Speed Triple 1200 RS

[atomsplitter]

Well was musing on the fact my stable has nothing but Triumph 1200's the other day to my son-in-law Tom (he rides a 1050 Speed Triple). Three twins and one four cylinder. It then dawned on me I'm missing a triple 1200 to complete the set, so I'm going to rectify that tomorrow (hopefully) as they have this unit in McKinney, TX available. We'll see how it goes when I get there. I considered a Trophy 1215 but I don't do long days in the seat anymore and that bike was built for cross country jaunts. I bought a Thruxton R in the Spring for casual riding and really like its light weight and handling so this should compliment that too. I've gotten to an age where if I don't get the toys I want I'll run out of time to play with them.

 

[CarlS]

I hear you regarding age. I don't even buy green bananas anymore.

 

[atomsplitter]

Bought it this morning, bring it home tomorrow. Updated my signature to suit....

 

[CarlS]

Bought it this morning, bring it home tomorrow. Updated my signature to suit....

Congratulations!!

 

[atomsplitter]

Thanks Carl, looking forward to the maiden voyage this weekend.

 

[CarlS]

Thanks Carl, looking forward to the maiden voyage this weekend.

Be sure to give us a ride report.

 

[atomsplitter]

 

[sikatri]

Congrats!

 

[NJ900GTPro]

Well was musing on the fact my stable has nothing but Triumph 1200's the other day to my son-in-law Tom (he rides a 1050 Speed Triple). Three twins and one four cylinder. It then dawned on me I'm missing a triple 1200 to complete the set, so I'm going to rectify that tomorrow (hopefully) as they have this unit in McKinney, TX available. We'll see how it goes when I get there. I considered a Trophy 1215 but I don't do long days in the seat anymore and that bike was built for cross country jaunts. I bought a Thruxton R in the Spring for casual riding and really like its light weight and handling so this should compliment that too. I've gotten to an age where if I don't get the toys I want I'll run out of time to play with them.


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Im actually thinking about a new 1200RS, to replace my BMW-R9T, presently keeps my tiger 900 GT pro company , or a Street Triple RS , decisions, decisions.

 

[atomsplitter]

Im actually thinking about a new 1200RS, to replace my BMW-R9T, presently keeps my tiger 900 GT pro company , or a Street Triple RS , decisions, decisions.

Go take them for a test ride. I can say without equivocation the RS 1200 is the beans for hooliganism. It'll rund circles around my Thruxton R and feels lighter too. Brakes are exemplary for when it all gets out of bounds with the fun grip.