BIKE BATTLE! // TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE RR VS RS // with Ruby Rides PART 1

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks for the love so far!!! Not too long to wait!! Part 2 will be up on Tuesday! 😊🤟

[@rubyrides]

Cant wait for part two 🙏🏽😃

[@alanbrown5593]

Looking forward to both your views and opinions. I do agree, RS with RR suspension, (even as an option) would make it a more useable bike for 80% of the time.

[@pcarts232]

We want to see you wheelie Kate !

[@pcarts232]

Great review I still prefer the Speed tripleRS though , I just don’t trust it , too many warning ⚠️ lights coming on every ride !

[@iainf6]

Brilliant 👍👏👏👏. Think Triumph need to watch this carefully. Great rapport you two 🤗 excellent ride scenes too just the right balance well edited Kate 👍👏👏👏😉

[@rubyrides]

Thank you Iain, it was a great riding with Kate and she's just a natural at everything she does 🙏🏽

[@iainf6]

@@rubyrides looking forward to part 2...thankyou for the message 🙏

[@jeffweier4824]

I really enjoyed listening to you both talking about the riding position, handling, suspension etc of the bikes. There is lot of experience and knowledge of motorcycling there and it's great to see. Looking forward to part 2.

[@rubyrides]

Thank you Jeff 😃

[@aidens04]

Two beautiful ladies on two beautiful bikes. What's not to like?? Brilliant video

[@rubyrides]

Thank you 😃🙏🏽

[@aidens04]

@@rubyrides you're welcome 😊

[@motogordo1903]

So I think it’s gonna be a quiet Sunday afternoon with my favorite KZbin channel, then wham! The Boss looks at the camera and says my name. ☠️. Thank you so much for that!! Really made my day. Ps. ( I don’t think I sent you enough for that meal. It looked amazing!)

[@headrace4863]

Fantastic!! Excellent real-world feedback on the ‘bikes and in a way we can understand, from a couple of well-versed and eloquent like minded people. There’s a real dynamic you two have going on, maybe think about more videos together? Nice work! 👍👍👍

[@rubyrides]

Thank you! I'd love to make more content with Kate 😃 Stay tuned!

[@yorkshireR9T]

What a great way to spend the day. Awesome roads around there and a cracking burger at the yonderman.

[@UsernameKate]

I've not had food from the yondermann! Sounds like I'm missing out!

[@viscountpasty8124]

Brilliant vid......upbeat and a good partnership with Ruby.......well done guys.....entertaining.

[@rubyrides]

Thank you!

[@Mieke3133]

Kate - another great video! Since watching it, I visited the Country Cottage Cafe today, which I discovered from your vlog.. Not really a biker cafe as it is more upmarket with higher prices, but very enjoyable, none the less. So thanks for that. I live in Cheshire, but ride the areas around Leek and Buxton on regular day trips - beautiful countryside and great roads. 👍

[@UsernameKate]

Ah glad you enjoyed the country cafe! Yea, defo a little pricey and not a greasey spoon but lovely none the less! 😊

[@morganmartin9286]

Beautiful bikes, beautiful ladies and a beautiful day for riding ! 👍👍👍

[@UsernameKate]

😄😄😄

[@johnpaterson4163]

Great to get another perspective, great banter between friends, look forward to the next part.

[@arnohag1]

Wow. All that food for breakie. Good to see people who enjoy 1L plus bikes.

[@UsernameKate]

Oh it was tasty! 😋

[@rubyrides]

Was great to ride with you! Thank you for taking me to some amazing roads, views and cafes! Look forward to our next collab 😁🤌🏽

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks chick! Always a fun day hanging out with you!

[@andrewprice1189]

Another fantastic video Kate, you just smashing it! As a 55 year old RR owner, 100% agree if triumph could offer the semi active on the RS then we would have the worlds first perfect bike! The RS springs are way to stiff for the road. Not something you can dial out with compression/rebound. Im 110kg with gear on & its still way to firm. Triumph are you listening! AU

[@nodtripRS]

Iv had mine set up by weardale racing, an its supple, smooth an not firm at all. . I can't see what all the fuss is.

[@bikingwithmike9320]

Awesome video Kate. Great to see the differences. Look forward to pt.2. Keep up the great work

[@pollekepmtb]

That was a nice collaboration please do it again.. I have the idea, in a matter of speaking that because of your Hand injuries you are mainstream ( nothing wrong with that) And Ruby is hardcore, she looks like one with the RR instantly. Very nice vid Kate. And congratz with the 35K subscribers, on to the next 35. Big thumbs up👍👍🇳🇱

[@rubyrides]

Thank you!

