10-17-2014, 10:29 PM
I do likes me the inline 4's. But overall, the Triumph Triple, in every form, is my favorite, and by a good margin. I prefer a wide torque band, smoothness across the range, little vibration, and less of the bucking 'character' that Ducati v-twins provide. The triple has it all, and I've got them in 800, 885, and 1050 sizes.
I sold my ZRX1200, which was a fantastic retro, to buy a 2012 Speed Triple. I can't rave enough about the overall engine and handling package, the perfect feulling and rheostat- like throttle, and with the Arrow cans, the sound. I know there are more sophisticated roadsters out there now, but on the road, for most riders, like me, who aren't scraping knees, it's pretty ideal.
I really want to try a KTM V-twin, to see if it is as good as the write ups, the BMW S1000R, and the new VFR. Ferret, I envy your access, perhaps you can start a thread section just about your tests!
I sold my ZRX1200, which was a fantastic retro, to buy a 2012 Speed Triple. I can't rave enough about the overall engine and handling package, the perfect feulling and rheostat- like throttle, and with the Arrow cans, the sound. I know there are more sophisticated roadsters out there now, but on the road, for most riders, like me, who aren't scraping knees, it's pretty ideal.
I really want to try a KTM V-twin, to see if it is as good as the write ups, the BMW S1000R, and the new VFR. Ferret, I envy your access, perhaps you can start a thread section just about your tests!