2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1050 - Full Review

FINALLY! The one you have all been waiting for... Well, 3 of you.
Tally Bally Ho!
Welcome to my review of the fully loaded Triumph Speed Triple RS!
I hope that you enjoy it! Any further questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section...
Huge thanks to Herts Triumph and of course to my wingman, Bigglesworth for his camaraderie, excellent insights and questions...
Tally Bally Ho!
The Captain.
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Other Cameras: GoPro Hero 2s.
Mic: Standard 3.5mm lapel mic with foam cover
Helmet: Schuberth S2
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X

[@LoudValves]

Really enjoying Bigglesworths" input on the channel ... a fitting "family" upgrade Sir ...

[@MakoVette]

The only thing more fun than bombing about on the RS 1050 is you two chaps, well done!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Mako Vette thank you Mako and thank you for watching! TBH!

[@JasonV8S550]

I too can not be trusted with anything as fast as the Speed Triple. Just got my Thruxton R and I cannot stop riding that.

[@MrBoybergs]

'Biggles Flies Undone' ; the forgotten Cpt. W.E. Johns masterpiece

[@spetersonmusic]

I own a '19 Speed Triple RS here in the States. Just crossed 5K miles with it. We get the quick shifter standard here on the bike, heated grips are extra. I love the bike.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Scott Peterson glad to hear it!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thank for watching!

[@TheCryptonomatron]

Is this now my favourite motorbike channel?

[@thomasfrank280]

Welcome back O Rambunctious one. An equally feisty steed too. Would love to hear your thoughts about the new Enfield twins

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thomas Frank I still have yet to ride them!! It’s about time now though and I now have a dealer near me... stand by!

[@Womanwolfrider]

Tell Bigglesworth, Speed triple look better with round lights, Fox ones ‘yuk’ new ones ‘ok’ 🤪

[@badgerbigglesworth7078]

I like the round ones, but love the new ones. Round ones are a little too old school... although.... they should give the option! No cost option.

[@Womanwolfrider]

That’s a darn good idea 😊

[@denniskirk6677]

Again, great job. That bike is calling me!!!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thank you Dennis!

[@birdandrew2813]

Great watch, like the format with the two of you. Got myself a Thruxton R following your reviews. Loving it. Stay safe both of you. Andy

[@Don-lw4cb]

Great bike Captain, a rapid and rabid beastie with a great sound. Great crack between you and Bigglesworth, a most enjoyable vid, you've been a big miss being away so long, hope you're back again soon with the great entertainment.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Getting there Don! Not too long to wait I hope!

[@Don-lw4cb]

@@CaptainRambunctious That's great news Captain, I hope all is well with you.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

@@Don-lw4cb All well but frightfully busy with the children etc... House needed work on it too so all spare time this summer has been taken with them and the house! September is when I get days off to myself in the week again so plenty of motorbiking time...

[@Don-lw4cb]

@@CaptainRambunctious Good stuff.

[@kernowflyer7592]

As always, damn fine review. Well done chaps!👍😀

[@aquilotti1987]

Just bought mine yesteday but i got the S version. Im absolutely in LOVE WITH THIS bike. I have never ridden anything like this. And I've owned over 7 motorcycles in my life.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

That sounds like a good thing! Congratulations! Enjoy the good weather when we get it!

[@teotwawki00]

Captain.😎👍 Good to see you back in the saddle again. Keep the reviews coming and I'll keep watching. Be well.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thank you Michael... More to come...

[@RedfordBaron]

What a beast she will get you into trouble with out trying to hard , good to see you back on the screen Sir

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thank you Red Baron! See you soon!

[@RedfordBaron]

I shouldn’t have watched that film it made think buying one was a good idea but she like a naughty mistress she make me do naughty things on her 😂

[@CaptainRambunctious]

@@RedfordBaron Yes, Very much so. She kept screaming 'Faster! Faster!'

[@michaelsaia]

I owned the Street RS and upgraded to the Speed RS. You're 100% correct that the street had this just mindless zip around with no effort. The Speed took some getting used to. Once I got more comfortable with the weight and that little intent you have to give it, I'm the happiest person in the world when I'm on it. I've had mine for a little over a year and I'm shocked I haven't gotten into any trouble. It just begs you to ride like an ass. Haha.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Michael Saia completely insane but so much fun! Comfy when you want to just relax too.

[@michaelsaia]

@@CaptainRambunctious Completly agree. I'm doing a road trip down the east coast next month. Track days and touring in one bike. Love it.

[@1961renaud]

Excellent chaps! Triple sounded fantastic

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@S1000xrhp]

Great review of the RS mine is the older, 16 reg S which I love. I replaced its twin cans with a low level GPR carbon single end can which vastly improves upon the stock exhaust note. It has more burble, pops and crackle-age and a very nice tone. While it is supposed to add an extra 1-2 bhp but more importantly it has saved 15kg as well as reducing its centre of gravity, making it more flick-able as well as more aurally pleasing. Get one!

[@dddon513]

There is no way the old exhaust weighed 15kg. That's 33 pounds. Absolutely no way. It's 8kg max.

[@BackDraftBikes]

RRRRRrrr sssss. Matey! Excellent review!

[@Audi100]

Well come back captain!

[@BikerSatoshi]

Phew you like it! I love mine... and in white which I prefer! Great vid both of you!

[@badgerbigglesworth7078]

It does look best in white...in my opinion of course!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

It was tremendous fun but far too fast for me! I’d lose my licence very quickly.

[@BikerSatoshi]

I know what you mean! With my previous street triple I could stretch its legs but on this speed it’s more tricky to even be close to legal limits 😄

[@dwcolorado8246]

Just wanted to say I just bought a 2014 Thruxton 900 mainly because of all the great videos you’ve done in the past. One day I will upgrade to the R, but my son needs his dirtbike as well so HooRaahh! So, after years of riding and several different motorcycling experiences I decide to make the leap to Triumph. Thanks for the inspiration Taaa-Daaa! Nods from across the pond, cheers.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

You're most welcome sir! :-)

[@sleepindragon179]

Love the slick intro. Good to see an upload, don't see so much from the channel these days. Thanks for the look at the Triumph. Cheers

[@CaptainRambunctious]

You're welcome... Yes, a bit busy with boisterous children and no bike, but I'll be back soon... Need to buy a new helmet too...

[@leechamberlain1273]

Geat to hae you back Captiain . Hope your new born is doing well. Cheers Paul

[@flacajak]

Great video, thanks!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

@@flacajak thank you! And thank you for watching!

[@MrBerry67]

i want one - have wanted one for a while - still love my 2004 speed triple though

[@Phil480]

Ruddy marvellous stuff chaps!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Phil480 thanks cannon fodder! 🤣👌🏻

[@simonwiltshire]

Great video as always guys!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Simon Wiltshire thank you Simon.

[@VISATcomms]

Nice review guys.....one reason I bought the RS was because it DOESNT have electronic suspension Triumph chose to fit some of the best Ohlins Forks & Shock available on a road bike at this time And I love it😍

[@Barabassx]

haha same here, that was one of my main reasons too ^^

[@ttrguy9952]

There's actually 4 of us Good Sir! Excellent video, ride and of course, company Sir. Great to have you back in the saddle! Sir Ed of Sandy Hook

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thank you Sir Ed!

[@karlosh2422]

Love the review. It is a cross between Carry On, Terry Thomas, and 2 naughty school boy bike geeks (in the nicest possible way) Please keep up the good work !

[@badgerbigglesworth7078]

Hahaha. Love it. Thanks.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

An excellent review of our review! Thank yoU! TBH!

[@karlosh2422]

@@CaptainRambunctious TBH ! :)

[@djesonic]

I love my 2018 Speed Triple RS and I think you did a jolly good review on it. Here in the good old USofA we get the quick shifter as standard. The one think I don't like are the indicators , they are the old bulb type.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Ahh, so that's maybe where they saved the money there then... You'll be able to get the LED indicators but you shouldn't have to pay for them... Not at this price.. An awesome bike! Ride safely... TBH!

[@banditnev]

Very very nice I'm jealous Captain.

[@neilcole3406]

I went out on one of these and loved it! Heart said buy! Wallet said no!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

So did you? ;-)

[@Brookmanrider]

Good review mate im looking at getting one myself.

[@JasonV8S550]

Bigglesworth is out of Sport mode again lol.

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi captain,great review and you are right it could do with aqick sifter look forward more reviews to come paul

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thanks Paul! I need to do some more riding!

[@garykegs18]

Great review chaps.. as I said I await your review on 1200 scrambled egg.. pip pip 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇿

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Gary Worzel Graham-Smith will get on it when I can!

[@garykegs18]

That’s great was just saying.. TBH..

[@ticthedog9413]

👍 Great review

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Thank you Tic...

[@anthonywilson-qk6bl]

In Australia cruise control is a given. Long distance riding demands it.

[@bigbluebelly67]

Do I look too big for it? really hit home lol. That's why I got the Tiger over the Speed Triple back in '07. Love your vids!

