2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200rs - Sneak Peek - Up Close & Personal

[@waynebernitt2806]

I'm always amazed when people are disappointed the speed doesn't a design change. The iconic double frame tubing, the single side swingarm and the love/hate headlights. Its what makes the speed a SPEED. You can pick a speed out of a crowd instantly. I imagine they're the same people say all 911 Porsches look the same . That's thats the point. Evolution not revolution. And yes I own a Speed triple.

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@waynebernitt2806 people just like to moan… I’ve seen so many comments on other forums that the upgrade is not radical enough. I mean c’mon, it was only a while back when they released the biggest change ever with the 1200!! They also forget that the 1050 was exactly the same with small changes every model. And other manufacturers are the same.

[@sattvicvelo3506]

Noticed a steering damper as well👍 I fitted one to my ‘23 but that new one looks cleaned tucked away

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Can you feel a difference? On mine I've never felt it's needed but am curious.

[@sattvicvelo3506]

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm for “normal riding” can’t say I’ve noticed much. However, it saved my arse once for sure: has to emergency veer hard and got onto the grass shoulder -> handlebar started wobbling but I managed to get back on the asphalt (kicked siderail). Handlebars continued to wobble but quickly stabilized. Without the damper I reckon I’d have crashed and gone over the bars most likely. Happened the day I put it on the bike too!

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@sattvicvelo3506 wooooow!! I’ve pushed mine hard, done track days, and been very naughty on twisties, but never had that! It’s true that the front end feels a little light compared to my old 1050 though. Glad you didn’t stack it though…

[@sprinterdriver4757]

I would be intrested to know if the separate anti wheelie and the adjustable engine brake is a software update that could be done to the previous model years. The active suspension don't intrest me.

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Knowing Triumph they won’t do that on purpose… If they did they would be sabotaging a selling point. However maybe some clever people will work out how to do it at some point in the future 😉

[@sprinterdriver4757]

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm My RS1200 is great but to be able to separate the wheelie control from the TC would be fantastic. That was probably the biggest cock up triumph made with the RS. It was marked as more track focused so why not have these separate, the R1 had it in 2015 so not like it hadn't been proven

[@sattvicvelo3506]

@@sprinterdriver4757same. Love mine but would prefer separate wheelie control from TC for sure.

[@garycopley624]

I'll probably upgrade my current version, but i reckon wait 12-18 months, and price will come down a little, like both the rs and rr did .

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Same here… Wife threatened divorce! Might have to wait a bit but one day it will be mine 😎

[@wakajawaka44]

The black rubber bands holding the wiring looms to the handlebars look very poor for a £20,000 motorcycle. But I guess they do the job and do not damage the paintwork. The three colour ways for 2025 look very drab IMO. But I agree the Granite/ Diablo Red looks the better of the three. The 2024 colours look far more inspiring Cosmic Yellow, Carnival Red and Sapphire Black/ Matt Silver Ice. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it gave us a far better presentation of the new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 2025 than most other channels!

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Thanks for the great comment mate. Was great to be the first person on KZbin to get up close with a camera. Looking forward to making a video test riding it. As for some of the details such as the rubber bands... You're right. However compared to some other high end bikes it's very well finished. Personally I like the colours, and would 100% get the grey and diablo red, but of course we know that Triumph will release other colours probably next year.

[@1FromTheTree]

Hi I have just subscribed, I have a 94r speed triple and would be interested in trying this new one

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Thanks for the Sub mate... I have the current 2021 model 1200rs and had upgraded from the 1050. Probably the best decision I ever made. Let me know if you get the new model :)

[@AshRowland]

Awesome video mate, love the 2 camera angle filming, very pro... can't say I'm a massive fan of the new RS though, not rusty or broken enough for me, way too shiny

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@AshRowland cheers buddy!! Pain in the arse syncing it though 🤣 I’m sure if you owned the RS long enough it would become broken and less shiny ✨🤣

[@davidebbs2797]

What happened to finishing the flagship Speed off in a lashing of Carbon Fibre???

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Probably to keep the price down… Shame, but I expect that Smart EC3 costs them a few quid.

[@EpiceverythingProductions]

Does it still have that silly bolt to remove the rear seat /cowl?