[@mikep.9371]

Your nailing it on your test rides. Fun to see you and Ruby banter about. Like Dave Moss in his bike tuning, you have to fit the bike and ergonomics to your body. Age does throw some curves into the mix, I've got an ankle that goes out (45 degrees) every fifteen years or so. You girls take care and I cannot wait for you to put part two up.

[@UsernameKate]

Only gotta wait until Tuesday for part 2 🙏 thanks for the love Mike!

[@mikep.9371]

@@UsernameKate I would not miss it. Your very welcome Kake.

[@rubyrides]

Thank you Mike 😃

[@mikep.9371]

@@rubyrides I remember you from another video with your H2. Your appearance was a welcome surprise Ruby.

[@colblimp1882]

This is fun, roll on Part 2.

[@cosef4491]

I love you channel Kate. You and your friend are both beautiful people inside and out ❤️

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you so much!!

[@PMdanielES]

Exactly what I’ve been looking for, thank you!

[@nigeltankard6977]

Looking forward to watching part 2. I do prefer the looks of RS and the riding position of the RS. But both bikes look amazing

[@lynsmith1096]

Good part 1 Kate look forward the next 1.

[@leehutt5699]

Sweet vid dudes, you guys rock. Just got myself a RS and flipping love it 😍

[@UsernameKate]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Nice one Lee!

[@DatOldeBiker]

Great bikes and a very good chat comparing how each bike suits the rider and usage (road/track) :>)

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

Interesting video Kate. I would completely agree with you. I’ve ridden and reviewed both the RS and the RR, the RS is the one for me because of the riding position. I agree about the suspension too. I actually spoke to Ohlins at the Bike Shed Show and it’s just not possible to transfer the semi active suspension on to the RS, it needs to come directly from Triumph. It would be cool though as you do notice the difference in the ride! Part Two here I come! 🤪👊 BTW, that cooked breakfast looked awesome! 🙏

[@Arryhall]

Fantastic roads around the Yonderman's. Just point the bike in any direction and uou can't go wrong. For sheer scenery, if you are ever up that way again, check out Castleton if you haven't already.

[@UsernameKate]

Yes, I have found myself around those parts by accident! Lovely town !

[@henrysmith5604]

Brilliant video Ruby owns some quality special bikes

[@UsernameKate]

She has quite the collection! 🥰

[@johndickens5370]

I’ve met ruby a couple of times down the H cafe in Oxford when she had her fireblade, 😀

[@rubyrides]

Ahhh good old Gruff the Fireblade!

[@karlbratby4349]

Great bikes, nice ride… I too find the RS way to stiff, I have another trial in a few days and adjusting settings to what triumph deem the comfort settings, the light weight riders feel it the worse since I’m told it’s set to normal for around an average 14 stone bloke. If I can make it more pliable I will buy if not I can’t live with it.

[@UsernameKate]

I totally get your viewpoint!

[@WestyorkshirestRS]

Nice to see rubes up north now she needs to do the dales ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@rubyrides]

Yesss my next trip!

[@WestyorkshirestRS]

@@rubyrides yesssss ruby, lol make sure my bikes back first lol 🦌

[@axelotl86]

Awesome. As a RS owner this is what I wanted to see.

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it! Part 2 up later today! 😊

[@axelotl86]

@@UsernameKate awesome thanks!

[@greyanaroth]

Jesus. After that breakfast, I'd be knocked out solid. There would be no ride. Maybe a bit of swimming, but definitely no ride 😂

[@LickyDischarge]

This was a superb upload Kate! It made for a very relaxing Sunday evenings viewing. Thank you 😎

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it James!

[@veiledallegory]

Now my dream is to meet you and Ruby for a ride! 🥰

[@jameshutchins3396]

A lot of beauty for one video. Again thank you for sharing the countryside. Now then, I think comparing the bikes like this is perfect. Two different schools or perspectives is a very rounded approach. Has your dad ridden either one?

[@UsernameKate]

No, usernamedad hasn't ridden any of those bikes!

[@wizrom3046]

Interesting collab. I like sportbikes so would prefer the riding position of the RR, but that RS has a really nice macho beast look to it so looks wise I would like the RS. Probably perfect to me would be to swap the suspension and sport handlebars from the RR to an RS. 👍

[@rubyrides]

Yeah Kate mentioned that ideally she'd have the RS with the RR suspension!

