Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR | Road and Track Review

The new-for-2022 #Triumph #SpeedTriple 1200 RR is heavily based on the naked RS version and uses the identical engine and chassis but the sportier version comes dressed in a sleek half-fairing, gets clip-ons, an suitable riding position and semi-active electronically adjustable suspension.
Does it create its own 'Road Sports' segment? Is it too demure to mix it with those crazy supernakeds? Can it play with the big litre sportsbikes? Does it need to? Join BikeSocial's Michael Mann as he explores the new Triumph on the Ronda road and Ascari circuit.
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[@zane5598]

Apparently these are not selling. I've been offered a pre-registered with no miles on, in black and white for £13,500. I'm seriously tempted....

[@moto_ronto]

I like your style of reviews Michael, you cover a lot of ground and we get a vicarious appreciation for the machine (as well as the exotic locales!). Cheers!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

This bike has been thrashed round the N'ring by *Rideezy* - 7.23 BTG in moderately heavy traffic. He's Triumph's unofficial movie star.

[@2WheelWeekendViking]

Another great review!👏🏻 Having narrowed down my next new bike to Triumph, I believe this is it. Neo-Cafe-Sport done with style and that engine note is just 🤤🤩😁. Keep up the great content! Cheers!

[@johnnyflies6]

Very good review, informative well put together and covers real world aspects of this bike. Cheers guys

[@andybucher452]

Great review Michael. I,'m a vehicle engineer and German. I have watched a couple from this event including the German ones and yours is the most thorough and detailed. Well done mate. Thanks AndyB

[@martybartfast]

Nice review. Thank-you. 🏍

[@carlosrm9362]

Spot on !!! On the bike description!!

[@stevegrover8220]

Great review. Beautiful looking and performing motorcycle.

[@AhmedIbrahim-hs7kk]

This bike looks absolutely gorgeous

[@thedandybiker684]

I really like this and will have a look at the NEC Bike Show next week. I just wish Triumph would sort their dealers (and servicing costs) out.

[@lawts0908]

Great review. Many thanks. Can’t believe the mirrors are still no better than my 2003 Sprint RS, ( you have to wait for a corner or move your elbow in to guess at what’s behind) But I’d still buy one in a heartbeat!

[@philipjames3526]

Having owned the the RR for a year, I can confirm two things. 1. The mirrors are woeful. I can only assume that the Triumph test riders only ride with their heads flat on the fuel tank (being in a full on race position being the only position the mirrors work) 2. The handlebars are too low (I've solved by putting higher clip on's on - like a brilliant sports tourer now)

[@humandroid53]

This must be the best looking current bike.

[@flippflopps4026]

Lay off the drugs

[@humandroid53]

@@flippflopps4026 why? I like them. 😉 Are you afraid of an opinion you don't agree with? BTW I'm a designer.

[@KB-yj5xp]

Yeah it’s up near the top for me too,

[@linfengwang7916]

agreed

[@briansteele2723]

I like the RS but wonder if an RR’s fairing could be removed and RS lights fittedd. Th spec and colours of the RR anre great but not sure about the front end

[@andrewprice1189]

Need the option of the RS with electronic suspension!

[@nicklasurbansson4650]

The most beautiful bike I have seen.

[@barryholden5774]

Seems like a nice bike but £18K, a Tuono Factory V4 cost that (i bought one). This will appeal to the Triumph fan base that have 'longed' for something like this, i think. Good review, thanks for sharing :)

[@brianglendenning1632]

Exactly my thought. My local Triumph dealer is also the local Aprilia dealer, so…

[@markjohnson8352]

Nice looking thing, sounds good too! Thank you, Michael. Great ride out! Where did Dan get to? !! 👊

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Didn’t take the professional racer too long to clear off! The excuse I’m clinging to is that he’s been there for a few days to learn the road route, learn the track and run the bikes/tyres in. Nevertheless, he’d have still cleared off even if it was his first ever lap! Hehe

[@markjohnson8352]

@@bennettsbikesocial Modest as ever! I think some racers rate your riding, Michael! Glen Irwin comes to mind after your session at Oulton. Not too shabby! 👊

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@bennettsbikesocial nice review.. like the styling at last.. but!.. RR.. What's it stand for.. BMW's RR & all the others "race replica".. is this yet another Triumph fraud.. their marketing is so fake

[@stephenchristian5739]

Yeah waaay 2 much traffic in any case decent review so BMW or TRIUMPH? Thats my situation & im not getting any real comparison vids after 2 hours also whats the rear tire size man i can go 200 on the bmr LOVE IT

