★ 2018 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE RS REVIEW ★

A review on the awesome triumph speed triple rs
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[@spetersonmusic]

I have the same bike, though, a 2019 with 23,000 miles. I have owned it since new (July 2018). I completely agree with everything you say here. It's a lifetime bike. It's just "right" without lacking anything or being too much of anything. I sincerely enjoy the bike.

[@benkelly2190]

Hi mate. You are spot on here. I have owned mine sine since 2018, it’s a bike I love and it fits me like a glove, never grows tired. Probably keep it till, I can’t ride anymore.👍🏻

[@markpulling12]

Thanks ben yes this is definitely my favourite super naked Cheers mark

[@speedtriplerider7853]

I bought my RS in 2021 after watching your first review of the bike and I've loved every minute of owning it. I've got the yellow one and even though I don't get out on it as much as I'd like due to weather and other commitments I can sit for ages just ogling it in my garage - it's a thing of beauty. I agree with all you've said in both your reviews. My previous bike was a 1999 Trident 900 which I bought new and had for 22 years and I was sad to part with it and never thought I would bond so much with the RS but I have done. When I first got it after 22 years ont he big lump of the Trident it felt like riding a mini bike with an awesome amount of power but that's more or less worn off though t does feel small. light and powerful. I'm 5 11 and about 90kg and for me the bike feels a lttle uncomfortable compared to the Trident but for a few hours hooning around it's fine. Thanks for your reviews mate.

[@sambagogo777]

So Triumph had a perfectly clear and easy to read rev counter on their dashboard screen in 2018 but then somehow contrived to make a right mess of it with the current-generation Street Triple 765 RS in 2023. Go figure!

[@paulfowler6665]

Totally agree but it changed to the current crap dash back in 2020.

[@512460]

Agree that's why I won't touch any. With Tft. If I was to pick one I'd pick the 1050 94R

[@kristophertrout7328]

You're spot on about that wonderful song from the Arrow exhaust. 😎

[@ReliableDriversLimit]

I love my bike, The RS is quick, its a finger stretcher. Its a race bike, on the road.

[@Steve-motorcycles]

I prefer the 1050 speed to the 1200. I believe they made the new version to track focused. The 1050 is the better option as a road bike.

[@markpulling12]

Yes that's exactly what a few people have told me also Cheers mark

[@martinehulme8743]

Amazing sound, really eggs you on. Not surprised you was bowled over by this, absolutely beauty and has been very well looked after, we don't always need to buy new.. dry up here in the north Mark..🎉 great review as always, happy new year to one and all ❤❤xx

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Martine...yes it's an awesome machine...fab to ride Happy new year x

[@kenj.8897]

That bike looks like it's going 150mph standing still . Great review as always

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video mark still got my triumph speed triple rs with only 700 miles on the clock and full triumph service history absolutely love it 🇬🇧👍

[@markpulling12]

Hi Richard...you made a great choice Best wishes mark

[@richardpearson4248]

@@markpulling12 thanks for the reply 👍

[@user-rf9me7xm1w]

Wow, what a bike, a bit of a wild ride compared to that of the RE 350 ! An excellent review as always. Many thanks for all those posted during the last year, looking forward to those in the pipeline. Best wishes for 2024.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks yes it's an awesome machine...got some great bikes lined up for 2024 Best wishes mark

[@simongilbert2704]

surprisingly useful bike ;; i did not expect it to be so comfortable ,, more than enough power ;;

[@duanestiles4821]

Nice job mark on the triumph street triple indy car of motorcycles

[@splodge5714]

Lovely bike, I want one! Great review, cheers.🌲

[@mrsmith697]

Happy new year 🎉 sound like if you hade a big garage and much money you want to take that bike home..😊

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Thanks for all the reviews over the course of 2023. Wishing you good health in 2024 and looking forward to what you have to bring us....

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks 👍 what's your name btw your one of my best subscribers Best wishes mark

[@kenj.8897]

Ditto

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Many thanks for the kind comment. Like many of your subscribers who comment I appreciate the no-nonsense reviews you do which are minus the hyperbole that many reviewers seem to think is what the audience want (maybe they do, but I don't).I also enjoy the fact you are quite happy to review 125cc bikes etc. Add in the fact I regularly travel to Bournemouth/Poole/Brock and your reviews generally leave me feeling quite 'at home'. Regards, BtB (Julian)@@markpulling12

[@markpulling12]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne ah great many thanks Julian best wishes mark:)

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Hi Mark. As the riding season for 2024 approaches I look forward to many trips to Dorset/New Forest areas. If you fancy meeting up for a cuppa would be a pleasure to meet you. @@markpulling12

[@andytownsend9163]

Fair play to Triumph they do make a great bike. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024 ❤👍

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Andy and merry Christmas 🎄 to you

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

What a fantastic bike. I've even come around to liking what it looks like. I love engines which produce so much low/mid-range torque. As you say, better for real-world riding. The roll-on in top is what matters. I really like triples. My 'car', a Can-am F3-S 1330 is a triple. Belated Christmas greetings and Happy New Year, Mark. Nick

[@markpulling12]

Hi nick ...yes it's a great engine for real world riding Happy new year to you too:)

[@havolia127]

I agree with most of what you said, I've recently gotten rid of my 2019 S3 1050 RS, my only gripe was dealer support, that hard azz seat (butt numb) after riding one hour, the keyless start and the electronics, I couldn't edit or change modes and the bike only had 7000miles on it so I believe that once the electronics start to go, the bike will be a money pit.

