Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS. First Impressions.

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Speed Triple 1200 RS
Engine: 1160cc Inline 3 cylinder.
Power: 177.5bhp / 180ps @ 10,750rpm.
Torque: 125Nm @ 9,000rpm.
Weight: 198kgs Wet.
Colours: Sapphire Black £15,795. Matt Silver Ice £15,795. Matt Baja Orange £16,095.
Front suspension: Öhlins 43mm NIX30 USD forks ć adjustable preload/rebound/compression damping. NIX30 = Uniquely designed with the compression damping in the left fork leg while the right leg controls rebound damping. Gives a more precise function, better stability with adjustments all situated at the top of the fork. Source Öhlins.com.
Rear suspension: Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock ć adjustable preload/rebound/compression damping. TTX36 = Eliminates oil cavitation when the shock is pushed to the limit. The 36mm piston is ideal for providing consistent rider feedback and maintaining rear tire traction. Source revzilla.com.
Front brakes: Twin 320mm floating discs. Brembo Stylema calipers. OC-ABS (OC = Optimised Cornering) Radial master cylinder with seperate reservoir.
Rear brakes: Single 220mm disc. Brembo twin piston caliper. OC-ABS Rear master cylinder with seperate reservoir.
Seat Height: 830mm. 5” TFT. Lithium ion battery. LED Lighting. Self cancelling indicators.
Tank Capacity: 15.5 Litres. Fuel Consumption: 44.8mpg.
Tyres: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3. 17” Wheels.
Electronic Rider Aids.
Optimised Cornering ABS.
Switchable Cornering Traction Control (with IMU).
Front wheel lift control.
Cruise control.
Triumph Shift Assist. Quick Shifter and Blipper.
Service intervals: 10,000 miles or 12 months.
Competition: Ducati Monster / KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo / BMW S1000R / Kawasaki ZH2 / Yamaha MT10 / Ducati Streetfighter V4 / MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR. Plus many more.
GoPro Camera Settings
Helmet camera. GoPro Hero 10.
Video performance - Activity
Resolution - 2.7k
Frames per second - 120
View - Superview
Hypersmooth - Boost
Scheduled capture - Off
Duration - No limit
Hindsight - Off
Timer - Off
Zoom - 1.0 x
Protune
Bit rate - High
Shutter - Auto
EV Comp - -0.5
White balance - Auto
ISO min - 100
ISO max - 6400
Sharpness - High
Colour - Vibrant
Raw audio - Off
Wind - On
Media mod - Camera mics
I use only 256gb Sandisk Extreme for this camera as it consumes space at double the rate of the Hero 7. If you are like me, I try to never turn the camera off when I’m out as you can guarantee that’s when something will happen and you’ll miss it. You will require 2 x 256gb cards for a full days riding if you’re on tour.
GoPro Camera Settings
Handlebar camera. GoPro Hero 7.
Resolution - 2.7k
Frames per second - 120
View - Superview
Low light - Auto
Stabilisation - Auto
Protune - On
Shutter - Auto
EV Compensation - -0.5
White balance - Auto
ISO min - 100
ISO max - 6400
Sharpness - High
Colour - GoPro
Raw audio - Off
Mics - Stereo
I use either 128gb Sandisk Ultra or 256gb Sandisk Extreme SD cards. (I find the quality equally as good whether I use the Ultra or the Extreme cards.)
When using the hand held camera I set the lens view to Wide.
GoPro Hero 10. Settings for ND Filters.
Res/FPS - 4k/25
Lens - Superview
Hypersmooth - Standard
Scheduled capture - Off
Duration - No limit
Hindsight - Off
Timer - Off
Zoom - 1.0x
Protune
Bit Rate - High
Shutter - 1/50
EV Comp - N/A
White Balance - Auto
ISO Min - 100
ISO Max - 100 (This is correct)
Sharpness - Med
Colour - Natural
Raw Audio - Off
Wind - On
Med Mod - Front
GoPro Hero 7. Settings for ND Filters.
Res/FPS - 4k/24
FoV - Superview
Low Light - N/A
Stabilisation - Auto
Protune - On
Shutter - 1/48
EV Comp - N/A
White Balance - Auto
ISO Min - 100
ISO Max - 100
Sharpness - Medium
Colour - GoPro
RAW Audio - Off
Mics - Stereo

[@georgehatcher8867]

I am 69 next birthday, I will be selling my H1 ZXR750 to buy one of these. Never too old!

