Where to buy a Triumph?

[Yakoo752]

Whelp

Looks like it may be that time for me. Got my eyes on the new 18 street triple r in shiny white and depending on how Friday goes, I may want to celebrate with a new purchase

But my predicament comes from the fact that CalMoto stopped selling Trumpets... so where do I go?

I am picky on color AND I want next to zero miles AND I need test ride. I have cash in hand so there is that.

Anyone got any leads? I have an email out to a guy in Modesto but that's a haul. Not looking to spend on gas and time what I may save on costs.

 

[banshee01]

Seaside, but I'm not sure they have the new streettriples in the dealers yet do they? If you have cash buy used

You are looking to buy the all new 765? Or you are talking about it the 675?

 

[Tim-That CX Guy]

Santa Rosa BMW / Triumph, maybe?

 

[dravnx]

Santa Rosa BMW / Triumph, maybe?

They are not a Triumph dealer anymore. Triumph wants their dealers to have a separate showroom and parts counter for their products.

 

[Moto Beck]

The new STR is going to be a pretty hot commodity. I would be very surprised if any dealer will let you test ride it.

 

[doc4216]

Munro?

 

[Yakoo752]

Seaside, but I'm not sure they have the new streettriples in the dealers yet do they? If you have cash buy used

You are looking to buy the all new 765? Or you are talking about it the 675?

Yep 765

I've always loved the middleweight platform and the street triple R

This is a match made in heaven for me

 

[fubar929]

Anyone got any leads? I have an email out to a guy in Modesto but that's a haul. Not looking to spend on gas and time what I may save on costs.

Ace Motorsports in Concord is a Triumph dealer. I bought my SuperDuke from Dean Sweet and couldn't be happier with the transaction. It's the first time in quite a while that I can say that about a Motorcycle purchase...

 

[Arkive]

Cycle Specialties (BMW/Triumph) in Modesto is a really good shop. They'll let you test ride, I've test ridden a couple of bikes there. Stay far far away from Ace in Concord though.

 

[rsrider]

Seems like a lot of dealers have had to drop Triumph because of corporate demands. I wonder who came up with the idea that dealers who sell multiple manufacturers had to put Triumph first with it's own showroom and parts counter, not to mention the amount of part they want them to carry (which is good thing if you own one BTW)? I've rarely seen a dealership that can accommodate such a request. Most dealerships that I've been to have a pretty small floor area and can barely squeeze in one of each model.

 

[Raider]

Cycle Specialties (BMW/Triumph) in Modesto is a really good shop. They'll let you test ride, I've test ridden a couple of bikes there.

I bought my Daytona 675 from Cycle Specialties, great service there. I tried buying from Livermore and Mountain View but neither of those places seemed interested in my business.... but this was 7 years ago, so things might have changed since then.

But CS gets my vote.

 

[TrplGrl]

I had a good experience at CalMoto Livermore when I bought my '12 S3r. I also was set on getting a white one and they were the only one's that had one. Ace Motorsports in Concord were very friendly (and respectful of a woman buyer) and I probably would've bought from them if they'd had a white one (say hi to Augie for me). Munroe were dismissive and didn't seem want my money.

Good luck!

...FYI...all the dealers I spoke to offered test rides, even on the brand new S3r when it came out in '12. I don't think getting a test ride will be a problem at all.

 

[aminalmutha]

Seems like a lot of dealers have had to drop Triumph because of corporate demands. I wonder who came up with the idea that dealers who sell multiple manufacturers had to put Triumph first with it's own showroom and parts counter, not to mention the amount of part they want them to carry (which is good thing if you own one BTW)? I've rarely seen a dealership that can accommodate such a request. Most dealerships that I've been to have a pretty small floor area and can barely squeeze in one of each model.

Only one who can really get away with that and be successful is Harley. That Triumph is making these demands is ridiculous. I think HD sells more Sportsters in the US per year than BMW and Triumph do, combined.

Honda, who sells more bikes than anyone worldwide, does not have these ridiculous demands.

