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SirStakeholder I wouldn’t say better just faster in a straight line or straight ish road! Through the twisties I think the triple could hang or even leave slowly just depends how man straights you got!
@@tammyforbes2101 Okay, since you didn't get the Joke. (turbobusa best bike) You can hang with most bikes in the twisties, even if your mad underpowered. As long as you somewhat respect the speed limit, you'll be okay with about 50-80HP, depending on how high the terrain is where you ride. It mostly comes down on how well your line is in the corner and how well you know your bike and it's limits. A big factor is the ability the "read the road" or just outright know where you'll be riding. When you know how tight the corner will be, you'll know with how much speed to approch, how far leaning over and all that jazz. I'm pretty happy with my XF650 (that has 48Horsepower) that i got because regulation (EU laws suck sometimes) and i ride up to about 6000 fett above sealevel pretty comfy and i can hang around with naked bikes that have 100+Hp easily. You may not have the best acceleration, but if you can handle cornering, you'll be fine.
As a beginner, I have had the worst time trying to find the perfect bike by reading reviews. There are always two schools of thought. 1. Start slow and trade up...or...2. Many bikes are good for you if you are a smart rider and don't go crazy with it. So confused!!
bro get off youtube and hit some dealerships. GO FIND the bike that suits you best, cos if you keep looking up everyone else's *personal* reviews of a certain bike you'll never end up getting one. do more say less.
Seeing as the comment is 3yo I assume you already made the path choice. Just for readers on the comments. Both mindsets have their advantages. On the former, starting with a cheap 250 for less than $1000 will get you experienced on the handling of motorcycles. You will be able to make mistakes like hitting the brake too hard, pulling the throttle too fast, or doing something on accident while turning. With less powerful bikes the forgiveness is there if you tense up and act like a human(ie: do something the incorrect on accident when in a state of panic). my street triple and most street fighter bikes are designed for low end torque. Meaning if you hop on and pull the throttle too much or release the clutch too fast. It will shoot you to 50 in 1st gear within 2 seconds. That can cause panic and probably a crash for a new rider. However, for the latter. Starting with a higher tier bike means you don't have to waste money. In this economy I can understand. There is a lot of hassle upgrading every 6 mo, new tags, registration, insurance. So if you start with a mid tier, you have to go in it with the mindset that bikes can kill you, if you don't respect them. Starting with a mid tier means practicing for a lot in parking lots and seeing how it will respond to your inputs. Every persons journey is different. This I hope will help give answers to those who seek it.
So, just to clarify. A good beginner motorcycle is a peaky, high revving powerhouse with no traction control, ABS or rider modes. Ideal first bike, 1999 Yamaha R1. Great review. Thanks for your time.
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The street triple was my first bike and the best decision ever. Having said that I would agree with someone who doesn't know how to control their right wrist.
The fact that you can pull that off, doesn’t mean everybody will. There’s a reason why we’re seeing so many 250s and 300s in the streets nowadays, and it’s because riding a beast after having some bicycle experience may be disastrous for some people...
@Guy yes, and that is why people don't recommend starting with a zx6r as well. Like no one said those options were good but 765 was bad. I dont get you.
*so happy this video wasn't released last year* when i bought my street triple r as my first bike. It would definitely distract me from buying my favourite bike.
I recently bought that A2 street triple here in sweden. It has just 95 hp but still that same sweet triple sound. Hope to be riding it for a long time after I have gotten my A-license in June.
@Guy The 660 with A2 restrictions is limited to 47.6 hp, which is a lot less than what the 765 makes. When you get the full A license you can take the restrictions off and it will make 95 hp. Then it won't be that much slower i'd imagine. But i wouldn't know why anyone would pick the S version over the R/RS unless they were limited by an A2 license.
Just bought this bike here in Australia as a second bike, restricted version. Definitely wouldn't recommend this bike as a first bike. Its an awesome bike, and goes like a rocket. 😁✌️
What’s a beginner vs novice? If you’re a responsible adult, done your courses, got your endorsement and have some miles under your belt, buy the friggin bike you want. Nothing worse than buying a boring bike you hate and won’t ride, just because you need to “start slow”. Like saying you need to play classical for two years before buying an electric guitar.
One thing is an instrument that you can make mistakes and nothing will happen, the other thing is a machine that will kill you by just one mistake, NEVER buy a dangerous motorcycle as a first bike even if you think you are responsable, because even if you rode a long time ago you need to practice a lot before jumping into a powerful motorcycle.
Comparing a machine that could potentially kill you to a musical instrument is the most asinine argument i have ever heard. I’m sure you’ve never been considered the smartest guy in the room
I was going type out a statement about the benefits of starting on a smaller CC bike, but honestly at the end of the day it's your money and your life. The one thing I will say though is DO NOT FINANCE your first bike if you plan to upgrade later. I think OTD with everything said and done a ninja 400 is like 5.5 or 6k? Nothing sucks worse than growing out of a bike but still having to make payments. Just save and buy a used one straight up.
What you didn't mention is the quality of the feedback, which will definitely help you learn to understand how the bike is responding to your inputs. The chassis of the Street Triple RS is very responsive to small inputs to f.i. change your line mid-corner. Which is good if you misjudged how tight it is. Also, power delivery and throttle response are very good so you can adjust precisely if you get a bit of wheelspin in the wet f.i. Then there's the feedback from the brakes. Not the very best in the world but pretty damn good. And it's got ABS, so who's going to lock the wheels up? Nah, perfect beginners bike that you won't get bored with. Go get one folks.
Rode my first summer with a 400cc and I bought a 11' Street triple . Its a great bike , very predictible but fast , light and nimble. Great for anyone who can contain themselve.
I live in the Netherlands, where motorcycle exams are pretty strict (about 15 lesson hours spread over multiple weeks), and rightfully so, it’s potentially a dangerous hobby. My first bike was a street triple R 675 and I can honestly say it was the perfect bike for me to start on. It might be different in the USA where, as I understand, demands for getting your license are perhaps a bit more loose. Driving this bike is so much fun, it has A LOT of power, it pretty much feels like a rocket ship, especially if you’re used to a slow “basic” Toyota, although just about any motorcycle would do that ;) but as long as you’re responsible I think you'll be okay. The upside is it’s very light and responsive, and it's nice to be able to pass cars quickly even in 6th gear, perhaps making it safer than less powerful bikes. And oh my god, that sound is absolutely amazing, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Having said all that, you have to know what kind of rider you are. If you know you’re gonna push it to the limit, starting on a slightly less powerful bike is a good idea. Ride safe my homies, respect the power, be responsible, and you’ll be alright :)
I did 3 years with a MT 03. Bought it from dealership and learned how to ride it by myself. Then I wanted an MT07 but didn't really like it while riding. I went for the new ST RS 765 2020 and yes as you mentioned I got scared on the first 2 months, especially when going over 8000 rpm. Now 6 months later I absolutely love it :)
To sum it up, #1 lots of low end power (bit much for a noob) #2 expensive #3 don’t rush into getting a beautiful high torque bike like the triumph street triple R (enjoy the journey) with a low cc bike noobie.
