2004 Triumph reviews

I owned this bike for 3 years (an '04 S.E.) and it has been wonderful. Anyone who has a passion for motorcycles will ask you about it. On the flip side, every Jap bike owner will want to race you. Your wrists will feel pressure after long rides & my upper leg muscles tend to want to cramp (a tendency for all sport bikes). Feels excellent at highway speeds & passes on demand. If you let the battery run down, ghost trouble codes will begin to set, so be sure to keep it charged. Many sites state that the cylinder head will leak oil due to poor casting (lots of air passages that oil finds its way through). I did not notice this, but keep your eye on it. Also, the brakes are rather thin compared to other sportbikes, so warpage can occur more easily. These are all for the most part trivial problems & I wouldn't trade mine for any other. If you like to tour more, the Triumph Sprint ST might be a better suit. Much more ergonomically designed riding position. The Daytona 955i was discontinued in '06, so if you want one, find them now before they're all gone. I find the bike likes to overheat here in AZ, so engine ice is a good purchase. Show less

I found my bike adverised in Queensland and the price seemed good at so I took a flight up there from Sydney and rode it back the 900k trip (it had 8000k on the clock). Took about 10 hours and rained for the last hour but no probs whatsoever except my physical discomfort. My 3 bikes prior to this were all Bonnevilles an '84, a '85, and last, a '79. So the electric start alone is like heaven! I get people at traffic lights and just about everywhere asking me about the bike, I think it looks fantastic and is comfortable. I don't like the lack of noise but I know that can be fixed when I want with sports mufflers. It's all good quality chrome and fittings. I don't have a garage so occasionally it gets rained on with no cover and no signs of rust yet although the black paint on the bolt heads for the handlebar clamp polished off! Agree with the fact that an extra gear may be good but changing the rear sprocket size could be an alternative? I don't particularly like the ignition switch position and I can't seem to tighten the mirrors anymore so they swing in a bit at speed. Would also like to be able to easily swing the seat up and have a small tool section as on older Triumphs. Anyway I got to go and have another look at it! Planning to do a photoshoot of it with a model next week so if you wanna see some pics let me know. Show less

I love this bike. It handles perfectly if not a bit aggressive. The power stomps most everything short of new sport bikes. Good insurance rates thanks to the fact there are so few of these out there. The ONLY thing I would sell this for is a baby version of the speed trip in the form of a naked Daytona 675. The spectacular failure of Triumph to promote this bike makes that unlikely. The other nail in the coffin of this naked class bike is the fact that it out performed every other bike in its class. It's faster, stops quicker, handles better, and was cheaper than every thing else. The bike zines seem to think that naked class bikes should be warm and cuddly and the rather unfriendly to beginners performance left this bike out of ALL reviews of like bikes. One mag stated it was obvious half way through our first test there was a wolf in sheeps clothing in the bunch... as the Speed4 left the FZ6, SV650, 620 Monster, and the Honda 599 fighting for second. Show less

I purchased my 04 Thruxton as soon as it got to the dealer. I fell in love with the look and the retro style immediately. Comfort is the biggest problem with bike, riding it for more than an hour is a ball breaker and puts a heavy strain on the lower back. It developed an oil leak after the first year wich was fixed by the dealer. Having said that I get lots of positive comments from HD owners and you are the coolest thing on the road. Show less

I bought this bike with the intention of buying a 900 only becouse of my height and weight. I rode the TT, the model before the Daytona and loved it. Once I sat on the 600, I fell in love. Everywhere I go it gets more attention than my friend's 1000 and 600 rr Hondas. They hate it. This is a bike I'll never get rid of. Especially coming off a Honda, I've never felt so comfortable on a bike with out it being a cruiser. On to the Speedmaster. I need two bikes in the garage. lol .. Show less

Overall, it has great handling and great balance, a comfort ride and has been a pleasure to ride, I have gone on long distance trips and enjoyed every mile! It's reliable and got a lot of compliments on this nice cruiser! With small modifications it is easy to add a few extra horse power to this bike! All around a great value for your dollar! don't hesitate to buy this one! Show less

My second but last bike! Easy to drive! I started cycling this year (never before touched motorbike) and have really enjoyed this bike. I would highly recommend it. Show less

Riders in the USA don't seem to get this bike, as a result they don't know what they are missing. Yes, it's tall. It handles like a sportbike in the twisties, and is very comfortable for 700 mile days. Enough front end protection from the elements, but not so much you feel like your in a cocoon. A big improvement were the tubless wheels, it still needs better breaks and suspension (both addressed effectively on the '07 model). I love this bike and would highly recomend it to those that want only one bike, but need it do many things quite well. My Triumphs have proven to be as reliable as anything available today. Show less

This is my second Triumph (had a Sprint RS before it) and I couldn't be happier. Despite the hooligan rep, this is really just a great standard motorcycle. From Sunday morning rides to a 2-week back-road journey across 4 states, this bike can do it all. Show less

I got my Trump a day before Thanksgiving and I have 24000 miles on it. I ride Trump almost every day. This is my first bike! I have been from Fl. to In. The only trouble that I had is no back rest. I plan on getting corbin gunfighter seat w/back rest. Even at high speeds, shes smooth! To all the Trump owners - see you on the highway! Show less