Modern Classic a Future Classic? Triumph Speedmaster Chrome Edition Motorcycle. Cinematic Review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 เม.ย. 2023
- We review the new 2023 Triumph Speedmaster Chrome Edition Motorbike. This was our favourite Bonneville until we rode the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 XC last year, BUT, has the Ol' Man changed his mind?
This review is a little different from our usual reviews, and rather than go into all the specs, we focus entirely on the emotive sentiments of the riding experience, and what the bike feels like. Filmed in spectacular scenery in North Wales, this is a must see video for all motorcycle enthusiasts!
The Ol' Man meets some cows, a horse and eats fish & chips. You can get a very good impression of what this modern classic motorcycle sounds like in this film. Turn up the speakers!
If you have made money, and as a result, have some disposable income, you may look at buying a motorcycle to invest your money in, and if you choose wisely, you may find the right bike that becomes a future classic, and actually, over time, appreciates in value. As we are entering a new era, with electric vehicles becoming more and more prevalent, the choice motorbikes of today, could be the valuable classics of tomorow. You could of course invest in gold, silver, stocks and shares or bonds, but a motorcycle is much more fun!!! This is not financial advice but merely our opinion. Choose wisely!
Check out RedAng Revival for info on long-term ownership of the Triumph Speedmaster Bonneville, and for his great reviews! @redangrevival
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B-eautiful, my favourite Triumph too! Well worth the red-carpet treatment, wonderful cinematography! Thanks so much for 13 minutes of pure bliss. 👏
A soulful review of a soulful bike. Great to watch. Just as a note on quality, I did the Triumph factory tour recently and one of the amazing facts was that they machine their crankshafts to a tolerance of one micron. That’s one thousandth of a millimetre! Incredible.
I've had great weather the past few days here in Texas and have been lucky enough to ride mine daily since last Friday. I fall back in love with it each time I hop on it. I'm also 6'2" and it doesn't feel small at all, I much prefer it over my old HD Duce.
This is how a Review should look like, this was fantastic.
No annoying music to artificially enhance or create emotions, no spec sheet, just an experienced Guy telling us a STORY about the Bike. Riding a Bike is not about Specs, it's about feelings. Great Review, you earned yourself a like and a new subscriber.
P.S. Loved how you gave a shoutout to a fellow youtuber.
Thanks buddy. Welcome aboard 👍🏼
Totally agree- this is my favourite Triumph. Very possibly my favourite bike, full stop
You and the Ol’ Man’s videos are why I own one, so thank you! Your two videos about the speedmaster are so good. I have seen all of your videos, but I have watched those particular ones multiple times.
As a fan of your channel with a '21 plate Speedmaster, I am pleased and heartened to see you Big up 'Red Ang Revival.' I agree, he rides big miles in all weathers and offers a lot of real world opinion and advice. He is also a champion of men's mental health. Keep on doing your thing your way. Cheers.
You did it again , 3 Speedmaster vids , it’s a testament to the beauty and quality of this machine, I’m loving my Gold Line Addition immensely, thank you again from SF California. Mike
I'm going to go bankrupt watching your bike reviews. thank you for a lovely video and the various temptations found within.
Very tall man rides a beautiful bike and appreciates cows.
Great review as always.
just picked up my chrome speedmaster this week, and in a few weeks, I am going for a trip to the WA from Brisbane a 8 thousand KM round trip.
Awesome enjoy 😉
Oh my, why not a double clock like my t100? That's ridiculously beautiful. Not this single plastic one
Weird that isn't it, the t100 ones are lovely. I do wonder what these speed master handlebars would look like on a t100 though!?
Thanks so much! That was a great review! I am torn between the speedmaster and the T120. Thanks again!
Great to see the Chrome editions out and love your video today on this bike, nice to see some finer weather again. I spotted a Black and chrome one in Youles a few weeks ago, stunning bike and very well built. love my Bonneville T120 as you know. 👍
We’ve got a T120 booked. I’m worried that it’ll take over! Yours looks stunning 👌🏼
T120 Bonnies are beautiful bikes, I loved mine and was heartbroken when I traded it. I rode the Speedmaster last year and it was as you say gorgeous, my only gripe is that at 6 foot+ I felt it wasn't big enough, I don't like forward controls and hate the Mickey mouse mirrors, I always put bar ends on my T100 and T120. Triumph quality and modern tech is indeed superior and every bit as good as my HD Low Rider S and better than most. I'll always love these English beauties.
