New 2021 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS: Everything You Need To Know! Full Specs & Price

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[@midhungopan9270]

Not a fan of those House fly eye type headlight,but rest of the design looks dashing

[@TheTwinPost]

A distant dream for sure.... That's a smashing looking bike. Well done Triumph 🔥...and as usual awesome video presentation MotoBob 🙌

[@lucashill5328]

This is the best video i have seen on this bike @motobob. I really appreciate the detail in the engineering segment. Knowing the details of how and why new engineered features were put in place and why they work is great! Well done!

[@shmac96]

Looks great! I've never been completely sold on the bug eyes but they've finally perfect them and they fit. Works seamlessly into the rest of the bike. Kudos to anyone that manages to establish a relationship with this beautiful bike!

[@TheLiddleBigChannel]

Certainly the best interview conducted with Triumph about this bike! After owning a 2020 Speed Triple RS where the QS was extra for about 6 months, I think I'm definitely gonna love this new Speed Triple...That extra 30 HP spread of power so low in the rev range makes for even easier road riding even with a passenger, never mind how much more competitive it will be track riding!

[@asbinojha]

You deserve million subscribers mate. Hope you get this milestone this year. 😊❤️ Your review is enticing always.

[@GOMD77]

Ight, Trident for daily ride, T120 for weekend cruise and Speed Triple for the Track use for me.

[@tracer1127]

Looks like a work of art from the side. Sure to put a smile on your face as the garage door opens.

[@TOPSK2015]

I was lost and felt in the middle of nowhere since I own a MT09, but now Triumph has set me a new target for my next bike. Well done Triumph to put everything I want as standard and amazingly get the headlight looks right to me in this new Speed!

[@showpuebla]

Look how clean and well made it looks. Agresive and modern looking without dumb wings and over-sharp lines. And yes, still looks like an Speed Triple, the upgrade it really deserved! Welcome to 2021 guys 🦾🦾🦾

[@nassosa]

Design wise this is amazing. Love the tank design and cuts. Lights and all the minor details absolutely stunning. It's a beast and for me at least it will remain a dream... Great presentation as always love your videos.

[@AnthonyV82]

Great highlight overview on your part and nice dialog and questions with the Triumph lads! 👍🏼 Thanks!

[@motobob]

Thanks mate!

[@mtharvey7502]

180 odd HP enough to satisfy most. Finally a speed triple where both paint schemes are great. Review was spot on what I was looking for in terms of finding out the key details....I have started to save already....nice job Triumph...Great review Motobob

[@Waar4]

Wow. This would be my favourite triumph ever ❤️🔥

[@kitperry777]

Great technical insight into the design of the bike, clearly a lot of thought has gone into it. Thanks for the review!

[@motobob]

Cheers KP!

[@mch1n118]

I have a 2022 Street Triple RS and I can say for sure I’ll get the Speed Triple RS when I upgrade. Triumph makes the best roadsters.

[@rogercollins3]

I want one. It's like a bigger version of my Street Triple R.

[@markh7222]

Shame the old boys only buy grey/silver or black, a Strontium Yellow option as a homage to its Daytona origins would look amazing.

[@Tim955w]

My thoughts exactly, it's about time that Triumph had the confidence to reintroduce some bolder colour schemes even if these were optional colour ways. Mind you i'm not exactly young!

[@KingCast65]

My last S3 was Scorched Yellow. Video of me buying it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_UeYx4aKeqi7M Sold it, bought a Ducati Multi 1000S but had to have another Triumph so now also have a Venom Yellow Tiger800. Great bike but kinda runs out of puff at 110 and accelerates slowly after that but guess what? That's EXACTLY what I need.

[@colblimp1882]

Lots of information so I'll have to watch again. The bike looks great and sounds great as could be seen from the smile on your face. Why would anyone need more than 180hp on the road? As much HP as anyone would ever need in a road bike. Great vid cheers BOB.

[@p.chakraborty4453]

Such a beautiful sound , the exhaust sound changes as the rev increases , from sophisticated in the low to the roaring in the high , Mechanically (a mechanical engineer here) , and as a bike enthusiast, 3 Cyls are the best when it comes to power delivery, low end torque + top end rush , and due to triumphs T-plane crankshaft (perfect secondary balance) this thing revs very high for a engine that size , and reaches redline quicker than any I4... I've plenty experience, owned an R1 (sold last year and got a cycle), r6, zx 10r, the busa, Zh2, RSV4, panigale, cbr 1000, and z900 , daytona 675, street triple 675RS, RE bikes,and what not , but i find three cyls the best among inline 4s and 2s (Vs are better ). (Except some radicals i4s ). This is the best bike.

