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“I love it. Wish I was allowed to keep it in my sitting...”

★★★★★

written by on 27/10/2008

I love it. Wish I was allowed to keep it in my sitting room. Easy to ride, (new rider), quick as I need it to be, stunning looks, not many about so its a head turner.

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“As my second "Real bike" and first "Really fast bike"...”

★★★★★

written by Nytrolic on 27/07/2008

As my second "Real bike" and first "Really fast bike" the Speed Four is bonkers!
The handeling is just completley mental (of course the frame is taken straight from the TT600) you can throw it round corners at 70mph and not even worry about whats going on.
Super easy to pop a wheelie, and it's a real head turner, especially with the sweet sweet noise it makes, every single day I get on my Triumph to go to work I have a big silly grin on my face everytime I head that exhaust. - It's just fantastic! With a stock can!
Now for the bad news.... (which isn't really bad at all) while pottering about in town the eager fule injection system just wants to run away and pull your arms off, while the clutch is really quite heavy - making for a slightly unpredictable biting point, if you rev it too much then its wheelie time.
This is easily the best naked 600 in it's class, wiping the floor with the Fazer, and just humiliating the Bandits and Hornets.
This bike will make you happy, if your having a mid life crisis, this bike will solve that, if your marrige is on the rocks this bike will solve that, if you have cancer im pretty god damn sure this bike will cure that as well.
Take one for a test drive... but be warned.. you will buy it.

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“The Triumph Speed Four is a superb handling bike with...”

★★★★★

written by on 13/07/2008

The Triumph Speed Four is a superb handling bike with a fabulous exhaust note even at low revs. Fantastic in black with belly pan and all the kit on. Mine was extremely snatchy under 4K revs and is still a dog in town despite having a remap. This effectively neutered the bike and made it much less of an animal. (Before it was like a two stroke on heat). The handling and suspension are second to none. If you haven't had the spark plug seals done then get them sorted as the early designs lead to corrosion. Once on twisty B roads it comes into it's own but you'll probably end up riding round just listening to the exhuast. Triumph engineers spent a lot of time getting that just right.. I love the bike. Fully adjustable suspension, fantastic build quality and incomparable handling. Ditch the crappy BT14s and get a Pirelli Diablos. They will transform the machine. I get stopped everywhere I go by people keen to learn more or admire this fantastic bike. The Street Triple looks like a hot seller but it isn't built to the spec this is. Buy one.

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“I have the Triumph Speed 4 and a Ducati. I spent a lot...”

★★★★★

written by on 15/06/2008

I have the Triumph Speed 4 and a Ducati. I spent a lot more on my new Ducati and love it, yet I find getting more compliments when I ride on the looks of my Triumph Speed 4.

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“I own a 2003 model and wouldn't swap it for any other...”

★★★★★

written by on 18/05/2008

I own a 2003 model and wouldn't swap it for any other 600cc bike in the world. Ps. Have ridden other bikes but there is no match to the triumph speed four.

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“The Triumph Speed Four looks cool, you don't see as...”

★★★★☆

written by on 12/05/2008

The Triumph Speed Four looks cool, you don't see as many of them about so you've got something a little different. It's british.

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“Excellent bike. A true naked supersports bike, not...”

★★★★★

written by on 10/02/2008

Excellent bike. A true naked supersports bike, not some de-tuned parts-bin Hornet.

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“I part-ex'd my faired Horent for this 2004 model and...”

★★★★★

written by Okaywill on 22/01/2007

I part-ex'd my faired Horent for this 2004 model and what a change! The Triumph Speed Four feels more confident and has a far superior power delivery with no lurching and easy riding in the town or on the open road - the Hornet feels cheap in comparison.
The riding position is a lot more committed as you should be with a sports bike and if you have any back problems they could be exposed on the triumph however the position also inspires confidence when cornering and breaking. On the subject of breaks they are superb with lots of feedback and plenty of power.
The bike stands tall and at 5.8 I am on tip toes when stopped, in contrast the pegs are quite high up so it's quite a long way between ground and peg... great for leaning over.
Flicking the bike from one side to the other is when you see the real class of this bike and open country roads is where the Triumph belongs.
I wouldn't recommend this bike for the newbies as it needs to be used with confidence, the turning circle is big and the breaks are almost too good.
My only criticism would be the lack of protection but this is classed as a street-fighter so you know what your going to get when you lay your money down.
You can buy a screen from Sedcam or there is a better looking one from a company in America called Laminar Lip. They will post to the UK with the cost for the screen and postage being $100 (around £55) a bargain.
If you are not sure if this is the bike for you then I will tell you the best bit... it is mega cheap! The quality is great, the handling superb and the engine is sweet as a nut. I paid £3000 for a 2004 minter with 3700 miles you can't get better for that kind of money.
Go test ride one and see for yourself.

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“This Triumph Speed Four is solid. Being 18 stone it...”