Near the end of the video it looked like those cows are just waiting by the side of their field for someone to shoot the breeze with them🙂. That was a very kind mention by you of RedAngs channel. I've been a subscriber to his channel for some time now. Great content on there by him.
Your videos are wonderful to watch. You have enthusiasm. I will be 72 this year riding since 16. Your videos take me places. Thank you
I've had wet dreams about the speedmaster for years. True beauty.
I’ve had my SpeedMaster for 2 yrs. now and I have to agree with everything you said. I is most definitely my favorite bike that I’ve ever owned and I’ve been riding for over 50 yrs. Love you channel.
Another speedmaster lover - clearly a man of taste and sophistication. I got one a couple of years ago and can honestly say I have no regrets - an absolute joy to ride and to look at when you stop riding it. Thank you for this little love letter to a magnificent machine.
Triumph has mastered the art of keeping the old school classic looks while implementing new technology.
The editting in this video was truly remarkable, high praise all the way 🙌🙌🙌 Thank you for a beautiful and insightful video!
I subscribe to all the major motorcycle channels. I like your reviews the most - it's the animals, the beautiful country setting, your presentation style and vibes in general and importantly you focus on your riding experience and not the technical specs. Also, too many of these channels are run by dwarfish bike nerds that I just don't relate to. Keep up the great work!
Great video and cheers from the USA! Love your energy and passion. Great bike. In the US, I think maybe the egos of some prospective buyers get in the way of purchasing this bike. As a veteran rider and Triumph fan, I wish more riders had an honest conversation with themselves and asked “Why do I really ride?” To impress others with massive CCs or overall size? Is it for the adrenaline? No, I don’t want to ride as a hooligan either! It’s about freedom and the grin factor for me. So buy the bike - you have nothing to prove!
Nice shout out to @RedAngRevival! He's a nice bloke (we met/rode at the last London DGR) and it's a good channel.
If I may blow my own trumpet, you can see a few vids of my Speedmaster on my channel - more to come too.
Re. the Speedmaster, you're right about the suspension. Also the tank-fuel-range is quite low (maybe 120 miles).
I recently tried the Royal Enfield Super Meteor wondering if it would solve those issues and tempt me away from the Speedmaster, but no. It's a good bike, but it's not as good a riding position or as characterful or as satisfying or as good looking as the Speedmaster.
I will be sticking with it. There really is nothing like it. I love it more every time I ride it. I had no bad thoughts about the Super Meteor when riding it, but when I got off and back on my Speedmaster, there was really no temptation to get the Super Meteor.
I just picked up my new Speedmaster last weekend, based largely on all the positive reviews on TH-cam (especially yours). You're spot on about this bike: beautiful, comfortable, great handling, power when you need it. Thanks for your terrific videos -- keep up the good work!
Congratulations mate, wishing many happy years on that bike.
Great to hear!
I had the air cooled version few years ago I wish they did an alloy wheel version
I have a red 2021 Speedmaster.
I am 5'9" so it fits me perfectly.
I enjoy your videos and appreciate the soul of how you present.
Wonderful! I’ve ordered a new one (regular version), should be with me at end of May, can’t wait! Love the content, keep up the brilliant work.
I appreciate your review and enjoy seeing that beautiful country side.
I just picked up a 2022 Speedmaster with under 200 miles on it last week. I’m thoroughly enjoying it so far.
Keep these great videos coming.
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I started out on a 1968 T100 in 1977 at a very young age, I'm 68 today and still have triumph in my garage, I have 2 actually, a 1968 bonneville and a 1970 tr6 tiger, I very much want to try out one of the modern Hinckley triumphs, the look and sound are almost magical to a old guy like me,
Looks awesome in the chrome and red ❤❤❤
That was good. Thank you. That's what riding a Motorbike is about.
I recently passed my test and was planning on buying a smaller bike such as the Royal Enfield classic 350 to gain experience and eventually work my way up to something bigger. But then the Triumph garage right across the street got a Speedmaster in stock... after walking in just to take a look, I walked out as the new owner. It was just too beautiful not to buy, and I don't regret it one bit! It's a big engine, but not ridiculous power for a new rider. And as you mentioned, it gets constant compliments and onlookers every time I take it out.
Great video about the Speedmaster! I'm entering season 3 with my 2021 Speedmaster and the bike is fantastic. A lot of customization is possible, so it makes the Speedmaster even more fun. I never tire looking at the design and quality features.
I really believe that this type of bike should not be chain driven. Surely Triumph could upgrade this model to a belt drive fairly easily.