Love the vids yam. I know you say it's a bad idea to start on a street triple but you also made me fall in love with them so I went and bought a 2015 street triple RX with the arrow pipe and its absolutely amazing. I passed my test on a mt07 and at low to mid range rpm it feels pretty similar to me. Crank it up past 8k and the street triple comes alive. And that sound will never get boring.
Well...I bought the exact same bike, and year model, as my first bike (in black though). I never felt that the bike was tossing me around. In the first 1000km, I had it in the rain-mode until I got used to the throttle, which has the traction control, anti-wheelie, and ABS at the highest settings. It also takes 20hp of from the top end. It's almost impossible to mess up using then rain-mode even if you want to. After that, I put it to street-mode. Now I have 2.500 kilometers on it and feel very comfortable riding it, slow-speed maneuvers, highway, twisties, traffic, etc. Later on, I will put it to sport-mode. If you go through the modes and grow on it, it's very manageable, which is how you are supposed to start on it. Obviously if Ymmie would read the manual he would know that. For example, the R doesn't have a race mode, but only sport. It does have day-running lights which these diamond looking things, visible inside the headlights. You should certainly test a bike before you make a decision and not decide based on some else's opinion. Don't take me wrong, it's a great fun-channel that I have a hoot watching, but it's still an opinion. Plus, in the future when reviewing a bike please read the manual. To be honest I am not even convinced that the R1 doesn't have a fuel gauge. Who knows maybe he skipped the manual again. Just some (rather blunt) criticism, so he can further improve the content: Don't get lazy on the manual! :P
Did he really say that a newbie shouldn't have traction control and rider modes? Literally every other blog about new riders say these are irreplaceable for new rider safety. Put it in rain, and trust your ABS and traction control.
I actually opted for this instead of a turbobusa for my first bike, my brother had a Harley street 750 for his first bike, and it just felt like a torque monster to me, I rode an mt 03 in the msf course, went and rode this and it’s VERY similar in size and weight and felt comfortable to me, and I had something to grow into, I feel like I’ve learned a lot
The only beginner riders are learner riders. Pass your test and just buy the bike you want don't let anyone tell you different! My first bike on passing my test was a 1200 then 650 .. 1300.. 675.. 765. They where twins, triples, cruisers and sports, some heavy some light but all fast. They all work the same as a 125 and are shit in corners and the wet, that's all you need to know.
Rubbish. I rode a cb125 for 2 days then straight onto my street triple, torque yes, fast yes, uncontrollable absolutely not, so glad I bought a street tripple, they sound great and look fantastic.
I’ve had my street triple r since new,brought it in 2010 and it’s never missed a beat and it’s quick.had 125 scooter,passed test and got it 4 days after.was shocked at acceleration at 1st
I got the 2016 Street Triple 675R as my first proper bike (rode a Yamaha TZR50 in my teens). I feel it's a happy medium if you're looking for a Street Triple for your first proper bike. 105bhp with ABS, no rider modes or traction control. The 675's not quite as rapid as the 2017+ RS (I had one as a courtesy bike), but fast enough to get yourself into bother. I feel on the 675, most people with a little self preservation will get on just fine. I'll add a caveat to this, I got this aged 30, If I had the Street Triple as a 19 year old, I most likely would have hurt myself...
I think one thing that he consistently forgets when he mentions that you should always start on a smaller displacement bike, is that.....not everybody is rolling in cash. A typical person.....has to save a long time to buy 1 bike. If he does buy this "beginner bike", it's going to take him EVEN LONGER to save for the next step up, then the next step up, then what, a bike he really wants? Not everybody and i should say, 99.99% of the world that owns a motorcycle, doesn't own 15 motorcycles. We live within our means for the most part, and for most of us, its 1 bike, maybe 2 TOPS. After watching his videos for a long time, I sorta got bored of the whole.....small displacement bikes are the best, and instead started to think.....would I ever be able to get the bike I want? I'm a normal guy, can I afford to replace a bike every year or two? Of course not. I sort of feel like things need to go in the direction of staying safe, but riding the bike you want, instead of being someone that has all this money to buy bike after bike after bike to slowly progress.
That cold start still sounds just like the '03. My dad is 74, dying of cancer and still rides his '03 speed triple 990 tuned up putting out 1200cc equivalent to the doctor, he's a G. When he first got it in 2007 for $3k he regularly accidentally popped wheelies as his previous bike was a '76 shovelhead he rode up until 1985 and got rid of as he had three young boys to raise. I Rode his Triumph once or twice recently after not having ridden for a couple years, and hotdog, it is not for beginners, or if you haven't ridden in a long time. Anywho solid bike he's had little to no problems with over almost 20 yrs.
I went from a 2004 Yamaha XT225 dual sport bike that I rode for about a year to a 2013 Triumph Street Triple, and that transition was amazing and gave me so much more respect for what the street triple can offer, even if it is a 2013. I totally agree though, starting out with a street triple is a bad idea because learning the fundamentals of riding on something with that much power would've definitely left me in a ditch on multiple occasions. Nevertheless, the street triple is a fantastic bike that will cost you an arm and a leg for maintenance, and both arms and legs when you try to fix it yourself and inevitably screw it up.
Depends on the definition of “beginner”. Is that the skill level and knowledge to ride responsibly until you get use to the power? Anyone going from a 300cc 40hp to a 800cc (ish) 100+ will not be prepared for the power increase. You ride it and ease into it by managing the safety device between your head and your wrist.
I’m taking one for a test drive here in New Zealand this weekend. I have an R3 currently. The street triple are learner restricted here with a 660cc motor at 55hp. (Compared to my R3s 45hp) I’m still on learners. Once you have a full bike license the dealership will de restrict the bike. Which ends up with 95-98hp. Still less than the 675 108hp obviously. But it’s a massive incentive to buy, Being able to have your forever bike early in our licensing journey, to then be unleashed once you are a better rider.
For the people that are commenting on things Yammie explained in the video and didn’t pay attention, only get as much power as you can manage, people can manage different amounts of power as beginner or slightly experienced rider. See a lot of people still confused or just being ignorant, hope that helps you guys. Everyone be safe out there, and Yammie please keep educating the world on bikes, love what you’re doing, you’re making the world a better and a more motorcycle tolerant and safe place, think although it’s an old video it’s a good one
The Street Triple RS was my 3rd bike (EU motorcycle rider), I know I couldn't have comfortably rode it as my second, and especially not if it were my first bike. I'm glad I went 125>310>675.
22 speed triple rr first bike no regrets I started with a long term bike and now I don’t have to buy another one since I’ve worked into it. If you have absolutely no experience on anything 2 wheels I wouldn’t recommend but if you have a good amount of 2 wheel experience you’ll be fine. Throttle control is very important.