[@colonelquickshifter6534]

Finally - back on top ! On my next bike list

[@kezzert21]

Thanks for the info Bob. Faster than a factory!! 😀

[@frankmlchaelglasscock6539]

It was about time they dun away with the exhaust under the seat this looks so much better I would prefer a round head light but never mind in all a much better looking bike but the proof is what it is like to ride

[@kiwihame]

WOW! That's an awesome looking bike. The improvements are genuinely impressive. As is the whole package. I'm a Ducati guy, but were I in the market for a super-naked, this would be a leading contender.

[@johnDukemaster]

...for her ride... Thank you Bob!

[@iamthemobey]

Just knocked the SDR off the top of the next bike list I think.

[@expatbiker6598]

They are a little different although they occupy same market segment. Test ride both before you commit.

[@kssi488]

I'd say the SD-R hasn't a bit of chance against the Öhlins equipped RS! The Öhlins suspension is much more refinded than the shitty APEX from WP. And the Triumph design is much more noble than the Kiska's not so nice latest try.

[@ampm9771]

I wouldn't even consider SDR (dirt bike on 17" wheels). I don't want a bike that loses nearly 40% of its value in just over a year. SDR isn't nearly as reliable and desirable as the triumph. And I don't know why KTM calls it 1290 because it's in fact 1305cc!

[@kssi488]

@@ampm9771 You are right. Even if I have had about 7 KTM and still have the 690 R and the 890 R, the new Speed Triple is not comparable the the SD-R 3.0. It's like comparing an ugly duck to a proud eagle! And you can also forget about the new Tuono and the new S1000 R! Speedy rules !!!

[@roshannair8150]

Bar end mirrors should come as standard in my opinion. Looks way better than standard.

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video looks and sounds fantastic 🇬🇧👍

[@stevelawrie9115]

I know this is a small thing but thank you for a motorcycle manufacturer who makes a motorcycle, with a stock exhaust, that doesn't look like a garbage can.

[@tonydavis5053]

Triumph, just take my money absolutely love the technology!

[@kentbrown3736]

Definitely on the bucket list in the black. Yes 180HP is plenty and I think the price is great. I just hope that it's large enough for me. I'm 188cm and 108KG with my kit on. Here's hoping.

[@niranjanmcky8940]

Tesla logo tail light :P & i liked the older look which was bulky and suited the size of that bike. The face could've been a bit bigger.

[@jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778]

Very nice and good value. I'd have to get one (in Blue or Red) if I lived within 50 miles of the Nurnbergring or other great track. Since I dont have a nearby track I'm sticking with the Bonneville line.😎

[@jeffreyenglish2413]

I think triumph did a brilliant job I love it lighter more powerful what more can you ask

[@harshadborgaonkar4539]

This seems to be a scary beast. I will keep improving on my speed twin until I can even touch something like this

[@CryptoPete007]

Ordered mine...cant wait!

[@disco41]

great vlog bike looks awesome

[@motojc]

Best Speed Triple. Especially that clean tail without the integrated exhaust, finally gone for my liking. Only thing is the price. At this price, there are simply too many options that’s equally enticing. I have no less than 6 bikes I want to buy at $12k range. 2 KTMs, 2 Aprilias, 1 Yamaha, 1 triumph. Very hard to justify 50% more price on power I can’t really use...

[@gpearce11]

While my heart will probably always belong to Triumph's Modern Classic range (specifically the Thruxton RS and Bonneville T120), I think this is my new favourite "super-naked". If I ever wanted something to definitely get me arrested, instead of simply heavily fined, and I had the money lying around, I think this would be my pick.

[@pcarts232]

You need to ride one first , I bought one last Friday… I’m taking it back this Saturday 👎🏽

[@marcoaugust6308]

This is how you upgrade a motorcycle without loosing it's heritage. There are so many similarities to the previous generations, but still managed a huge improvement. I like the new Ducati Monster, but it did loose all of the heritage it had.