[@wizrom3046]

@@rubyrides but I also like the sport position like you do, after years of racing on the track and twisty mountain roads... 👍

[@alanhall7213]

I'm with Kate on this one. RS riding position but with the dynamic suspension of the RR. I've recently sold my older Speedy and had managed to dial-in the suspension to suit me. What adjustability does the RS suspension have. Can it's "hardness" be dialed out a bit for road use? The last of the previous generation RS are going for big money where I live... seems folk still rate them. Better bike for general use??? BTW... Great video. Really appreciate the informative discussion.

[@graemesherlock1955]

Hi Kate great collab and video as always

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

Ruby is awesome, love following her on instagram, she has some gorgeous bikes

[@rubyrides]

Thank you Bean 😃🙏🏽

[@Eds_PanAm]

ya'll sure know how to ride! those country roads and villages....so awesome to see.......oh and it's ok to want to feel cool!!!! lol no shame in that at all....

[@UsernameKate]

🤭🤭🤭

[@highwayrider5536]

Awesome

[@alanbrown5593]

Triumph need to get both of you as ambassadors for motorcycling. If you ask Ruby really really nicely, can I get a go of her H2

[@rubyrides]

Maybe...

[@UsernameKate]

@@rubyrides such a damn tease haha

[@leswills2657]

Great vid Kate and Ruby ,both bikes looked brilliant just like yourself and Ruby, hoping to test ride the Tri RR in a couple of weeks, thanks for a great day ride out..

[@blackbirdiom]

Look forward to more of these ride out with Ruby 😀 thought it was funny that your heavy breathing was louder than the RS 🤣

[@rubyrides]

Trust me my breathing was heavier than Kates when I was trying to keep up with her on the twisties 😫😂

[@stevieeplea5611]

Yes another great vlog Kate great to see you with ruby ride safe lovely greetings from st Helens Merseyside..only one username Kate..

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Stevie boy!! 😊

[@stevieeplea5611]

@@UsernameKate no worries lovely take care..

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Actually the thing about the screen is something am looking into. (But am prob sticking to country lanes n mostly fair weather riding as it stands) Def been buffeted on a 125 last winter. Great vid👍

[@philipchard7596]

Great video Kate ,it’s good to hear your opinions on the Triumphs.Free breakfasts ,always a good start to the day.Seems every test I have seen on the standard RS all day the suspension is a bit too hard for road riding. Ideal for track but long road rides , not so good on the wrists etc.Your friend Ruby was very well spoken,a bit posh eh😂❤️🏍🇸🇪👍Guys in Sweden thought it was good viewing hearing from girls instead of guys , different perspectives I guess❤️🏍🎶🙏🇸🇪🇸🇪👍

[@ADV-Rider-Dude]

I have a similar wrist issue which is why I only like adventure bikes. I have the 1200 Rally Explorer.

[@davidwallace6224]

Another cool clip, keep up the good work ladies! guess I will watch the 2nd part now too!

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you! 😃

[@justmejohn773]

Interesting video Kate.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Buff!

[@paulhill1902]

Great video guys as always your both great on the track and road think triumph should get you both a free trip to there off road centre 😉

[@UsernameKate]

Just done it Paul! I believe it's the next upload! 😄

[@paulhill1902]

Nice one great minds think alike 😂 hope you went hard core liked watching the bmw experience you did will ruby be making an appearance on this one aswell 😀

[@UsernameKate]

@@paulhill1902 no, ruby couldn't make this one! BUT I have a day with on thr trials bikes which I filmed and was super fun!

[@paulhill1902]

@@UsernameKate life will never be boring with your riding clan username dad username Mike and now ruby 😉😀keep them coming been watching since the beginning 👍

[@UsernameKate]

@@paulhill1902 thanks Paul, I appreciate you! 😊

[@56Spookdog]

👍👍

[@markjosephbudgieridgard]

Hi Kate another great vlog I'd take the RR absolutely gorgeous nice chat between you girls... Makes a change when a couple of girls get together the subject is usually about visiting the nail bar 😂.... RR over the snake wow just awsome UNK 👍❤️

[@rubyrides]

We also do go to the nail bar... on our bikes.

[@georgesmithholmes202]

Great video. Tried finding ruby's KZbin channel but only 2 videos on there. Am I missing somthing

[@UsernameKate]

Ruby's focus is Instagram. You can find it here: instagram.com/_rubyrides_

[@rubyrides]

Hi George 😃 I'm mainly on instagram but may post more videos on YT.