Black 2017 speed triple 1050s as a first bike for $10,500 with zero miles. Never had a problem with the power, easy to control, never dropped it. Still love it.
Nah bro. If you can start on the holy grail of middleweight starter bikes, fz/mt07, you can start on a 675 street triple. It's just that good. They actually pull identical numbers up to 8k rpm. It's true, compare the dyno sheets of the two. I'm using cycleworld's dyno sheets for the sake of comparison. But yammiepubes is talking about the 765. +5hp throughout the rev band up to 7k rpm and 7lb more peak torque. If you can be a civilized adult and not wring the bike out at every opportunity, you'll be ok. What I can't recommend is the fz/mt09s. Those things are peaky deathtraps but I'm just an internet guy, so who cares about my recommendations lol.
Getting one of these today after 3 years on the MT07. 😁 think I’m sensible enough for this bike now . Took one out for a test ride and it is another level. Super smooth and handled like it was on rails compared to my MT
my first bike was a 2001 sprint RS 955cc . It was perfectly fine and my second bike is my 2012 street triple. i love it and think its perfect for beginners! wrist control is important.
Did my Direct Access (UK) on a SV650 and a week later I bought an 09 Honda CB1000R. I've never looked back I love it and it's so nimble for a big bike!
Had a 2010 Street Triple as a first bike, and I've gotta say you aren't wrong. If you're the cautious type like I am, and have riding experience, it is a great pick... BUT I've seen people hop on smaller bikes and immediately lose control because they expect less.
I borrowed a street triple 765 from someone in order to attend my motorcycle course. Stalled it a million times and dropped it once, it was too tall for me and the clutch felt pretty unforgiving. Guy i got it from was a good sport about it. Bought a 2010 Street triple R 675 for my first bike, it's a little smaller and easier to handle, love it so far.
I agree on the performance argument and I own 2016 675rs as my first bike. I took it just before yesterday to mountain roads the.firdt time, having ridden the str for around 5 months mainly on intercity trips. I mean 200-550km, so it accumulated to 5000km total just last year. I felt uncomfortable in the mountains, I was slower than experienced colleague and the cars and I wished for something smaller like ~400cc. I could have crashed several times in tricky situations, but I managed it. I had no motorcycle experience before the purchase and the license course, I just had drove cars for 4 years. I got the str just because all dl650 bikes were up to your Craigslist's standards and the deal was extremely good. I dropped the bike once in the traffic not seeing a kerb between lanes, almost without any damage. At any given time I haven't opened the throttle fully below 5th gear and above it just 2 times on a highway. I'm extremely delicate at 1st gear and till today the ABS was of no use for me, I needed it not even once. I got it the fastest just to 200kph once or twice shortly, the bike can do safely more. I love my bike and I'd make the same decision. It maybe too much for me and I could far better during the course at low speeds than now for some reason, but I wouldn't change it really soon, which saves me money I don't have, albeit the bike isn't perfect for touring I usually do. The quality, the luxuries, the performance are what I like about it.
I started on a 2018 triumph street triple rs, and I couldn't agree more with Yammie. I have lots of experience on two wheels, and felt very comfortable on the Striple, but it's a lot of power for a new rider
@@Zazizzlicious just gotta be smart. Yammie is not wrong but it also depends on the individual. I wouldn't promote starting on a 600cc+ but i did it. No prior experience, just research.
mid range grunt? wtf? NO Z900, MT09, Monster, Hypermotard - all similar HP but *waaaaaaaaaaaaaay* more mid-range grunt. Striple is a revver, the power is up the rev range.
oh man i didnt realise till you own a sport (got a 2017 cbr1000rr) how painful it is to comute on it, and a friend of mine let rode his 2020 triump street triple rs and im in love 🥰 that bike was awesome and comfortable. im trading the fireblade for it 😎👍🏼
Love the street triple sound! My first proper bike was (still got) the 2015 street triple R, cost me 6k from a shop and it’s been the best 6k I’ve ever spent (so far)🔥🔥🔥
Were you able to adapt to the insane power quickly? Im thinking of getting a pre owned striple 2017 for myself , I have started on and ridden a HD street 750 for a few months . That's about the experience I have on bikes
@@DR-mq1le it’s not an aggressive power output. Like the big is quick but it’s a manageable power. It’s not as aggressive as say a R6 or something like that. If you’ve rode before you’ll be fine. I can’t recommend these bikes enough
@@craiglally6577 thank you ! Do you have any issues with the ground clearance, in my country there's too many speedbreakers that too badly made one's , people who own superbikes here usually face the problem of scraping their bikes , and given that striples oil sump is directly below , I'm a bit concerned
@@DR-mq1le the ground clearance shouldn’t be an issue as it never was for me because with super bikes you have fairings that normally catch but on the street triple the ground clearance was fine for me
Traction control and ABS are good things to have on a bike. New or old rider they are safety features. High horse power is the only reason not to get street triple for first bike.
Yammie makes a lotta sense. Learned how to ride on a BMW F800R for my A-License (Germany). I then bought a an 17y old Honda CB500 in 2018 for my first bike. Rode it for a more than 5tkm and a lots of fun with it. Recently got a new Yamaha MT09 with twice as much power than my first bike. I'm enjoying it a lot. It's got more low down torque than the Street Triple. I know I wouldn't be enjoying it as much, if it was my first bike. But at the end of the day, you need to respect the bike's power.
Disagree with your rider mode statement. Unpopular opinion but I think this or z900 would be an great bike because of the rider modes. You learn on a low power mode and then once you feel better move to full. My first bike was a 1200 Harley after 3 months moved to a 2020 z900 and I learned to throw my knee down on the Harley.
First bike Honda CBR 500. 2nd bike 2 years later Triumph 765 R Street Triple. And yes was scared of power output for first week but fine pretty quickly.
I'm confused about the comment about braking. No brakes give you more stopping power, they just give you more control over your stopping power... What do you mean? Please explain more for me
I‘m half way through and still don‘t see one single problem with it! I mean for example the wheelie control or launch control, isn‘t that good for a beginner bike?!
Speaking of beginner bike (ridden dirt bikes yada-yada) I just bought a 2020 mt07 today. A-1 prime squidlet here. I can’t even begin to explain my love for this bike already.
Damn! Guess I shouldn’t of bought a Street Triple RS after of having a Duke 390 for 2 months. Though I’ve put about 1600 miles on it since October and have loved every single mile! I did start in Rain and have slowly graduated through the rider modes. Still haven’t put it in Track. Usually ride in road and sport.
Correction, you keep yourself safe, not this guy. The only thing you can learn from Yammie is how to be an awful rider and have accidents whilst blaming other people ;)
I'm planning on getting my A - license in june and have recently bought the A2 Triple. Hope to be riding it for a long time after I have my license and my driving supervisor loves that Triumph sound.