★★★★★

written by brindlebobc on 07/04/2006

This Triumph Speed Four is solid. Being 18 stone it still feels chunky and tank like! Having previously had a 600 Bandit, it now instantly feels like a 'proper bike'. The sound from the engine is lovely, not a million miles away from a triple sound, which can't be bad?
Although the tyres aren't properly scrubbed in yet, the feedback from riding is superb, it goes round bends and roundabouts with no effort at all. Can't say what the top end is like as still running it in, but I know it's gonna be just fine. Am only 'allowed' up to 75 mph on 5k revs at the minute, but the windblast is minimal, unless I'm just used to it being over 6ft? Anyway, surely it's more fun and involving without any proper fairing.....
The best part about the bike is the price you can get it for, limited of course due to numbers being snapped up quickly.
Mine is the yellow model, and you certainly are well spotted on it.
All in all I'm very, very pleased with it so far.

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“The Triumph Speed Four is the best bike for the money.”

★★★★★

written by BJORNICK on 28/12/2005

The Triumph Speed Four is the best bike for the money.

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“It's sure nice to own something that everybody doesn't...”

★★★★★

written by Martini on 27/09/2005

It's sure nice to own something that everybody doesn't have but wants once they ride it! Wow, what a great handling bike. The Triumph Speed Four is a slight challenge for a novice, and a ton of fun for the experienced rider. Although you'll be doing a lot of shifting the bike has a steady powerband with a slight flat point around 3000, but I did change the sproket (down 1 tooth) and I couldn't be happier with it. Makes the bike more fun to ride. One word of advice would be to add a windscreen, I added a Laminar Lip ($75) sport shield and it made about a 50% improvement (very small and not obtrusive, normally I think windscreens are ugly)! The dealer in Vancouver is great, quick service, moderate pricing, and passionate mechanics. So far so good anyway.

I would like to add the Rad Cowl and Belly Pan but they would end up costing me about $1000 cdn, which I just can't justify.

Mine is Tangerine Orange.

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“Handling - the Triumph Speed Four Sports bike responds...”

★★★★★

written by slongworth on 07/12/2004

Handling - the Triumph Speed Four Sports bike responds well to counter-steering and foot-peg loading via its incredible chassis. Plenty of power but still within the limits of the chassis.
Looks - Belly pan and radiator cowls make it really stand out. I think it's a little ugly without them. Gets lots of attention.
Flag-waving - Triumph are now making fab bikes. The bike press are too race- and freebie- oriented to acknowledge that the big four japanese companies are starting to be beaten on the road. Get a Triumph Speed Four and show it off with pride!
This bike will teach a novice to ride well and will thrill the more experienced rider at the same time (if you don't mind gear-shifting!).

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“What can i say had the Triumph Speed Four Sports Bike...”

★★★★★

written by scott1966 on 13/09/2004

What can i say had the Triumph Speed Four Sports Bike 6 months now and every ride is great fun (but not in traffic) the bike loves to be revved hard upto the 14000 red line! Handling is the best ive ever tried even with my 14 stone on it! Breaks are like hitting a brick wall, you have to watch you dont lock up the front end!
Bad point just that huge flat spot at 3000 rpm,
it only started when I put the triumph race can on, but it freed up a hole load of mid range and top end I suppose you cant have everything.
Cool colour mine is Roulet Green.

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“I have had a lot of problems with my Triumph Speed...”

☆☆☆☆☆

written by kirstyw on 06/08/2004

I have had a lot of problems with my Triumph Speed Four Sports Bikes. It has dropped a valve and never been the same since being repaired. The CAMS tensioner needed replacing and this was before it had even covered 500 miles. The dealer I paid 300GBP for a service could not even do an oil change they put double the amount of oil in that they were suppose to how can they get anything else right?

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“The Triumph Speed Four makes me laugh at town speeds,...”

★★★★★

written by lcjohnny on 04/04/2004

The Triumph Speed Four makes me laugh at town speeds, on short bits of loony B road, and on fast swooping, crazy A roads. It even makes exploring greasy, country lanes fun.
The Speed Four is not just an ordinary boring midrange-fourstroke-four. This engine is as eager to rev as a two stroke! Despite that it is tractable enough and works well from 3,000rpm. Then, as the revs rise it gets crisp and purposeful from 6,000 hoisting the front wheel on gearchanges. It goes maniac at 10,000 and pulls all the way to 12,000!

The brakes are superb; both powerful and controllable. It rolls into turns so easy and you just pour the power on and on! The handling is so razor sharp that you know exactly where the wheels are at all times.

The gearchange needs both the chain adjustment and the clutch-lift to be spot on or it gets notchy , particulalry at low speeds.

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“Brakes, Midrange, Handling & riding position make the...”

★★★★★

written by lcjohnny on 01/02/2004

Brakes, Midrange, Handling & riding position make the Triumph Speed Four great fun in town. When the roads open up it begs for revs & takes off like a scalded cat. When the roads get twisty the superb brakes & handling are razor sharp.
Loads of admiring stuff everywhere I park up. And I enjoy every little trip I have to make.
The crazy nosecone really works deflecting icy winter weather & reducing high speed wind noise!
I just love it

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