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[Sponge]

One of these, just a special edition that includes most of the optional extras from factory (cheaper than dealer fitting).

 

Ahh yeah. The street triples are very nice and sound pretty good for a three cylinder too.

 

If I had to go for a Triumph, though, I'd definitely put my money on one of THESE

[Ryzza5]

Yep, but I'd rather not be a

and look after my back. :)

 

Looking good all-rounder and that seems to be the best by far.

[Sponge]

Yep, but I'd rather not be a

and look after my back. :)

 

Looking good all-rounder and that seems to be the best by far.

 

I must admit that the VFR is a very good mixture of sporty and tourer. You can REALLY have some fun on it when the time permits, but you can also sit up and rack up the miles in just as much pleasure.

 

Coupled with their immensely reliable V4 engine, it's a underrated bike!

[Ryzza5]

I'll be cheeky and drop this here, but I'll check out some VFR review as well :)

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TSy2qSFzHI

[calster17]

From a few weekend's ago at a big car meet in Dundee...

 

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The Lexbus is't the only member's car featured in that pic. ;)

 

Picture was't taken by me, but by the host of the event!

[The Compensator]

[Margebadze]

with E34 M5

[Dan G]

Welcome back Spongie, been a while!

 

It rained a bit last night, luckily some guy also called Dan was nice enough to snap mine:

 

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[And3rs]

http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp49/SafiroTDU/Mazda%20MX-5/ED006512-1211-452D-91EF-0FA21735C8C1.jpg

[cis4care]

I wish to steal your car.

[TIMELESS]

http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp49/SafiroTDU/Mazda%20MX-5/ED006512-1211-452D-91EF-0FA21735C8C1.jpg

 

I... like your wheels :leaves:

[Ryzza5]

 

 

 

Honda CBR500R ABS > Triumph Street Triple RX ABS

471cc > 675cc

2cyl > 3cyl

48bhp > 110bhp

192kg > ~168kg

[The Compensator]

Oh, nice upgrade there, man. :clap: I do like the red bits with the matte silver paint.

 

Don't kill yo'self pls.

[TIMELESS]

Wait, you got the Triumph? Noice! :hi5:

[Ryzza5]

Funny I hated the red wheels in photos but they do look good in person. Self preservation is high in my list of priorities. :)

 

I'll be taking it easy, the bike seemed happy to cruise at 80kph in 2nd gear to my surprise (would normally be in 4th or 5th on the Honda) - conversely the Striple is also happy doing low speeds in top gear. It does have a quick shifter which may turn out handy for an eventual 0-100kph test but I have to keep the revs under 5k during the engine run-in. 3.x seconds seems achievable based on videos.

[Camel]

Nice bike! :panic:

 

Can't wait till I get my license. :panic:

[SBCriss]

Looks great, drives like turnips :lol:

 

 

 

 

 

[The Compensator]

Need moar poke when you have that much stretch and moar low in front. :cheeese:

 

And I love the size of Luxembourg plates! Do want.

[cis4care]

Pretty certain those are special size for US-spec cars.

[TIMELESS]

Dear lord, THAT PLATE IS SO CUTE

[Sponge]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rJ8HtEoa62o/VUCVfyrQeTI/AAAAAAAAZcs/PSzm3pUJC2o/s1280/20150429_143215.jpg

 

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0X66j3dYhbY/VUCVNnXVxOI/AAAAAAAAZck/OMPH2SR1tTw/s1280/20150429_143232.jpg

 

 

Honda CBR500R ABS > Triumph Street Triple RX ABS

471cc > 675cc

2cyl > 3cyl

48bhp > 110bhp

192kg > ~168kg

 

That's a pretty machine! The triples have a lovely whine when you're giving it the beans :D

[SBCriss]

Yup i am only allowed to have it since the normal one won't fit in the rear, win.

Yeah I know I am not satisfied with the fitment either, I'll sell the wheels pretty soon since I'll need 15x9's when my fender flares arrive, going for that racecar look :)

[Ryzza5]

That's a pretty machine! The triples have a lovely whine when you're giving it the beans :D

 

The wine/whistle is there at all RPMs, give it the beans and it ROARs. But I'm not allowed to do that yet. (1500kms to go)

[Sponge]

The wine/whistle is there at all RPMs, give it the beans and it ROARs. But I'm not allowed to do that yet. (1500kms to go)

 

Little trick of the trade. Rag the gonads off of the bike. The engine will run in better and will also give you better fuel economy & power :)

 

I ran my new YBR in for about 500 miles before someone suggested ragging it to me... After about a week of full throttle acceleration, the bike was so much nippier and it generally sounded smoother.

[Camel]

Probably has bits of metal floating around in the oil now too. :hmmm: