TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER TEST RIDE REVIEW

[@guyfuller1369]

Odd perhaps, to comment nearly a year after the video appeared, but bear with me. I bought the speedy blue Bonnie in May. Took me four seconds to fall in love, eight seconds of Saskatchewan wind to realize I needed a flyscreen. That fitted, the bike hasn’t blown me off the back end yet. Hadn’t ridden for forty years, but after 200 miles in rain mode, I’m only mildly terrified of the torque. Really enjoyed your review; your comments were representative of my own experience. Just subscribed. Cheers from the Canadian plains where winter will send Bonnie into heated storage too too soon.

[@fozbox]

You're welcome to comment anytime! Hello to the Canadian plains...I wish I was going into heated storage - just got very wet and cold riding our mutual friend! That torque...just the best thing in the world!

[@motomark9736]

Love the look of the new speedmaster

[@fozbox]

Yea it's a beauty!

[@colindebourg9012]

I traded in my Speed Twin because it was killing my wrists and backside for a Speedmaster exactly the same as youre riding, im quite short in the leg so i had the mid foot controls kit fitted, now i can ride for miles and be comfortable which is what i was looking for, fantastic.

[@fozbox]

Awesome! I hope you love it as much as I do mine…one of the best bikes Triumph has made 👍🏻

[@danielshaw4038]

The Speedmaster is on my Wishlist Beautiful bike!

[@fozbox]

I love it!

[@CaledoniaKeys]

Love your intro and first impressions on this bike. Ride on!

[@fozbox]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jroberthadden]

Sometimes, new brakes take a while to get run in. Every bike is different. The Brembos on my H-D Night Rod were very good from the very beginning. New pads and rotors on my Road King, however took several hundred miles before they settled in. By the way. "Throw aroundable"? You're a funny guy. Try flickable next time. Blipping the throttle under a bridge or overpass is a universal thing. We're all just kids on these things. Love the blue.

[@fozbox]

Hahaha! Well when I speak random stuff just comes out...flickable would probably have been better 😂. The blue is pretty cool but I ended up with black.

[@jroberthadden]

@@fozbox You can't go wrong with black. Enjoy your new bike. Come see me in the Black Hills. I'll show you some great motorcycle roads with tunnels so that you can rev your engine...

[@Burzurk1987]

Beautiful bike! I am seriously considering the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. I am also considering the Harley Davidson Slim and the Fat Bob 114. It’s between these three bikes. I have no idea which I will choose. I love the Speedmaster. It sounds amazing!

[@fozbox]

You'll probably find the Harleys sound even better but the build quality, customer service and community of Triumph is probably better

[@Solon_2]

great video sir

[@fozbox]

Thanks Bruno!

[@darrendempsey3190]

Nice ride, bike is outstanding

[@fozbox]

Thanks, yea it really is

[@emullen93]

Looks absolutely delicious in blue... although I have something of a soft spot for blue triumphs

[@fozbox]

Yea the blue is a great colour - just a shame its only the tank and not more of the bodywork

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

The fusion white and phantom black one looks nice with its coach lined tank

[@colindebourg9012]

Cobalt Blue

[@larespuertorico]

Love those triumphs, but I don’t know about the angles of the handlebars seems that after a while your wrist might start bothering you, what do you think?

[@fozbox]

I thought that would be the case too but weirdly because you’re sitting upright there’s less pressure on your wrists so the ‘odd’ angle is actually fine.

[@larespuertorico]

Beautiful view where is that located?

[@fozbox]

Not sure which bit you’re referring too but I think all that video was in Surrey

[@tasimota]

How is the wind feel, at highway speed? Can you comfortable sustain 80 mph on a highway for at least 30 minutes? Or, does the wind jostle you/your helmet around?

[@fozbox]

Depends if you have a screen. Without a screen you do get pushed back significantly and it gets tiring on your arms and back. Ok for 30mins but more than that would be tough. With a touring screen you get loads of protection - especially if you’re less than 6ft.

[@pontypete7357]

Nice Vid! Do you still have your speedster and what do you think of it now??? Pete!

[@fozbox]

Yes I do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6HVnKOMjtatl6s was my last upload and shows how much I still enjoy it!

[@mistermisters4854]

How did the bike corner, heard that pegs may scrape tarmac often as ground clearance is low, welcome your opinion on this?

