Best Triumph Speed Twin Mods & Accessories With Hawkeye Moto

[@motobob]

This bike is now for sale on eBay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2019-Triumph-Speed-Twin-1200-Hawkeye-Moto-Custom-Grey-Over-15K-Spent/363033943242

[@ibrichjrful]

I just purchased a 2020 Speed Twin and look forward to adding some of the mods you have on your bike! Thank you!

[@H.KH44N]

Hey man! I really appreciate the content regarding the Speedy. There’s very little Speedy specific quality videos out there, besides for the reviews and some others here and there. Keep it up!

[@motobob]

Cheers HK! Got a couple more vids to come before it goes back to triumph 👍

[@roberthall1437]

The modded bike looks fantastic. Lots of good usable info. good job Bob.

[@motobob]

Cheers robert!

[@splodge57]

Bike looks great like the colour. The polished exhausts and silencers and the black air intakes make big difference for the better. Enjoyed the rustly leaves too.

[@motobob]

Yeah think I might pop the V&H pipes back on mine and polish them up after seeing this...

[@mebeasensei]

The blacked out area around the remaining brushed alloy circular piece where the fuel injection is is inspired. Nice.

[@Banditmanuk]

That wrap is a stunning job, love to see how its applied.

[@motobob]

Might be an idea for a future video...

[@splodge57]

Would also love to see how he gets the melted plastic off the exhausts. I've tried everything with no luck.

[@Ryzen_56X]

Installing the full front Ohlins forks from a used Daytona 675R the Speed Twin will look awesome and will handle beautifuly.

[@abhijeetnarachannel]

IMO stock looks better, just needs a tail tidy. But well. beauty is subjective. :)

[@depotfrank591]

Abhijeet Chaudhary Agree 🤗

[@stevenwest5685]

It has a tail tidy, just with a rear fender.

[@paulharrison8155]

I was in Jack Lilley at Shepperton last week and they are building a Speed Twin with Thruxton R spoked wheels … It looked the dog's danglies 👍

[@motobob]

Nice! I've seen a Thruxton with Speed Twin wheels too haha. The grass is always greener...

[@beetleything1864]

Nice. Spoked wheels look good but a lot heavier.

[@stevenwest5685]

Really tasteful customization. The spray wrap is epic and with the yellow shocks, V&H pipes and fly screen it looks very clean and upgraded.

[@fadhlymustapha6118]

that v&h looks dope with full chrome

[@titomatias1576]

Beautiful bike! I love all the mods! gives me ideas when I get my speed twin!

[@duanebartholomew5782]

Did you get your twin in the end

[@krzysztofk9601]

I wish I have one - with or without mods. Thanks for the video guys!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Triumph make great bikes.

[@mebeasensei]

Looks cool, but Kawasaki 900RS is sharper performance with less motor. But the Triumph looks cool.

[@motobob]

Sorry about the wind noise and rustly leaves. It's just that time of year...

[@Strdyaftrnoon]

That's just ASMR😁

[@touchthebacon5447]

These are both beautiful, I can't wait to pick mine up next month.

[@damiene9563]

If you have one of these, the tail tidy is well worth purchasing. Tec, do excellent parts and this is easy to fit. Not only does it look better imo, but part of the problem with the stock is that you get a lot of crap thrown up your back in bad weather as the rear guard is so short. This doesn’t fix that entirely, but it does make it a lot better.

[@CaptainMorganxxx]

Why not fix a better rear guard

[@soulrebelno1]

I watched this video when it was first uploaded, but didn't have a Speed Twin, but now I do! It's a bike I've dreamed about owning since I was a kid. But, as they say, dreams can come true, and I've just managed to buy a brand-new 2024 Speed Twin 1200, Stealth Edition in Sapphire Red/Sliver. Not only that, I've also managed to get hold of a pair of Öhlins rear shocks off the Thruxton 1200 RS which will be getting fitted very soon, plus there's a few more bits and bobs on the way. I can't wait, the bike has got a fantastic engine, but I was not too impressed with the standard rear shocks riding back home from the dealer, when I hit some very bad bumps at speed on the motorway! 😬

[@Jedz123]

Great video! I got my T120 in 2018 and I got it for it's a modern bike with classic personality. I was kicking myself when the Speed Twin came out a year later. Secretly waiting for Speed Twin bits to hit the parts market (rims, swingarm, brakes and rotors) . My T120's stock suspension wasn't stellar. Upgraded to Progressive shocks. I put the Tec Rebel 2-1 on my T120, damn good exhaust for the money. Cheers!

