2006 Triumph Speed Triple or 2006 Harley Davidson Night Rod?

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s3hooligan · Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:37 am

I'm looking for an unbiased opinion. I currently ride a '99 Speed Triple. Absolutely love the bike but after 27K miles in the saddle, I'm getting the "new bike itch".

I'm vasilating between getting a new speed triple or trying out something different, the HD Night Rod.

I know they are two totally different bikes but I can only chose one. I've riden both and if I could aford to, I'd own both.

I'm all ears for opinions.

peterman · #2 Unread post by **peterman** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:46 am

I haven't riden either but I think the Harley looks pretty sweet. FWIW

vector18 · #3 Unread post by **vector18** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:02 pm

Have you considered the Yamaha Warrior? It seems you like a fast bike but still have a cruiser.

Wizzard · #4 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:32 pm

No , no , no ..........look at this baby here .............
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... dnight.htm
This be a bad boy .

Regards, Wizzard

Mintbread · Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:11 pm

Have a look at the Benelli TNT if you like the Speed Triple.

paul246 · #6 Unread post by **paul246** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:16 am

Man, you have a tough choice to make here...must be nice

I've ridden the V-Rod, liked it alot, but havn't ridden the Nite-Rod, but know it is supposed to be a much better handling bike.

Only sat on the new Speed Triple, so not much help there either.

So it comes down to a few sensory aspects, like looks and sound...and to me it would be a tough choice, but I would go with the Speed Triple. That bike would suit your tag best too ,lol. The newer engine should be a nice improvement over your older Triumph as well, plus the looks of the bike have really been improved IMHO. The sound of that bike gives me goosebumps.

Lots of Rods out there, not many Triples in these parts, so exclusivity is another consideration.

boom · #7 Unread post by **boom** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:18 am

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CentralOzzy · Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:44 am

The Yama-harley looks interesting but I'd check out the 'Street-Rod' before deciding on a Night-Rod or a Trumpy....

The Street-Rod is MY next Machine....Yeeee-Harrrr!

http://makeashorterlink.com/?I1202655C

jmillheiser · Sun Dec 18, 2005 12:45 pm

The Speed Triple will be a few notches above the rod in performance and handling.

Try the triple than try the night rod. Get whichever one feels better.

Also the triple is going to be a boatload cheaper than the rod.

Ninja Geoff · Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:37 pm

+1 vote for street rod... while keeping the speed triple

Have you considered a Triumph Rocket III?