Leftover M1100 or 2011 Street Triple R?

[The Don]

My brother has the Speed triple and if i were to update I would probably go with the Triumph over a Monster, the difference is like a diesel tractor vs a petrol V8 car. From my short time on the Triumph, you twist the throttle and boy does she go like a scolded cat, absolutely beautiful bike to ride.
Like everyone else I would change the lights, they would be gone as soon as I had got it home. Oh and the other great thing about the triumph is you don't get ripped off by the dealer for getting your bike serviced and parts seam to be readily available.
Being a monster sight I think you are more than likely going to get a biased opinion, which ever bike you choose Id say you wont be disappointed.

[thought]

if it affects the decision at all, the str still has a metal tank... no swelling issues on that at least.

[drunkfatguy]

Funny I just discovered this thread after getting home from the Bike shop- I was picking up a new helmet and smoked shield- they had both these models set up next to each other. If I were in the market and not hung up on the 848 Evo, the choice would be difficult as both these bikes were really nice. I should cruise back over there tomorrow and snap a few pictures of some key points and a side by side comparison.

[SDRider]

My brother has the Speed triple and if i were to update I would probably go with the Triumph over a Monster, the difference is like a diesel tractor vs a petrol V8 car. From my short time on the Triumph, you twist the throttle and boy does she go like a scolded cat, absolutely beautiful bike to ride.
Like everyone else I would change the lights, they would be gone as soon as I had got it home. Oh and the other great thing about the triumph is you don't get ripped off by the dealer for getting your bike serviced and parts seam to be readily available.
Being a monster sight I think you are more than likely going to get a biased opinion, which ever bike you choose Id say you wont be disappointed.

Parts aren't cheap for the Triumph and service on my Ducati hasn't been any more expensive than any other bike I've owned.  Valve checks are more frequent but the cost is similar to the valve check/adjust on my last bike.

[mjk778]

I have ridden both, IMHO I was completely underwhelmed by the street triple.  It is light, flickable, comfortable and the sound it makes even with the stock exhaust is completely intoxicating but unless your north of 8k rpm's it very uninspiring to ride.  What I love about the monster is the fact the you have gobs of power on hand from go that make real world riding a blast.   The 1100 also gets by nod for looks and handling as well.  My vote goes to the monster.  Now if we were comparing the speed triple, then I would take the triumph...

[RC Fan]

I have ridden both, IMHO I was completely underwhelmed by the street triple.  It is light, flickable, comfortable and the sound it makes even with the stock exhaust is completely intoxicating but unless your north of 8k rpm's it very uninspiring to ride.  What I love about the monster is the fact the you have gobs of power on hand from go that make real world riding a blast.   The 1100 also gets by nod for looks and handling as well.  My vote goes to the monster.  Now if we were comparing the speed triple, then I would take the triumph...

Which bike is generally easier to handle at slow speeds would you say?

[mjk778]

Good question.  I would probably give the nod to the street triple.  It has an extremely light clutch and very smooth power delivery from the get go.  It also has an incredible turning radius from what I remember, that the monster can't touch (may be different on the 1100)  On my own s2r1k anything under 4k was quite twitchy and required a lot of clutch and gas at low speeds, especially in first.  Once I installed a full system and flashed ecu, I was amazed at how linear the power delivery.   So to answer your question, comparing stock bikes, street t.  With exhaust, I'd still give the nod to the triple, but I could not wait to get back on my monster after an hour on the triple.

[RC Fan]

Thanks, I appreciate the input.

[thought]

yeah, the only other prob is that you have factor in the ducati tax of ecu/slipons... my 796 was pretty rough down low till i got those on.  but the m1100 is still way prettier than the triple... but like i said before, it's hard to beat the bang for the buck level of the str.

[RC Fan]

I'm honestly not particularly concerned about which looks prettier.  I am a short chick, so I am more interested in manageability.