stewslash Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 I bought the bike new from bill smiths in chester having been on a gsf 600 s (bandit)what model2013 stret triple rmilage2ExtrasFly ScreenOEM LED Indictors The seems to be a few reviews on here for this bike in its older versions so i will just point out the differences between the two from what i can make outstandard equipment on 2013 that wasnt on 2012ImmobiliserDigital Fuel GaugeTrip Computer with range /overall mpg/ instant mpgoptional equipment that wasn't available on 2012 modelABSTyre pressure monitorsi have rode the previous -2012 model and i am 100 miles into the engine break-in and so far my initial impressions so far!engineAbsolutely bags or torque even though i havent been over 5k revs yet due to breake-in, it will pull like hell in any gear and had a lovely tone to it with a deep growl under hard acceleration that the previous model didn't have, the gearbox feels really tight and precise It does have a taller first gear over the -2012 models which make the bike less willing to wheelie off the throttle but i can live with that Tickover is quiet high but i am putting that down to being on break-in mapSuspension/Handling/BrakesApparently the 2013 model had a revised frame,swing-arm and lighter rear brakes but to be honest i didn't really notice much difference between the -2012 model and the 2013- model,, but compered to my bandit it feels like a feather, its so much lighter and much more flickable into the cornersI am still a novice rider and the confidence the bike gives me is 10 fold over my old bandit , i feel really comfortable leaning it over into a corner on a crappy cold winters day, much more than i ever did on a hot summers day last year on the banditThe brakes are great they are really powerful and more or less feel the same as the -2012 model but i feel the initial bite on the front brake of my bike a tad harsh but this might calm down after the pads have fully bedded inStylingAlthough this is my personal opinion i much prefer the new model styling i think ditching the twin under seat exhaust for the single underslung exhaust is a winner and the new rad cowels give the bike a more aggressive look Good Pointsthat torquey engine, no up and down the box in town traffic like i was with the banditfeather like weight that just inspires confidencereally comfortable riding position mega powerful brakesUpdated more modern stylingAdded fuel gauge over the -2012 modelbad pointsvery little in the way of wind protection even with the fly screenswitch gear is unchanged and indicators can be a bit awkwardnew style mirrors dont give great rear viewwould it get anotheryes if it was to be stolen yes i would be straight down the dealers to get anotheras the bike isnt run-in yet i will report back after first service pic was before led indicators where fitted, tail tidy , crash bungs and paddock stand bobbins to come http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x408/stewslash/IMG_1773_zpsa171299d.jpg Quote
stewslash Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 indeed, triple yea dunno how that happened Quote
ManInASuitcase Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Nice one.Hope you got some riding in today in the dry. Quote
bakes0310 Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 How you getting on with the bike?I really do love the look of the new Street Triple R and would of bought one. But the bike aint practical for me as i would need to get a top box for it, and that would look horrible on the bike. So i bought a Tiger 800XC instead, as you can see in my review.How many miles do you get on a full tank? Quote
stewslash Posted March 19, 2013 Author Posted March 19, 2013 How you getting on with the bike?I really do love the look of the new Street Triple R and would of bought one. But the bike aint practical for me as i would need to get a top box for it, and that would look horrible on the bike. So i bought a Tiger 800XC instead, as you can see in my review.How many miles do you get on a full tank?loving the bike mate, i had 600 bandit before this and the power and wight difference is unreal and i haven't been able to ring its neck yet due to run in period Quote
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