It's actually limited to 47.6 hp with the A2 restrictions on it for the young beginners. If you have a full A license it doesn't make sense to go for the 95 hp S option over the R/RS, the difference is too small.
@@tomassandstrom6445 Be careful on that bike mate. Even the restricted A2 variation has some serious pull. Go fast when its safe and work on your road positioning when you cant go fast.
Yes it has some serious pull I can tell. But I am trying to throttel well and be a responsible rider. I got it from a respective dealer for a good price so I figured it would be a nice bike to own for street use But wont be to good on track If I wanted that.
@@RutgerMulder to be suitable for the A2 license, it has to be limited at 35kW (47,5hp) and it has to come from factory at most with 70kW (95hp). That said, this is not a good beginer bike and does not fulfil the A2 license requirements. At least, not in Europe.
Some of y'all don't understand power and skill are learnable, accidents aren't. Having said that, if you hit a little pot hole on the road going "fast" with a 300-400cc you are more likely to recover, but if you hit a pot hole with a 600cc-litre that little wrist twist grip can yank you forward and cause panic.
im a semi-experimented rider and i like what you said about understanding why its amazing by starting small and getting slowly to your dream bike, i did that and its a beautiful journy
Sorry but I think that's a perfect first bike or you will end up buying a Z650 and be bored of it in around a month or two... Get the street triple you will get use to the bike as you ride it... Your not going to floor it straight away 🤷♂️get the street if you like it.
This is why in Australia we have power restrictions for new bike riders for 3 years. They're quite generous so you're allowed to ride from 260-660cc bike with up to 150kw/tonne so the triumph is definitely not approved. There are also a bunch of 250cc race bikes that are restricted too. I bought a Kawasaki Z400 which has a bit more oomf than the 300 I tried and so far has enough power for me. It's faster than any car I've ever owned and I've had a few jdm turbo cars.
thats perfect, we need those restrictions here in US imo. thing about govt restrictions though, is they keep making things more restrictive, but yours as they are, seem fair & reasonable.
I went to a triumph/bmw dealership before I got my bike. Just wanted to check out their selection and sit on something different than all the sport bikes I had been checking out. Told the sales person I wanted my first bike to be a low cc sport bike and this is what she takes me too....she really tried to convince me that this was the best beginner sport bike.
YN, thank you for a dose of good advice. Your monologue about leaving the ego at the door and starting off on a lower performance machine is a great point! I have seen that argument made in the aviation world, too. Many newer pilots buy high-performance, complex airplanes. Sure, they fly higher, faster and farther. But, like motorcycles that don't leave the garage, many of those powerful machines sit imprisoned in their hangars, almost never taking off. Their owners don't feel comfortable. By the time the pilot finally builds up the courage to fly, they feel like a student pilot again, needing instruction. Their machines scare the crap out of them. Better to start with a simpler machine. Motorcycling and aviation are similar. I rode a motorcycle before learning to fly. Now, I'm getting back into riding. I'll take your advice and start small. Should be fun. By the way, I hate the sound of the Triumph Triple--grating. All treble, no bass.
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@2:15 ..having a fling or procuring a spouse 💀
hey man. would like to get to your discord. I'm from South Africa so won't do me any good to signup.
In eu there is a 660 model with 96hp made specifically for A2 license. Would that be too much too?
I would signup and like to enter, but you don't offer to people in Hawaii... I would pay for the shipping if I won. Just saying. Thanks for the vids.
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I almost brought this bike. Thanks to this video, now I know that a turbobusa is a better choice.
SirStakeholder I wouldn’t say better just faster in a straight line or straight ish road! Through the twisties I think the triple could hang or even leave slowly just depends how man straights you got!
@@tammyforbes2101 Okay, since you didn't get the Joke. (turbobusa best bike)
You can hang with most bikes in the twisties, even if your mad underpowered. As long as you somewhat respect the speed limit, you'll be okay with about 50-80HP, depending on how high the terrain is where you ride. It mostly comes down on how well your line is in the corner and how well you know your bike and it's limits. A big factor is the ability the "read the road" or just outright know where you'll be riding. When you know how tight the corner will be, you'll know with how much speed to approch, how far leaning over and all that jazz. I'm pretty happy with my XF650 (that has 48Horsepower) that i got because regulation (EU laws suck sometimes) and i ride up to about 6000 fett above sealevel pretty comfy and i can hang around with naked bikes that have 100+Hp easily. You may not have the best acceleration, but if you can handle cornering, you'll be fine.
@@tammyforbes2101 r/woosh
Did u test ride the triple or just watched the video and decide
Tammy Forbes would i be good with my 12hp??
2015 Street triple. First bike. No regrets. It’s incredible.
have you ever ridden on 250 or sum yet?
Me too, 2016 street triple, no regrets! It’s awesome love it!
2012 R for first bike too, still havent dropped it. couldnt imagine starting on something smaller
mine's 2012 R, good decision
Doing my test next month and will be getting a 08-12 street triple for my first bike.
All I got from this video is Yam rode a Triumph and is now looking for an excuse to not give it away. We see through you.
TheRealPoppaNickles damn right
Yeah, gushing over the bike and telling us not to get it.
Awesome
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Just got it as my first bike lol
As a beginner, I have had the worst time trying to find the perfect bike by reading reviews. There are always two schools of thought. 1. Start slow and trade up...or...2. Many bikes are good for you if you are a smart rider and don't go crazy with it. So confused!!
bro get off youtube and hit some dealerships. GO FIND the bike that suits you best, cos if you keep looking up everyone else's *personal* reviews of a certain bike you'll never end up getting one. do more say less.
@@sadboisznTop tier advice man. Might as well get what works best for you. I hope you got your bike and are having fun @varunpodar!
@@sadboiszn I think a GSXR 1000 will be great, then! Thanks!
@@WalrusWinkingyour funeral
Seeing as the comment is 3yo I assume you already made the path choice.
Just for readers on the comments.
Both mindsets have their advantages. On the former, starting with a cheap 250 for less than $1000 will get you experienced on the handling of motorcycles. You will be able to make mistakes like hitting the brake too hard, pulling the throttle too fast, or doing something on accident while turning. With less powerful bikes the forgiveness is there if you tense up and act like a human(ie: do something the incorrect on accident when in a state of panic). my street triple and most street fighter bikes are designed for low end torque. Meaning if you hop on and pull the throttle too much or release the clutch too fast. It will shoot you to 50 in 1st gear within 2 seconds. That can cause panic and probably a crash for a new rider.
However, for the latter. Starting with a higher tier bike means you don't have to waste money. In this economy I can understand. There is a lot of hassle upgrading every 6 mo, new tags, registration, insurance. So if you start with a mid tier, you have to go in it with the mindset that bikes can kill you, if you don't respect them. Starting with a mid tier means practicing for a lot in parking lots and seeing how it will respond to your inputs.
Every persons journey is different. This I hope will help give answers to those who seek it.
