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Lovely exhaust! I was searching one for my Monkey from 2018, the JB02 version, but all the info i can find is for Monkeys from 2019 or more recent. Does anyone know if it also fits my 2018 model? If not, why? What’s the difference?

Great bike, great review & the great accent of my ancestors! Cheers from Canada, Ronny

The Harley sound is iconic, and this bike sounds like it has such a much smaller engine, and no real UMMMMph to it. Truimph Needs to get a pipe that gives the engine a sound that lets you know ya got one.

mine is being built in march.

I love how straightforward and approachable your content always is.

I want one r 1300 gs to buy

Great to see more British bikes on the road again

Hi, thanks for sharing. I just got this bike 🙂 where did you get the crash guards from?

Great video, excellent commentary. Beautiful bike, but it's a pity that the UK weather and roads aren't suitable for this beauty. @Si Motofoto...please take care and be safe. 👍

I wonder if you can polish the header pipe?

This bike looks so cool. It is so unfortunate though that we can't have a half size model, like with the 1200 cc engine because the aesthetics of it is an absolute killer. On the triumph lineup, specifically the heritage/classic models, what do you suggest as a first bike (because i don't think this is gonna be ideal as a starter bike)? Cheers from Italy

Just a use one of these with under 3000 miles for less that half of the original cost. Can't wait to blast it up the Inverary to Dalmally road.. Along to Oban and down the coast to lochgilphead..

I got a Trident in November after selling my Sportster 1200. There are no handlebar vibes here 😂. Loving it, I can’t believe how smooth and well sorted this bike is. Just need a louder pipe.

Great video thank you. I’m thinking of getting that bike later this year. Have you ridden the Yamaha XJR 1300 if so how would it compare??

Nice bake mate

Beautiful, but yeah they do get cooler and sound much cooler. Specifically, see the Harley XLCR (cafe racer) ridden by Michael Douglas in the opening scene of the legendary movie “Black Rain”. And did I say they are wicked fast and torquey? Loved mine!

That's right, I do believe that's true 8:08 because the idea that you have to keep your knee out just... Thanks for saying that you're the hero of Truth. Your humble but still wun-up on the majority of us.

You don't have to change gears

You’re one of the main videos that sold me on it. I should have it within 2 weeks. I’m getting the exact colour one you have. Thank you.

No one ever notices that these look very much like the old Harley XLCR.

Nice review and a lovely bike spoilt with a truly awful paint job, i dont know who came with it but there is no way on earth I'd pay extra or even the standard price for that.

Did you get one. Great bike.

I envy. Myself. That I owe one😉🤣

Oh bugger... My wife isnt going to be pleased when i splash out on this ...

Yeah I’ve got a gs and the rally explorer to me they both have good and bad points as you pointed out the gear change is definitely more smoother on the tiger but is definitely top heavy when fully loaded with gear the only other couple of problems is the day light stays on when you have dipped beam on and the menu select button should be moved to the other side from the indicator button the back light on the buttons is a very good thing in the dark don’t know why other manufacturers don’t adopt this idea and the fuel range with the 30 litre is fantastic

It looks great (other than the Fischer Price cockpit design). But I would go for a CBR650R over it. Same price and definitely feels more premium IMO.

😊😊

How tall are you? How much do you weigh? Bike looks like it was made for you & a person your size.

How is the Speedmaster with a passenger aboard? I know it's smaller than the classic Harley and BMW cruisers.

Hi si you sold me a triumph gt low nice bike but not for me doing 200miles a fortnight so I traded it for a speed twin 1200 stealth wal much more me lovely machine came from sports bikes and time for me to calm down best decision hope your well cheers davie

L O V E this bike! A bike for the road but can still go to a track. The torque makes it a joy to ride. The power is in the right spot

My god. The accent is so thick, like he has got food in his mouth he did not swallow yet.

Very nice review... just rode my two bikes for the last seasons ride here in Minnesota, USA. 28 DEGREES and I was the only bike on the highways. I will ride till the salt and snow. thanks for this report. may buy this machine as a third bike.

Not inspired whatsoever to have one of these over my 1250. Its a very expensive "upgrade" of a bike that is still brilliant. And personally I just cant get past the looks ( some videos have taken to stating the looks dont really matter.... they do for me !), it is dreadful.

You would be more suited to the 1200X with 820 mm seat height or the 1200XE. I'm 5'7" 65 kgs so this bike felt perfect for me. I could get my toe section on both sides on the ground & could probably flat foot on 1 side.

Thanks Simon for a great review. It was so good, so convincing I went out and bought a 2025 model GT pro today from Two Wheels Edinburgh today. Cannot wait for it to arrive and for me to start riding it. Hopefully see you out there some day👍😂

I am a 1250gsa owner, bought it the day it came to the dealer. Now I had my day on the 1300 with ASA and even while I vowed to not buy another one, at 67 I bought the rally version. What an improvement on an already great machine.

Excellent review.

crack'n good video. if your enthusiasm was any greater, my lap top would be tearing. Thanks, mate !

Hi Si great real world review. So thanks for that. Id already decided to trade in my 1250 GSA to the 1300 GSA but wasn’t convinced about the ASA. But ive decided to rethink. How was the engine breaking ? Find I like that on the 1250 and did yourself reaching for the clutch out of muscle memory at low speeds. The measure of low speed stress is the green wellie parking on a busy day!! 😂

Honda Monkey is the most charmingly crafted! 😊🤗❤

I had a first generation Speedy (2003). Sold it to a friend. Wish I hadn’t.

Fantastic video Si! ❤ Passed you and Greg in Muirkirk on Sunday when I was heading back from Moffat to Killie in my car

The information you give is vital for a potential buyer. you sound like you genuinely liked the bike. I am looking for a bike to replace my Honda CBF600SA which is brilliant, but getting long in the tooth. I want a bike which has accesable power and a bit of touring capability with a bit of a fairing. (An allrounder).I'll test this Susuki now for sure in hope it suits me too and let you know if I buy it!

came for the bike, stayed for the accent! rock on brother

Great review! It's a good looking bike and an interesting entry into the middleweight category. I chose a Honda Cbr650r over this. Happy with my choice.

At last, a review that tells us how the suspension damping fairs with a goodly sized chap on board. Great video Si, an interesting change from your usual brand!

Drone footage is brilliant mate great scenery ✌🏻

Need a shot of this bike

Great review as always Si, the guys at MCS are brilliant and glad they are now Suzuki dealers 👍🏻