thinking about another bike - Page 7

jtemple · 03-23-2012, 12:44 PM

Ok, these are what I've narrowed it down to, based on availability and reliability concerns.

Honda CB1000R

Triumph Speed Triple (probably wouldn't spring for the R)

The Triumph is my favorite of the two, just because it has more character. I don't know jack about how reliable they are, though. I also don't know how hard it is to get parts for them.

I'm sure I can ride the piss out of the Honda and never have to worry about it, aside from oil changes and valve checks. Parts are certainly easy to come by.

OneSickPsycho · 03-23-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

Ok, these are what I've narrowed it down to, based on availability and reliability concerns.

Honda CB1000R

Triumph Speed Triple (probably wouldn't spring for the R)

The Triumph is my favorite of the two, just because it has more character. I don't know jack about how reliable they are, though. I also don't know how hard it is to get parts for them.

I'm sure I can ride the piss out of the Honda and never have to worry about it, aside from oil changes and valve checks. Parts are certainly easy to come by.

I don't have any direct evidence, but I've seen a number of people on various boards with them... never heard of any problems. Google would be your friend here... Parts shouldn't be a problem - Triumph is in good standing and it's a bike they still produce... Aftermarket support might not be the greatest, but with a bike like that - add some exhaust and be done with it.

jtemple · 03-23-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I don't have any direct evidence, but I've seen a number of people on various boards with them... never heard of any problems. Google would be your friend here... Parts shouldn't be a problem - Triumph is in good standing and it's a bike they still produce... Aftermarket support might not be the greatest, but with a bike like that - add some exhaust and be done with it.

I have done a lot of internet searching regarding Ducati, Honda and Triumph. I haven't looked around much at Aprilia, just because they're hard to find around here and the local dealership sucks.

As long as it runs well, I won't be doing much modding. I had to mod the piss out of the Husky just to get it to stop dying at traffic lights.

They had my bike so leaned out and restricted from the factory to pass emissions, it barely ran. Now it runs like a raped ape.

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jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Ok, these are what I've narrowed it down to, based on availability and reliability concerns. Honda CB1000R Triumph Speed Triple (probably wouldn't spring for the R) The Triumph is my favorite of the two, just because it has more character. I don't know jack about how reliable they are, though. I also don't know how hard it is to get parts for them. I'm sure I can ride the piss out of the Honda and never have to worry about it, aside from oil changes and valve checks. Parts are certainly easy to come by.