2019 Triumph Speed Twin | Review

[@PaoloD2R2]

PROS: Nice engine, easy to use, soft clutch, decent comfort, good suspensions setting, building and finishing quality, gas mileage., surprisingly good handling. CONS: no way to change suspension settings, a bit of heat near right leg, cluttered and unfriendly instrument panel layout, price a bit too high. Watch out clutch plastic wire snapping off its plastic retention clip than touching left header and melting down.

[@goesfastandfar]

This guy did a great direct and honest review, covering most everything. What a great looking bike!

[@steve-wu7jp]

Man you guys really highlight the beauty of the bikes and Romania 👍

[@Cicero75BC]

Number #1 on my "if I could have any bike" list. No one buys a bike like this for detailed performance. They buy it for two things only...Looks and torque. Having said that, it's performance is phenomenal.

[@alexleier]

Great review for a great bike. I have a scrambler triumph which I love. Only I wanted to mention at 7:44 you say triple I think you meant the twin. Ride safe !

[@NeonLuvBar]

" I had a trip of around 300km"

[@TommyBarnezTV]

Great bike, one of my favourite of this year. Nice horses at the start too 😁

[@karlosh2422]

I agree, the engine certainly warms my inner legs up. I guess here in the UK that will be good in colder weather. Not so good somewhere sunny like shown here.

[@FxRiderST]

Would you chose this over Kawa 900RS or v/s?

[@mikefrancais]

I bought the red one in the States. Love it! I’m 5’7 and ergos are great.

[@DavidParker-jr5bd]

Would you recommend this for a 6'3 rider?

[@FredWilbury]

mike .freville ...... I got the red one for my 70th last April ..... Fred

[@mikefrancais]

Wilbury Castle I turn 70 in August.

[@FredWilbury]

mike .freville ..... must be thing ..ancient speed twin riders 😎

[@FredWilbury]

mike .freville ...... sorry my eyesight thought you said you were 57 ..... enjoy

[@elliott212]

Love your review. Very eloquent.

[@kellyjackson7889]

with no emotions

[@MarkSchouman]

Thanks for another nice review. I'll second the comment previously made below about comparing the t120, thruxton (but please NOT the 'r'; there are millions of review on that one and the comparison suspension and price-wise would not be honest)and the speed twin.

[@DriveMagRiders]

Mark Schouman On the list

[@gabrielmorar5810]

Super bine realizat... bravo V-as ruga sa ma ajutati cu o parere obiectiva... intre speed twin si r nine t, avand in vedere ca ati incercat ambele modele. Mersi mult si bafta in continuate

[@michaeljkasnter]

Don’t ride a 1200 in the City, why would anyone complain about heat on a motorcycle. Its not perfect for daily use if you live in the city

[@QuebecTango79]

I'd be interested to know how it compares to the R1250R which you reviewed recently. This from a riding point of view.

[@karlosh2422]

I find the mirrors excellent for rear visibility. I just need a wider garden gate to make it easier to get in my garden.

[@splodge5714]

Have you tried spinning the mirrors around so the wider part is on the outside.

[@karlosh2422]

@@splodge5714 I do have the wider part outside. I just have to turn them around to get through the garden gate!

[@robert.reimon]

Would you buy this speed twin or the ninet? Do you think any ninet model is better than this speed twin for committing everyday? Thanks for your reviews!

[@nickbanham8750]

I have ridden the R ninet 2016 Euro 3, (was the best from handling for sure of the BMW's) the Pure 2019 and Scrambler both Euro 4 also the Triumph Speed twin, there is so much heat coming up from the Speed Twin it is incredibly hot. In city traffic the heat is almost unbearable, admittedly it was a very hot day when I had my test ride, but the engine heat topped the lot, where as the BMW's I never once noticed a heat issue at all, it was also in the high 30's degrees so also a very hot day.. The Pure makes a super super sound from the Remus single exhaust.. It barks literally, so much so you have to blip the throttle at the lights but it is not an offensive sound, the Triumph sounds good in its own way but does tend get on your nerves after a while, however the noise lever does actually go down at higher speeds so that is ok.. Triumph's handling has defiantly a sharper front end, a little twitchy at times but it is noticeably lighter than the Beemers, the Pure was second handling wise (also second to the old original Euro 3 bikes made up to 2016) but more weight and different riding styles owing to body positions being different on both bikes. I'm small but my knees kind of nipped and went under the tank on the Triumph, I sat slightly back on the seat to see if it made a difference, about a hand width, it felt like I was sitting really far back but when feeling behind me there was so much room for your girlfriend if she was along for the ride. Strangely I felt that a higher seat would really help me like the bike more.. Brake squeal on the Triumph also, the brakes on the Truxton are so much better, Speed twin the brakes were incredibly snatchy so much so I found myself releasing brake pressure and then reapplying it again. BMW (Pure as well) and Thruxton are progressive and not once did the ABS cut in even when braking hard for an unexpected red light. Which would I buy? Triumph is more modern, handling very good still I felt disappointed a little compared to the now older BMW as I really wanted to like the Triumph and BMW after all everyone has one, still EURO 3 R ninet or Pure then Street Twin, or perhaps the Street Twin? Finally with the R ninet's I did not feel the need to go fast, the Triumph I was doing 120 kmh when I looked at the speedo, 60 was the limit oopps. I still have not rally decided, I think you would be happy with either as both are somehow special, Street twin is certainly better value for money and will be a sort after bike in the near future if you sell your bike lets say every two years.. But the heat is on, on and up from the Triumph, we all know heat rises... as Jo Cocker sang, 'Hot town summer in the city back of my neck getting dirty and gritty'..

