MORE THAN DRESSED UP

If there was one sporty bike which I thought would never be available with a fairing, it was the Speed Triple, the bike Triumph initially promoted with a Rottweiler. When it was first launched it was a naked beast of a machine – all no-nonsense attitude.

I came very close to buying one, but couldn’t get the deal I wanted.

Since those early days the Speed Triple has evolved to be much, much better, but it’s always been a naked with attitude. Never dressed up, never compromised. Until now?

OK, I’ll confess: I’ve fallen in love with the Speed Triple, again. The RR, with its svelte half fairing, is stunning to my eyes. I loved it in the pictures and when I threw my leg