[@motobob]

Cheers Jedz. You’d put the Speed Twin rims on your 120? I’d love to see how that looked!

[@Jedz123]

@@motobob 17' tubeless alloys would be Stellar so I could run (cheap n' common) 120/70 ZR17 tires.. My stock spokes are sealed now so I can run tubeless tires but finding a 18" front tire was problematic. Michelin Road 5 is a great shoes for these WC Bonneville variants. I'll definitely post a video once I go down that route! Cheers!

[@Its4RealNotAPhase]

I love how KZbin's automatic subtitle function puts "music" as the subtitle right at the moment the machine runs and those vance and hines pipes can be heard.

[@karlosh9286]

Excellent video. Headlight bezel is an improvement. The Vance and Hines do look a lot better than the stock pipes, with the decat they sound a lot better. That was a good noise comparison. Not sure my neighbours would approve :) I personally prefer the factory red and black colour scheme, which I've got . Plus I like to be seen. Top tip on not putting a cover on it whilst still warm. I might have done that had you not said. Usually my one goes straight into my bike shed. TEC also do some wilder camshafts for the Thruxton 1200, don't seem to be listing them for the Speed Twin 1200. I thought the engines were pretty similar, they might fit ! Personally I don't need anymore power , just yet... ;) . Also it was hard enough getting insurance as a newbie without performance parts .

[@motobob]

Cheers for your input as always Karlos!

[@mikelee1923]

Great video even greater beards😂 didn’t know Tom Sykes was a triumph fan lol.

[@motobob]

Haha cheers Mike

[@vstm3950]

Love what you've done with the bike. All mods are tasty! Well done boy. Cheers from Poland

[@rudedog3529]

9:49 Ohlins , I also scored from Ebay . __ Open box, unused for a Thruxton. __$ 600 USD.__The stock shocks wallowed a bit in the corners, like a waterbed. __ Ohlins a lot better. __Forks had too much sag , about 50 mm. __I made some 15 mm thick. spacers . which helped the front. __I may put some slightly heavier fork fluid , later on.

[@andyhutch8262]

I fitted tec piggy back shocks on my Triumph, they lasted 11 months, as I initially bought them 14 months before, (sorned it), they didnt want to know, both shocks lost most of their pressure, one to 3llb and the other spewed oil and fucked me pressure gauge I have owned for 10 years, I now have YSS nitro shocks, no complaints at all with these.

[@kerryfristoe1329]

Another informative video. Thanks MotoBob and congrats on upcoming baby #2!

[@lasseh1576]

That's mean looking! the dart screen really suits it. How about a comparison between the speed twin and the BMW r nine t pure? (Happens to be what I'm lusting after at the moment) ;)

[@motobob]

Will try to get hold of one at some point

[@lasseh1576]

I'd love to hear your thoughts. I've ridden them both, but struggle to make my mind up. They are both fantastic in separate ways.

[@FELiPES101]

both bikes look fantastic

[@NutellaCrepe]

I had the pleasure of test riding the Speed Twin the other day. Tons of fun but I actually prefer the Bonne T120 seat for comfort. I would personally start with a slightly used 2016 Thruxton R, throw the Bonne seat and straight bars on it. The Speed Twin was a fun off-the-showroom-floor package but I still prefer the suspension setup of the Thruxton R with ergonomics from the Bonneville T120.

[@Dansk55]

I actually hated the Thruxton ergonomics. Very uncomfortable. I'm stil learning on the Speed Twin after a test ride.

[@bjarneberg4802]

I understand what you’re saying, but to get the ergonomics off the T120 to the Thruxton, you also have to relocate the foot pegs. It’s always a compromise! If you change the Thruxton’s ergonomics you will loose its “racing ability”. My wife has the T120 chrome edition and I have a Speed Twin. The comfort of the T120 is amazing, but it’s definitely not great in the twisties. And I blame the ergonomics mainly for it. The Speed Twin is the golden middle way. At least for me 😊

[@robbyclark6915]

If Triumph weren’t so hard to get where I live in the USA I would absolutely be riding them instead of Harley Davidson. They make the absolute best looking bikes in the world, IMO.