So, just to clarify. A good beginner motorcycle is a peaky, high revving powerhouse with no traction control, ABS or rider modes. Ideal first bike, 1999 Yamaha R1. Great review. Thanks for your time.
The Street Triple has a 3cyl 765 engine! -So does the Moto2 bikes have!! Valentino Rossi owns a team in the Moto2!!! -They ride bikes with 3cyl 765 Triumph engines!!!! That means that the Street Triple and Poppa Yam is automaticly and officially approved, appreciated and BLESSED BY OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR VALENTINO ROSSI!!!!!!
The street triple was my first bike and the best decision ever. Having said that I would agree with someone who doesn't know how to control their right wrist.
You just have to respect the bike and know your limits.
Athanatos exactly, I started on my 2013 Street Triple R, and i love it, just dont be stupid! Best choice i ever did! Just be good and gentil!
The fact that you can pull that off, doesn’t mean everybody will.
There’s a reason why we’re seeing so many 250s and 300s in the streets nowadays, and it’s because riding a beast after having some bicycle experience may be disastrous for some people...
@@emancebo13 We are seeing so many 250s and 300s??? I'm not seeing any, do you have a source of any reliable stats on this?
@Guy yes, and that is why people don't recommend starting with a zx6r as well.
Like no one said those options were good but 765 was bad. I dont get you.
Sensible Person: Why?
Yamster: Because patrons voted on it
Sensible Person: but why was it available as an option for voting?
Yamster: Silence
Adam K guess experienced riders want some snacks too... Some states are not part of the giveaway though 😤
@@emancebo13 so why is it called beginner bike giveaway
@@chrisunger8400 cause he gives out beginner bikes but non beginners also want bikes?
@@OneRichMofo but he also has an intermediate and advanced bike giveaway. why not feature the street triple in the intermediate?
Who doesn't admit to fear?! Fear keeps you alive. Embrace the fear.
Fear is reality. Know fear but don't let it run your life.
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*so happy this video wasn't released last year* when i bought my street triple r as my first bike. It would definitely distract me from buying my favourite bike.
In Australia they destroke it to 660 and restrict the power, making it basically a perfect beginner motorcycle
I recently bought that A2 street triple here in sweden. It has just 95 hp but still that same sweet triple sound. Hope to be riding it for a long time after I have gotten my A-license in June.
@Guy The 660 with A2 restrictions is limited to 47.6 hp, which is a lot less than what the 765 makes. When you get the full A license you can take the restrictions off and it will make 95 hp. Then it won't be that much slower i'd imagine. But i wouldn't know why anyone would pick the S version over the R/RS unless they were limited by an A2 license.
I live in Australia and i picked S model for my first bike.
I'm pretty sure the 660 is based on the 675, not the 765.
Just bought this bike here in Australia as a second bike, restricted version. Definitely wouldn't recommend this bike as a first bike. Its an awesome bike, and goes like a rocket. 😁✌️
Yammie deterring everyone, so he can keep the bike because he fell in love with it.
Did your lawyer tell you to make this video?
No, it was those voices in our heads we don't listen to sometimes: reason and common sense
😂
What’s a beginner vs novice? If you’re a responsible adult, done your courses, got your endorsement and have some miles under your belt, buy the friggin bike you want. Nothing worse than buying a boring bike you hate and won’t ride, just because you need to “start slow”. Like saying you need to play classical for two years before buying an electric guitar.
The best musicians learn to play on bad instruments, you need to work harder to make it sound good
One thing is an instrument that you can make mistakes and nothing will happen, the other thing is a machine that will kill you by just one mistake, NEVER buy a dangerous motorcycle as a first bike even if you think you are responsable, because even if you rode a long time ago you need to practice a lot before jumping into a powerful motorcycle.
Comparing a machine that could potentially kill you to a musical instrument is the most asinine argument i have ever heard. I’m sure you’ve never been considered the smartest guy in the room
@@j.martin4476 I'm sure you've never been considered the most charming guy in the room 😉
I was going type out a statement about the benefits of starting on a smaller CC bike, but honestly at the end of the day it's your money and your life. The one thing I will say though is DO NOT FINANCE your first bike if you plan to upgrade later. I think OTD with everything said and done a ninja 400 is like 5.5 or 6k? Nothing sucks worse than growing out of a bike but still having to make payments. Just save and buy a used one straight up.
What you didn't mention is the quality of the feedback, which will definitely help you learn to understand how the bike is responding to your inputs. The chassis of the Street Triple RS is very responsive to small inputs to f.i. change your line mid-corner. Which is good if you misjudged how tight it is. Also, power delivery and throttle response are very good so you can adjust precisely if you get a bit of wheelspin in the wet f.i. Then there's the feedback from the brakes. Not the very best in the world but pretty damn good. And it's got ABS, so who's going to lock the wheels up? Nah, perfect beginners bike that you won't get bored with. Go get one folks.
Rode my first summer with a 400cc and I bought a 11' Street triple . Its a great bike , very predictible but fast , light and nimble. Great for anyone who can contain themselve.
I live in the Netherlands, where motorcycle exams are pretty strict (about 15 lesson hours spread over multiple weeks), and rightfully so, it’s potentially a dangerous hobby. My first bike was a street triple R 675 and I can honestly say it was the perfect bike for me to start on. It might be different in the USA where, as I understand, demands for getting your license are perhaps a bit more loose. Driving this bike is so much fun, it has A LOT of power, it pretty much feels like a rocket ship, especially if you’re used to a slow “basic” Toyota, although just about any motorcycle would do that ;) but as long as you’re responsible I think you'll be okay. The upside is it’s very light and responsive, and it's nice to be able to pass cars quickly even in 6th gear, perhaps making it safer than less powerful bikes. And oh my god, that sound is absolutely amazing, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Having said all that, you have to know what kind of rider you are. If you know you’re gonna push it to the limit, starting on a slightly less powerful bike is a good idea. Ride safe my homies, respect the power, be responsible, and you’ll be alright :)
Good for you!
Im glad you are enjoying your bike!
I did 3 years with a MT 03. Bought it from dealership and learned how to ride it by myself. Then I wanted an MT07 but didn't really like it while riding. I went for the new ST RS 765 2020 and yes as you mentioned I got scared on the first 2 months, especially when going over 8000 rpm. Now 6 months later I absolutely love it :)
To sum it up,
#1 lots of low end power (bit much for a noob)
#2 expensive
#3 don’t rush into getting a beautiful high torque bike like the triumph street triple R (enjoy the journey) with a low cc bike noobie.
My first street bike was a 09 Triple which lead me to buying my 20 RS. Definitely 2 decisions I'll never regret. Very well rounded and rider friendly.
Love the vids yam. I know you say it's a bad idea to start on a street triple but you also made me fall in love with them so I went and bought a 2015 street triple RX with the arrow pipe and its absolutely amazing. I passed my test on a mt07 and at low to mid range rpm it feels pretty similar to me. Crank it up past 8k and the street triple comes alive. And that sound will never get boring.
