Triumph Street Triple-Long term ownership review!
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Vivek from Open Adventures reviews the Triumph Street Triple R, while Sriram grills him with annoying questions about Royal Enfields. Watch this conversation with details on touring, tyres and tips.
Vivek's Insta: / vivekdchugh
Sriram's Insta: / the_clueless_biker
00:00 Intro
01:25 Vivek's previous bikes
01:55 Vivek hated his Royal Enfield
02:45 Vivek test rides the KTM Dukes
03:46 More bikes
04:20 Street Triple Vs Ducati Monster, Z900 and Versus 650
06:40 Vivek's first time with the Triumph Street Triple
08:55 In the city
10:30 The best bike to ride in the city
11:09 The best thing about the Street Triple
12:20 Drawbacks
14:07 Does it heat up?
14:43 On the highway
15:33 Can you tour? This comes up later as well.
18:00 Brakes
18:50 Vibrations?
19:18 Service costs
20:35 Are spares easily available?
21:20 Mods?
21:36 The problem with Keerthi
23:52 Wheelies
24:07 Ride modes
25:07 Honest mechanics! Yay!
26:34 Top speed
27:07 Sriram is a liar. Apparently.
28:12 Sriram has a small heart attack
28:47 The tale of 2 tyres
30:51 The best performance upgrade
31:30 Is it pillion friendly?
32:52 Can it really tour in India?
35:10 Sriram thinks that Vivek deserves a beating
35:45 More questions?
Great video. Informative and frank!
Hey lovely format and really enjoyed the content. Keep bringing more and more beautiful conversations on motorcycles!!
Thank you!!!
Chaps, lovely discussion and format! Cheers from Switzerland!
Thank you! Cheers 🍻
Amazing review ❤
Thanks for watching
Thoroughly enjoyed this interaction. Very articulate. Thank you, subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
I loved the content. Just a raw discussion on bikes without any nonsense.
Subscribing right away.
Thanks a ton for your support. Cheers
@@OpenAdventures Cheers !
Awesome content. Such grounded real world info is hard to find. Please do them for more superbikes.
More to come!
Good start, amazingly shot
Thanks Rohit!
this was such a well structured conversation. I am willing to buy one let's see where it goes
Thanks a ton. And all the best
Loved the podcast. I am planning to get myself a street triple r soon.. this helps a lot
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video, please make more. Perhaps one more with Vivek. Subbed ❤
Thanks for the sub!
Lovely podcast. U earned a new sub in me. Keep up the good work mate. Cheers 🍻
Welcome aboard!
Awesome discussion! Thanks Vivek and Sriram. Great questions by Sriram and Vivek reviewed the Triple absolutely perfectly. I own the '24 765 RS and found that I agreed with all his points.
Thank you for the comment and your appreciation. Cheers
Absolutely great video ! The laid back attitude... not too much beating around the bush., straight to the points., no cringe, casual and very real talk.... !!! It has the vibe that makes me wanna grab a drink... and spend time with my two friends who know more about motorcycles than I do... and are talking about it !.... and you guys made me thirsty as well., I mean... for the beer... ;)
Thank you for the very kind words!
After too long some authentic bike talks… enjoyed it… totally relate it👏🙋♂️
Glad you liked it
Fascinating podcast delving into the psychography of an avid biker and owner of Street Triple . Would love more such podcasts from owners of various biking segments ❤❤❤
More to come!
Great video. Very informative..
Thank you for saying that. Cheers
Sriram ! You are serving me the next Big thing on CZcams! Keep it up. Very informative 👏 👌 👍Keep it rolling. 🎉🎉🎉
Was that an inside joke?
keep up the good work sir excited for more video
Thank You. The Vstrom Vs the Transalp... Coming soon...
RE is a dream machine, and it will kill the dreams as soon as you own one... My opinion also same, as an ex owner of Continental GT535
We'll let Vivek know!. Im sure he agrees with you.