Good way to get people to not buy your shit.

 

[turboLT]

Honda, who sells more bikes than anyone worldwide, does not have these ridiculous demands.

Good way to get people to not buy your shit.

Yet they don't allow test rides. I really struggle with the idea of buying a bike without riding it first. I thought the versys totally sucked, but I wouldn't have known that unless I test rode it.

OP, have you ridden a speed or street triple before? I used to own a speed triple. You should definitely try fora test ride. I thought the speedy had a really snatchy throttle and kinda hated it in the twisties, especially compared to my Sprint now. I rarely see a speed triple with dusted tires on it around here which leads me to believe I'm not the only one who doesn't trust that bike leaned way over.

 

[Yakoo752]

Yet they don't allow test rides. I really struggle with the idea of buying a bike without riding it first. I thought the versys totally sucked, but I wouldn't have known that unless I test rode it.

OP, have you ridden a speed or street triple before? I used to own a speed triple. You should definitely try fora test ride. I thought the speedy had a really snatchy throttle and kinda hated it in the twisties, especially compared to my Sprint now. I rarely see a speed triple with dusted tires on it around here which leads me to believe I'm not the only one who doesn't trust that bike leaned way over.

Triumph tends to allow demo rides more often then not, in my experience.

Yes, I've owned and ridden various Triumphs for 17 years now. The older ones suffered from twitchy throttles, which has been more or less resolved.

My go to shop was CalMoto Mountain View but supposedly they no longer carry Triumph, from my understanding they still service so there is that.

 

[ScottRNelson]

Cycle Specialties (BMW/Triumph) in Modesto is a really good shop. They'll let you test ride, I've test ridden a couple of bikes there. Stay far far away from Ace in Concord though.

What do you have against Ace?

I haven't bought a bike from them, but every time I've had anything to do with them it has been a good experience. So could you please elaborate about WHY you think we should stay far away from Ace?

 

[thePUNISHER]

While it may be a bit of a trek for you I can't recommend Cycle Specialties in Modesto enough. Great dealership! I bought my last 2 motos there, a '14 Street Triple R & my current '16 Tiger. Both buying experiences went very smooth and their support after the sale has been STELLAR! (loaner bikes when I'm in for service, price matching on parts and accessories whenever they can, open houses with free lunch and door prizes, regular shop rides during riding season) From the owner all the way down to the sales and service guys I've always been treated great. Really a good group of people down there. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. Oh and they offered test rides on both my bikes before I decided to buy. :thumbup

 

[redtail]

What do you have against Ace?

Yeah, I'm curious too.

I've bought two bikes from Ace, my '09 KTM 690 SMC and a '12 Ducati 1098 SFS. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another one there...

 

[Yakoo752]

While it may be a bit of a trek for you I can't recommend Cycle Specialties in Modesto enough. Great dealership! I bought my last 2 motos there, a '14 Street Triple R & my current '16 Tiger. Both buying experiences went very smooth and their support after the sale has been STELLAR! (loaner bikes when I'm in for service, price matching on parts and accessories whenever they can, open houses with free lunch and door prizes, regular shop rides during riding season) From the owner all the way down to the sales and service guys I've always been treated great. Really a good group of people down there. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. Oh and they offered test rides on both my bikes before I decided to buy. :thumbup

Awesome :thumbup

I've got an email into them and Ace.

 

[turboLT]

Triumph tends to allow demo rides more often then not, in my experience.

Yes, I've owned and ridden various Triumphs for 17 years now. The older ones suffered from twitchy throttles, which has been more or less resolved.

My go to shop was CalMoto Mountain View but supposedly they no longer carry Triumph, from my understanding they still service so there is that.

Sorry, my first comment was about Honda selling so many bikes. The second one was more of an FYI about the throttle mapping. I bought my S3 without a test ride. First time I rode it the throttle gave me nothing nothing nothing then EVERYTHING and I power wheelied down my block accidentally. I thought that was cool at the time but it got to be a pain later.