Well, I'm sure it's a lovely bike. The applause that greeted the 900 range from within the Triumph fraternity was for the most part quite muted, though, which to my mind is more telling.
The spec of the the 800 above is pretty good, and certainly good enough that I wouldn't be losing any sleep over the 900s.
I also think the 900 range (GT and Rally) is a significant improvement on the 800 range - apart from anything else, and without actually checking the numbers, the engine feels like it has more grunt; it doesn't feel as (top)heavy; the gearing is better; and the radiator/fan doesn't cook your right leg.
The only bit I don't like of the 900s is the TFT display which, to me, looks a bit toy-like.
Thought I'd post this here incase it's any good for anyone.
Seems cheap to me for 55 quid, they also got the 2m one for 63.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oxford-OF...-127635-2958-0
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I met a guy in Denbigh N.Wales with a MV F3 looked stunning and tiny. His concern was the nearest service garage was north of Preston eg 90 plus miles away.
Having said that when my BM was in for service im Manchester a guy pulled up on a Superveloce. I think I would happily travel to Edinburgh or Somerzet to get that serviced it was that drop dead gorgeous.
Steve
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Most of my riding friends (we’re all around 60 now) have recently moved from 1200gs’s and the like to smaller, lighter bikes-KTM 790/890, Tiger 900xc, Tenere and in my case the F900xr. (BMW)
None of us are disappointed with performance or handling. I was very tempted to go the 890 route but got a great deal trading my R9T urban for the F900 that clinched it.
Personally I’d take the 890/F900 over the tiger, which is still a great easy going bike. Tenere is nice , but both it and the Africa twin felt a bit under par in terms of performance (in my view at least)
Don’t buy the tiger until you’ve ridden an F900xr, at least, and also the KTM 890
Incidentally all of us have “others” such as Husqvarna, Metisse, classics etc,
I guess when we can travel again we’ll all end up back in shift-cam 1250 GS’s……
Still looking forward to pics GOAT. Not a bike you hear much about but on Google and spec it looks great!
.....also given that 90% of adventure bikes never leave the road it looks like a great choice. A real life adventure tourer from the looks of things!
here we go Ray...F900XR TE picture from the sales ad...
at home in my Garage...rides a bit like the excellent Husqvarna Nuda from the era when BMW owned the brand, and now a cult machine in its own right.
and my Husqvarna 701e- I've had this one mapped for the carbon/titanium exhaust and the suspension bespoked to my rider weight- it's just a tad short of 80bhp but weighs approx 138kg, so much more bike than I will ever be a rider but just amazing to ride- it has a Husky spec KTM engine with more mid range and the white power suspension they come with is sublime My old R9T urban that I traded for the f9 is behind it...
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Smart bikes and a very smart garage
That's a stunning pair Goat. Considering the 701 myself. Looks like a very capable all rounder.
....but yes, your garage is way too tidy. Mine looks like Steptoes yard!
Cheers!
If I’m honest I’m not sure the 701e would be a single bike solution, though it handles and goes and stops really well, it’s just possibly too focussed to do it all, dealers are more sparse ,but its special !
If I had to go to just one bike I could see a Ducati hypermotard 950sp being fun and with a touch more refinement than my 701…
It’s all great fun!
That's okay GOAT. I'm not a single bike person. Recently sold my mental KXF450 and am looking something a little more user friendly and capable off road. It's the one that seems to tick all the boxes for me at the moment. It also looks great and that's a big plus for me too!
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It’s not as bad as my pals KTM 790 but needs improvement so I have a puig taller screen on back order
The F9 has a lever adjustable screen that you can raise but it doesn’t make as much difference as you’d think
My 701 got the same treatment (puig) and it made a huge difference so happy to stick with them- they include the aerodynamic studies with the screens
Mra screens are also highly recommended for the F9….
The stock seat is also not fantastic so I use the BMW comfort seat that is massively better….
Bit of a rubbish end to the working week, so decided to wave the spanners at the Triumph.
Not that I needed to; it was therapy.
Popped off the Givis (which will make LTF happy) and put on the Triumph single sided pannier. Thar gave me the space to pop on the V&H
I prefer the sound of the OE silencer so this will likely be a short lived arrangement, but as the activity was for therapy not practicality, I'll get more therapy later swapping it back :-)
Also removed the PIAA driving lamps. I've demonstrated their effectiveness with a night time cross country ride, but I don't like the positioning, so they are off until I can get some better brackets made up
Just FYI, in my research to find the right electric bicycle to buy (top speeds of 18-36 mph), I encountered this café racer electric for under £5,000. It's the Rumble Air SST, good for 65 mph!
...and the Rumble Henry Air SST for a bit over 5K:
Handy for nipping down to the shops and back to impress the chicks....
Ahhhhhh....sorry.
My mistake....I thought it was a motorcycle.
After some deliberation, I am considering swapping the Tangerine Dream (Tony, then Greg’s old bike) as it’s too close in engine etc to my GS.
I fancy a sports bike but it needs to be big enough to be comfortable for a 6 foot creaky middle aged man. First on my list is the Aprilia RSV1000R, as I had one years ago and I still miss it, but what else would be an option?
Also if anyone is interested in the R9T staying on the forum let me know!
Thanks for the suggestions, I do want a sports bike, the RC8 is an interesting option!
Me too Tony, let’s see if anyone’s interested. I may still keep it depending on how I get on with test rides. Still the best looking bike I have had!
^^^good choice
A good one of those would be a great bike.
Worth having set up properly to your weight etc…
I do like the later one, almost bought one before getting the 9T. I definitely want a v twin this time.
Mr Learningtofly, your inbox is full.
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They are pretty easy to set up...no, very easy.
Set up correctly they feel so planted, and the feedback you get from both ends is mega.
I've had a few, my last one was an R, was much higher spec than a Factory though.
Just couldn't come to terms with the colour of that frame. ;-)
My money would be on the GenI....besides it has the all important steel fuel tank
^ That’s what I want to end up on.
Not sure I’ll be able to afford one by the time I’m ready for it, though…
MOT done today… clean bill of health.
Tester said that some children were passing behind the bike when he went to start it up and manoeuvre it in to the bay… they weren’t expecting the bark from the TORS as two of them jumped back!!
I’m toying with the idea of trading my xjr1300 for one of these but can’t decide which, if any.
The turbo is £6k whilst the others are around half that.