RE is a piece of shit..one should buy it only when they want a horrible vibrator in the bike form. I used to own a 2019 RE classic 350 couldn't bear that vibrations and lack of power beyond 80-90 kmph and worst breaking. Sold it in 8months. Bought an R15M ..and it brings a smile on my face everytime I ride it since last 2 years.
@@maverick2841 Way to go. We're glad you found the right bike and had the courage to switch
Great podcast!
Thank you for saying that
One bike that i would like to hear about is T120 .
Great Podcast 👍
Thanks. We'll try to find one and ride one.
Good one, I completely agree on service disappointments, which is why i did it myself!
Super!
One of the finest motorcycling reviews
On YT
If i buy buy a street triple it will be because of this pod cast
Thank you Yash! All the best!
waiting for more videos like this
Thanks
Very Honest review. Information is distilled and very clear... no use of jargons like other reviews do
Thanks a ton
I usually skip most of the content part on any reviews mainly the autocar ones but surprisingly I didn’t forward one second. Amazing video, all thanks to Vivek and sriram who made me select the street triple rs 2024 ❤❤
Thank you so much. We think you'll be very happy to own one!
I'm actually quite glad this video showed up on my CZcams recommendations, though i'm not surprised seeing as to how many times i've typed in "Street Triple RS' in my search engines across platforms over a number of months. This conversation is very well navigated through and it was exactly what i needed in terms of an honest ownership review on the Street Triple. I won't lie, I headed into this hoping that Vivek's opinion would deter me from making a purchase and not going ahead with buying this machine, it infact did the opposite. UNTIL Vivek mentioned the Stiffer suspension, and in a City like Mumbai, well we all know that wouldn't go down well haha. That being said, Thank you for this conversation! You've got a new sub!
Thank you! Hope you find your dream machine!
It was a very good interview.. lot of content i not skipped any part that is good... like the snake ride in bad road. Thanks vivek and sriram
If possible post review about also
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome podcast. Summarise everything. Mirrors are not clear and I will not even remember to mention it.
Thanks for listening
My first bike - hero honda cbz
2nd - Royal enfield 2003 model
3rd- royal Enfield 2019 abs
4th- Zx6r 2024 model and also own honda sp125 for daily use
Beautiful video😊
Thank you.!
hey there, a small suggestion, make these podcasts available on Apple Podcasts/Spotify. Love the format!
Thank you for the suggestion.
Yup same thing the rattle noise when we stop for some time and come back and start it..Had the same issue.
I had the same engine top end rattling on start up, up until its first service. Running in engine oil (I believe) is mineral based to encourage wear for bedding in reasons, after that it’s fully synthetic to reduce wear rates. It rattles no more.
Wow great podcast…I also have a Street Triple RS and am a proud owner of it.
Great minds think alike!!!
Awesome podcast. Possible to get the same info for nx500 as well ??
Vivek is riding to Pench National Park this weekend on the NX500. Once he's back he will give us his detailed views.
Good one, informative. You guys almost touched upon every aspect of the street triple. What’s the mileage man ? Many would want to know .
Good Job Guys
Thanks. Depending on the way you ride and the riding mode you use, you can expect anywhere from 15 to 19 kmpl
Strongly agree on poor communication and making you feel unimportant 😒
Seriously!. Maruti's service is better than this by miles
great podcast. i wanted to know if there is any experience with TVS eurogrip for street triple .
Never tried it. Sorry
Good one, as I own one(RS) I agree with 36mins of podcast. in short- Bike is beautiful it’s the environment condition which won’t allow you to enjoy the bike completely. It’s mostly made for smoother Tarmac and our roads are world class. Bike like slow speed, but.. but when your on this bike you don’t want to keep it slow all the time. Good for city rides. But I would prefer to have an alternative(even an active during peak hours). Triumph customer satisfaction is very mediocre. Pillion a big no, it will spoil both riders and pillion experience. May be ergonomically z900 is better for pillion(if you change seats). 5000 rpm and above, makes you feel you just got another bike, it’s a joy. I tried monster, it has better torque makes you feel faster, it’s better for pillion, overall a great one but Ducati heats up and heard about technical issues l. Z900 is smoother because of inline 4 character. Stripple is more fun. How I wish we had better infra to enjoy what we spend on.