[@robert.reimon]

Nick Banham thanks man! Great explanation! Go on your reviews, waiting for testing the new r1250r, then we’ll see!

[@michellejansen38]

@@nickbanham8750 " Loving Spoonful " 1966.! Great Lyric. Good feedback thanks.I have an authentic classic Norton Commando 750 which I love but either this or the Thruxton R on the list!

[@bandido_619]

@@nickbanham8750 how tall are you :) I'm 185cm tall, and drove R nineT which was ergo comfortable. Is Speed twin ergonomicly better? Tnx

[@photographerjonathan]

how does it compare to the Kawasaki 900 RS ? how does the low end power compare ? and midrange power compare ? and handling compare ? and what bike would you rather own ? none of the comparison videos are in English

[@miguelprera2670]

Would you use as an every day a Triumph Speed Twin or a Moto Guzzi V85TT? Which would be your suggestion?

[@ShibayanMondal]

Is it suitable for a pillion? Is there enough room and is it comfortable?

[@frankstocker5475]

Honest review. Can you do one on the Kawasaki Z900SR?

[@borregopata]

Do you recommend this bike to 6’ tall rider? The bike look small

[@frankstocker5475]

In France13,000 Euro standard, I would expect fully adjustable suspension, quick shift, heated grips, & a centre stand.

[@kellyjackson7889]

Hello used market!

[@jg3685]

Kelly Jackson French used market is nearly as expensive as new. Damn!

[@rramirrezz]

absolute adorable! i love it. :)

[@adicu87]

este inchiriata pentru review de la moto boom?

[@funtimes5001000]

So I'm in the market for a new bike. My two favorites are the speed twin and the mt 09. Thoughts anyone??

[@tomalba7]

Mainly styling.... mt 09 is updated for 21

[@UncleRobsGarage]

I'm to old to enjoy loud harleys,so that sounds perfect.

[@iancurnow9060]

Excellent review.... makes me want one.!

[@karlosh2422]

My bum goes a bit numb after 3 hours on this bike, but I think if I lost 15kg in weight it would be about 4 hours :)

[@redduketeleman]

save on fuel too. I'm same as you......

[@karlosh2422]

@@redduketeleman and if I lost 15kg in weight, all the effort Triumph did in reducing the weight of the speed twin would not be as wasted as it currently is on me. I owe it to Triumph's engineers, and I might look better in tight leathers, at least until people see my middle aged face. Guess I will also have to get a dark helmet visor :)

[@EminBastea]

e superb...dar vrem review și la thruxton

[@NeonLuvBar]

Does that fuel cap lock ?

[@renegade2point057]

Yes

[@koongfu00]

You know it’s Euro 4 when the horses don’t want to run away when you rev it up

[@NeonLuvBar]

The horse on the left was getting nervous.

[@sanaah3930]

Good review. It is however liquid cooled not air-cooled.

[@QuebecTango79]

He acknowledged the radiator was well hidden giving the 'appearance of being air cooled'

[@sanaah3930]

@@QuebecTango79 ah okay...my mistake.

[@QuebecTango79]

@@sanaah3930 No worries

[@samidesigner8889]

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[@walki600]

4:40

[@scottpeters2974]

Great review, heat is an issue and I'm inclined to spend my money elswhere. The new 1250 R comes to mind. 😁 More power, no heat issues, heated grips, cruise control, comfortable, ready for gps, ready for bags, dynamic suspension, quick shifter etc. I know its about 5000 more, however personally a far better bike that i will have too save for.

[@wewew9783]

Very risky and dangerous riding in that tunnel passing both sides of traffic between cars ! That's a recipe for disaster ! That is unlawful riding here in the UK. All it takes is a car driver to deviate line of travel and your brown bread (dead). Passing between cars when they are stationery is much safer but not at those speeds here.

[@trackerthunderianz2010]

Finally first comment...😀

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

aah, there's nothing like it, knock it off your bucket list!

[@mikefisher7574]

Yawn

[@abazdarhon]

those horses was more interesting than this crap from Britain. Anyone one who isnt birtish will go for R9T.....

[@FlorinNitulescu_1]

abazdarhon I bet you haven’t ridden or seen one in person, before making that statement. Not trying to crush your hopes and dreams, but quality, fit and finish and technology are superior in the Speed Twin than the R9T. Don’t get me wrong, the Bmw is a beautiful bike, but Triumph raised the bar pretty high with its latest models. Bmw has to catch up, especially at those superior prices (which today are not justified anymore). Cheers

[@ericb252]

The problem with the R9T is it's a very ugly looking bike for a retro. It looks good from only about 2 angles. They should have hired some Italian designers.

[@DoDi0211]

abazdarhon I‘m not British at all. In fact I’m German. After having ridden both of them I’d go for the Triumph over the BMW anytime!

[@ericb252]

@@DoDi0211 Germans also wear socks with sandles so I'm not surprised you don't understand the style and class of the Triumph

[@sigmundsound]

@@ericb252 He said he would go for the Triumph! Read again....

[@karlosh2422]

I agree, the engine certainly warms my inner legs up. I guess here in the UK that will be good in colder weather. Not so good somewhere sunny like shown here.