[@roygardiner2229]

Wheeee! I don't ride a motorbike but this makes me want to 🏍.🚀

[@delmilligan4584]

Gonna go buy one tbh 🎉

[@hero13754]

🎉🎉 super exlent wow 🤯 amazing

[@C0PED0GG]

Hi Mark, what bike do you prefer? The Yamaha TMAX or the Honda NC750x?

[@alexmorgan3435]

Hi Mark, Hope you've had a nice Christmas. Congratulations on 16 million views. My Christmas present haul this year was disappointing so your video more than makes up for it. This could be my bike, snap. Even with its' red clutch cable mount. However I have black anodised brake and clutch master cylinders and the front fly screen on mine, R&G headlight protectors and engine casing sliders. Last summer '23, I got the Ohlins suspension set up for my weight at BG Motorsport in Northamptonshire, which has made my bike handle and ride even better. It's now really sweet, turns and drops into corners so easily. The ride is more compliant as I had a slightly softer rear spring fitted as the std one I felt was a little too firm for the roads. It is really rated for quite heavy fat riders which like you, I am not. I would highly recommend getting the Ohlins suspensionset up to suit the rider. It's not expensive. Only cost me £80 for the slightly softer spring and fitting. £60 setting up the suspension for me. It rides even more nicely now. Money well spent. The engine and it's sound track is fantastic. The brakes are awesome. Thanks for doing another review of this bike as iirc you already did one some years ago? I agree with pretty much all you say. Although they can have gearbox issues which mine did, which was a nightmare to get fixed, took pretty much one year, but all good now. Thanks again. Have a HNY. ATB.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Alex many thanks hny to you too....yes it's an awesome machine...tbh my favourite super naked Best wishes mark

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@markpulling12 ​Thanks for your reply. Yes mine too, although down on power compared to it's rivals and it's newer 1200 younger brother, for me it gives the best all round road riding package in terms of enjoyment, engine, comfort, easy to live with, switch gear and dash, build quality. The 1050RS has more than enough power and torque for road riding. You can still go mental on it if that's your riding style, but I value my life and license. I really wanted a BMW S1000R but I found the vibes through the bars, tank and foot pegs far too intrusive for me. I had to stop and get off after 15 minutes into the test ride which was such a shame as I really like the looks of this bike. The 1290 SDR Beast was excellent but just far too much for the roads imho. I couldn't trust myself self to either have not lost my license or life after the first day of riding. The 1200 Speed Triple RS was just too manic for me. Didn't seem to have the low down shove of it's older 1050RS brother, although it did feel lighter and seemed to drop into corners more easily. However it did feel more tiring to ride maybe because of the firm track orientated suspension. Plus I didn't like the new dash. What were Triumph thinking? Awful dash compared to the 1050RS imho. Anyway I am still liking my 1050RS although when the gearbox broke soon after I got it I was not loving it one bit, but all is good now. Hopefully I shall get the chance to ride it this coming year if other things don't get in the way. Are you renewing any bikes in your stable in 2024? Still got your Duke and MT09 Tracer GT? ATB, HNY.

[@markpulling12]

@@alexmorgan3435 hi Alex ..sounds great...this 1050 is mine !! But I don't always make big things about it because I always change lol 😂...the duke and tracer went a while ago as I needed the money for other things ....but this 1050 fits the bill perfectly for now lol 😆

[@volt8684]

Merry Xmas mark thanks for all the work. Love the sound of these but still not trusting triumph electrics. Undeniably addictive. I’d take the 765

[@markpulling12]

Yes ...the 765 is an awesome machine as well.... really enjoyed riding that one Merry Christmas too 🎄

[@everythinggaming7938]

I got the 2016 version beautiful bike very capable of commuting on all year round very comfortable when you want some fun you twist that wrist and she flies and when you want to relax you can just cruise in comfort, such a great naked that also ticks all the commuter boxes, the reliability is slightly questionable though I have had mine for 3 years put down 27k miles, the radiator blew, and I have had some electrical problems indicator and horn failures. I had the 1200 new model for a week when mine was getting serviced and OMG IT IS A ROCKET! But maybe slightly less comfortable as it is much lighter you do feel the bumps a bit more and the riding position is more aggressive on the wrist but nothing too crazy

[@markpulling12]

Great comment thanks ...I've heard good and bad about the new 1200 speed triple.... amazing power ....harsh ish ride ...some people have told me the 1050 is better all-round Cheers mark

[@everythinggaming7938]

@@markpulling12 Yes I'd say so, 1050 is the better all-rounder in stock form maybe with some mods the 1200 could match it

[@MegaRusty64]

Hi… I have this exact bike, same colour/year. Has any other owners experienced their bike stuttering when snapping the throttle open in 5th & 6th gear, almost feels/sounds like hitting the rev limiter but not ?? I’m wondering if it’s just me snapping the throttle open instead of dropping a gear or two then snapping it ?? My previous bikes were fireblades so I’m thinking I’m asking a bit too much from the rs triple ?? Great video and review !!!