[@dennisbybee1683]

Kate,you two should do a track day together

[@UsernameKate]

I'd love to!!!

[@rubyrides]

I agree.

[@HippoDrones]

It is the suspension that mainly put me off the Speed Triple RS 1200.... that and my local dealership not returning my calls after me constantly badgering them to buy one!

[@pcarts232]

It’s fully adjustable front and rear

[@HippoDrones]

@@pcarts232 but very firm, is a shame they didn't do an S version as it would make a better road bike if the suspension was less track focused.

[@pcarts232]

@@HippoDrones yeah mine is adjusted to the softest setting now but that’s not really the issue, it literally doesn’t have the ability to iron out bumps , even with Öhlins but apparently that’s how it’s set up so have to live with it , but yes agree it’s firm which is amazing on smooth roads but 90% of the time it’s uncomfortable at best !😂

[@HippoDrones]

@@pcarts232 is a shame as the other super naked don't really appeal to me

[@pcarts232]

@@HippoDrones yeah the Triumph is the best looking but I think you can take it to a suspension specialist to set it up properly MCN said that the coil spring on the rear is way to firm for the road so maybe that would fix it , a different rear coil spring 🤔

[@jimmyrottencauli]

Cottage kitchen just up the road from me 👍……. Great video, I had a brand new 96 Orange speed Triple so salivating over new Orange speed triple due , if these politicians stop me touring in Europe this year then RT is going………PS Williams Motorcycles has gone down hill now Phil has left 👎

[@UsernameKate]

Soooo jealous of the roads on your doorstep!! (And how close you are to the cafe!!) And yessss the orange speed looks great!! And Phil offered so much to Williams. He ran a tight ship and it was blissful working under Phil! I've nothing but great words to say about the man 🥰

[@jimmyrottencauli]

@@UsernameKate I bought ex demo Blue RT off Williams in Feb …… everyone very friendly but whole thing was series of minor cock ups start to finish but RT is brilliant. Used to live Shropshire and as much as I love Peak Distinct…. Salop is great for a faster ride.

[@larsschueler9203]

Nice 👍🏻 Video

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

Hooligans the pair of ya :)

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣

[@davelee9527]

🤩✌🤩✌

[@Offroadwithtom]

Good video bud liked it

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Tom!

[@elijames3041]

Keep safe out there

[@UsernameKate]

We try!

[@flea1972]

👍

[@s4m130]

I think for that price and for the stiffness you need to have electric suspension on the rs

[@UsernameKate]

That would be the dream!

[@ianowens7519]

Triumph just need to put full electronic suspension on the RR

Hi Kate... thxs for the insights... now about Ruby... can you put a link to her channel on the description? THe #rubyrides didn't help me much :D... just for courtesy. THe RR is, for me, the most beautiull bike of the moment. Even prettier than the MV Agusta. More poised, more gentlemanish. About that breakfast... JEEESUS! that is more a Brunch, rather than a breakfast. I would have to go back to bed and sleep a powernap in an instance!!

[@UsernameKate]

Hi!!! Ruby's Instagram is instagram.com/_rubyrides_

[@RadDadisRad]

The RR is the better bike with its electronic suspension. They should both be available with manual and electronic suspension options from the factory. The big shutdown for me is that I can’t get the electronic suspension on the RS. Give the RR the RS treatment it’ll be a much better bike.

[@UsernameKate]

RR suspension on the RS would be a game changer. If Triumph were to only put this on one bike, you'd think it would have been the RS over the RR wouldn't you!

[@thesage1621]

That brunette is stunning! And the bikes she rides. Woah!

[@UsernameKate]

Make sure to subscribe to her youtube. If you type Ruby Rides on here you will find her account 😊

[@matt-zr6zs]

Silly question but when did you both pass ya full test ,amazing vid

[@UsernameKate]

I've been riding for 14 years, not sure about ruby!

[@scottdiver36]

User name Kate just remembered 😂 is this a test to see witch or is better or was this Ruby your friends motorcycle who loves dropped bars I'm confused if she owns RS lol

[@UsernameKate]

She doesn't own any of these 😊

[@scottdiver36]

@@UsernameKate as I thought 💭 I think suspension is just right for myself it has so much grip on bend I find front bit soft or is that me too hard on brakes 😂😝

[@MrDucatiPenigaleV4s]

Kawasaki H2.