Well...I bought the exact same bike, and year model, as my first bike (in black though). I never felt that the bike was tossing me around. In the first 1000km, I had it in the rain-mode until I got used to the throttle, which has the traction control, anti-wheelie, and ABS at the highest settings. It also takes 20hp of from the top end. It's almost impossible to mess up using then rain-mode even if you want to. After that, I put it to street-mode. Now I have 2.500 kilometers on it and feel very comfortable riding it, slow-speed maneuvers, highway, twisties, traffic, etc. Later on, I will put it to sport-mode. If you go through the modes and grow on it, it's very manageable, which is how you are supposed to start on it. Obviously if Ymmie would read the manual he would know that. For example, the R doesn't have a race mode, but only sport. It does have day-running lights which these diamond looking things, visible inside the headlights. You should certainly test a bike before you make a decision and not decide based on some else's opinion. Don't take me wrong, it's a great fun-channel that I have a hoot watching, but it's still an opinion. Plus, in the future when reviewing a bike please read the manual. To be honest I am not even convinced that the R1 doesn't have a fuel gauge. Who knows maybe he skipped the manual again. Just some (rather blunt) criticism, so he can further improve the content: Don't get lazy on the manual! :P
Street tripple incoming for me
Glad to hear
I bought a 2018 street triple rs as my first bike. It really comes down to the rider.
i'm planning on doing the same....do you still recommend it?
Did he really say that a newbie shouldn't have traction control and rider modes? Literally every other blog about new riders say these are irreplaceable for new rider safety. Put it in rain, and trust your ABS and traction control.
I actually opted for this instead of a turbobusa for my first bike, my brother had a Harley street 750 for his first bike, and it just felt like a torque monster to me, I rode an mt 03 in the msf course, went and rode this and it’s VERY similar in size and weight and felt comfortable to me, and I had something to grow into, I feel like I’ve learned a lot
Looooooool I bought this bike for my first bike. Been a year now. I love it so much. I got the RS model as well.
So the lesson here is to definitely get a Street triple as my first bike. Got it!
2014 Striple base model is what I started on. The first few rides scared me, but I grew into it and confidence came quickly.
And honestly the first few rides on anything will scare you
The only beginner riders are learner riders.
Pass your test and just buy the bike you want don't let anyone tell you different!
My first bike on passing my test was a 1200 then 650 .. 1300.. 675.. 765.
They where twins, triples, cruisers and sports, some heavy some light but all fast.
They all work the same as a 125 and are shit in corners and the wet, that's all you need to know.
Rubbish. I rode a cb125 for 2 days then straight onto my street triple, torque yes, fast yes, uncontrollable absolutely not, so glad I bought a street tripple, they sound great and look fantastic.
Read the title so I bought a speed triple instead. Thanks yammy!
I’ve had my street triple r since new,brought it in 2010 and it’s never missed a beat and it’s quick.had 125 scooter,passed test and got it 4 days after.was shocked at acceleration at 1st
I got the 2016 Street Triple 675R as my first proper bike (rode a Yamaha TZR50 in my teens). I feel it's a happy medium if you're looking for a Street Triple for your first proper bike. 105bhp with ABS, no rider modes or traction control. The 675's not quite as rapid as the 2017+ RS (I had one as a courtesy bike), but fast enough to get yourself into bother. I feel on the 675, most people with a little self preservation will get on just fine. I'll add a caveat to this, I got this aged 30, If I had the Street Triple as a 19 year old, I most likely would have hurt myself...
I think one thing that he consistently forgets when he mentions that you should always start on a smaller displacement bike, is that.....not everybody is rolling in cash. A typical person.....has to save a long time to buy 1 bike. If he does buy this "beginner bike", it's going to take him EVEN LONGER to save for the next step up, then the next step up, then what, a bike he really wants? Not everybody and i should say, 99.99% of the world that owns a motorcycle, doesn't own 15 motorcycles. We live within our means for the most part, and for most of us, its 1 bike, maybe 2 TOPS. After watching his videos for a long time, I sorta got bored of the whole.....small displacement bikes are the best, and instead started to think.....would I ever be able to get the bike I want? I'm a normal guy, can I afford to replace a bike every year or two? Of course not. I sort of feel like things need to go in the direction of staying safe, but riding the bike you want, instead of being someone that has all this money to buy bike after bike after bike to slowly progress.
That cold start still sounds just like the '03. My dad is 74, dying of cancer and still rides his '03 speed triple 990 tuned up putting out 1200cc equivalent to the doctor, he's a G. When he first got it in 2007 for $3k he regularly accidentally popped wheelies as his previous bike was a '76 shovelhead he rode up until 1985 and got rid of as he had three young boys to raise. I Rode his Triumph once or twice recently after not having ridden for a couple years, and hotdog, it is not for beginners, or if you haven't ridden in a long time. Anywho solid bike he's had little to no problems with over almost 20 yrs.
I went from a 2004 Yamaha XT225 dual sport bike that I rode for about a year to a 2013 Triumph Street Triple, and that transition was amazing and gave me so much more respect for what the street triple can offer, even if it is a 2013. I totally agree though, starting out with a street triple is a bad idea because learning the fundamentals of riding on something with that much power would've definitely left me in a ditch on multiple occasions. Nevertheless, the street triple is a fantastic bike that will cost you an arm and a leg for maintenance, and both arms and legs when you try to fix it yourself and inevitably screw it up.
Depends on the definition of “beginner”. Is that the skill level and knowledge to ride responsibly until you get use to the power? Anyone going from a 300cc 40hp to a 800cc (ish) 100+ will not be prepared for the power increase. You ride it and ease into it by managing the safety device between your head and your wrist.
I’m taking one for a test drive here in New Zealand this weekend. I have an R3 currently. The street triple are learner restricted here with a 660cc motor at 55hp. (Compared to my R3s 45hp) I’m still on learners. Once you have a full bike license the dealership will de restrict the bike. Which ends up with 95-98hp. Still less than the 675 108hp obviously. But it’s a massive incentive to buy, Being able to have your forever bike early in our licensing journey, to then be unleashed once you are a better rider.
For the people that are commenting on things Yammie explained in the video and didn’t pay attention, only get as much power as you can manage, people can manage different amounts of power as beginner or slightly experienced rider. See a lot of people still confused or just being ignorant, hope that helps you guys. Everyone be safe out there, and Yammie please keep educating the world on bikes, love what you’re doing, you’re making the world a better and a more motorcycle tolerant and safe place, think although it’s an old video it’s a good one
A dealer told me that if you put it in the rain mode, it's ok for beginner. I have no idea. I can't decide between Trident and Street Triple
The Street Triple RS was my 3rd bike (EU motorcycle rider), I know I couldn't have comfortably rode it as my second, and especially not if it were my first bike. I'm glad I went 125>310>675.
the difference between 5" and 4.5" is a very small helmet ......