[@MegaRusty64]

Update to my own comment…. Rough idle at low rpm’s and stuttering on quick acceleration… I just had the spark plugs and stick coils out, and on cylinder 3 (left side pot as you sit on the bike) the top of the spark plug was corroded where it meets the coil, coil tip was also corroded, water egress ???, cleaned all 3 coils tips, 3 new spark plugs, new air filter… no more issues and the bike rides flawlessly now😊 bike has 11000 miles and what looks like the original plugs from new, previous owners want slapping 😂👍

[@weqsas]

this looks amazing but when new one?

[@zergothikaify]

I would trade the exhaust to LV GP Cone if there is in production. Miss that sounds since my old R1 07.

[@helgejohan3604]

Looks better then 1200rs and more low end grunt✊🔥🔥

[@markpulling12]

Yes I'd agree ..this I'd say is the better road bike cheers mark

[@richb5248]

Hi Mark, What do you think it offers over its baby brother? I have a 2018 Street triple 765R and love the under seat exhausts of the 1050 but can’t really see enough of a difference to spend the extra on a trade in.

[@markpulling12]

Hi rich ...apart from more torque and power ...the 765r is an incredible machine...with lighter handling...unless you want a bit more power I'd stick with what you have best wishes mark

[@SBKPete]

Hi Mark, Didn’t you review this bike in Jan 2019? I bought one after watching your review and then test riding the bike

[@markpulling12]

Hi yes I did ... but this is just a refresh review...I do this with bikes now and again ...wow 4 years ago how time flies best wishes mark

[@user-fv1576]

How easy are they to balance and the smaller brothers ? Low weight or top heavy like the tigers ?

[@markpulling12]

Not really that heavy...the 1050 is under 200kg the 765 is very light No they don't feel top heavy like the tigers Cheers mark

[@yorkshire1290DUKE-R]

Having an mt09, I'm not a triple convert. I'm looking at one these next bike.

[@512460]

Huh but the Mt09 is a triple

[@bloodrunneruk71]

Hi Mark, The pegs look higher than the 2023 street triple rs, how do they compare regarding comfort?

[@markpulling12]

Hi they both are comfortable....the pegs are about the same...both incredible bikes ...the triple is amazing 🤩 Cheers mark

[@gdvadventours5512]

The original round headlight is much better it gives the bike a distinct iconic look

[@mikerider58]

I find it quite difficult to find out where Triumph and some other companies actually get their motorcycles made and l don't mean assembled. I mean, who makes the engines, and all the other parts, the new cheap looking TFT digital clocks etc. Marketing today fails to answer these questions. It would be very interesting Mark if you could do a video on who makes what.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Parts are mostly made in Thailand, shipped to Blighty and assembled here. Well, sometimes. Fact is business is business and if Thai or Chinese workers cost less to employ, Triumph will assemble wherever they can.

[@joebloggs2635]

Had to get a tank sent from China in the pandemic. Took 6 months. Agree with the TFT comment. Thou some old school riders prefer the analogue sweep tachometer. Personally apart from the speed, and occasionally changing modes and checking fuel levels, i don't really need other features. I'm busy concentrating on the road and enjoying my ride.

[@norsehall309]

G'day Mark, hope you had a wonderful Christmas Day, what have Triumph done with wonderful bike it's so ugly, that headlight assembly from the side looks like a blob of plastic, l know I'm into Classic motorcycles but this is just something you would expect for China, anyway that what I think take it with a pinch of salt, too you and yours have a wonderful New Year, thanks for all your videos in 2023 and hope to see many more, cheers mate ride safe, Neil 🤠.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment Neil ...hope you have a wonderful Christmas too Mark

[@vinnycbr1851]

One point....lets go Train horns...cos beep beep don't cut it on the road.

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

18.545,00 € here in Germany 😲

[@georgehatcher8867]

I have a 2020 Tiger Sport, wonder if I could persuade the wife to let me trade my ZXR750H1 for one of these.😛

[@markpulling12]

Haha 😂 she might not even notice Best wishes mark

[@G3A3]

ugly front, don't like the frame either. apart from that I guess it's good😂

[@mikerider58]

Great triple motor, excellent bike BUT the insect design makes the bike look Chinese. Maybe it is Chinese!! Those two insect like eyes/ headlights turn a wonderfully engineered bike into a house fly 🪰it simply lacks character.

[@maskedavenger2578]

These bikes always remind me of fully faired sports bikes ,that have had a front end shunt & the fairing removed ,leaving the ugly remains of the headlights on show . What a pig ugly bike & waste of a good engine .