[@Firestorm637]

Outstanding review

[@ampm9771]

It's refreshing to see a normal size bike in the market filled with Japanese micro-motorcyeles and their extremely short wheelbase. The rear half and tank is very Ducati-esque.

[@michaelkork3197]

Not a fan of the category but this is a pretty good looking machine. Especially the black version is slick AF

[@mojosdad68]

What an excellent vid. A couple years ago I would have snapped this up but I’m now looking for a sport tourer with a bit of wind protection and some bags. I’d love to see triumph get on board with the ST scene which I think will be making a comeback. Nakeds looks great but after an hour in the saddle at highway speeds they become fatiguing. I’ve gone through 3 nakeds in the last 5 years, one of which was an ‘18 Street Triple RS. I did the “adventure” thing - also a Triumph, but what I want is a sport tourer. Imagine this bike with optional snap-on sporty hard bags, and a half fairing...a Speed Triple RT. I’d be in. And no, the Tiger is not what I’m after. I want a real sport tourer.

[@derekharper6031]

H2 ST Might be what your after?

[@karlosh9286]

Good review, good to hear the Triumph top brass explaining some of the things :-D It looks very nice. I do like it. I can see why it's been upped to 178 BHP (Super Duke R etc.) and 10 kg less weight is always good. Keyless ignition now does the filler cap too, so not quite as pointless as on the old one, but I still don't need or want it. (battery has already gone flat on my keyfob, after 4 only months) It could do with some more colours. Like the white and red 2020 one, or just all red with white accents. The available colours could stop me from wanting one. I'm glad they've kept the 120 degree crank. I really didn't like the extra vibrations from the T planed crank Tiger. If this had the T plane crank, they'd never sell me one, even more so than the available colours. Fuel tanks can be resprayed ! I'm wondering how the new Euro 5 exhaust is going to sound as good as the old high level Arrow cans on the 2020 speed triple RS, and I do like the look of the high level under seat end cans on the 2020 one. Yeah, I get it that lowering the weight is good, but still. £15,100 is a fair price hike, I can't seem to tell if the quick shifter comes as standard. The Triumph website doesn't seem to offer it as a performance option (yet), so maybe it comes as standard. I don't think I need more than the 148 BHP on my "old" Speed Triple RS just yet, the major performance limitation on my Speed Triple sits on the riders seat, plus I'm now skint, so it'll be a long time before Triumph sell me one ! (and my one was £2500 less, with QS and heated grips included ) All said I'm keen to get a test ride, it does look good, let's hope I'm not smitten, I can't afford it !

[@motobob]

The QS does indeed come as standard - I should have said. All fair comments - hope you're well!

[@karlosh9286]

​@@motobob yeah, thanks, I'm well. Hope you are well too :) With QS as standard the £15100 isn't quite as "bad" as it looked. Old one was almost £14K with QS added. (when not on "special offer") I'm really wondering if I should test ride it, I want to remain happy with my current one !

[@motobob]

@@karlosh9286 i'd say the tech enhancements are nice but not revolutionary, but the extra power to weight is pretty massive so it just depends if you think you'll ever use it. i'm like you - the limiting factor on most bikes above 50hp haha

[@karlosh9286]

​@@motobob this side of me becoming a track-day-boy, I really doubt I, or anyone who likes to keep their road licence can use that much power. Listening the Triumph chap say how much quicker it is at the top confirms it (not sure video I saw that on). The real difference is 80 plus MPH. I did note, up to about 7000 rpm, the torque curve is pretty much the same, so the low end grunt I like on the 1050cc isn't going to be much different. There's also weight and gearing ratios to consider. I'm guessing, up to road legal limits, it's not going to be much faster. Less weight, and better handling could be the major improvements for the road. Still, it will be dangerous for me to test ride, I've already spent my money !

[@sacredgeometry]

Does it actually come with my triumph fitted as standard? I thought it was an optional extra.

[@johnvale5352]

What a great review !

[@rizzoyo8557]

love it that some of my favor youtube riffraff got to invade triumph HQ.

[@maximignatyuk9836]

Performance, higher specs on this model, higher price tag. Might be that Triumph is making room for another Trident model with bigger engine...?

[@justinroberts364]

New Exhaust!, New Tail tidy!, Better Fly screen! on top of 15k!!!, other than that lovely. (oh and better colours)

[@xorbe2]

One negative about reducing rotational engine inertia ... that initial clutch release from a dead stop becomes a biatch. Maybe they have minimum rpm throttle support.