[@twistandgo3414]

Great review! .. Its basically the modern Rolex Version of the old Sprint RS... That's how I see this bike, just better in every way but same ethos I think with a greater emphasis on sport riding. £17,950 though? Plus a few little touches here and there..I dunno... 2 x £9k buys two very good bikes! Doesnt mean it won't sell! and I'm looking forward to trying it.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks for the comment. A lot of the price goes down to the individual components and their additional benefit, particularly the fancy suspension which is so complex in how it operates yet relatively simple for the rider to make inputs if required, or just let the system get on with making its adjustments. Only time will tell how popular it'll prove. All the best, Michael

[@Rotormc]

A little late for this comment but I just wanted to say that these bikes sold very poorly, so they’re not being made anymore and you can get a near new example for just over 10k pounds. IMO at that reprice they’re well worth it.

[@twistandgo3414]

@@Rotormc yeah, two years on and they're a real bargain now! My local dealer was pushing them out brand new at circa 13k I think... Would love to see Triumph use this engine and suspension on a new 1200 Tiger sport or a revised Sprint ST though. Give the Gsxs1000GT, GX and Ninja 1000SX a run for their money!

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

Nice review MM. I’ve riden the 1200 RS and it’s an amazing bike, I’m really looking forward to seeing how this compares. I had issues at first with 1st, 2nd and neutral on the RS but a light touch does the job, also, a lot of my followers have commented on the clutch cable covering the tft across the Speed Range for years, personally, it’s not a problem for me. Apart from that, I’m sure it’s an awesome bike to ride, I look forward to seeing a few on the road in the UK because at the end of the day, we all like different things and there’s a lot of bikers who love the look of the RR! 😁👍

[@mikeharrison72]

I like this but narrowness doesn’t complement me, same as the Yamaha’s very narrow, when I sit on it they’d look like a super mini’s but I do like the idea, especially for us older blokes getting abit creaky. The roads from Marbella to Ronda are unreal for bikes, done that a few times.

[@mohamadzuki3076]

I like thi,my dream motorcyle.....

[@dmandhelen]

What I don’t get .. is that this bike is only 1kg heavier than the standard RS and is only 9 kg heavier than the Street Triple Rs ..?? .. can someone explain??😁

[@Desmo904]

It puzzles me why a different colour of paint costs 250 quid more? The base colour paint is already factored into the price. I don't see there being 250quid MORE paint?

[@lordgibbness]

options lists are how car companies (and house builders, and now bike firms) make a bit of extra profit... they aren't selling options to us at cost, thats for sure :)

[@Crimson_Strider]

i just realized the suzuki katana is the same segment as this bike.

[@RikkyTang]

Thanks for the review! However I spent the video wondering why your left leg looks like it was filmed on a different day to the rest of your body at the beginning of the video! 😁 What was going on there?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

What an odd observation! If you mean during the intro then I was leaning against a rock. Sort of sitting, sort of perched. Hope that helps! Cheers, Michael

[@RikkyTang]

@@bennettsbikesocial It seems to me that your leg (and the wall behind it) are moving around slightly differently to the rest of the image! For example if you look at your leg at 0:50 next to the RR number plate it seems to shimmy about a bit as you talk. I'm watching on a 55" TV... I can't be the only one who can see this... can I?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

@@RikkyTang 55”, nice. I must be huge! Guess it’s the edit between the wide shot and the slightly closer version… making sure we’re only using the relevant info for the intro

[@RikkyTang]

@@bennettsbikesocial The TV brings you and the bikes into the room haha! It does seem to me a bit like two different shots have been merged together for the piece to camera, but I won't say anymore so I stop appearing to be so weird 😁

[@bennettsbikesocial]

@@RikkyTang At this rate my left leg will need its own agent!

[@AjitSingh-nt4ov]

1st one to comment....loved it

[@peterblatchford383]

Nice bike but too expensive. For circa £18k you could buy a Superveloce from MV or a Ducati V4 Streetfighter. Both different but likely to appeal to the same customers. Either would seem a better option to me…

[@MattNeighbour]

Superveloce is reported to be uncomfortable and is significantly more expensive IIRC, Streetfighter has less sporty ergos. Triumph are aiming for the sweet spot with this one. I'll certainly give it a test ride.

[@unenthusiast]

As a mere mortal, how do I get to ride round that track?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

It’s such a car track! You have to buy a membership I’d imagine… and I doubt it’s cheap.

[@ianc4901]

Please will someone tell motorcycle manufacturers that we don't need keyless ignition !

