Triumph 1050 Striple vs Gen1 (modded)

[Falcon 269]

I wouldnt expect most fazer owners to understand the appeal of a triple engine.  Most riders confuse ultimate  power with a bikes worth and enjoyment.

Not me, Jon.   I really wanted the triple to live up to all the glowing 'best real-world engine' tributes it receives, particularly from the Brit bike press (understandable jingoism, of course).  In reality, I didn't feel the punch expected off the bottom end nor the much-vaunted mid-range.  To me, both 1050 triples I rode felt wooffly and slightly flabby - powerful enough but lacking edge, if I can put it that way.

My mate with the Tiger 1050 arrived last night for a few weeks holiday, so I'll blag another ride on his soon to see if I'm doing Triumph an injustice.