Cheers!
Awesome Video. As a matter of fact I am also drinking beer now and watching this video. Cheers. Next year I will buy street tripple RS or S1000 R (single R). Cheers sir!
Cheers!
I have been riding Honda CB 300R for 16 months and have done approx 18000 kms. I feel this bike is very good for city like Bangalore. And my plan is to buy Triumph Street triple RS by Dec 2025. This video helped me a lot. Thanks!
Awesome. We hope you don't sell the CB300R though. It is still better in Bangalore traffic compared to the Street Triple.
Strongly agree with Vivek on all that he said about the Street triple.
Also, I face that weird ticking sound on cold start that Vivek was mentioning.. But, as his mechanic pointed out, it goes away in a few seconds once the motor gets properly lubricated.
One con that he missed pointing out is the muck splattering from the rear tyre on wet roads. Your entire back has a proper coat of wet stuff from the road. Including the back of your helmet.
Thanks. Agree
26:01 even I took my bike to Karthik in HSR for this nick-nick sound and he said the same thing.
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😍 lovely 😊
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I am glad this video was made. I'm in the market for a large middleweight bike and was seriously considering the street triple but was also considering the NX500. My family already has a tiger 900 rally pro. And this video gave me the push for the street triple. Can you also tell on why you decided to sell the NX500?
Like most of Vivek's responses, this isn't going to be a short answer. The NX500 will be bought by people who know exactly what they want. We'll try and do a longer video on this. But it is not an easy answer. The bike is so special but will not suit most riders because they come with expectations that are beyond what the bike is made for.
@@OpenAdventures thank you
Loved the ownership review here. It was honest and someone who owns a Triumph Tiger 800 can relate through & through.
Its true that the Experience at Keerthi Triumph Service (Bangalore) is not so pleasant. The final service cost is way above the initial quote. It would be nice if we are informed of the parts/price changes in advance so we are well prepared and not have unexpected surprises.
I'd my front forks serviced at Keerthi and ended having a loose cone set. They blamed it on the risers which was clearly not the case. Later had it serviced at Khivraj Triumph service (Whitefield) twice but the job was not perfect.
Its quite disappointing that a premium segment bikes receives such treatment. Infact my car which costs equally has a better service experience and easy on pocket.
We expect a better after sales service when the service costs are on the higher side.
Also as Vivek said, there's some sound which comes from the clutch assembly when the engine is cold. Its less noticeable when its warmed up. I've also noticed a similar behavior on the 2024 street triple. Seems to be the nature of the engine.
@open adventures - This is a nice segment, please keep these coming.😊
Thanks a ton! We believe that the noise is coming from the cam chain. Hopefully this mystery will be solved soon. Safe riding.
@@OpenAdventures I got the issue fixed at Motoblazer last week. The issue was with the clutch basket. Now the engine runs smoothly :)
I just bought the 2024 RS model. I also heard a lot of bad things about the Keerthi outlet. They even messed up fixing my hsrp. They did not make it feel special in any way when I bought it and the same during the delivery. I was thinking of taking it to Khivraj for the servicing. Please post of description of the places which were mentioned for the servicing during the video. It would help me out when my time for servicing comes.
Here's a Bible for your reference. Carefully curated by some great minds from another triumph riding group.
