Yai next week.

[DILLIGAD]

Britbike is in BKK.

Samui is closer to BKK than Ubon by a lot.

Sorry, my mistake. D had CM in his mind!

[guzzi850m2]

A Street Triple on Koh Samui, hmm a bit overkill I would say

[taninthai]

A Street Triple on Koh Samui, hmm a bit overkill I would say

was gonna say exactly the same.....op could be planning trips off the island though.

[angryfarang]

A Street Triple on Koh Samui, hmm a bit overkill I would say

I agree, but it's a damn nice bike and I want one.

[Familyonthemove]

Great bike, but I'd consider a Street Twin for Thailand. Had a Triumph triple in UK, excellent on decent roads.

[angryfarang]

Can't stand the noise a twin makes. I bought a brand new Ninja 650 a few years ago, kept it for a week and sold it, sounded awful. 3 or 4 cylinders for me.

[kbelyeu]

I can pick it up for you and drive down..

[eisfeld]

Can't stand the noise a twin makes. I bought a brand new Ninja 650 a few years ago, kept it for a week and sold it, sounded awful. 3 or 4 cylinders for me.

The 650 Kawa indeed doesn't sound great. But a parallel twin with a 270 degree crank like in the Street Twin can sound pretty sweet. V-Twin-ish.

I can understand people who prefer a inline 3/4 cylinder sound though.

[thaiguzzi]

Can't stand the noise a twin makes. I bought a brand new Ninja 650 a few years ago, kept it for a week and sold it, sounded awful. 3 or 4 cylinders for me.

Opposites.

Can't stand the noise a 4 makes.

Triples slightly better.

Singles or twins for me.

[angryfarang]

lol... how about 2- strokes? Can't beat the sound of a 2-stroke!

[canthai55]

How about this one ? TZ750

[thaiguzzi]

TZ750.jpg

How about this one ? TZ750

Stunning!!

Want it.

Badly.

[thaiguzzi]

That is one scary motorcycle. Not even a front brake (flat tracker). That pic should also go in the Loud Pipes saves Lives thread. Fire that up in the neighborhood and it would pi$$ a few people off - love it.

[canthai55]

Kenny Roberts agrees. Said it was the most scary bike he has ever ridden. And this from the King himself - so must be Bad !

[thaiguzzi]

Perfick street bike - just add a decent front brake, a little Bates front headlight, a winky tail light off some 50's or 60's Italian moped, some form of starting, either thumb or kick, and bish bosh - head out on the highway. Marvelous.

[djlest]

im debating the same - either a triple or a kawasaki Z800 - both get great reports

[JonnyF]

19 minutes ago, djlest said:

im debating the same - either a triple or a kawasaki Z800 - both get great reports

 

I'd go for the Triple. Much lighter, sweet engine, better components.

 

But wait a few months, the new 765 is out fo 2017.

 

New Street Triple

[eisfeld]

That and the Z800 also either will get an update or get kicked out of the product line because of Euro 4. It's really dated now.

I'm sure they'll update it as it's a quite popular model.

 

Right now is a bad time to buy unless you know you don't want the updated version and can snatch up a good deal on left over stock.

 

Wait until after EICMA in November would be my advice.