22 speed triple rr first bike no regrets I started with a long term bike and now I don’t have to buy another one since I’ve worked into it. If you have absolutely no experience on anything 2 wheels I wouldn’t recommend but if you have a good amount of 2 wheel experience you’ll be fine. Throttle control is very important.
Definitely not a beginner bike grab a handful and you really shift. Cb500 is a perfect beginner and more budget friendly forgiving bike
Just ride in rain mode until you get use to the bike
Black 2017 speed triple 1050s as a first bike for $10,500 with zero miles. Never had a problem with the power, easy to control, never dropped it. Still love it.
Nah bro. If you can start on the holy grail of middleweight starter bikes, fz/mt07, you can start on a 675 street triple. It's just that good. They actually pull identical numbers up to 8k rpm. It's true, compare the dyno sheets of the two. I'm using cycleworld's dyno sheets for the sake of comparison.
But yammiepubes is talking about the 765. +5hp throughout the rev band up to 7k rpm and 7lb more peak torque. If you can be a civilized adult and not wring the bike out at every opportunity, you'll be ok.
What I can't recommend is the fz/mt09s. Those things are peaky deathtraps but I'm just an internet guy, so who cares about my recommendations lol.
I agree bro, it can be a perfect first bike but you may aswell jump in to an electrical pylon if you buy an mt09 as your first bike xD
2018 765 R rider here. Love this platform. My second bike after CBR 500.
I'm seriously considering a street triple as a second bike. You can find em around 5k used and theyre good at just about everything.
do it - you wont be disappointed
Bless you, Sneezing in your helmet is like shitting your pants glad you powered through to the end of the video
Getting one of these today after 3 years on the MT07. 😁 think I’m sensible enough for this bike now . Took one out for a test ride and it is another level. Super smooth and handled like it was on rails compared to my MT
Can you please provide more feedback on how is the new bike compared to the MT07? i am planning to do the same swap. Thank You
Yooo no way. I’m possibly selling the MT07 as well
my first bike was a 2001 sprint RS 955cc . It was perfectly fine and my second bike is my 2012 street triple. i love it and think its perfect for beginners! wrist control is important.
Got an 09 street triple r as my first bike, I will never sell it. Always a blast to ride and got that classical bug eye look👌
Did my Direct Access (UK) on a SV650 and a week later I bought an 09 Honda CB1000R. I've never looked back I love it and it's so nimble for a big bike!
I’ve came back to this video several times just to hear the “WAAAH” induction sound. So good lol
Had a 2010 Street Triple as a first bike, and I've gotta say you aren't wrong. If you're the cautious type like I am, and have riding experience, it is a great pick... BUT I've seen people hop on smaller bikes and immediately lose control because they expect less.
I borrowed a street triple 765 from someone in order to attend my motorcycle course. Stalled it a million times and dropped it once, it was too tall for me and the clutch felt pretty unforgiving. Guy i got it from was a good sport about it.
Bought a 2010 Street triple R 675 for my first bike, it's a little smaller and easier to handle, love it so far.
I agree on the performance argument and I own 2016 675rs as my first bike. I took it just before yesterday to mountain roads the.firdt time, having ridden the str for around 5 months mainly on intercity trips. I mean 200-550km, so it accumulated to 5000km total just last year. I felt uncomfortable in the mountains, I was slower than experienced colleague and the cars and I wished for something smaller like ~400cc. I could have crashed several times in tricky situations, but I managed it. I had no motorcycle experience before the purchase and the license course, I just had drove cars for 4 years. I got the str just because all dl650 bikes were up to your Craigslist's standards and the deal was extremely good. I dropped the bike once in the traffic not seeing a kerb between lanes, almost without any damage. At any given time I haven't opened the throttle fully below 5th gear and above it just 2 times on a highway. I'm extremely delicate at 1st gear and till today the ABS was of no use for me, I needed it not even once. I got it the fastest just to 200kph once or twice shortly, the bike can do safely more. I love my bike and I'd make the same decision. It maybe too much for me and I could far better during the course at low speeds than now for some reason, but I wouldn't change it really soon, which saves me money I don't have, albeit the bike isn't perfect for touring I usually do. The quality, the luxuries, the performance are what I like about it.
I've had loads of bikes but my 2014 model is on another level.
Best I've ever ridden and can't wait to ride it whenever possible!
If you start on this you are a true chad
Chad is good?
Mine is a 2010, has no assists. It's a dumb bike, all power. Love it.
I started on a 2018 triumph street triple rs, and I couldn't agree more with Yammie. I have lots of experience on two wheels, and felt very comfortable on the Striple, but it's a lot of power for a new rider
@@Zazizzlicious just gotta be smart. Yammie is not wrong but it also depends on the individual. I wouldn't promote starting on a 600cc+ but i did it. No prior experience, just research.
@@motoren8536 same here dooder, just took it easy during the break in period... Got to know the bike. After about 2k miles, it was a different story 😈
mid range grunt? wtf? NO
Z900, MT09, Monster, Hypermotard - all similar HP but *waaaaaaaaaaaaaay* more mid-range grunt.
Striple is a revver, the power is up the rev range.
oh man i didnt realise till you own a sport (got a 2017 cbr1000rr) how painful it is to comute on it, and a friend of mine let rode his 2020 triump street triple rs and im in love 🥰 that bike was awesome and comfortable. im trading the fireblade for it 😎👍🏼
On a Bike, We're all just Puppies Hanging our heads out the Window
Love the street triple sound! My first proper bike was (still got) the 2015 street triple R, cost me 6k from a shop and it’s been the best 6k I’ve ever spent (so far)🔥🔥🔥
Were you able to adapt to the insane power quickly? Im thinking of getting a pre owned striple 2017 for myself , I have started on and ridden a HD street 750 for a few months . That's about the experience I have on bikes
@@DR-mq1le it’s not an aggressive power output. Like the big is quick but it’s a manageable power. It’s not as aggressive as say a R6 or something like that. If you’ve rode before you’ll be fine. I can’t recommend these bikes enough
@@craiglally6577 thank you ! Do you have any issues with the ground clearance, in my country there's too many speedbreakers that too badly made one's , people who own superbikes here usually face the problem of scraping their bikes , and given that striples oil sump is directly below , I'm a bit concerned
@@DR-mq1le the ground clearance shouldn’t be an issue as it never was for me because with super bikes you have fairings that normally catch but on the street triple the ground clearance was fine for me
@@craiglally6577 ah I see , well it really depends if you have good roads which in my case they're terrible. Anyways thanks! Ride safe✌️
Bought a z400 as my first bike, I can always upgrade later after I learn more, cause ngl I was scared to ride it at first
Traction control and ABS are good things to have on a bike. New or old rider they are safety features. High horse power is the only reason not to get street triple for first bike.