Some good Superbike mechanics in Bengaluru:
1. Moto Spark, Hulimavu
2. Asura Garage, JP Nagar
3. Moto Den, New BEL road
4. IndMotard, Hoodi
5. Highlander, HSR layout
6. Top Gear performance, Basavanagudi
7. Gear Gear Motorcycles, below BikeNBiker
8. Bengaluru Motorcycles, Ramaiah layout
9. Motorrad House, Hoysala Nagar
10. Expedition Motors, BTM 2nd stage
11. Eminence Racing, Hulimavu
12. The Classic Garage, Banashankari
Terrific review! I want to touch on riding with a passenger. It's advisable to refrain from having anyone on the backseat, as mentioned in the interview. The strong engine braking and acceleration can be challenging for inexperienced passengers. Shortly after acquiring my STR last week, my friend fell off the backseat within four hours. Although he's fine now, he did sustain a few stitches on his head. This occurrence emphasizes that the bike isn't intended for passengers
Bang on. The same thing happened in Vivek's Duke as well. Although no-one was hurt thankfully. But spot on. And thanks for letting the others know.
@@OpenAdventures happy to help :)
Cheers 🍻
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I'm thinking of getting myself an RS this year! and this video has been nothing short of encyclopedic for a prospective owner!
Service issues be damned! I already have a 2009 Yamaha FZ for that stress free commuting.
Thanks brother!
Woohoo on the RS. The bikes great. You'll love it. Thanks for the kindest comment so far
Did you consider Zx6r ?
Vivek did, but at that point it was paused for sale in India
It was a insightful and entertaining conversation.
I would like to share some unsolicited feedback that may help improve the channel:
- The camera person felt like a distraction. Perhaps, better cuts while editing would help solve this issue or using multiple cameras (definitely more expensive) to shoot BTS could help.
- The set design has the potential to improve by leaps and bounds. It feels like a set that is targetted towards readers or literature or productivity enthusiasts. Probably, a slightly rugged and industrial design would help.
- I really don't know what kind of a person you're, Ram. I'm unaware of the experience you pack in the field but some moments made me feel that a little more expertise could help you be a better host. I'm pretty sure that'll will come in with more episodes in.
That being said, I wish you all the best with this project.
Thanks for your detailed note. We agree with all of them and will try to get better as the channel grows.
1. We've got this feedback so many times. Unfortunately for us Supreet was designated to also refill our beers. The 2 cameras we've used are both borrowed of now. :( So expensive they are no?
2. The set is actually Vivek's home. Once we have more budgets, we'll try to do better
3. Ram is a very experienced rider. But point noted. You will see more of him in future videos.
Hmmm! The person wearing orange shirt is giving me serious butterflies in the tummy! My heart is racing to a 250 now.
250 BMP or KMPH?
How is the service that expensive ? Great insight , but is it possible for you break it down further ?
These include not just the routine fluid changes but also other consumables. E.g. Shims, Brake pads, calipers etc. and something called an Engine Kit (worth 17K) which has smaller parts that need to be replaced at the 20,000K services.
Former '20 RS and current '24 R owner and rider. Vivek has served up one of the most beneficial overviews of the Street Triple I've come across.
Hopefully the algorithms will get this video out to those interested in, and for those considering purchasing, the Street Triple. All the best with your channel.
Thanks David for the very kind comment!
The wheel changing process is not just with Triumph, RE also has a poor track record.
I ordered new alloy for my GT 650 wanting to change from Spoke to alloy, to my shock they dont have any wheel changing machine or wheel balancing tool to do that in their workshop, they had to take my bike to another shop for changing the wheel and they charged more than 3k for that.Such big companies and so low on this aspect of servicing.
It's the same story with most I believe. We've had a similar experience with Ducati as well. But thanks for the info and thanks for watching
Fantastic!! Please do it for zx4r
Yes yes
Will you buy it but?
@@OpenAdventures yup
Yes
Unfortunately, Kawasaki in Bangalore doesn't offer a test ride for the ZX4R. We do not understand how they expect to sell any. Having said that, at Rupees 10.5 Lakhs, we also do not understand why someone would buy it.
Very articulate conv. And yea, Keerthi doesnt care, he is right
Thank you for the comment and your time
Would also request you to ask about financing of these big bikes in the next podcasts.