[@karlosh2422]

Keyless ignition. I have never had it in any vehicle. I actively don't want it. Bikes and cars are stealable enough without such security holes. I have never felt the hardship of putting a key into an ignition switch.

[@Barabassx]

i was quite sceptical too...never had that in 21 years of motorcycling but honestly it's a really nice feature i now appreciate a lot. Not sure it's a security hole, once they've broken the normal ignition, they are gone. On keyless, once they've stolen the bike, they can't ride more than few hundred meters and then the engine stops if they don't have the key or a special scanner thieves use. The bad point with feature is the stock alarm (from Datatool) which is a pain in the a** but well, insurance wanted it...

[@brianglendenning1632]

I test rode the Speed Triple with quick shifter - very nice, and the QS was as good as that on my ‘17 s1000r. The Speed remains on my very short list for upgrade of the s1000r - short list is a newer s1000r, ST1050RS and KTM SD1290. Very hard to chose. If it came down to sound, and that is an important issue, the ST has that so very nice and angry triple whine across the range, the s1000r sounds like a tractor at idle but sublime when it has its legs stretched, and the SD just sounds mean. Thanks for the real world review

[@graemearmstead9237]

My son has a Superduke and we were surprised to find out that in roll on acceleration at highway speeds it's slower than my '16 S1000r.

[@brianglendenning1632]

The SD feels quicker because it is, dare I say, more rambunctious 😁 than the s1000r. I went for an extended test ride on a V4S, with full no cat Termi system, and while it was possibly the coolest sounding machine I have ridden and felt a lot quicker (more than it is, which it IS quicker) than my s1000r because it was lumpy. Upgrade to a AUD$44k bike? It is not twice a new s1000r nor is it 1.8 times a Speed Triple RS. I reckon the balance of sound and character would be a STRS or (as currently contemplating) modifying my current ride with Akro headers, SC SP can, replace the front plastic bits with a Motodemic or similar single round LED headlight and strip back some of the fairing.

[@andreguiang6708]

Luv your vids Capt R, as a A350 driver luv the speed visuals close to the gnd as u ride!👍 I need to come over to your guys royal playground and ride!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Ha ha!! You should see my vids on an Embraer landing at LCY! :-) You definitely have to come over! It's soo much fun!

[@andreguiang6708]

How would I be able to contact you sir?

[@CaptainRambunctious]

@@andreguiang6708 Messages on my Captain Rambunctious Facebook page...

[@andreguiang6708]

Captain Rambunctious Thanks! 👍👨🏼‍✈️

[@HJM1974]

I have a 19 Speed S with the optional quick shifter. The quick shifter works fantastically well and really should come as standard :)

[@Barabassx]

Got a RS too, i'd say the blipper works fantastically but the "up" side works fine, no more. If you test the BMW or KTM and you will see the Triumph one works just "fine", no more :) But i agree it should come as standard on a bike so complete and picey !

[@charlierainer1141]

Great review Gents! Would you have the RS over your Thurxton? Also when are you riding/reviewing the Rocket 3 TFC???

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Charlie Rainer I’d lose my licence if I owned the RS. Far too addictive to rev... I’ll tie the new rocket when someone allows me to! I’m not sure they’ll let me ride a £25000 bike the way I ride!! 🤣

[@fyorbane]

They ought to do a version in glorious gloss metallic black. Like many I'm not a fan of matt black [questionable durability].

[@karlosh2422]

Black bikes, especially matt black, are just so camouflaged. On the new 2019 Street Twin Triumph have a colour they call "iron stone" that looks like a Ministry of Defence camouflaged dark olive green colour. I prefer bright colours so the borderline Stevie Wonder non bike drivers might see me. Hence my Speed Twin will be in red!

[@Cyanidebabe]

Very nice 👍

[@badgerbigglesworth7078]

So... what next? 😁

[@CaptainRambunctious]

You probably know more than I do!

[@helgejohan3604]

Speed triple more eaw and brutal then Street triple rs🤙🔥

[@countbasingstoke]

Captain.... Captain.... Captain! Cmon already we need more vids:-)) I cant face another winter without “Tally Bally Hoesss” ( that’s Hoe not wh..... ) you get my drift... :-)

[@CaptainRambunctious]

I do get your drift!! It's been an amazing summer with my family and I'm without bike at the moment. But buying a new one soon. Will be testing a few more and doing some road trips with Phil and Bigglesworth soon...

[@countbasingstoke]

Captain Rambunctious family time is most important:-). Are you going to film the bike tests? So many news bikes on the market. Good time to be shopping for a bike. But then again, any time is a good time to be shopping for a bike hahaha. If you head Basingstoke way drop me a line Sir. It would be an honour to ride with the squadron...... even if just for a little while!