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@EpiceverythingProductions I couldn’t say exactly what system it used but it looked different… Fingers crossed 🤞

[@davidebbs2797]

cost cutting at it's finest...

[@sattvicvelo3506]

Feel like I'm spamming the comments ;-) But, no I wouldn't upgrade. Mainly as I love the Burnt Orange color and much prefer that look. I'd also have preferred the option to have clip ons, certainly not higher handlebars. Electronic suspension is sort of meh whatever, old one runs fine once setup to my weight and riding style. The ability to manage wheelie control tough.... that is just awesome. Hopefully they add it as software update but I doubt it... Plan on getting a '25 S1K RR though, which has wheelie control ;-)

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

I totally agree on the current suspension… Same for me! I have had no issues at all. I guess they are catering to the spoilt journalists who moaned 😉

[@philipped1669]

She looks like a RR without fairing, but the price is a little bit to high and for me I will wait an extra year before purchase. I love the old yellow and orange color. May be we should get new color in 2026.

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

They will no doubt come out with other colours… That’s what they always do. Personally I love the Grey and Diablo Red 😍

[@greensun2153]

A spider web?? are you kiddin me? 😂

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Don’t worry… I cleaned it off for them! They better give me a discount if I buy one 😄🕷️🕸️

[@ronniehoyle9671]

I want one. I didn't like the gen 1 1200rs as much as my 1050 speedy as it didn't feel as user friendly on the low down power plus it was lacking in toys compared to the bmw s1000xr for the money. This is something else now!

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@ronniehoyle9671 I went from the 1050 to the current 1200rs and on the first couple of rides felt the same. Soon got used the the amazing and addictive power and would never go back. This new one though is in another league and if wife would let me would upgrade tomorrow… Let me know if you get one!! 😊🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ronniehoyle9671]

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm it's going to be in a few months but I think if everything goes well I'll be adding one to the stable, don't know which one to let go so may have to keep the others 😁😂😂

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@ronniehoyle9671keep em’ all 😬

[@ronniehoyle9671]

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm sod it, will do 😎😁

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@ good man… 🤩

[@ccaalluuss]

Rims are different?! Ohlins without surface treatment?!

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@ccaalluuss are the current Ohlins on the existing model surface treated?

[@rns6889]

I was hoping for a redesign, I love the triumph engine more as it's more well rounded. But the radical styling and the bright orange of the ktm won me over. The colors on the speedy is dull.. And I don't think the bug eyed headlights look like a flagship model.

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Well, to be fair they did do a complete redesign on the last model.

[@rns6889]

@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm we have seen this design for 5 years ever since the street triple. Doubtless they will do the redesign first in the street triple again, which is odd. Seeing as the speed is the flagship premium model. I've always hated how they look the same. Atleast ktms look very different, with or without the same headlight, they manage to make their bikes look quite different (middleweight to super duke)

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@rns6889 It is true that it's been nearly five years since the 1200rs was released... Seems longer than they normally do updates. Personally I believe this may be the last 1200rs as Euro restrictions are getting tougher and tougher. Just look what they did to the R1 and GSXR! Noticed how they are pushing more and more middleweights?

[@rns6889]

@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm wile that is true, European manufacturers often make much more premium and passionate products than the Japanese who value extremely competitive costs. Ducati, ktm, triumph, so far has not proven to be ones to axe models because emissions are getting difficult. They dare to charge higher prices because they are known to be the premium in the market. I hope they will keep the speedy, and I believe so. They only stopped the daytona and the speedy 1200 rr because it didn't sell well. The market generally does not want uncomfortable motorcycles. However, naked bikes are always doing well in sales, I hardly believe they would drop a flagship model they have had for 30 years, it's sold well.

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@rns6889 I really hope you're right mate... After all, as you said, it's their flagship model. If I could afford it I would upgrade though... But alas that will have to wait! Just finished paying for my current 1200rs and wife would go ballistic 😂

[@phaniindra4353]

Top speed of your bike ?

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@phaniindra4353 160mph restricted…

[@phaniindra4353]

@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm gps ?

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

No idea...

[@phaniindra4353]

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm try with gps sir ? Btw is it tuned ?

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

@@phaniindra4353 I'll give it a try... No, mine is not tuned. Fast enough for me as it is :)