Triumph Speed Triple 2011 - Page 4

Paulvt1 · 10-01-2010, 10:10 AM

Looks like the new Speedy will be unveiled on Tuesday at Intermot and in MCN Wednesday.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...ext-Wednesday/

ClipDragon · 10-04-2010, 04:31 PM

The 2011 Speed Triple now makes 135bhp of smooth, effortless power at 9,400rpm and 82lb/ft of torque at 7,750rpm. Weight is now 214kg/472 (wet). Compare those figures to 128bhp at 9,250rpm, 76lb/ft at 7,550rpm and 217kg/477lbs for the outgoing model. That’s a fairly unimpressive improvement given the all-new frame, so let’s reserve judgement until we can compare apples to apples, the new weight might be with a full tank of fuel while the old one is listed without.
1kg/2.2lbs has allegedly been shed by each wheel, reducing unsprung weight and the new 43mm USD forks are fully adjustable.

From: http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...er/#more-10509

Grainbelt · 10-04-2010, 04:43 PM

Front end looks like my FZ6 if you ripped the plastic off around the lights.

I don't get it. At least fill in the gap between the lights and instruments. Looks half-done as-is.

njd · 10-04-2010, 04:49 PM

Headlights remind me of a mean old lady with glasses.

A Knight Who Says Ni · 10-04-2010, 04:56 PM

ugly. Those headlights are awful compared to the old stlye.

ABS is cool to have as an option but that was the only change worth doing.

not really sure why they spent the dough on the redesign to be honest, I doubt they will sell more of these as a result

Glenngineer · 10-04-2010, 05:16 PM

I think the redesign will allow it to take the 1200 cc mill we know is being brewed.

I like the new lights and the new look...I hope the Street gets the same treatment.

Willis · 10-04-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njd

Headlights remind me of a mean old lady with glasses.

Dude thanks for the laugh.

ferrix · 10-04-2010, 05:20 PM

I need to see this bike in profile because my beef with S3 headlights has always been not the fact that there are two of them, or that they are round - what bothered me was their proportions (too big, too far apart) and the look in profile, where they appeared to be sticking far too far out - ugly looking cups on that spindly mounting ... ugh, awful!

Maybe this one's profile will be better. But I think it would still be improved by that single LSL light as posted earlier. And if that makes it look like a Japanese bike? I don't care, if Japanese are now the ones with a good grasp of shape, form and proportion... then so be it.

El Guero · 10-04-2010, 06:02 PM

I like it. I'm sure there will be a million aftermarket headlight kits, and the rest of the bike looks pretty damn good. I liked the big round headlights but I think it's time to bring the bike forward. With that flyscreen I think it looks great.

RiverRatRider13 · 10-04-2010, 06:56 PM

I think the resale value of my 00' just went up hahahaha

no but honestly to each his own. the S3 has always been a love it or hate it bike.

fivehitsweak · 10-05-2010, 12:11 AM

I think it is important to remember that the look Triumph is going for, and has always gone for with the Speed3 is the pure streetfighter look, meaning that the bikes have always looked like a sports bike that has had the plastics removed, and higher bars. No extra bells and whistler, just a stripped down thug. I can understand therefore why some people think the bikes look unfinished but to me that is exactly how a streetfighter should look, after all the trend started with taking crashed sports bikes and taking bits OFF not adding extra bits on, one key aspect of this for me is the headlight dangling in space as if it was designed to be hidden behind a fairing. I will admit that this new speed3 does look a bit to "modern" for my liking, but never the less I still thing it looks fantastic, and even exotic compared with the older more brutal looking models.

Paulvt1 · 10-05-2010, 01:40 AM

Will look better with a fly screen - but the Kwak Z1000SX looks a shitload more appealing.

ferrix · 10-05-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fivehitsweak

I think it is important to remember that the look Triumph is going for, and has always gone for with the Speed3 is the pure streetfighter look, meaning that the bikes have always looked like a sports bike that has had the plastics removed, and higher bars. No extra bells and whistler, just a stripped down thug. I can understand therefore why some people think the bikes look unfinished but to me that is exactly how a streetfighter should look, after all the trend started with taking crashed sports bikes and taking bits OFF not adding extra bits on, one key aspect of this for me is the headlight dangling in space as if it was designed to be hidden behind a fairing. I will admit that this new speed3 does look a bit to "modern" for my liking, but never the less I still thing it looks fantastic, and even exotic compared with the older more brutal looking models.

That's very well put and I (reluctantly) have to agree. If that is what they are going for then they have indeed achieved their design goals. But even though I get where they are coming from, I still don't like the look - too bad!

However in this case you should like it. After all, sport bikes (GSXRs from 80s/early 90s spring to mind) used to have twin round lights behind their fairings, but now they tend to be, well, exactly the sort of shapes you see on the new S3. So those new headlights are very consistent with that streetfighter idea, aren't they?

fivehitsweak · 10-05-2010, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrix

That's very well put and I (reluctantly) have to agree. If that is what they are going for then they have indeed achieved their design goals. But even though I get where they are coming from, I still don't like the look - too bad!