[@motomogul]

Never too old George. Enjoy fella 🏍️👍

[@pcarts232]

You’ll regret it , I have one I hate it ! You can buy mine if you want 👍🏾

[@georgehatcher8867]

@@pcarts232 why don’t you like it?

[@pcarts232]

@@georgehatcher8867 Hi , it’s a great bike but it’s a waste because you just can’t enjoy it imo, unless you’re in the countryside on open roads

[@WhySoSeriously101]

@@pcarts232 that applies to most bikes.

[@cplmac]

Done 1000 miles on my 1200rs and it's been an incredible experience. Zero issues. Amazing bike.

[@treemands]

1500 on my '22RS no probs. Adore it.

[@cplmac]

I’m on 2500 now. Still flawless.

[@eeepmeeep]

Im going to test drive it tomorrow, im debating between this and the zh2 se, and maybe just maybe a used streetfighter v4, what do you guys think? I am also a shorter rider (5'6) just to throw that in there.

[@Constitutionkiller-ye1xw]

Love your sense of humor and the review. I'll be buying one of these soon I think......

[@motomogul]

Thanks bud. Enjoy your new bike when you get it 👍

[@Carlnewman68]

This has to be the best quality video , you truly are producing the best videos on you tube , your opening with music and mega close up photography of the bike is epic , just what we need to see . Jack your bloody epic at this work . Rock on mate

[@motomogul]

Thanks Carl, much appreciated buddy 👍

[@pcarts232]

@@motomogul yeah amazing close ups and attention to detail 🙌🏼

[@floda8302]

Till autumn i owned a wonderful Speed Triple 1050 RS (Model 2020) and now i'm awaiting my new 1200 RS in spring 2024. You can imagine, how excited i am. Many thanks from northern germany for this video!

[@ginocastonguay6131]

Bought my first Speed Triple RS 1200 June 2022. (previously had a MT-10 2018). Thé Speed triple been perfect. Did 20 000km and just traded it for the exact same Speed triple new 2023 model same black saphir Color. I had no issues with the bike other than quick shifter replaced on a recall. Was occasionally not shifting down. The new part been working perfectly. Suspension was quite hard on manufacturer setting. Raised the preload on the rear spring to direct the weight a little more toward the front and basically put all other settings to minimum and it has been perfect for road riding set in this manner. Now winter in Canada and looking forward to get the new Speed triple out in the spring! 🏍👍

[@greengoblindave]

Great review. Jack. Bike looks and sounds great 👍

[@chewitt3654]

Another great review Jack, Lovely bike and i like the colour as well

[@MrBiggles]

That’s a really nice looking bike. Cheers Jack great vid and exceptional taste in music as always 👍🏻

[@motomogul]

Thanks Mr B. I wondered what people would make of that track. Suits the bike though, and what a bike. Loved this one 😍😍😍🏍️

[@abhishekparakh4159]

Worse bike

[@treemands]

🙃 @@abhishekparakh4159

[@paulprice107]

I have had the RS for 12 months. Its a second bike for nice weather days. Good points effortless speed, cornering and steering stability, plush but firm suspension needs dialling down to min for me im 20st and is ok, brakes fab. Bad bits frame gets hot, finding neutral is a bit hit and miss , laggy dash. Overall its a keeper for me as its just so effortless performance. It certainly has street cred from other road users.

[@motomogul]

Interesting points, thanks Paul 👍

[@fonziebulldog5786]

Me on the Street Triple R matte orange first generation after owning a Hayabusa for some years and now hearing, POP POP POP BOM BOM BOM RRRRRRRR ... through the Leo Vince exhaust. Naked bike from Triumph could be really fun to ride and i do it a loooooooot. 😀🤭👍

[@motomogul]

Gotta be done Fonzie 🤩🏍️😂👍

[@davidclark7916]

I own the 2021, it’s a blast🎉😂. If u keep it serviced it’s awesome

[@colonelquickshifter6534]

Best baked ever made - for the road

[@mjgregory100]

Had 1200rs for almost 2 years 5000 miles 3 track days trips to the coast all good only once did it let me down when filling up couldn’t open fuel cap had to switch it off for a couple of minutes then it opened

[@richardcerritelli9657]

How is the low end Power in this bike is it good for the streets that's what I'm worried about, it looks more like a track oriented bike I'm only all about the Street riding coming from a Hayabusa I was just worried about not enough power will this bike satisfy me and does it weely easy in first and second without traction control.

