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Hi everyone.
So, I've been wanting to buy a new bike for a while now. And I can't decide between the Triumph Speed Twin or the Yamaha XSR 900.
I previously owned a Harley Sportster 48, a Street Bob and a Ducati Monster 821. And I absolutely love everything they had to offer. Now my struggle is that the XSR is $5000 cheaper, but I would definitely need to spend some money to change a few things; Exhaust, mirrors, etc. While the Speed Twin, comes ready with all the high end stuff. I know the Yamaha will have really cheap spare parts, but might need attention. While Triumph brags about low maintenance. I rode both and as much as I love the riding position, style and power of the XSR. I am not sure I like that it doesn't have strong engine braking power. Which is understandable, knowing it's an undercover sports bike. The Speed Twin has that engine braking power which is the way I always rode. Am I being really silly?
I'm someone that rides everyday. To work, for fun, for no reason and every reason. Long rides, short rides and anything that could be used as an excuse to get on a motorbike.
Thoughts?
So, I've been wanting to buy a new bike for a while now. And I can't decide between the Triumph Speed Twin or the Yamaha XSR 900.
I previously owned a Harley Sportster 48, a Street Bob and a Ducati Monster 821. And I absolutely love everything they had to offer. Now my struggle is that the XSR is $5000 cheaper, but I would definitely need to spend some money to change a few things; Exhaust, mirrors, etc. While the Speed Twin, comes ready with all the high end stuff. I know the Yamaha will have really cheap spare parts, but might need attention. While Triumph brags about low maintenance. I rode both and as much as I love the riding position, style and power of the XSR. I am not sure I like that it doesn't have strong engine braking power. Which is understandable, knowing it's an undercover sports bike. The Speed Twin has that engine braking power which is the way I always rode. Am I being really silly?
I'm someone that rides everyday. To work, for fun, for no reason and every reason. Long rides, short rides and anything that could be used as an excuse to get on a motorbike.
Thoughts?