[@rekluseman666]

It finally seems to have lost that straight cut primary gear whine.

[@Lord_C0mmander]

Does it have cruise control as standard?

[@Firestorm637]

Love this bike. Still like under belly muffler vs large muffler on side of bike.

[@lordgibbness]

There'll be aftermarket options for sure. And with a remap and removing all the euro 5 gubbins this will be a beast!

[@splodge5714]

Wow you was privileged to rev it up. Sounds good.

[@motobob]

What an honour! Worth adding they warmed it up first... :)

[@S1000xrhp]

But you did look like a guilty schoolboy, as if they said no more than 3k and you rev it past 7k 🤣

[@motobob]

@@S1000xrhp it's that new low intertia engine! it revved up quicker than I expected... but seriously. it's quite loud for a euro 5 stock exhaust :) that's what that look was about

[@mkmkojsn12125]

This is art👏🏻

[@Firestorm637]

Optimize the exhaust. No need to modify anything after purchase at least not expensive engine mods

[@SantosReaction1221]

I just eagerly want to have it that bike

[@kssi488]

Forget about the new Touno Factory, forget about the new BMW S1000 R !!! The new Street Triple is a Bomb!

[@viaceslavv905]

Anyway raiders will be buying s1000r

[@kssi488]

@@viaceslavv905 Not sure. I'd say in Germany there could be even more Speed Triples than S1000 R because of the power and the lower price compared to the delivered equipment.

[@ev_an_8898]

Over the ape too ya recon ? I have been doing my head in picking between a 1100 factory or one of these

[@hildand.arifwirayudha]

i don't get why they didn't make the headlight the same as Rocket 3, it's just look plain in my perspective, just my opinion ovr it's look DOPE With Black, Red and Gold color combination

[@Renown.]

👏👏..Great Review

[@RidingNomad]

I'm in-between this and the MT10SP

[@kezzert21]

Want one!!! Even with those colours! Why not have one bright colour scheme? Like my old 99’ lime green. 😜

[@camerondecker773]

Triumph did good with the styling. Always thought the Streetfighter was ugly, but this new Speed Triple makes it look like Ducati didn't even try.

[@vagnergomesdonascimentofer9706]

Quando chegará ao Brasil?

[@garybrown4854]

My pick would be the RED or BRG

[@rohitcharles007]

Love but don't know how much complaint does it have.but I love the trident it's to good and classy.

[@a_lucientes]

The Arrow exhaust on the 2020 sounded a whole lot throatier, from what I can tell just listening to the videos. Still, looks pretty awesome.

[@mickleblade]

#Motobob did you pick up any gossip about possible 660 adventure sport?

[@Mrbooboo1972]

And Red motorcycles sold second hand Always sell higher at or about $1,000 depending on bike. But same bike models mileage etc... Red sells higher.

[@tolgayilmaz9257]

Whish they also put that engine on a sport-tourer too..

[@mattwilliams9758]

Aftermarket Tail Tidy producers rejoice!

[@ianowens7519]

They will Matt. The problem manufacturers have is that they have to produce their bikes so that the number plate is beyond the rear wheel, it will be due to EU homologation regulations no doubt

[@karlosh9286]

Yeah, Tail Tidy producers possibly have an EU insider, who I guess they "pay off", to keep business running :-D

[@mariosmarios8447]

Amazing bike 😍😍

[@I-Libertine]

I'll take one... in Roulette Green.

[@carrera_2s]

Absolute dream

[@Mrbooboo1972]

I like it a lot. Sweet bike

[@utkarshkaushik617]

God that front looks sooo aggressive those gold forks are the best but from rear it lost the charm for me thi I adored those underseat exhaust yaa they were heavy and not so ergonomic but they give that rear a muscular look and now it just looks same as street triple those exhausts were the signature feature but at the end it's an awesome bike I would pick this over it's competition any day

[@scobeno1911]

The exhaust is hideous. Don’t mind it being on the side but looks cheap. Love rest of bike

[@mrmark8603]

Who keeps them anyway. Euro-crap!

[@PerWiklund234]

What an awesome looking bike at 2:46. New bike not too bad either apart from headlight in my opinion.