[@fozbox]

Personally I haven't scraped a peg yet after 400 miles - just depends on how aggressive you are. If you're coming from sportsbikes then you're more likely to scrape as you'll be used to going lower in turns. Biggest issue for turning that I've come across is if you're tall (I'm 6ft3) handlebars can hit your knees in slow tight turns (carparks etc).

[@markmottershead646]

Smaller roundabouts are a problem with the pegs

[@colindebourg9012]

I havent scraped the pegs even on tight roundabouts, not a problem.

[@stuartbirch7815]

Watched this for the lovely Speedmaster, though can't help but think that you never here this kind of normal English accent on British TV anymore. It was surprising to hear it!

[@fozbox]

Hopefully not an entirely awful surprise! Haha...I'm open to TV offers

[@t4ketsuru]

how do you find it lane filtering between cars on dual way roads/hwy at heavy traffic. My concern is that that handle bars maybe are too wide then regular naked bike ones.

[@fozbox]

Handlebars really aren’t much wider than shoulders because of the way they bend round (in the beach bar configuration). I’ve put a link below for a video I did on filtering which will give you a decent idea - progressively heavy traffic through the vid. Let me know if it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYqbgaeNrLuKf5Y

[@t4ketsuru]

@@fozbox sweet looks like filtering looks doable on the speedmaster.

[@danielbarreto283]

Bela máquina !

[@fozbox]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@aameralyousef2898]

Thanks for the review mate. Does the speedmaster has the tire pressure warning indicator?

[@fozbox]

Sadly not - but stock tyres do seem to hold air well

[@mistermisters4854]

Hi there, great video, question on the vibrations, did you experience any coming through on foot pegs or handlebars?

[@fozbox]

Thanks. A little vibration at high revs in low gears but really not much.

[@MaxMeridius0920]

I e been riding a ‘18 Speedmaster for 3 years .. I suppose there is the slightest vibration - but nothing annoying or even noticeable - nothing but pleasure to ride

[@dadmadforgot4050]

Great review 👍 just wondered how tall you are? Would love this but seems to be suited to the smaller riders?

[@fozbox]

It probably is better suited to smaller riders but I’m 6ft3 so hopefully that gives you an idea

[@pretzelogic2689]

I thought it wouldn't run on the kickstand.

[@fozbox]

It won’t start on the kickstand if it is in gear

[@infinitewarriorproduction6278]

So is this the new colour they are bringing ?

[@fozbox]

Infinite Warrior Production yes blue is new for 2019. Also available is black or black and white with hand painted coach lines (extra). But you can also get the tank custom coloured very easily.

[@infinitewarriorproduction6278]

@@fozbox I have the speedmaster hand painted coach lines one only blue looks dope 👍

[@fozbox]

Yea it does! I'm going to go black and then maybe add some custom work later

[@infinitewarriorproduction6278]

@@fozbox that's good man u could get some fancy paint job maybe big flakes and gold leaf if there r some sick painters in UK also check out British customs turn out performance tips exhaust for speedmaster they r amazing I want to get for my bike need to ship them to india

[@Rumpole1000]

What are the differences between this and the 18 model besides the new Blue colour? By the way, do I detect a slight Aussie accent? Greetings from Brisbane.

[@fozbox]

In terms of build there is absolutely nothing different...stays the same great machine. Afraid no Aussie - pure Pom! Greetings from GB

[@Rumpole1000]

@@fozbox Thankyou mate. They're a gorgeous machine thats for sure. Think I'll go with the 2018 with the white and black tank. (Tad cheaper) Have a great New Year.

[@toddguillory692]

I picked one up on the 24 December in red. Really liking the bike. 2019 model 13,700.00 out the door...hello from Texas.

[@fozbox]

I'd have liked red...I may replace the tank. What an amazing Christmas present! Ride safe

[@toddguillory692]

@@fozbox I like the blue, Trade? LOL!

[@ApendiPepen-jv4eo]

Keren brooo

[@peetee49]

If you select rain mode when riding slow speeds that’s the trick.

[@fozbox]

Cheers, I've heard that somewhere else too so will be giving it a go

[@johncee1481]

Those wee Fiats are a bit of a threat....

[@fozbox]

John Cee haha, I know...disgraceful 😂

[@tigerbalm666]

Never ride next to vehicles as they won't see you!

[@fozbox]

Sometimes hard to achieve but I get your point

[@yogeshsubba6286]

Riding so slow not good

[@fozbox]

It was a test ride of a cruiser...not exactly sports bike territory!

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

What's wrong with riding slow? People can't see you if your going too fast!

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Clearly doesn’t grasp the amount we have to pay here if you drop It .....