Probably one of the best naked motorcycle for normal street riding. Not too unmanageable nor too vanilla.
Yammie makes a lotta sense. Learned how to ride on a BMW F800R for my A-License (Germany). I then bought a an 17y old Honda CB500 in 2018 for my first bike. Rode it for a more than 5tkm and a lots of fun with it. Recently got a new Yamaha MT09 with twice as much power than my first bike. I'm enjoying it a lot. It's got more low down torque than the Street Triple. I know I wouldn't be enjoying it as much, if it was my first bike. But at the end of the day, you need to respect the bike's power.
Bought mine used in great condition as a first bike-it’s a lot of fun
Disagree with your rider mode statement. Unpopular opinion but I think this or z900 would be an great bike because of the rider modes. You learn on a low power mode and then once you feel better move to full. My first bike was a 1200 Harley after 3 months moved to a 2020 z900 and I learned to throw my knee down on the Harley.
Bro, I just bought my first bike. An 06 Kawasaki 636 ! Woooh! I'm one of y'all now 😭
Did you get initiated by the dealer? Or private seller?
@@youtubeuser2188 private seller.
In my opinion, its a perfekt girly like beginner bike. So soft to control. So light weight. But also Powerful. I love my first little Streety
I almost brought this triple . Thx to this video now i ride a SD 1290 🤟
Got Street Triple 765 RS as my first bike, couldnt be happier.
First bike Honda CBR 500. 2nd bike 2 years later Triumph 765 R Street Triple. And yes was scared of power output for first week but fine pretty quickly.
Lol...so i need to go learn how to drive a 67 Camaro to appreciate my new Mercedes ?! 🤣🤣🤣 that was funny...
@4:17 makes me want to ride again. put 40k miles on a couple Speed Triples over 10 years
As usual, always do the oposite of what yammie noob says
I'm confused about the comment about braking. No brakes give you more stopping power, they just give you more control over your stopping power... What do you mean? Please explain more for me
Respect the Hardware, Know your Limitations, Live to tell about it.
I‘m half way through and still don‘t see one single problem with it!
I mean for example the wheelie control or launch control, isn‘t that good for a beginner bike?!
Speaking of beginner bike (ridden dirt bikes yada-yada) I just bought a 2020 mt07 today. A-1 prime squidlet here. I can’t even begin to explain my love for this bike already.
appreciate the warning but i'ma have to send it
Damn! Guess I shouldn’t of bought a Street Triple RS after of having a Duke 390 for 2 months. Though I’ve put about 1600 miles on it since October and have loved every single mile! I did start in Rain and have slowly graduated through the rider modes. Still haven’t put it in Track. Usually ride in road and sport.
I only fear how far I can lean before I break traction, haven't been able to get over it yet
I appreciate the honesty, there have been times that I twisted the throttle on a small bike before after which I felt like I was not on a big bike.
You keep me safe on the road with my Suzuki gsx650f 2008 💯 always remind the responsibility of owning a motorcycle 🙏🏽🤞🏽
Correction, you keep yourself safe, not this guy. The only thing you can learn from Yammie is how to be an awful rider and have accidents whilst blaming other people ;)
That is why a beghiner should go for the 660 S with 95 hp, not the higher R version.
I'm planning on getting my A - license in june and have recently bought the A2 Triple. Hope to be riding it for a long time after I have my license and my driving supervisor loves that Triumph sound.
It's actually limited to 47.6 hp with the A2 restrictions on it for the young beginners. If you have a full A license it doesn't make sense to go for the 95 hp S option over the R/RS, the difference is too small.
@@tomassandstrom6445 Be careful on that bike mate. Even the restricted A2 variation has some serious pull. Go fast when its safe and work on your road positioning when you cant go fast.
Yes it has some serious pull I can tell. But I am trying to throttel well and be a responsible rider. I got it from a respective dealer for a good price so I figured it would be a nice bike to own for street use But wont be to good on track If I wanted that.
@@RutgerMulder to be suitable for the A2 license, it has to be limited at 35kW (47,5hp) and it has to come from factory at most with 70kW (95hp). That said, this is not a good beginer bike and does not fulfil the A2 license requirements. At least, not in Europe.
Just bought my first bike today and it was a 2022 street triple RS black with green
“The 120 HP bike is terrible for beginners” thanks chief 😂
Please make Europe giveaways one day, maybe the winner Can pay the delivery :)
KTM 890 Duke R or the Street Triple ? Motocross racer looking to get a street bike.
Duke is basically a dirt bike on the street. Street triple is more refined, tamer beast
Some of y'all don't understand power and skill are learnable, accidents aren't. Having said that, if you hit a little pot hole on the road going "fast" with a 300-400cc you are more likely to recover, but if you hit a pot hole with a 600cc-litre that little wrist twist grip can yank you forward and cause panic.
im a semi-experimented rider and i like what you said about understanding why its amazing by starting small and getting slowly to your dream bike, i did that and its a beautiful journy
Sorry but I think that's a perfect first bike or you will end up buying a Z650 and be bored of it in around a month or two... Get the street triple you will get use to the bike as you ride it... Your not going to floor it straight away 🤷♂️get the street if you like it.
True that Yammie listen to the boi new bros.
This is why in Australia we have power restrictions for new bike riders for 3 years. They're quite generous so you're allowed to ride from 260-660cc bike with up to 150kw/tonne so the triumph is definitely not approved. There are also a bunch of 250cc race bikes that are restricted too. I bought a Kawasaki Z400 which has a bit more oomf than the 300 I tried and so far has enough power for me. It's faster than any car I've ever owned and I've had a few jdm turbo cars.
thats perfect, we need those restrictions here in US imo. thing about govt restrictions though, is they keep making things more restrictive, but yours as they are, seem fair & reasonable.
My first bike, 2018 street triple rs
I went to a triumph/bmw dealership before I got my bike. Just wanted to check out their selection and sit on something different than all the sport bikes I had been checking out. Told the sales person I wanted my first bike to be a low cc sport bike and this is what she takes me too....she really tried to convince me that this was the best beginner sport bike.
YN, thank you for a dose of good advice. Your monologue about leaving the ego at the door and starting off on a lower performance machine is a great point! I have seen that argument made in the aviation world, too. Many newer pilots buy high-performance, complex airplanes. Sure, they fly higher, faster and farther. But, like motorcycles that don't leave the garage, many of those powerful machines sit imprisoned in their hangars, almost never taking off. Their owners don't feel comfortable. By the time the pilot finally builds up the courage to fly, they feel like a student pilot again, needing instruction. Their machines scare the crap out of them. Better to start with a simpler machine. Motorcycling and aviation are similar. I rode a motorcycle before learning to fly. Now, I'm getting back into riding. I'll take your advice and start small. Should be fun. By the way, I hate the sound of the Triumph Triple--grating. All treble, no bass.
I disagree, my first plane has a new pilot was a sr-71 Blackbird.