[@mikelee1923]

Great review as I own a 05 speed triple which I love. However is it still a license loser say if you dropped it into road mode , be good to know your thoughts 👍

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Even in road mode, although the throttle isn't as twitchy, you still have that power and that infectious noise when you rev... If 1st gear red lines at 72mph, and you love the noise it makes at the higher gears, you're always going to be in the illegal zone... Same with your old one I suppose! It's down to the rider.... Used sensibly, you could easily keep your licence. But I'm not sensible enough! :-) Thanks for watching and for the comment and ride safely... TBH!

[@motoholix1169]

Beautfiul Things🤩

[@RT1200BIKER]

Just for the record... it is pronounced Er-leens not Oh-lins. They are Svensk (Swedish) Excellent review though👍

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Ooh! Good knowledge! Thank you! The trouble is that if I pronounced them that way with my accent, I'd sound like I'm from Yorkshire at that would never do! My father would spin! Thanks for the correction! Ride safely and TBH!

[@ridewherever]

I own a brand new out going 2017 speed triple S - The only thing I’m bothered by on mine is 1st to 2nd is so...how do i put this...i wanna say not short and easy? when it goes into 2nd gear its such a loud clunk...like violent almost? its not as buttery smooth as I’d like or thought it would be? The rest of the gears ok.. is that what you were getting at in the end of the video? Nice review!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

I think that you've hit that on the head. The 1200 classics have a wonderful 'snick' to the gears, whereas on the sportier triples there's a more mechanical 'clunk' into gear... Although a quick shifter makes all the difference...

[@exlibrex]

Herts Triumph now closed :(

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Not closed, just moved to Watford...

[@aesonvirus]

You still have Thruxty? Last I heard, you I saw you were selling it... change of plans?

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Nope, sold in December... Still bike less.. Looking at a few though... Thinking of buying this month... I have a few ideas, but it will come down to cost... I'd love to fully customise a speedmaster or T120, but maybe the new speed twin is a better bike? Less likely to corrode as no spokes to rust or engine cases to rust?? Will see... But soon... I'll be back. TBH!

[@petertaylor2148]

Great video once again.. lol Ooh yes ... Right How can I buy a "Captain Rambunctious" patch for my bike jacket. I'm in New Zealand I think they are fantastic. Can anyone help out on this ? Thanks

[@CaptainRambunctious]

I'm in the process of ordering more... Feel free to contact me via my Captain Rambunctious page on facebook... I'll let you know when they are back in... Thank you!

[@markdolman9056]

What were you riding at the end ? Another thruxton ? You sold your old one didn't you ?

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Mark Dolman yes. This was mine... this was recorded before Christmas... it’s taken me quite a long time to edit it!

[@_audacerider3838]

Best thing about Triumph is the sound of the thing. As my mates use to call my old Daytona 955i the "trumpet" there is something about a sound of a triple that just makes one smile!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJewiqWCrN2YnJY

[@werner861]

can the passenger pegs be removed ?

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Yes they can. two bolts underneath the subframe on each side...

[@colonelquickshifter6534]

I’m 6ft2 is the Thruxton / St be too small

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Colonel Quickshifter shouldn’t Be! I’m 6’1 with 32” legs and I’m fine.

[@rogerlarogerer]

Love the gloves were you get them from?

[@CaptainRambunctious]

I'm afraid that they were Triumph stock about 5 years ago and can't find them anywhere. Triumph reissued similar ones this year but with a longer cuff which I didn't like... Maybe try eBay sometime?

[@shadwox9808]

holy crap you have ugly wide yellow plate in the U.K its hiding the beauty style of the bike when view from the rear YURK.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Shadwox that’s why we buy smaller ones once we own the bike! 👌🏻

[@alanbstard4]

nearly out of fuel...a pilot? Yikes!

[@Knightlore10]

Noooo. Underseat cans look naff. Only reason I bought my Speed Triple is because the previous owner put a low slung exhaust on it. I wouldn't have bothered otherwise.

[@1956colinb]

33:40 of Crap!! What an Ar....

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Poucher Col 🤣 Then why oh why didn’t you stop watching?!

[@Lyingleyen]

Still only 12K subscribers!! There's just not enough gay boys to go round!!

[@caroldave4037]

I kkkknnnow you maybe havnt the time but your not on enuf even if you just do rabbiting on about nowt😊vvvvvvlooooging...ps I've had many truimphs in the days when they were affordable quality bikes👍👍👍 there now bmw ....money 😕cheers from dave..