zomer265 Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Morning,I've been into a couple of local dealers recently and looking at all sorts but mainly, the Street Triple and Mt-09 then also had a quick look at the z900 all for around the same price new!Last year I did hire an earlier street triple for a few days which was quite good fun. I know I would need to sort test rides etc to compare them for myself but I would like to hear other people's opinions and experiences with them?I'm currently thinking of them in the order above. I've been reading bad experiences with the Mt-09 lacking feel from the front and feeling dangerous when pushing on which no one seems to be able to cure. As for the Z900 I think it will lack a bit of excitement being a four cyclinder and the extra weight! Thanks. Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome to the forum Cant give you an answer regarding the bikes ,I only ride Honda's Quote
mikestrivens Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 hello and welcomeI'm biased to the Triumph. I borrowed a Street Triple R when my Tiger was in for service. The Street is a brilliant machine and was sorely tempted to do a swap and would probably buy one in due course. Quote
geofferz Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 In public opinion polls I think the street triple will win by a mile. Tis a legendary bike. Quote
Tango Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome to TMBF mate. ......... You need to test ride all of them to decide for sure....... Quote
Bungleaio Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 I haven't ridden an MT09 or a Z900 but I bloody love my Street Triple RS, it makes a glorious noise when accelerating. Quote
Stu Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome to TMBF mate. ......... You need to test ride all of them to decide for sure....... Are you feeling OK Quote
Tango Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome to TMBF mate. ......... You need to test ride all of them to decide for sure....... Are you feeling OK Lol.....just trying to be neutral.......but it's a real struggle!.... Quote
Bender Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Do you want to be a hooligan if so the street Quote
Stu Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome to TMBF mate. ......... You need to test ride all of them to decide for sure....... Are you feeling OK Lol.....just trying to be neutral.......but it's a real struggle!.... New years resolutions are usually broken by now Quote
geofferz Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Do you want to be a hooligan if so the street I dunno - the mt09 is pretty vicious Quote
learningtofly Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Can only speak for the Striple out of the three, but I have to say that it’s a near-perfect bike. Maybe even perfect Quote
geofferz Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Can only speak for the Striple out of the three, but I have to say that it’s a near-perfect bike. Maybe even perfect I bet you a tenner this time next year you'll have a different bike Tony. Probably a speed triple. Quote
learningtofly Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Can only speak for the Striple out of the three, but I have to say that it’s a near-perfect bike. Maybe even perfect I bet you a tenner this time next year you'll have a different bike Tony. Probably a speed triple. Oh god, don’t say that Quote
mikestrivens Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Can only speak for the Striple out of the three, but I have to say that it’s a near-perfect bike. Maybe even perfect I bet you a tenner this time next year you'll have a different bike Tony. Probably a speed triple. Oh god, don’t say that Go on, you know you want to Quote
learningtofly Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 I bet you a tenner this time next year you'll have a different bike Tony. Probably a speed triple. Oh god, don’t say that Go on, you know you want to Unfortunately he knows what I’m like Quote
whitedevil Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 I had a similar dilemma last year and after riding both str675 and mt-09sp on test rides a few times i chose the street. The MT09 was a nice bike but you need the sp version to get half desent suspension which adds more cost to it plus the street has better build quality and i found it nicer to ride. The mt09 does have a nice upright seating position though. If you can afford it the 765 is even better than the 675 but i just couldnt afford it. Quote
Valko Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 I have test rode Tripple and MT09 and bought MT09.It's personal but Yamaha MT-09 in throttle-mode-A would leave the Street Triple for dead in the lower gears. MT means master of torque which helps a lot when overtaking.Tripple builds power only in very high revs. To say that is inconvenient is understatement.Z900 is just boring as a new Honda.Welcome and good luck Quote
mikestrivens Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 What about comparing the Mt-09 with a Speed Triple Quote
zomer265 Posted April 5, 2019 Author Posted April 5, 2019 Evening,Bit of a thread bump. Over the last few weeks I’ve been to a few shops looking at all sorts!Thanks for all the opinions again and to hear other people experience’s! I’m thinking of maybe spending less now, around 6.5k. Currently thinking of a brand new Mt07 or a few year old Street Triple R?Are there any others worth considering that I may have overlooked?Thanks. Quote
geofferz Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 Evening,Bit of a thread bump. Over the last few weeks I’ve been to a few shops looking at all sorts!Thanks for all the opinions again and to hear other people experience’s! I’m thinking of maybe spending less now, around 6.5k. Currently thinking of a brand new Mt07 or a few year old Street Triple R?Are there any others worth considering that I may have overlooked?Thanks.Mt07 is a great bike, but everyone will (correctly) tell you to buy a striple over it. I've ridden both and agree. No other contenders worth adding I don't think? Quote
elizabethf Posted April 6, 2019 Posted April 6, 2019 Do you want to be a hooligan if so the street I dunno - the mt09 is pretty vicious Was gonna say the same! Im in the UK MT07 owners group and let's just say there's a fair few scrotes in there..... I imagine the 09 can bring out the hooligan or scrote in anyone.TBH my bias would be the MT as while i own the sedate 07, at some point i may want something meaner but of a similar build (love my bike!) so id lean to the 09... the MTs have a good record as well so far.That said, the Street is a wonderful bike, and id have probably got one instead of the MT had the right one not come up! Quote
Valko Posted April 12, 2019 Posted April 12, 2019 I’m thinking of maybe spending less now, around 6.5k. Currently thinking of a brand new Mt07 or a few year old Street Triple R? Do not buy a bike before test riding few models first. There is a reason MT07 is the best selling bike in its class. It's nice bike, but only reasons you may consider it over Street Triple R are consumption and smaller running costs like insurance.As I have said test ride Street Triple and MT09. Quote
elizabethf Posted April 14, 2019 Posted April 14, 2019 Do not buy a bike before test riding few models first. There is a reason MT07 is the best selling bike in its class. It's nice bike, but only reasons you may consider it over Street Triple R are consumption and smaller running costs like insurance.As I have said test ride Street Triple and MT09. It's predictable as well so a good starter bike for the unsure. Nothing twitchy about it. Quote
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