[@johnfitzsimons3198]

100% agree with both your comments 👌

[@S1000xrhp]

+1 on your comment, isn't that the most beautiful bike you'll see. So, Triumph have that in their history, their dna, then decide that Hewlett-Packard laptop grey is just the thing!!

[@S1000xrhp]

And the white/red combo at 2:50 is next best. Strange how that model year's grey/red combo was so great too. Triumph dropped the ball on its paint schemes for 2021

[@insaneomcleano]

Can't wait to by one second hand in 5 or 6 years time

[@downtherange]

Love it 👍🏻 ✨❤️✨🏁🏁🏁

[@mrmark8603]

Wow! I love it.

[@martincolin6445]

Love Bonneville's ...but this looks like bug's Life...I'll take the 2021 Cb1000 R

[@jaymorris3468]

Love Triumph and this will be a beast, but I hate these types of waspy lights, very expensive but u can't please everyone all of the time, the ride will be nimble as F":'*! and it's a Triumph, quality should be excellent.

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

I would go with a grey

[@Mrbooboo1972]

Sweet bike. Yup for sure.

[@nuruddin1991]

In love!!!

[@pmdinaz]

Thanks for asking the relevant questions about the new engine. That's the heart! Electronics mumbo jumbo doesn't mean squat if you don't know how the engine is built, in my opinion. Might have to trade my 09 S3 in...maybe.

[@anthonywilson-qk6bl]

The last bike had high exhausts, now it seems that low single exhaust is better?.....I reckon its a fashion statement. Ducati race bikes in the 90s had high pipes.

[@user-lz2bh3ur1z]

МОТ супер! Ждём Тигрспорт с движком1200.

[@gtobruin]

Bravo to Triumph for broadening their naked sportbike lineup. Totally needed to differentiate between models and eliminate overlap in price ranges. With the new Trident, they now have S-M-L (XL if you count the Rocket III). Now all they need is an XS in the 300cc range.

[@sofalugger]

Good Vid, More colors would be nice. . .Bit like Model `T` Ford. .any color as long as its Black. . oh n Grey. . .Boring Ha Ha (mines Red, 2010 round lights) . . . .Cracking bike too. . .don,t think I`ll swop. . . .

[@bigbroondug]

Its better looking than I thought it would be but still a bit meh and grey. I've been trying to put my finger on what I don't like with any of the latest Triumphs and I think it's the boring corporate look. Nothing really phwoarrr coming out of the factory.

[@sferreirac]

I don't think the question is if the 180hp is enough to compete with the modern supernakeds, but if the bike is actually as good as the best real "modern" supernaked, the mighty Tuono. 200+hps are heavy and mostly straighline guided, ZH2, or too expensive not to be considered a golden totem to keep on the garage for sunny days, Streetfighter and MV.

[@leegingerninja]

What an Animal!!! 😳. Looks and sounds awesome! Would generally scare the shit out of me! 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤣. I look forward to a test ride though 👍🏻

[@leelakrishnan9463]

Beautiful Name 😍

[@keithchelini5776]

This bike is beautiful but it needs electronic suspension to compete at that price point. Any sensible buyer would go for the Aprilia Tuono Factory. The Tuono sounds a lot better as well. They say that the Speed Triple is a road bike but they decided to not go with electronic suspension due to its increased mass???? They are limiting their customer base to younger hooligans who may not be able to afford this bike.

[@ampm9771]

Don't worry those hooligans are usually attracted to orange bikes. Haven't you heard the kind of chaos those orange bikes, especially the single cylinder ones make in every neighborhoods they go? No wonder they are clamping down on noise emission.

[@MrEvilmitch]

First of all I love Triumph but 1 it definitely needs the sport screen but that’s ok it’s available as a accessory 2 I wish they didn’t put the big RS decal on the tank I’d want it without that 3 the exhaust looks like a dust bin and would have to go . I much prefer the look of the 1050 RS

[@MrEvilmitch]

I’m still getting one though 😂

[@MrTechnofear2010]

When's the test? It was to be released in March - it's April now..

[@motobob]

No word yet - think they had to cancel the proper overseas launch.

[@manishverma9395]

I think one should swap that headlight for a traditional round one.

[@I-Libertine]

They've been saying that for, oh, 22 years or so. I love em.

[@rizalaris2911]

Looking forward for the 2025 Triumph Daytona 1200 RS ;)