[@Thefuturelooksbight]

I put the dart fly screen on my sportster.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Great mods. Looks superb

[@hockeymann88]

That bike is begging for the Thruxton R forks as well as the rear suspension. A type R version Triumph?

[@Magnus-pm7ic]

You might as well take a thruxton r and put bar risers, be cheaper go that way.

[@danilocapellan1316]

Big difference in looks. , worth the change. 👍🏼

[@thecappy]

My Speed twin mods. Tail tidy, front and rear Ohlins, thruxton fly screen, black gauges, motone decat, and gp style slip ons. Edit: and rizoma I-club front and rear.

[@Thefuturelooksbight]

Beautiful bike, good taste.

[@jamessuttie1261]

Great informative video. Thanks much.

[@thehowlingterror]

Would like to see a before and after dyno chart.

[@bfarm44]

Need a color option for those rear coils yikes that yellow is horrid on this beautiful machine.

[@KrishnaKumar-jd7qu]

You get the coils in black.

[@ludovicosestilli6654]

I ve enjoyed the video......and i love Triumph bikes……..Rowan make a very nice bike, may i ll only add the exaust bendage on the pipes. Thanks MOTOBOB

[@motobob]

Cheers Ludo!

[@Magnus-pm7ic]

Glad someone else said it too. The thruxton riding position is terrible, and I am comparing it with a super sport bike.

[@jamyewilson6798]

That sounds badass guys!!!

[@mrdbaker2ubaker182]

Now all it needs is a nice big top box!

[@John900C]

Try getting an honest insurance quote for a bike modified like this. You may get a nasty surprise either with the premium or worse, if having to make a claim when mods have not been declared.

[@motobob]

Lexham have been alright about the mods I’ve declared on my bike. But I agree it’s something to check out for sure

[@mattg4934]

Awesome custom job that really brings out the speed twin and makes up for the stock deficiencies. How do you maintain stability when accelerating and braking hard? The only answer I've found on the speed twin is to hang on harder.

[@NickKaboom]

Man, those pipes. I’d like mine to look like that. 👌

[@tinks43]

Awesome looking bike 👍🏻

[@glynharper1066]

As someone looking to buy a Triumph its good to get some info on this model, not sure if the Street twin would be the one, or the Speed twin.

[@BugManRides]

Please put the Thruxton Silver Rims and spokes on the Speed Twin

[@cliveomahoney4096]

I saw a vid that showed the stock cartridge and springs in the front forks. Pretty shockingly bad and the worst thing about the handling of the bike. I get that the rear shocks have been changed for the blingy Ohlins. The forks, by all accounts, are a far more urgent thing to upgrade. But then, there's no hipster bling involved.

[@marks2551]

IMHO it looks great

[@djnashemc]

is there a full fairing that would fit it? what power increase options are there?

[@motobob]

Better option would be to go with the Thruxton with fairing.

[@alexmvidal]

For power, besides the usual route (full system, air filter, PCV/ Booster Plug) you can also go with Tec Motorcycle replacement camshaft. They claim to be a ~10hp drop in replacement. Or you can always do both of those for maximum gains!

[@Vachaathepromise]

Hi Brother really need your guidance. I m looking to put The handlebar in my Triump speed twin. I have seen that the wire of clutch is little short I wanted your advice can I change the wire with the Triump scrambler 1200 because it has a bigger wire than the Triump speed twin. please advise.

[@sunnyverghese8232]

Very nice video keep up the good work. The only issue I have on my speed twin is that it sprays a hell lot of muck while ridding in the rain. Know of any aftermarket mud flap which I can bolt on during monsoons ?

[@motobob]

Pyramid Plastics make fender extenders, but I don't think they are bolt on/bolt off. I think they just stick on

[@robbikebob]

Triumph need to sell a version like this with an upgraded (RWU) front end too. Speed twin R? Speed twin S? RS even!

[@motobob]

Would like to see that for sure. But it’s selling really well regardless, apparently

[@F4AUST]

MOTOBOB I’ve got a thruxton R which I’ve had for three years now and when the speed twin came out . I really wanted one so I went to my local triumph dealer and I was about to trade in for the speed twin . But what they where going to give me for the thruxton R I decided to keep my thruxton R and I bought the free spirits fat bar conversion kit . it totally changed the bike I’m so glad I didn’t trade it in . It’s like having a speed twin with all the best bits on it . I’ve done the D cat and air filter and the Vance & Hines track exhausts best thing I’ve done to the bike .