[@MrAtomUniverse]

What's the temperature like there? It's like 35 degree in singapore , riding is not even fun with this heat, a BMW 1200GS cost like 60k usd here and last for only 10 years before you have to renew it for a max of 5-10 years at ($10k+) (3k few years back) or scrape it. It's such a shitty place for bike lovers , can't wait to migrate

[@UsernameKate]

We are lucky if it gets higher than 13 degrees in England, UK!

[@MrAtomUniverse]

@@UsernameKate oh that's very cold HAHAHAHA i would probably need skiing gears for that

[@bikashjena743]

I love her .. your frnd ruby

[@UsernameKate]

She's amazing

[@garyuk761]

How tall are you guys?

[@UsernameKate]

Both 5ft 4. I've a 29 inch inside leg, Ruby a 28.

[@garyuk761]

@@UsernameKate you jump on and off these bikes with ease.. no offence your both small build females on big bikes.. Great riding skill , 👏

[@UsernameKate]

I ride a full height GS so these are like toys in comparison 😫🤣

[@petewatson9866]

From two sexy sister’s to two sext biker chick’s, Another great upload Kate sorry if I went off topic can’t wait for part 2👍👍👍

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣

[@TheBez1965]

Where are these cafe’s

[@UsernameKate]

Country Cafe in Leek and then onto the Yondermann cafe. Google these locations and you'll get the postcode 😊

[@TheBez1965]

@@UsernameKate I’ll have a look , I don’t usually ride in that area

[@UsernameKate]

@@TheBez1965 cracking roads up there col

[@TheBez1965]

@@UsernameKate they look it , great video by the way , getting another point of view on the bike

[@everythinggaming7938]

6:58 if you have a dirty mind that is joke's

[@scottdiver36]

User name Kate you just be kind on my new triumph 1200 rs speed triple if a spider can hang on at motor way speed even with RS suspension Kate just toughen up 🙋😂

[@november161167]

Damn, somebody beat me to a pink sausage comment...! 😒 Oh, so what made you think that the dog wasn't very well, your mobile health check must have lasted for all of 0.5 of a second...? Hmmm, okay, I'm not sure about the RR's cockpit fairing...maybe it's one of those you've got to see it in the flesh kinda things 🤔

[@UsernameKate]

Because it was limping and slow 🤣🤣 are you guys looking at the vegetarian sausage?? Because mine was cooked lovely!

[@pcarts232]

The RS is nice until the “ low oil pressure ⚠️check engine ⚠️and Transmission ⚠️ warning lights come on at the same time and it won’t go over 50 mph , especially on the Motorway! Death trap ! Mines going straight back to Triumph on Monday even though it was there last Saturday for the same fault 😡!

[@andrewprice1189]

Ive had the RR since Feb, also having a few issues!

[@pcarts232]

@@andrewprice1189 yup and they won’t fix it ! They told me to “ look on the forums “ Unbelievable and ridiculous advice from a Triumph dealer!

[@pcarts232]

@@andrewprice1189 they’ll fix it and mark my words the warning ⚠️ lights will come back on a few days later!

[@LondonSteveLee]

What's a "haitch"?

[@UsernameKate]

Where in the video do I say it? So I can look at what I meant.. i can't understand myself most of the time 🤣

[@LondonSteveLee]

@@UsernameKate @0:50 "she's got an S1000 R HAITCH P4" @0:59 "a Kawasaki HAITCH 2" It's aitch - there's no "H" in aitch. Still, like your vids - keep it up!

[@UsernameKate]

Just my accent, that ain't gonna be able to change I'm afraid (much to most people's frustration 🤣🤣)

[@keitht3055]

How long has Ruby been your bessy mate?

[@UsernameKate]

I think I met ruby in 17!

[@Aj-om4dt]

OMG such a sexy pair of biker chicks 😘 love your videos ❤ from S.Wales

[@BigDawwwg101]

Brutal review. Lacking any technical depth.

[@UsernameKate]

What technical depth where you looking for?

[@RogierYou]

2 hot chicks on sport bikes pull up at a coffeeshop…… 😁

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣

[@doomuskawasaki8012]

That sauage looked rather pink🤢😟

[@UsernameKate]

Nahhhh was lovely!

[@doomuskawasaki8012]

@@UsernameKate rather you/her than me

[@chema1546]

hello good afternoon Kate you are great but for young people say hello to your friend Ruvi I also follow her on Instagram ok 👍👌

[@rubyrides]

Thank you Chema

[@chema1546]

@@rubyrides ok 👍👌 Ruby

[@stephenchapman8344]

👍