2003 Triumph reviews

I just got my new 2003 speedmaster and what a great bike! Triumph has out done them selfs. I am having some trouble with backfireing with the silencer mufflers but over all I love it. I recommend this bike to anyone. Show less

I bought a Sprint ST after riding cruisers for a long time. I was very nervous about giving up my 1500 CC, 730 pound, rumbling V Twin for a light, but fast ride and felt that I would miss that rumbling feeling. After a couple of weeks of riding the ST, I now know what I have been missing for so many years. The ride gives you a rush of adrenalin unlike anything else you may have felt on a cruiser. The handling is buttery smooth as well. Show less

Bought my Speedmaster 2 months ago,rode 2000km to date.Fitted shorty exhausts after 1000km (wow what a difference)This bike is for me an absolute dream. Show less

I got my Speedmaster on the 11 of august and I come back from a 5000 kms trip around Spain. The bike is delicious to ride on roads, surprisingly confortable and secure on the highways at 140 / 150 kms/h speed (I know you americans do not have the chance to try it) and handy in the city. No mechanical problems, good cluch feeling, excellent brakes (if someone want to get it ever better try changing liquid to DOT 5). Great bike to travel. Will breathe better with open exhausts and air kit filter. Show less

I am in love with this bike. My first bike was a racing yellow Daytona 900 in 1994. Lots of character, great sounding triple, but ultimately bloated and soft -- more of a touring bike. This new Daytona, however, echoes the gorgeous racing yellow and minimal graphics, but the styling is sharpened up and the bike is slimmed down considerably. Nonetheless, it is much more comfortable than a Ducati and less severe on the wrists. At 6'2" and 200 pounds, I am having no problems. Having never driven a 600 before, I do find it a bit wimpy at low revs, but 0-4000 RPMs shouldnt really matter too much anyway and 155 MPH should suffice around town. I ordered mine with Triumph's carbon fiber racing can -- it sounds great and looks much better than stock. Highly recommended. Has anyone heard if Triumph will launch a 955 triple with similarly sharp styling? Even better! Hondas are better bikes? Probably, but who cares?! This bike is great and it makes me happy even sitting in the garage. Good luck. Show less

Purchased a speedmaster 2 months ago and already have 3500 miles on it. Very fun, whips turn, goes fast. When doing 80 on the highway you feel a little like you're holding on - whereas on a hog, the bike holds you. Great for beginners and blows the doors off any sportster. Rear tire is nice and fat and the black is easy to keep clean. Also one of a kind on the road haven't seen anyone on one yet. The aftermarket accessories for triumph suck and if you have the money and love bikes I recommend a softail. Show less

I have tried a few bikes in the last couple of years. This bike fits me well and the handling is great. The motor is sweet. Comfortable, fast and no wierd angular shapes. Finish is top notch. Show less

I have always been partial to the Triumph line because they aren't Harleys and they aren't "Rice Rockets". But, this bike is a lot more than just an alternative to the status quo. I had been riding a Thunderbird, but decided that I needed something a little more destination oriented. The first time that I sat on an ST at the dealership I immediately noticed the lower center of gravity and 50 pounds less weight. Upon firing the bike up, the unique (lower) pitch of the 3 cylinder was also obvious. A quick ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway was all it took. The horsepower is exhilarating and hooking curves is a thrill. The bike corners like it is on rails. The fairing provides great stability and permits comfortable cruising (tucked in behind the windshield) at 80+ MPH. don't know what goes on over 100 MPH. Some might take a star off because of the more sport than touring riding position, but, I prefer the sport attitude of the bike. Yes, hands get numb/sore, but that occurs on long stretches of straight highway. Put the bike on a two lane with lots of curves and sore hands are no longer a factor. The major Japanese manufacturers may make a bike that is more nimble, but, I have yet to see a better looking sport bike. If you are looking for a touring bike, get one. If you are looking for an excellent, reliable, great looking sport bike with the ability to carry you, a rider and some gear a long way... get an ST. Show less

To often motorcycling has degenerated into something other than actual motorcycle riding. It has largely become a way of making a statement about oneself. To me, this is a sad developement. For me, buying a new "Triumph Speedmaster" was my attempt to get a motorcycle that was simply fun to ride, and I have really accomplished that ideal with this bike. It handles beautifully, and has what I referred to as "handy power." Yes, I did replace the stock pipes with the Bub "Dresser Dogs" which gave it a wonderful throaty, baritone exhaust note (the stock system made it sound like a singer sewing machine). Additionally, there is something that is very "British" about this bike that is hard to describe. It harkens back to the days of the original thundering British sport twins roaring through the twisties over the landscape of the British Isles. Louis Armstrong once said, "if you gotta ask, you ain't gonna know." That statement sums-up the coolness of the Triumph Speedmaster. Show less

I've ridden all different types of sport bikes, Ninja's, CBR's, Katana's Ducati's and my feelings on this bike is that it's the most comfortable best handling sporty middleweight bike out there! When I was shopping for a bike early this summer I was looking at bikes from each of the Big 4. Not finding what I wanted and there it was, a silver Daytona 600 sitting there! I started talking to the dealer about the bike they gave me a bunch of literature to read. I went home, did a bunch of research on the bike's performance and returned the next day and bought it! I put 600 miles on the bike in the first 2 weeks! I look forward to riding that bike every chance I get! Show less