2001 Triumph reviews

After riding my 883 sportster for 6 years this baby felt o so smooth. After only a week I was dragging the pegs in the corners! This is a very well balanced bike that you can really lean in the curves. Needs another gear. I will try changing the sprockets. Not comfortable for a passenger. Show less

This is my second Triumph and it will be my last. I should have learned from my first experience with my 1995 Triumph Thunderbird. It had many problems during its 86,000km life with me and I was, on more than one occasion, highly annoyed with the high cost of parts and service. My 2001 Tiger shows signs of giving me the same level of grief. After only 44,000km it has blown an alternator, is plagued by a squealing fuel pump, constantly vents coolant from the overflow tank after being filled to the proper level, has snapped a clutch cable, broken one of the cheap plastic quick disconnect fuel line couplings, suffered a plugged gas tank vent valve and still doesn't run right after the latest of several software update tunes has been downloaded to the F.I. management system. Some of the design issues include an overly soft front suspension, poor quality powdercoat finish on the engine cases and handlebars, and most frustratingly requires expensive radial tires with INNER TUBES. A flat tire on this bike will cost you upwards of $400CDN. Parts are very expensive and there are very few aftermarket items available for this model and for the entire Triumph lineup. A limited dealer network makes you think twice about taking any long trips; most mainstream bike shops will not have the required special tooling and diagnostic software to affect an emergency repair should you break down miles away from home. On the plus side, the bike has unique looks, a powerful engine, good brakes and is quite comfy on long rides. Show less

A great all round sports tourer, Comfortable yet quick. Handling is pretty damn good and although not an out and out sports bike it can give some of the Japanese machines a good run for their money. I love it !! Show less

Bought it from local dealer w/ 2000 miles. Was equipped w/ windscreen, highway pegs, tank pads, center stand., I had installed off road silencers, jet kit for the carbs, had a speedo cable break, and a coil go bad. I love this motorcycle. Once in a while you find something you really like; if you would like a different responsive cruiser, I'll tell you more! Show less

on a recent visit to a motorcycle show where i saw the various offerings from around the world, i was drawn to the looks of the speed 3. a massive back tyre hinted of things to expect. on the way home i dropped into a local dealer, and as if fate was directing me, a year old roulette green 955i had just been traded. mint with run in miles on the clock. in half an hour it was mine. the handling is so good i was scraping the exhaust in no time. progression of power is awesome. it is also a license saver as over 110mph is unpleasant, the backup i have had from triumph left me a permanent fan. out of warranty failure, free of charge, i was very pleased. if you like airtime it gives a hack like me feelings of ability. if i ever sell it, i will buy another. i would reccomend the stickiest tyres you can get. other than that its spot on. i get 2k on a back tyre, i dont know of any fun fair ride that is this mutch fun or amuses for so long. have you guessed i love it.! Show less

I love my 2001 Triumph Thunderbird. Wish the foot pegs were lower and the handlebars higher. Does any one know where I can buy a big windshied and faring for it? Show less

Somwhere way back in my youth i learned never to rate anything a 10, in this case a 5; supposedly because it would cause the thing or person you were rating to stop trying to be better...don't ask me! I just got my Tiger a little over 60 days ago, so I can't give you one of those "long term perspectives." But i will tell you that i can hardly keep off the thing! I have never owned nor ridden a motorcycle that was anywhere near as fun and sxciting to ride as my Tiger. I do own and have owned many of the other MAJOR brands of motorcycle and my feeling is they all fail in comparison from a fun-factor standpoint. This machine is part sportbike, part touring machine, part drag bike and part enduro and somehow, someway Triumph pulls it off in one package. The bottom line is I am absolutely mystified way every motorcyclist doesn't own one of these things and I mean that. Show less

The 2001 Speed Triple is potentially ideal for real road riding, but is let down by a few flaws. The suspension is as hard as nails and on bumpy roads this slows you down. If the suspension was more compliant, you could cover the ground faster and not get bumped out of the seat so much. Why Triumph fitted springs stiffer than an unladen goods van is hard to guess. The engone is a real peach, and Triumph did an excellent job here. Having travelled from Dublin to Paris, the bike does need a screen which is more useful than Triumph's own aftermarket thingy. It's hard to find a screen for this model that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. The 2001 model has slower steering than the 2002 model but this good for stability. All in all, not a bad bike and could become a great one with a few sensible mods. And it really is a looker. Show less

I just finished the break in period on my 2002 TT and if the first 500 miles were any indicator of what the bike has to offer,I am a lucky man. Let me start off by saying that the rumors that there is "quirky" mid-range could not be more incorrect. The throttle has fantastic response all the way through the range. A slight drop at 6500, but it is ever so slight and does not last more than 1/2 a second. The handling should be text book for all 600 sport bikes and the braking is nothing short of perfect. In all, once you ride this bike, you WILL buy this bike. Show less

This makes my 3rd Triumph. The legend, while it may not have the bells and whistles of other models; dollar for dollar I believe it to be the ultimate ride for the $. Triumph uses the same exact engine & tranny, not to mention quality workmanship. All you've got to do is use Mobil 1 Synthetic(20w40), keep the chain adjusted, gas her and shes' ready. Many add ons are available. Treat her right and she'll give you all the reliable miles you desire. Priced new between $6,800 and $ 7,800. Triumph is here to stay boys and girls! Show less