[@vissneo]

@@F4AUST Any noticable change you found in comfort level with free spirit handle bar kit..what did you with the footrest positioning...

[@vodniy]

What exactly is that fly screen, any link?

[@eyefly69]

May i know what is ohlins model for rear suspension?

[@motobob]

As Rowan said in the video, he just bought the Thruxton R shocks off eBay

[@keo1050]

Ohlins STX36 Twin TR923/S36PR1C1L

[@thecappy]

@@keo1050 TR923 are specific ones for the speed twin, with a black spring. I have them on mine. The ones in the video have to be bought either new from triumph or second hand from a thruxton r owner. They are also 7mm higher than what is needed on the Speed twin.

[@peterford9369]

I do like the fly screens. Have one on my t100 now, but I had one on my VMAX, but at the top it swept up. I loved that, but cannot find that style in any other fly screens. I do like the look of the speed twin over the t,s because of the pipes and the rear fender sweep. Long enough to keep mud off ur back, but short enough for that sporty look. I may upgrade. 865 ccs on these don't give u the hp for highway riding. 1200 would be better. Thanks guys.

[@tuncozyurek6378]

Nice review as always Bob :))

[@motobob]

Cheers TO 🤘🤘

[@archera443]

Want to hear more of the exhaust note... 😎😋

[@motobob]

Will keep that in mind for future. If we’d had more time could have got some ride footage

I prefer the stock one. only doing the back suspension will make every bike to handle poorly... and I do like the brushed aluminium parts a lot more than just black. My only grippe with this bike is that the engine is all black.. .it "hides" all the details... secretly hoping for a Speed TWIN R on the 23/02/2021 unveil.

[@pontusekstam4757]

Nice build! What's the jacket worn by Hawkeye mechanic?

[@DC-vp4kg]

What was the name of the company that did the wrap. It’s beautiful.

[@v4forlife]

Smashing out the videos bud. 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@motobob]

Yeah mate. Got the motivation atm. I think you’d have liked this speed btw. Much more like your Thruxton was. Way more aggressive with the decat, filter and V&H

[@mikebrowne3914]

Is bolted on some 'buy online off the shelf parts' Customised???

[@mark161262]

Did you have trouble fitting the spring clips back in the headlight bezel ? I've changed mine but can only get two in , one by the heating is impossible any tips ????

[@erwinballings9155]

Beautiful bike

[@acherouvis]

what suspension upgrades would you recommend without breaking the bed?

[@Cuzzazbuzz]

Just fitted the TEC fork springs and adjustable caps which takes the sharpness out of the bumps in UK roads. Definitely worth the upgrade.

[@nicksmith7552]

I wanna know how to get rid of the rubber fork covers !

[@motobob]

Viewsfromthemancave did it on his street twin I think

[@motobob]

Found it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKGcmY2iirOJiK8

[@KevinofWessex]

stock bike looks great...

[@KalJoao]

What wrap product did you use? 3M?

[@CL83biker]

Some riders commented this bike has the high engine heat especially during summer.

[@andreszanotti12]

Hello, where did you buy the ohlins pls

[@808speedster]

Bike looks very cool? Which fly screen is that?

[@johnaronson5974]

Sorry, I don't quite understand the booster plug mod. Do you have a link?

[@JuanMartinez-ny1vf]

What's the top Speed on that Speed twin?

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Brilliant 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💯🇮🇹

[@michaelevans1658]

When I took my Triumph in for a service ,the guy their reckoned the Vance and Hines U.S.spec pipes no longer in their catalogue.

[@motobob]

That's a shame! Got mine on eBay for a good price, glad I got them when I did!

[@pierremartin9048]

That does not seem to be correct, I was at the dealership ytd and they are available.

[@michaelevans1658]

@@pierremartin9048 Is that in the U.K. mate ?

[@pierremartin9048]

@@michaelevans1658 Canada....

[@michaelevans1658]

@@pierremartin9048 That's probably why mate ,they are leaning to quieter pipes here if rumor's to be believed .

[@LeftHandCustoms]

I love my Speed twin, even more since I took the cat out.

