Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 Review | Track and Road Test | Donington Park

[@samiam5326]

This or the Z H2?

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

MT-10

[@bobwilliams7525]

@@IDontKnow-bb6mt ..fugly 😥

[@iivanforchune9666]

@@IDontKnow-bb6mt Agreed! 160hp is more than I NEED on a road bike but it's adequate for the track. 180hp and good looks versus an extra £5000? I'll keep my MT10 with optional OEM screen and racks for luggage. Still a fan of the speed triple though, just can't justify the spend. With the extra 5k in your pocket, you can spend it on speeding tickets and solicitors.🤟👌

[@TimmyTwoWheels]

@@IDontKnow-bb6mt no blip downshift without a warranty-voiding mod.

[@ducedevlstear2471]

Aprilia 🖤

[@chefsecretservice-healthy-8158]

I just bought one! here in Canada It will arrive late June...cant wait

[@LifeOnTwoWheels]

What's the monthly insurance on it?

[@chefsecretservice-healthy-8158]

@@LifeOnTwoWheels I live in the province of Alberta which as the lowest motorcycle insurance cost. I’m not paying per month only one payment which lowers the cost.

[@chefsecretservice-healthy-8158]

Once the bike arrives I’ll post my first YT video

[@jamesnapper2876]

@@chefsecretservice-healthy-8158 I'm in BC and we all know what that means; BRING CASH! lol. Enjoy your new whip Chef!

[@soumyaprakashsahoo4120]

Does it have a pillion seat?

[@karlosh9286]

I've got one of last years Speed Triple RS's. I don't think either this or the last gen are ugly, both could be a bit prettier. I know they're naff for mass centralisation, I like my high level under seat exhaust pipes, but I could live with the new version. The ovalish lights look better on the old one, although the Angry Bird lights on the new one are okay. I do think Triumph should offer some more colours . i.e. just a plain metallic red would do it for me !!!! Most significantly I don't use the full 148 BHP I have so I'm unlikely to change. For road riding , I think the last gen one is still more than enough, and can still get a rider into a lot of trouble. I guess for track day boys, the new one is a significant upgrade. So I think my bank balance is safe :-D

[@iivanforchune9666]

Agree with your view on power. 140hp is heaps for the road. 160hp has seen me lose my licence for six months. 180hp will put me onto the ranks of the great unemployed.

[@borkarms]

Wow, All the torque All the time, More of an Animal this bike, great review, enjoyed watching.

[@visordown]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JDelta87]

Just got rid of my last gen rs. Looking forward to more content on this new one to see if it's going to be my next naked.

[@peterfallows6802]

Sounds better than ever before- just like the 21 zero 9 `also does.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Looks to be a very tall, high bike? Does it feel like that?

[@ScotchKebabson]

Seat hight is 830mm so actually not too bad

[@a.s.5280]

Toad, you make the very best reviews out there ("you dont need to tide it like an idiot" ;=) - top notch!

[@craigsallas83]

Good review…. I believe I want one. I appreciate your candor, I need to ride one.

[@bosoone1386]

So is this a track bike or a road bike? Where it used to be a great street bike that you could also take to a track day, now it seems it is more compromised as a street bike and requires more effort to ride fast on track. Have they fallen into the trap of making a so called 'super naked' and in the process destroyed it's original ethos? What is the case for buying one??

[@raphaelauteuil8502]

The asymmetric headlights (low beam on the left, high beam on the right) drive me nuts... Does anyone know if there's any way we could change the high beam bulb to a low beam bulb and have them both on when we switch on the low beams (albeit losing the possibility of ever having high beams)?

[@wizrom3046]

In some countries it is illegal for cars and bikes to have non symmetrical headlights. So I guess Triumph will do what Ducati did and release a different headlights internals for those countries. It might be as easy as just buying the right headlights kit from Triumph, although not very cheap. 🙂

[@motozest7856]

@@wizrom3046 What countries are those and what Ducatis were those? I looked online and really couldn't find anything...

[@wizrom3046]

@@motozest7856 in Australia on the 916 they made the dealers take of the left/right headlight and replace with a centered dualbeam light. People complained it was ugly. But that was a while ago!

[@motozest7856]

@@wizrom3046 Wow, I've never seen any of those centered-dualbeam 916s! Thanks.

[@xoas360]

Quality review, as ever! If Triumph are reading this, fancy letting me have one for a bit? Please

[@rodpoole323]

is it worth replacing my last gen speed triple rs with the new one ?

[@karlosh9286]

The exact question I'm pondering. My bank balance says "No" , my talent also says to me "No, you're not good enough for your current Speedy Trip". I guess I need to avoid having a test ride of one of the new ones in case my heart says "yes" !

[@wrxguyusa]

You can always enjoy owning one of the last Triumph models to be built in the UK.

[@karlosh9286]

@@wrxguyusa See I was wondering that. I know the last gen Speed Triple was built in the UK. I just don't know about my one .

[@jimbo1485]

It shits me that triumph always say “this is our best speed triple yet” or “this is our fastest street triple yet” They did it with the 765 as well. No shit triumph, you would hope that the new model was better than the previous

[@pggp273]

Well the marketing department at Triumph is full of BS

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

@@pggp273 I think you have some issues

[@pggp273]

@@user-hf8ie8mf3n said the man from Triumph 🤔

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

@@pggp273 seriously, seek help. Mental health is a real thing.

[@tomtailor865]

On 0.28 it sounds like quickshifter is again missed gear like on my 2020 RS. After gear box damage due to several gear miss changes i sold this bike although i loved great handling on twisty roads...

[@ronybrunswijk8640]

Same problem here. Went to the dealer twice. Funny you noticed the false neutral as well. Did you get your money back? Dealer and Triumph say there there is nothing wrong...

