I like 'em good enough-they sure enough do handle as well as the press says. But Triumph needed this bike. I can't tell you how many think the 865 is too small (we know better) and the R3 is, well, it is what it is. I love mine but it is a limited appeal type bike. LOTS of potential Triumph riders walked out of the showroom when 865 or 2300 was the only choice. Now, it's "nice bike, but not like my brother-in-laws Harley!"
If they only knew.....