[@twowheellady3033]

Looks gorgeous and interesting.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great video!!

[@motobob]

Cheers PP!

[@lucilinburhucwr495]

Awesome Bike 😎🤗

[@wordreet]

Mmmmmm! Those Vance & Hines pipes are sex on a stick!!!!! That bass note is epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😋😋😋 When I owned a '92 Trident 750, I set the rear eccentric axle adjusters to the "high" position, dropped the front yoke about 30mm down the stanchions and fitted a front spring upgrade that consisted of Suzuki GSXR750 springs with spacer sleeves on top. And with slightly heavier fork oil, those simple mods made a huge difference to both the handling and braking. Especially with me being a 16+ stone rider.

[@karlosh9286]

I forgot to add, the mod I'd do ( if the tank can be made to fit ) is the Scrambler 1200 pear shaped tank. It's 16 litres :)

[@TheAegisClaw]

Personally I can't stand that colour, wrap or not.

[@michaeljkasnter]

TheAegisClaw go away

[@hudsonquay]

That's alright, it'd be a boring world if everyone liked the same stuff.

[@1990-t1j]

Couldn't agree more. Motobob's looks better. I reckon some people waste so much money making stock bikes look worse.

[@mark90955]

Each to their own 🤔

[@davidisherwood2756]

Reference the front end. Before you spend big bucks. Check the fork oil level, air gap and oil weight. Mixing a 5 weight with a 10 weight will give you a firmer ride should you have a 5 weight oil as standard. Alternatively increasing/ decreasing the air gap by say 10% can make a big difference. Both of these are cheap fixes

[@NudaMan]

Still my second favorite bike lmao 👌🏾

[@motobob]

Haha

[@karlosh9286]

What's your favourite ?

[@NudaMan]

KarlosH 2007 KTM 950 SM/R

[@Matrịx.101-o2s]

Mine is yellow ooooh what colour is yours ooooh lol

[@cybertechbh1481]

Cisa linda ,, mas esta preta para meu gosto a faixa no tanque se fosse prateada como da tampa lateral , a descarga polida um espetaculo , e para completar os amortecedores trazeiros polidos ae sim ficaria uma coisa dos sonhos , para mim claro pois gosto nao se descute... Lindissimas de olho na vermelhinha aqui , a questao desta moto é o preco , 2X mais caro que motos de alto nivel e praticamete do mesmo preço de uma superbike , muito caro mesmo !!!

[@fleshpie2129]

Is it possible to remove silver plate with speed twin written on it?

[@marvinp8835]

Let us see a ride....

[@TheWizardOfTheFens]

Given me some great ideas……

[@jeffjones5212]

nice vid! I'm sold Beautiful bikes

[@the.communist]

That little screen raises the wind flow by a few inches. Not much difference.

[@phillipwallace2214]

stones and rocks fly up ? if it had a proper front fender like a 60's trumph bike it would stay a bit cleanerand look better . the manufactures have sold a bit of goods to the public.

[@f1k199]

Why couldnt we hear the bike

[@enigmatwist6548]

Those rear shocks may be ace but the gold colour scheme doesn’t fit with the rest of the bike. I’d rather stay stock or find something that doesn’t jar with the rest of the bike.

[@thatf_inguy8220]

I want to know what that front end conversion costs. I’m thinking $1.5k for the forks. Maybe another $1k for the radial brembos, couple hundred in hardware (assuming the clamps will work)

[@motobob]

If you were getting the Thruxton R forks there’d be the bars to think about too. The top yoke wouldn’t have the clamps for the speed twin bars, but the speed twin yoke wouldn’t fit. So you’d have to use the clip ons, which would mean you’d be basically better off just buying a Thruxton?

[@alexmvidal]

Could save some $$ and go with some stuff from Hagon or even Nitron with some cartridge kits. Not sure if you can directly replace the ST brakes with the Thrunxton R brembos either.

[@vissneo]

@@motobob Is it possible to do the stuff Vice versa ..I mean getting speed twin comfort on thruxton r..could we change the handle bar and foot rest so that to get speed twin comfort on thruxton r..

[@rickslijkhuis6822]

Getting the front end conversion on the Speed Twin or a Bar conversion on the Thruxton 1200 will end up costing the same amount of money.

[@leemacdonald6533]

The 2019 model was perfect, unfortunately the new models have lost that retro look.