[@mjgregory100]

It a good road bike electrics do stop it wheeling

[@treemands]

What is that opening song/singer? Subscribed.

[@motomogul]

Cheers Dave. I get all of my music licence free from Epidemic Sound. I can’t remember what I used on that but Shazam usually gets it right 👍

[@IanTed]

Nice bike Jack, needs a sport touring version…bigger tank, small fairing. Induction roar is more important now that stock exhausts are so quiet. Is that a cable clutch, surprising?

[@motomogul]

Yes, I was surprised by that too. Presumably to keep the weight down 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@IanTed]

@@motomogul Then again not much need for a clutch with such a good quick shifter…

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

I’ve bought one today ‘23 under 1000 miles. In orange - can’t understand why they took that colour option off. I test rode one a few weeks ago - best bike I’ve ridden, for me.

[@motomogul]

Enjoy your new bike James 👍👍👍🎉

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

@@motomogul Thanks - I remember seeing your review at the time and searched it out to watch again 👍

[@aribelkinRN]

ECU required replacing at 600 miles. Thank goodness covered under warranty.

[@motomogul]

Is that a known problem with this bike? No one has mentioned it previously.

[@ShakyShaky-ju7id]

I would have nothing else ×6❤

[@damionharris8776]

I own and love it except for the battery charge after 3 days of no start. Battery tender required!

[@motomogul]

I always use one on my GS. I don’t like the battery level to get too low if I don’t ride for a few days.

[@Inthewind24]

Gotta be a battery issue I’d think. I have a ‘22 RS, among several other bikes and I go weeks without riding it and it’s never dead when I start it.

[@jaseelns292]

you should show the rider pov more and better

[@motomogul]

Better???

[@yonniboy1]

The 1200 RS is a lovely bike but IMO lacks the character of the 1050 Speed Triple to the point that the 2023 Street triple is outselling them at a ratio of over 3 to 1.

[@motomogul]

The Triumph 1050 engine was magnificent 👍🏍️

[@pcarts232]

It’s soulless and a total waste of time in a country where 23 mph is actually an offence,fucking joke, great bike …shit country to ride in Nanny state Uk 👎🏽

[@helgejohan3604]

765 has kess character then 675😫i like 675 more✊🔥

[@treemands]

I owned 3 1050's , 05, 11, 15...(and every engine of Speed Triples in past) and my 22 1200 is way better. Street Triple... or mini Speed Triple can't hold a candle to the Speedy imo. But maybe some people want a small bike?

[@guystevens162]

Nice video. Looks good. Ahh yes you did spank it a bit lol 😀😃

[@motomogul]

A bit, but maximum I could manage was still only around 8,000 rpm on the road. Long way to go until this one runs out of puff! 💨💨💨

[@guystevens162]

@motomogul ohh yes I can imagine it can lol. 😄

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

There’s a new carnival red one. Seriously? After I just added a new bike….😢. I can’t win. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

[@motomogul]

Pretend it’s not available in your country 😉😂👍

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

@@motomogul ok that made me laugh. 🤣

[@CoffeeBiker-ci9nh]

your not going to use that power on the road.....

[@pcarts232]

I’m selling mine 😢Buy the Street Triple instead, riding the Speed Triple will seem amazing for a while but after a few months you’ll find it pointless and irritating to ride, you can’t really go above 7000 rpm , it’s got no steering damper so it’s sketchy at speed, the suspension is horrendous unless you’re on a brand new road, it’s jerky in traffic,the mpg is crap £15 will run out very quickly, the CC takes about 1/2 to engage, the Screen is super slow , other than that it’s ok 👍🏾 good luck

[@motomogul]

Thanks for the feedback bud. Interesting to hear what owners of these machines think after owning them for a while. I have the Street Triple to review in a few weeks as soon as I have space in my schedule. I’m looking forward to that ride 👍👍👍

[@pcarts232]

@@motomogul 👍🏾yeah awesome review you did here bro, you’re gonna love the street Triple Rs , I had a ride on the yellow one for about 1/2 hour it’s a great bike, less bhp obvs but it’s smoother with the fuelling so more practical, the 1200 just wants to “ go “ all the time (which is good in one way ) But also annoying when you’re in a 20 mph zone….basically the WHOLE of London! 😂!