[@tomtailor865]

@@ronybrunswijk8640 I report my dealer this problem with quickshifter . Their answer was that i don't know how to USE quickshifter. They said that i have to press firmly gear lever 🤔. I had BMW S1000R and Agusta Brutale RR more than 20000 miles on clock with quickshifter before this Speed Triple RS so I think i know how bloody thing should work. Each time i hit neutral (usually between 3rd and 4th gear) gear selector or quickshifter slamed into next gear and eventually damage gear box. Gear box was repaired under warranty but i sold bike soon after... Hope new owner will be better expert with quickshifter 🤨🤨

[@ronybrunswijk8640]

@@tomtailor865 Thanks for your reply and a salute frome the Netherlands. So that's the game they play then. My dealer told me the same nonsense. Mine started from 4 to 5th. And now from 3 to 4th too sometimes. Had 3 really bad ones as you described. My gearbox must be damaged too perhaps. So you got a whole new gearbox. Good luck with your new bike and drive safe.

[@peterkoning21]

My next Triumph...on my 3rd with the 1050 engine so looking forward to this !

[@BrianEvansracer]

Noticed the bike doesn't have a steering damper - any issues with that not on the bike?

[@sacredgeometry]

Why would that be an issue?

[@abhishekparakh4159]

I am waiting for my bug,waitingggggggg

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review!

[@visordown]

Thanks!

[@ajoymahato46]

Great bike , exaust note is the best , please review the KTM RC 390

[@vikashbafila7648]

how much is your height sir ?

[@nero91]

This or the SDR, that is the question

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review. Seems Triumph have very much arrived in the super naked category with a classier package than some of their rivals. New GSXS1000 out on Monday too so will be interesting to see Suzuki's latest offering as well.

[@ragerider6283]

@@luko560 Yes likewise. I'm not expecting a class leader obviously but definitely a better great value road bike. Guessing the F should be close behind if not at the same time? Also hoping they give the GSXS750 a makeover soon too as that's a really underrated bike imo.

[@volodymyrforos1031]

Thanks, Toad, great review

[@visordown]

Any time!

[@kneesparks]

Sorry to say but all the other bike reviewers are just better every time. Can see you're not a quick rider, but no mention of handling? That was the Triples star point.

[@CSLFiero]

140nm 200hp, under 400lbs, and fared by next year,

[@blakebiggs1065]

With a clean sheet, it’s disappointing to get 1160cc instead of a full 1200cc. In this segment of super nakeds, every little bit helps when the Italian V4s are both full 1200s and putting down 200+ hp.

[@sacredgeometry]

No-one needs even this much power in a naked road bike. Its not disappointing, its disappointing they felt the need to chase pointless numbers to placate men with "inadequacies".

[@pepedeespana3399]

If I'd only could read subtitles, my english is so bad, I have trouble to understand him because if my Stone ear. In Spain there is not a single review. I have the previous generation and is an Amazing Bike, I hope this one is worse, or I will do something crazy😜

[@pepedeespana3399]

Thanks for the subtitles mate👌

[@jase8943]

Is that donington park as in "simply sausages" track? 😂

[@ayankhanpathan1993]

Which one is better hayabusa 2021 or speed triple 1200 2021??

[@jasonleverton3656]

Totally different genres of bikes there... Better for what?

[@matth8924]

Lmfao these bikes are completely different.... Nothing alike, you're comparing apples to oranges.

[@ayankhanpathan1993]

Better for evwryday use .. and yes i know these bikes are from different categories but i have only these 2 options..

[@matth8924]

@@ayankhanpathan1993 the Hayabusa is a dinosaur from another era. The Speed Triple will be just as fast in a straight line and be much better to live with day to day, and is over 100 pounds lighter.

[@gregbonham8659]

Holy sh!t mate... how short are you? The Speed Triple looks like an Africa Twin next to you.

[@sofalugger]

Clip ons n rear sets....should do it....

[@abhishekparakh4159]

They say it's not a good bike? Please help me is it my wrong decision to buy it,,help me

[@xoas360]

If you bought one I doubt you’d ever have a bad day on it. Buy one! Do it! Peer pressure!

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

who said it's not a good bike? lol

[@NicePantsLance]

Not a single person ever said this was a bad bike

[@abhishekparakh4159]

@@xoas360 I am waiting for it bro,and I am confused is it a good bike or not

[@abhishekparakh4159]

@@oddjobtriumph1635 many people said ducati and BMW is better, it gives pain when I hear this

[@MrHappy-oq7ot]

its a great bike for sure,the thing is you can get a 2017-2019 cbr for less,more power,cheaper to maintain and ofc honda durability

[@mktm1290]

Ooo little false neutral there at the end

[@martinfleming7001]

I just bought a brand new last gen rs as this one is so bloody ugly

[@astronautonroad1]

Could lean that bike a little more !

[@1MrBryn]

Sounds amazing and I'm sure it's great to ride, but man do Triumph need to hire someone else to style their bikes. It brand new and already looks dated.

[@domc3342]

You can't deny these Triumph triples are great riding machines, but good lord are they ugly bikes to look at.

[@timanderson1102]

And really boring colour options too

[@NicePantsLance]

@@timanderson1102 I think most of the super naked color schemes are ugly and boring. The S1000rr has 3 colors. Black, white, and that weird blue red and white theme that looks like an Africa Twin. The KTM Super Duke has that awful orange and black combo that makes it look like farming equipment. The MT10 has 2 colors, black and blue. The Ducati V4 streetfighter comes in either all black, or all red. Quite frankly, the new Speed Triple gives you either black with red accents or gray with green accents. Triumph has one of the most interesting color schemes out of the category

[@Unbroken1962]

Boring review