2002 TRIUMPH reviews

This bike is great all around. Fast, looks good and comfortable. Maybe could use a more comfortable seat? However, the problem I am having is two fold. Firstly the front turn signal lights have a problem with the lens falling off. I will have to go back to the dealer for a second time. Triumph needs to fix this design problem. Secondly, the gas gauge will probably need to be replaced; it does not read all the time. Otherwise an excellent bike. Show less

I just picked up my new Bonny America. This ride is unbelievable. For starters, I have been riding since I was 14. My adult life consisted of Harleys. I am 50 years old now and when I was a kid I went through Honda Scramblers, then graduated to a 65 Triumph trophy. Took time out for the SE Asia war games, came home, and started with a 1960 Sportster with a Joe hunt mag and Springer frontend. Moved up to a 54 panhead with a suicide and ratchet head shifter. Finally settled with a 79 FLH dresser. Then I grew up got married and said bye bye to bikes. After lifes lessons, divorce, kids grown up, my future finally settled down (re-married of course)the urge came back, and the spouse had no problem with it. I looked around and every dentist, stockbroker, and office nerd was riding a Harley. They had no clue what a kick starter was, or a 21 in straight laced wheel. When I rode a Harley, you were considered an outlaw, even though the majority of us weren't. It was a bit of a status symbol. My non-conformist nature kicked in. About a year ago, I saw my 1st Triumph America, online. 6 mo later I went to a San Bernardino dealer and saw one for real. I fell in love with it. It is a year later, and I purchased a brand new 2003. I got a great deal because it is DEC, and the 2004's are here. I put Bub's pipes on it to boost the HP a little, and this thing kicks. I have yet to see another one on the road. I get nothing but compliments from my old H-D buds. The new Harley riders are in awe, and some have expressed there misgivings about there road hog purchase. It is a real effort to get on your hog and take off for just an hour or so. Not with my Trumpet. don't get me wrong, I stll love my Harleys, but price, and the new H-D riders forced me to reconsider. I made my choice, and I love it. Thank you Triumph, you given me some long lost memories back. Show less

The Speed Four is one of the most fun bikes I've ridden. It looks fantastic and stands out in a crowd. The handling is incredible, you really feel like you're part of the bike. The handling is so good that the bike is very forgiving. The brakes are also top-notch. The bike has lots of power from 7k rpms on. The bike does great wheelies and burnouts. Insurance is cheap compared to other full-fairing bikes. The S4 is very reliable and comes with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty should anything happen. I can't say enough about it. I bought mine as a demo, saved a lot of money and couldn't be happier with my purchase. I also want to add for those people who might be considering the SV650 and the Honda 599 that this bike is the bike I'd go with. I use to own an SV650. The S4 out performs that bike in nearly every category...in my opinion. Show less

After 30+ years of riding and eight motorcycles this one ranks at the top. It currently hast 32K miles on the clock and the engine feels stronger now than it did when I bought it. Smooth operation and plenty of torque. This bike doubles as a cruiser and a tourer. I've been on several 3+ day rides and the T-Bird always functioned flawlessly. Stock seat was way too hard. Triumph King/Queen seat fixed that problem so staying on the bike all day now is no problem. Only down side is I haven't figured out how to adjust the chain without removing the mufflers. Show less

I bought a 2002 Tiger 955i in Nov 2003 after my local dealer encouraged me to take a test ride. The test ride sold me on the bike. I now have 1650 miles on the my Tiger The bike has a hooligan/naked/dual sport style, which is unique. There's not many other bikes like it. It also looks great with the optional hard bags (mine came with them). Plenty of power, large gas tank, liquid cooled, oil cooler, liquid clutch, rear rack, good fairing, great lights, under 500 lbs, option port, 105 hp.... The Tiger has very comfortable sitting position and seat. It's a great bike for the long haul and commute. The Tiger has a high sitting position, which allows for an SUV-like view of the road ,but it may be a little hard to handle for a rider with less then a 30" inseam. If you want to see this bike in action, check out he movie "Romeo Must Die." Great chase seen. My last two bikes were a '02 Ducati ST2 and a Honda ACE. Loved them both (the Duc much more) but the Tiger is a better all-around bike and the most comfortable for me. One draw-back is that is not a great amount of accessories available. I plan on adding a new can, center stand and some crash bars, but that is about it. I don't plan on any real dual sport action with this bike, just some fire roads. It handled fine on the lite off-roading that I've done so far. Show less

I got an ex-Triumph test bike, one of the first,so I've hammered it from day one. It leaves bigger bikes standing off the mark and round twisties, although they soon catch up on the straights, but hey bikes are all about overall acceleration aren't they? A lot more agile than my old speed 3, stops just as well but doesn't have the same kind of presence. Show less

I have had my bike almost a year. I love it. I got almost 11,000 miles on it so I ride a lot. Great power and handling. P.S. wheelie monster Show less

I bought the RS as a sports touring bike and is fitted with three factory bags, rear hugger and carbon fiber exhaust. The riding position is perfect, handling excellent, weight is right as a tourer. The pipe is an absolute must. Show less

I had not ridden a lot in the past 30 years except for an occasional borrowed ride. In the old days I used to ride a 1969 Daytona and experienced a good fun-factor level. So, time moves on, I decide it's time to buy a new motorcycle all for me. At age 50 you would think I would have been over the need for two wheeled excitement. WRONG! Well my last bike was a Triumph Daytona so might as well make the new one a Triumph Daytona. I must say that bike technology has moved in the right direction. I have had more fun in 600 miles on my new Daytona than 6000 on the old style. I thought the clip-on handle bars and sportbike seating position would be uncomfortable to a man in middle age, at 5'11' and 265 lbs. Especialy since I am alot broader at the shoulder than at the hip. I have not had a problem on trips of up to 2 hours. The bike has proven to be very nimble and blister-butt fast. If a guy my age and size can comfortably ride this bike, the rest of you have no excuse. The fun-factor is now on maximum! Show less

I HAVE HAD MY AMERICA SINCE MARCH 0F 2002. DONE SOME CUSTOMIZING AND REGULAR MAINTANCE WITH NO PROBLEMS Show less