Why do you think it should be belt driven?
@@patrickking9600 Ease of maintenance and reliability. Lubing and adjusting the chain on a heavy bike with no center stand is an unnecessary hassle. Belts are clean, light, and require very little maintenance.
They made the thunderbird 1600/1700 belt driven so they couldve done with this
I love my Speedy!
Reduces horsepower to the wheel though. Chain is the most efficient way to transfer power, belt is in second, shaft drive is third.
I will tell you in 20 years (I’ll be in my 80’s) if my 2022 Goldline Speedmaster went up in value. I expect it will, but I still won’t sell it. It is the perfect motorcycle for me, and to paraphrase you - for anyone.
You sir were the deciding factor in me purchasing a new 2023 Bonneville Speedmaster today got it in the black and white.. I traded my 2011 Rocket 3 roadster as I wanted to downsize as my age 61..and arthritis dictated.. I bought the rocket a few years ago with the idea of riding it a few years the either flipping it or trading it in.but I've always loved British bikes for being smaller and good handling...the test drive on the speedometer which I must say the 1200 motor has all the power I need for my type of riding and the seating position is pretty comfortable...I don't do a lot of two up riding so that's not really a factor...and what I love about this bike is it has just the few options I wanted...I did order it with the windshield and nothing else and just plan to strap a round bag on the back for the few items i like to carry ...love your videos and reviews
Great comments Stephen after a rocket 3.
Hear Hear 👏 I couldn't agree more! Such a stunning bike and it soothes the soul. What a lovely video.
Thanks so much for the shout out I really appreciate it 🙌
Hope the legs holding up well, bring on the good weather 😁
Any time! 👍🏼👍🏼
You two are who inspired me to get my Speedmaster Gold Line !
@@michaelpina1858 Thanks thats great to hear. Hope you are loving it 🤙
Awesome 👍🏼
The Speedmaster would be a wonderful addition to my garage. They are just beautiful!
I bought my speedmaster chrome edition just over 2 weeks ago. I use it for my daily commute and I have to say I love it. It handles beautifully and is a real pleasure to ride. Great review.
That countryside is so beautiful. What a great area to ride.
Beauty is 100% everlasting, and you’re correct this bike will still be beautiful 50 or even 80 years on from now. What is “cool” by contrast can change as often as every week…
The Speedmaster is probably my dream bike. It has that classic look, is still a cruiser but it doesn't have that Americana look (which is a positive for me).
My favourite Triumph. 👍
I tell you what. The Triumph Speedmaster will most definitely be a classic bike in 30-40 years time not just 20 -30 Think of them of an investment. I think they would increase in value if kept in mint condition. Easily a Classic of the future. Just as long as they do not over produce them and reduce quality etc. Great review for a great bike.
Functional ART beautiful.
Rolled 52k miles on my 1200 Thruxton yesterday. You'd never know it wasn't still brand new. Simple, wonderful lump. I fear it will outlive me by a good margin.
Thank you for doing these videos. My favorite motorcycling channel.
Late to comment but this is such a great video. The atmosphere, the feeling you get from this sort of a bike and beautiful countryside. It captures the essence of why motorcycling is so great. Also, extra points for all the lovely animals. Someone clearly has a big heart.
Thank you and pleased you enjoyed it 👍🏼
I just bought one! Get it next week!!!! Thank you for your review! Firmed up my decision!
Hopefully I'm getting mine tomorrow. How you getting on with yours?
@@paulyflyer8154 it is an absolute dream!!!!! I love it. My first Triumph!
I love his comment “you can’t ride gold”, but the SpeedMaster feels like gold!!! 😊
@barbbrown4713 that's good. Glad it's gone well for you! I've just this minute picked mine up and rode it home...those forward controls take some getting used to, but I'm sure I'll get it into muscle memory eventually!
Hi thanks for the lovely video, always emotive and inspiring you touch on the things about biking that I love and I'm sure lots of others. As a Triumph America rider I can definitely see me upgrading to the new speedy.
I agree with you about Redang revival really cool channel he reviews loads of bikes.
7:33 love the reflection of the trees and the sky on the tank 😍
I always like they way you present the description about the bikes and instead of specs you always explain about the how the bike performs and how it feels while driving, which really matters lot.
