Triumph Speed Twin (2019) | Review

On-board review of the new-for-2019 Triumph Speed Twin, a torquey 1200cc parallel twin roadster mixing a classic appearance with hi-tech goodies.
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[@viperq]

My favorite Triumph modern classic.

[@gm16v149]

I reckon this is a direct competitor to the Z900RS, except the Kawasaki has got USD forks, radial brakes, and more advanced rear suspension. Plus it’s got 110 HP, although it’s a little heavier. Both bikes look good, but I’ll stick with my Z900 RS Jaffa thanks, though if I didn’t have that I’d be looking seriously at the new Speed Twin. Seems weird though calling it a Speed Twin though because the original Meriden Speed Twins were 500cc.

[@guambra2001]

gm16v149 yeah the RS seems like the better choice all around.

[@Kendoji1]

It does seem to compare most directly to the Z900RS, and I imagine the biggest factor pushing buyers to one or the other will be engine character - some people gravitate to the smoothness of 4 cylinders, others are addicted to the rumble of a twin. I fall in the latter category, so would go for the Triumph, but I also love the Z900RS.

[@gm16v149]

The Triumph does sound good but so does the Kawasaki with it’s “tailored” exhaust and intake. Myself, I would have liked Triumph to stick with the 360° crank so it sounds like the original Meriden Triumphs, everyone seems to be going for the V-twin sound nowadays, and the Triumph could have been different. I know an offset crank is better for balance but I’m pretty sure they could fix that with their balance shafts.

[@KrishnaKumar-jd7qu]

I think there is an R version on the cards in future with better components like the Thruxton R

[@speedtripper]

gm16v149 ....but not as weird had they called it a Speed Twin 500.

[@chrisheggie952]

Looks, sounds and apparently goes beautifully but that small tank would automatically rule it out for me here in Australia as the range is too short. My old '96 Thunderbird can squeeze nearly 17 litres into the tank even though rated at 15 litres and I can get up to 250km range with it. My TDM Yam will get 430km+ from 21 litres by comparison...

[@samrit123in]

1:06 I think this is the High Power engine and not the High Torque one, as you mention

[@AbhishekSingh-gc5op]

Hi torque makes sense for this bike.

[@SteveInskip]

Love the styling, but at 97bhp from a 1200 twin I think the term ‘high power’ is probably pushing it a bit.

[@samrit123in]

@@SteveInskip Not really if you consider other bikes in the retro segment. Ducati Scrambler 1100, Honda CB1100, Harley 1200 Sportster bikes, they all make less horsepower. BMW R NineT makes a bit more.

[@JustaboutMotorbikes]

Steve Inskip it’s the high power engine from the thruxton not the high torque engine from the t120 Bonneville. Hence the hp on the engine casing at 1.10

[@Hsp44]

he said high torque because engine produces more torque than power

[@blacktiger955i]

I'm not surprised you only got 43mpg because you're riding it with too many revs. You mention the flat torque "curve" which all Triumph engines have. So ride it between 3 & 5 K revs and it'll accelerate just the same but probably give over 50mpg.

[@yorkshireteaahhhnice1417]

2016 Thruxton being nailed on a track day does 40 mpg and a nice steady Sunday ride she does 70 mpg

[@lucimoto2922]

The helmet camera angle is not good Nice video

[@bennettsbikesocial]

It's the difference between seeing the bike/instrument panel or the road ahead. I'll try better next time.

[@Aengen]

Nice review! Detaild and informativ 👍🏼But I think you meant to say High Power engine and not High Torque...

[@vanthdreadstar6957]

No, he meant high torque.

[@boostaholic7116]

Love the Triumph retro line up, a new Daytona 765 with the moto2 engine yes please Triumph 👍

[@Ryan_Harkin]

I really do hope they make a new Daytona 765.

[@karlosh9286]

Triumph could do with making a 1 litre 4 cylinder sports bike. Something that might win the Isle of Man Senior TT.

[@Kendoji1]

Absolutely glorious bike. The ultimate first world problem - why can I only afford to have one bike? :-P

[@skrishnaprasad]

Having driven this and the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, on a given day what would you prefer. I ask this realizing that they are of different cost / feature categories. But at the end of the day what would you enjoy on a ride.

[@karlosh9286]

How fast do you want to go to enjoy a ride , and how much cash do you have ? The Interceptor is incredible value for money, and a good bike, but then it has half the BHP of this bike, and probably doesn't handle or brake quite as well. If you get an Interceptor , then think how much cash you've saved !

[@miteor]

The camera angle is appalling 🥴🥴🥴

[@AbhishekSingh-gc5op]

USD Suspension and more modern information screen could have worked well. But I love everything about it.

[@droptuned83]

Its a retro bike 🤔

[@karlosh9286]

re 8:00 ish . The sheer drops on the road , that would frighten the life out of me !

[@johnfitzsimons3198]

Still no prices on these yet!....basically it’s a Street Twin with a 1200 engine and a T120 fuel tank, great looking machine and Triumph obviously looking to sell to those wanting a bit more performance from the MC range.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Hi John, the UK prices are mentioned in the video and in the full review on the BikeSocial.co.uk website, which only helps if you're after UK prices!

[@karlosh9286]

It's more like a comfy Thruxton, with Street Twin type looks. It could do with the fuel tank taking another 1/2 to 1 Gallon (UK Gallons!). Bikes should really have a range of near 200 miles. this one is more like 120 to 140 miles.

[@premsaireddy1641]

43.1 mpg converts to 18 kmpl is a little shorter range with a 14.5 litre tank

[@patthewoodboy]

I've ridden that road getting to that part that goes under itself is up hill a lot of the way , the engine would be working hard and the computer calculates the range as the mpg alters. I went out on my ST and it said I had 33 miles left , after I did 20 miles it said I had 22 miles of fuel left.

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Looks like it has the 17” front wheel which transforms the handling like on my old Se with sold wheels. Does sound muted though. Think you would be more excited on a 900 Kawasaki rs

[@theaxeman4429]

The fuel range is stupid... it should come with brackets for extra cans!!!

[@karlosh9286]

Yeah , fuel tank really needs to be between 1/2 to 1 UK Gallon bigger.

[@diggersdaddon7205]

Nice wheelie

[@jackwood8307]

Where were you riding this bike?

[@johnfitzsimons3198]

Chuck Iringtwice Mallorca Spain, seen another review earlier today and it was there....look like great roads!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Yes, John is correct. We were based in the south-east of Mallorca and ventured north towards the mountains.

[@amandadavis9348]

So, if I understand this correctly, someone who works for Triumph but owns a Honda CB1100RS, was told by his boss that he's no longer allowed to park his Honda in the Triumph staff car-park. That's when he hit on the idea of taking out the Honda engine and sticking in a Triumph 1200cc twin engine, that he found laying around, instead. And the Triumph boss said "yeah, that'll do nicely".

[@aapddd]

Awesome bike but a bit small. I look like Hagrid from Harry Potter on this bike.

[@johnnyboy1586]

Maybe rocket 3 would suit?

[@pucksaver95]

I hate you guys uploading these videos when it's 3 degrees F and snowing in Michigan

[@gm16v149]

27°C / 81°F today here in Victoria, Australia. Just went for a 200 km ride in the hills. Sorry to rub it in mate lol

[@vit4mina]

#officialtriumph

[@BN1960]

Ooh, another Triumph modern classic - that's novel.

[@wustachemax]

too much mumbling. needed subs..