However in this case you should like it. After all, sport bikes (GSXRs from 80s/early 90s spring to mind) used to have twin round lights behind their fairings, but now they tend to be, well, exactly the sort of shapes you see on the new S3. So those new headlights are very consistent with that streetfighter idea, aren't they?

Yes I agree, the new lights do give the bike a more modern context, I think the reason I prefer the older round units is purely based on my own personal tastes which swing towards more retro looking machines, so as you say, it is hard to fault Triumph if they have met their own design.

Paulvt1 · 10-05-2010, 02:49 AM

More shots.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...-Speed-Triple/

10-04-2010, 06:02 PM	#54
El Guero V4 Whore Joined: May 2007 Location: Iowa City, IA Oddometer: 9,548	I like it. I'm sure there will be a million aftermarket headlight kits, and the rest of the bike looks pretty damn good. I liked the big round headlights but I think it's time to bring the bike forward. With that flyscreen I think it looks great. __________________

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10-01-2010, 10:10 AM	#46
Paulvt1 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,810	Looks like the new Speedy will be unveiled on Tuesday at Intermot and in MCN Wednesday. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...ext-Wednesday/

10-04-2010, 04:31 PM	#47
ClipDragon steady on Joined: Sep 2008 Location: NW Ohio Oddometer: 25	The 2011 Speed Triple now makes 135bhp of smooth, effortless power at 9,400rpm and 82lb/ft of torque at 7,750rpm. Weight is now 214kg/472 (wet). Compare those figures to 128bhp at 9,250rpm, 76lb/ft at 7,550rpm and 217kg/477lbs for the outgoing model. That’s a fairly unimpressive improvement given the all-new frame, so let’s reserve judgement until we can compare apples to apples, the new weight might be with a full tank of fuel while the old one is listed without. 1kg/2.2lbs has allegedly been shed by each wheel, reducing unsprung weight and the new 43mm USD forks are fully adjustable. From: http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...er/#more-10509

10-04-2010, 04:43 PM	#48
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,007	Front end looks like my FZ6 if you ripped the plastic off around the lights. I don't get it. At least fill in the gap between the lights and instruments. Looks half-done as-is.

10-04-2010, 04:49 PM	#49
njd Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Oddometer: 1,119	Headlights remind me of a mean old lady with glasses.

10-04-2010, 04:56 PM	#50
A Knight Who Says Ni Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Oddometer: 837	ugly. Those headlights are awful compared to the old stlye. ABS is cool to have as an option but that was the only change worth doing. not really sure why they spent the dough on the redesign to be honest, I doubt they will sell more of these as a result

10-04-2010, 05:16 PM	#51
Glenngineer Scooty Puff Sr. Joined: Sep 2008 Location: MA Oddometer: 721	I think the redesign will allow it to take the 1200 cc mill we know is being brewed. I like the new lights and the new look...I hope the Street gets the same treatment.

10-04-2010, 05:20 PM	#53
ferrix Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 547	I need to see this bike in profile because my beef with S3 headlights has always been not the fact that there are two of them, or that they are round - what bothered me was their proportions (too big, too far apart) and the look in profile, where they appeared to be sticking far too far out - ugly looking cups on that spindly mounting ... ugh, awful! Maybe this one's profile will be better. But I think it would still be improved by that single LSL light as posted earlier. And if that makes it look like a Japanese bike? I don't care, if Japanese are now the ones with a good grasp of shape, form and proportion... then so be it.

10-04-2010, 06:56 PM	#55
RiverRatRider13 Motorcycle Chum Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Utah and thousand islands Oddometer: 328	I think the resale value of my 00' just went up hahahaha no but honestly to each his own. the S3 has always been a love it or hate it bike.

10-05-2010, 12:11 AM	#56
fivehitsweak Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: UK Oddometer: 48	I think it is important to remember that the look Triumph is going for, and has always gone for with the Speed3 is the pure streetfighter look, meaning that the bikes have always looked like a sports bike that has had the plastics removed, and higher bars. No extra bells and whistler, just a stripped down thug. I can understand therefore why some people think the bikes look unfinished but to me that is exactly how a streetfighter should look, after all the trend started with taking crashed sports bikes and taking bits OFF not adding extra bits on, one key aspect of this for me is the headlight dangling in space as if it was designed to be hidden behind a fairing. I will admit that this new speed3 does look a bit to "modern" for my liking, but never the less I still thing it looks fantastic, and even exotic compared with the older more brutal looking models.

10-05-2010, 01:40 AM	#57
Paulvt1 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,810	Will look better with a fly screen - but the Kwak Z1000SX looks a shitload more appealing.

10-05-2010, 02:49 AM	#60
Paulvt1 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,810	More shots. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...-Speed-Triple/