Thank you! Much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼
Beautiful Bike!!! I love Triumph!!!❤ Thank you so much for your very nice video!!!👍 Have a good day!!! Ride Safe!!! Jean-louis in west France😉✌
thing i feel when watching your reviews is always real excitement about riding in general with makes watching easier
I have one & you right about it being a talking point,I travel on my own ,& the bike attracts attention everywhere we go,I’m doing the Scotland coast in 4 weeks ,got all the kit motorway screen bags ,the bike is so easy to ride & she pulls too,I also follow red Angus.
Love the looks and feel of the bike. It is stunning. But Triumph...why the chain drive? Thought of cleaning greased up from chain chrome spokes gives me nightmares.
Chain maintenance is just one of those things you have to learn to 'enjoy' when you get a 'classic' bike. The chain is one thing. All the chrome is another, especially the spokes!
I was at Triumph store in İstanbul today and I examined the bike inside out. It is not small by any means. My good man here is gigantic 😂
Great review btw!
Efendim! I'm over by Osmanbey metro. Can you tell me where your dealer is located? Tkkur!
Very nice work on this video by the way. I’m unsubscribing from many channels that are just really more marketing but I’ll be here for the long run. Keep up the good work.
Hi I had every intention of ordering a Triumph Bobber however after watching all of your Speedmaster reviews I have bought one and luckily the dealer had on in stock the Chrome edition. Happy Days 😊
Love that sound
Drop dead gorgeous bike!
Absolutely beautiful looking bike,sounds fantastic and that chrome edition,wow looks fantastic.
Great video as always.
Beautiful scenery, beautiful bike and beautiful review. Regards from Malaysia
This is what you call a proper review of a motorcycle ! Such a satisfying review to watch ! it definitely satisfied my soul ! Thank you !
Thank you for your in depth review of how the ride of this motorcycle is. This really helped. Very well done video. Since you have so much riding experience sir, I was wondering to hear your opinion on - if dresser or crash bars are worth putting on a Speedmaster.
I would not get them as it spoils the look 👍🏼
I have the 2023 black and white speedmaster. I put the smaller, black dresser bars to protect the engine. They are much more subtle than the chrome ones. I feel like they suit the bike
Lovely scenery and commentary - nicely encapsulates what motorcycling is all about
Took my test last July , bought ( and love) my Triumph Trident 660 , rode a Speed Twin 900 and fell in love with that ( better for me as I’m a short ass and my partner enjoys coming out ) and it’s pretty , the Trident isn’t. I’ve just seen one of these on the road and cannot believe how cool it is . A little out of my price range , shall I just save up for a bit and get one ?
Envy. 😄 Thanks for the vid!
Gorgeous bike! I'm in love with the Speed/Street Twins but this one is another that when I look at it i just want to go buy one. Love the design.
Very nice footage, love the locations and the passion/effort you put in order to introduce to us this amazing motorcycle. I own a Scramble 1200 XE, and i am now tempted to switch over to the Speedmaster. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos Sir. Best greetings from the Dolomites, North Italy.
What a great review of this motorcycle. After watching a few of your videos, you’re definitely the British version of me. My hooligan riding days are far behind me and my rides are like yours - just relaxing rides through the countryside. I’ve been looking at a Bonneville as a 2nd bike to my Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic and thought it would be the T120 or maybe I’d get a wild hair and get the Tiger 660, but these Speedmasters are classics for sure and now I’m re-thinking my choice. Thanks for sharing how the bike feels to ride. I agree with you that the Chrome edition is stunning. Keep up the good work and I really enjoy your channel. Ride safe!
I’m going to send this video to my wife to help her see why I need a new bike, haha
Well, this Bonneville family from triumph is exactly a stunning effort of mechanics , technology and creativity design that is respectful to the classic standards but bettering everything. If it would be possible I would have the complete collection of it.
The one thing that popped from this video is your helmet . It wicked beautiful! Is it a personalized decoration or is it a specific paint job from the manufacturer? Thank you✌️✌️
Your vdo quality is sublime. I love to see the Speedmaster from many angles. Such a beauty.
Another top quality video, well constructed and presented.think I am going to do some of those roads this Easter weekend.
I'm really close to buying this bike in that same colour scheme. Nice review! 🍻
Many thanks 😊
@MrDarcy-OlMan I took delivery yesterday. I've only had a little time behind the bars but I'm already loving it! Good to feel some nice vibration too, which is sadly missing from many bikes today. Cheers! 🍻
Hi.
Lovely bike, great review. I completely agree about Redang Revival. Angus has a bloke chatting about bikes in a pub style. Very good channel as well as yours.