[@Desmo904]

It seems pointless tbh

[@Juuul89]

Speak for yourself, I love it and I never want another bike without out!

[@daxmotis27]

Yeah I love the keyless on my RS. I can just forget the key in my jacket and never think about it.

[@ianc4901]

@@daxmotis27 You should check out how easy it is to clone the electronic 'key' and make your bike disappear ! They can do it from outside your house or even in a cafe car park while you are having a coffee, it only takes a few seconds !

[@robertr1944]

I want I want I want it and I want it now!

[@markellison4875]

Nice looking bike. Have you seen the new naked version of Nortons V4. Sexy

[@chirag4]

@ £ 50,000 -- TVS-Norton V4SV is overpriced like (its British Brother Brand) Triumph Speed Triple, but, i would get V4SV ahead of RR-cafe, if i had the spare resources! i have the Trident-660 & 390-Duke and looking for my 3rd, and i won't get another inline-Triple (or inline-4), rather, character of V2 or V4 would suit me more

[@valkiefalkmann2617]

its all toooo, less power more fun, we are not at circuits all the time. WHY ALWAYS MORE, AND THAN YOU NEED ELECTRONICS TOO KEEP IT SAVE?

[@andygato2452]

❤

[@jimmyrottencauli]

Why do you keep waving your hand in fount of the camera?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Of all the things to comment on! 🤣

[@jimmyrottencauli]

@@bennettsbikesocial Sorry 😂

[@saddle8bag]

No, the purpose of the mirrors is to see beside you, so you don't change lanes into a blind spot. No one understands how to adjust them properly. That's why all the mfgs are adding sensors and lights on the mirror to let the driver know there's someone next to them. Real mirrors should be so splayed out that you can see a car that's almost right beside you. If a cop gets behind you, you'll hear the siren.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Ermm, that's why we do a shoulder check - to see what's beside us that we couldn't see behind us in the mirrors

[@saddle8bag]

@@bennettsbikesocial If you ever need to make a quick decision, taking time to look over your shoulder may backfire. And besides, it's pretty hard to do much of a head check on a sportbike, particularly the right side with your hand on the throttle and your shoulder preventing head rotation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYW5daOFlrl6qcU

[@bennettsbikesocial]

@saddlebag which is why you're always checking the mirrors so you're aware of what's coming if you do need to make a snap decision. Still, that's what I was told by instructors and police riders.

[@saddle8bag]

@@bennettsbikesocial Even with you mirrors adjusted out, you can see behind you. You just need to lean over a bit in the direction of the mirror. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZy0iWWdoNx9pac

[@bennettsbikesocial]

@@saddle8bag okey dokey

[@VittorioSergi]

this is one of those bikes that makes me think that it looks either rather good, or utter garbage

[@flippflopps4026]

It reminds me of my 15 year old SV650

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Get some advanced rider traning for your on public road riding. The way you ride on road is basic to say the least.

[@flippflopps4026]

What’s with the garbage music when you have a triple cylinder to listen to?

[@SaintKimbo]

Great review apart from the god awful music. Haven't we gotten past the stage where Editors or Directors feel that, when there's a fast, sporty bike being featured, they feel compelled to play some sort of nasty, generic 'rock music', that wouldn't even appeal to a brain dead Teenager, let alone someone who can afford a 17,000 Pound bike ? I know they think it generates excitement, but it's about as appealing as listening to someone drag their nails across a blackboard, it been like that since 'Top Gear' etc., started doing it in the '80's, time to move on, please.

[@carlwakes9300]

To much money ,so many better bike's out there.

[@alrightdave6135]

Like what?

[@ronadler4442]

Seeing it in person, you need to be Japanese to fit in.

[@nicklasurbansson4650]

I am 190cm and it is perfect for me. Even the windscreen is sufficient.

[@Steve-motorcycles]

It is not an attractive bike. I think I’d look to spend my £17k + elsewhere as there are so many options for that price range

[@humandroid53]

Are you blind!?

[@lawts0908]

I suggest you ride it, then check the quality, then be proud it’s British, even if you’re not….

[@91scalloped]

I own an RS and I’m sorry but god that RR is so ugly. I don’t care if that RR lapped the new v4R by 1:00 on the Nurburgring, an ugly ass cafe mug isn’t going to make me interested in that bike. Bring the RS or RR in full Daytona fairings and we could talk. I was expecting Arnold Schwarzenegger to be chasing Sarah Conor down with tnt being chucked at them with that cafe racer.

[@carwynthomas4033]

What a disgusting front end!

[@teecee90]

That’s one fugly looking bike 🤮