Thank you! There is already a great one on this subject which we recommend watching from Powerdrift: czcams.com/video/tGLhXhol3OY/video.html
If you have further questions, let us know
Thanks for the suggestion, however, it’s always a great insight to know an individual’s actual story behind managing the money equation for the purchase of a big bike.
@@Mimolimotimo Thanks. We'll try to do this. But we don't know when.
Great discussion but the "ding" sound is irritating especially when I am listening while I am doing the chores.
Only one advice. Pour yourself a beer and watch the video instead of doing chores.
Subscribed
Thank you
Completely agree… my wife had a scrambler 900 and now the Tiger 900. Keerthi is pathetic! We now take it to Cochin or Goa absolutely splendid experience and service quality is top notch. We will NEVER give it to Keerthi! Manju from Mottrad house is great for service too.
Awesome. Thanks for the info.
Are you sure you can comfortably clock 190kmph in a street triple ? It will be too much of a wind blast i would assume and you cant maintain that speed longer
No speeds can be maintained after 150 kmph. But a good helmet and a tucked down position will help.
its very hard to withstand the wind blast. I have street triple the moment it cross 180 am literally hanging for the life.. so its depends on person.
@@ride_with_triple we know the feeling
You didnt come back to the Thunderbird story
We will cover this at some point. But we will pass this note on to Sriram!
Hey, I have a 18 rs I have ridden most of the big bikes from Ducatis to Re. Striple has a soul the whine of the triple is addictive.
Re is the most overated underpowered atm.
Vivek agrees for sure.
Same here.Had a street triple r rode it for 16k.Recently after the Bajaj take over the service and parts prices are through the roof and service satisfaction has gon through the Floor.Previously it was bad but now its worse.They charged me 16k just for front break pad including the service and part.Keerti service is the worst.I sold my bike due to bad services and thinking of never buying beautiful triumph machines just because of service.
Just take it to a third party garage. No?
@OpenAdventures i wanted to get it serviced in an authorised service center for at least 2 years..finally fed up and sold the bike..Now i want to buy the Tiger 900 but due to bad service..i wil be going for Bmw 900gsa after its launch
Man
It was not the glass with beer in it.
It was scotch
Scotch was had on the second episode!!! Promise!!!
11:00 The ultimate love hate relationship. 😅
🤗Only love. No hate.
What is the milage?😅
Anywhere from 15-20 kmpl depending on your riding style
We should get these high headed Foreign bike company, they got to respect Indian Customer.....they have to understand the need of land.
They are not the first and they won't be the last to understand the Indian customer
Beer in whiskey glasses bring the most important discussion from our life
Hahahaha. We promise you that next time, there will be only whisky in whisky glasses
@@OpenAdventures no need to change 😅
@@leowayne2533 Cheers
Monster more nimble and comfortable ✊🔥😎
Very probable. But so much more expensive. And less versatile we guess
The glass is not for beer. You should turn ac or fan on. And the guy can take pics when you’re not shooting.
This is probably the dumbest comment here
@@Gabriel-cq1ut 😂
All content and conversations were good but avoid reading from the phone on video, unnecessary time spent IMO. but yeah if no other option, it's all good.
Thanks. We want to ensure that we don't miss valuable details. Secondly, as you might have guessed, we're not professionals. Just guys who love talking about bikes!!! Thanks for understanding
vc yaar, tu kya kya karta hai yaaaaar podcast bhi?!
Troll alert! 😝
Nothing about ground clearance guys? Come on
Ground clearance is not an issue when solo and with luggage. But with a pillion the belly has touched speed breakers a couple of times if you are not careful.
a podcast shot at 60FPS indoors. Clearly you guys don't know anything about cameras.
Clearly.
sasta schumi ripoff podcast
Thank you for the wonderful compliment
I have a bullet 500 2015, 350’s were/are insanely slow.
Sell it soon!!! Life is too short
These guy looks and sounds like emran hasmi
Lucky emran hashmi