Love this review you are a honest and down to earth gentlemen pick my chrome edition up on Thursday. 😀🤟
Very nice video, beautiful shots and editing, I really love this kind of reviews that mix pure motorcycle stuff with beautiful scenery, country side atmosphere, horses and cows… That’s also why I got into motorcycling one year ago (I’m 39). And my first (and current) bike is a Triumph Bonneville of course! The speedmaster is my favourite and I hope to get one someday. Continue in this direction with your reviews, this is so pleasant! Thanks and ride safe ✌️
Thanks very much. Yes it’s definitely the way we intend to make the videos from now on 👍🏼
I know someone who will agree with you. It's the Scrambler 900 for me though, lighter for me and I love them.
Just got to the end and there he is, RedAng Revival😊
This is my 2nd season riding my '22 Speedmaster. From upstate New York, love this bike.
I have a 2020 great bike no problems
Another modern classic, that's perhaps overlooked and that's the Kawasaki W800 Street, all blacked out of course. Early models didn't really grab me, but in 2023 ... wow, definitely enticing. If it only had belt drive!
Lovely quality video and review, I really like this bike and I might even get one..
I love this bike. I have Harleys but this is my favorite British bike. Hell yeah!!!
This is a beautiful bike! Thanks for posting. I know there are a lot of classic looking bike manufacturers (British names now owned by India or China) now - like RE, BSA, and etc. They are nice with good low price...but I think there is just something about Triumph that is more than anything else. Can't quite figure out what it is, but I really like Triumph more than other retro styles. (But my hats off to Kawasaki Z900 series...they are probably a close 2nd on my list).
They are made in Thailand though, does that bother you?, or do you mean it’s a British owned company whereas the others aren’t?
P.S. I have a Thruxton 1200 made in Thailand and I love it, could care less if it were made in Timbuktu! 🙂
@@1234567marks I'm Asian so...we do pretty good when it comes to killing the soul of a company. I'm praying that Triumph stay as it is, in terms of design and soul, because it is the last of the British motor company.
@@LooxJJ Don’t worry, Triumph have been building in Thailand for years, you only have to look at the quality of their machines to see that this was a good idea, hats off to the Thai staff, they are clearly proud of what they are producing, as a sharp contrast we can look at the quality of machines built in Meriden, absolutely appalling!!.
Best looking Triumph in a long while IMO, gorgeous. But.... I'm not paying the premium brand price for a "British" bike made in Thailand, it's a psychological thing, l don't care where the bits & bobs are manufactured, l want it to roll off the line in Britain.
Don't blame Triumph blame the government
Great review, as always Mr D. Makes me really want one. And the area you cruise looks awesome.
Beautifully done video and beautiful looking machine
I love the chrome and eh beautiful
Animals again 👌👌👌👍👍
Awesome presentation of this incredible bike, well done, Ol' Man 👍
Well, after 27 years of abstinence I decided to ride again. So my decision was to buy a speedmaster. I took a testride and I felt in shock love with this bike. I`m close to 6'4'' and have no problems with the handlebar or that I´m too big for it. It´s a fine art of british engeneering and style building. I bought in march this year a "Jet Black" one and can´t get enough of it. Next month I´m retired and I know what to do. Collecting miles.🙃Keep on going with your great videos. Greetings from Hamburg, Germany
I like Harley Road Kings but at 65 they are just too heavy. Liked your feedback a lot Franko as I decide. Thanks from New Zealand.
Very much enjoyed the video. Well done. I have yet to ride a Speedmaster. But I want to after sitting on one in the showroom. There’s something about the look and feel of it that calls me
Super video in beautiful countryside, bike’s not bad either
Thank you
Great video and very well said. I completely agree it is a stunning motorcycle especially in the chrome edition. However, I fell in love with the Scrambler XE and so thats the one I bought. 🙂
Hello, I own a 2023 Speedmaster and love it and agree with everything you say in this video. The only negative I have found with the bike is that it doesn't have a USB charging port anywhere! Aside from that it's a beautiful machine!
Brilliant 🎊 🎉! Love the passion Mr Darcy!!!
The Speedmaster really looks comfortable. But I had decide myself for the T120 goldline last year and love it also. My wife is glad to have a good backseat and enjoy the ride same me.
I love how engine backfires. Love that popping sound!
Awesome motobike and you review woooow , now I want even more to buy my Speedmaster red & chrome 😎👍🏍 greetings from Mexico🇲🇽
I love the compact look.
Loved every bit of this. I have been looking at a t120 but really like this bike too even at six foot two myself. Maybe a big screen would look cool and support a laid back posture.