I tested both the Speed Twin and T120 before purchasing the T120. The thing prospective buyers should bear in mind is that they have quite different personalities despite their similarities on paper. The Speed Twin feels like an athlete, which sounds good but it also means it always feels taut and somewhat high strung, which was especially evident to me in the pronounced engine braking. The T120 by contrast is unstressed and much mellower, which doesn't mean that it can't pick up the pace (it can), but it's particularly enjoyable just cruising without a care in the world. So, as alfie eats cats said, if attacking the twisties is your thing, buy the Speed Twin, but if you'd rather have that unhurried feeling with the option to hustle from time to time, pick the T120 as I did.
My thoughts exactly - don't fancy the twichiness of the steeper rake and shorter wheelbase and the extra heat from the higher compression pistons. Also the 120 just feels more substantial, stable, predictable and comfortable. Better now with alloys and a lighter crank too.
There's bucketloads of accessories for the Speed Twin if you go aftermarket. The craziest example is probably Rennstall Moto who have a kit to totally transform the look and feel of the bike.
I still can’t decide. Coming from a ninja 650. Wanted more of a classic look easy to ride for hours. Love the look of the t120 but think I might miss the handling of a more agile bike
Thinking to get the twin, I've ridden sport bikes before and over it, but don't want to get bored so I think the twin will go. I want to take my wife with me sometimes but if she grabs on me it should do the trick wouldn't it?
Speed Twin has 11:1 compression ratio to 120's 8•5:1, 99hp to 120's 79, bigger torque, rake and trails's steeper for sharper handling, 17 inch front wheel (120 18 inch), hotter camshaft, several kilos lighter - completely different bike!
Even though I prefer the look of the bike with out it , it makes such a differents at higher speeds and in windy weather I wouldnt ride with out it now.
@@thelegendarysweendog3171 no mate it won’t! I love my T120 and did the decat Motone pipe and British Customs Predator Pros and while it sounds great and unlocked her a little it didn’t add 15-20 HP
British customs in the states have 1 inch risers available. With them you don't need to change any cables. Had the same problem but got away with adjusting the bars towards the seat a little.
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I tested both the Speed Twin and T120 before purchasing the T120. The thing prospective buyers should bear in mind is that they have quite different personalities despite their similarities on paper. The Speed Twin feels like an athlete, which sounds good but it also means it always feels taut and somewhat high strung, which was especially evident to me in the pronounced engine braking. The T120 by contrast is unstressed and much mellower, which doesn't mean that it can't pick up the pace (it can), but it's particularly enjoyable just cruising without a care in the world. So, as alfie eats cats said, if attacking the twisties is your thing, buy the Speed Twin, but if you'd rather have that unhurried feeling with the option to hustle from time to time, pick the T120 as I did.
Your comment sealed the deal for me. I don’t need to know more 🙂
My thoughts exactly - don't fancy the twichiness of the steeper rake and shorter wheelbase and the extra heat from the higher compression pistons. Also the 120 just feels more substantial, stable, predictable and comfortable. Better now with alloys and a lighter crank too.
I thinking of buying either a speed twin or the T120 and the info you provide is really useful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
@@jeffdean7666 T120 as per my profile pic and I love it.
There's bucketloads of accessories for the Speed Twin if you go aftermarket. The craziest example is probably Rennstall Moto who have a kit to totally transform the look and feel of the bike.
I still can’t decide. Coming from a ninja 650. Wanted more of a classic look easy to ride for hours. Love the look of the t120 but think I might miss the handling of a more agile bike
Thank you Sir, exactly the insights I needed
I own a T120 and am thinking about the Speed Twin so very useful to get your insight.
Estoy en la misma situación. Y que paso? Si te animaste por el speed twin?
Thanks answered my questions
Be interesting to hear your opinion on the new Speed Twin to be released June 1st, 2021.
Very helpful - thanks!
Great review
Great video which one do you ride most out the two i have a speed triple rs and speed twin but find i ride the speed twin more stay safe 🇬🇧👍
Thinking to get the twin, I've ridden sport bikes before and over it, but don't want to get bored so I think the twin will go. I want to take my wife with me sometimes but if she grabs on me it should do the trick wouldn't it?
Yep sweet as , just tell her to hold on tight.
Sweet
Any chance that you are in Palmerston North?
You both two of the same motorcycle, you know that don’t you?
Speed Twin has 11:1 compression ratio to 120's 8•5:1, 99hp to 120's 79, bigger torque, rake and trails's steeper for sharper handling, 17 inch front wheel (120 18 inch), hotter camshaft, several kilos lighter - completely different bike!
hows the fly screen on the t120...is it worth getting one?
Even though I prefer the look of the bike with out it , it makes such a differents at higher speeds and in windy weather I wouldnt ride with out it now.
@@alfieeatscats6467 where did you get the fly screen? Thanks!
Wait, so… who eats cats?
Nice bike but prefer my original t120 1978 look better
What's the difference in grunt
Between them
The Speed Twin has more grunt than the T120 but you really have to keep the revs up to get the most out of it .
@@alfieeatscats6467 take the cat out and put an xpipe on the T120 , and it will blow the doors off the speed twin 👍
@@deborahharwood5123 I own a T120 ace edition , that’s why I’m partial 😬
@@deborahharwood5123 sweet ! Keep me posted 😊👍
@@thelegendarysweendog3171 no mate it won’t! I love my T120 and did the decat Motone pipe and British Customs Predator Pros and while it sounds great and unlocked her a little it didn’t add 15-20 HP
Ummmm
Does anyone know if you can raise the bars on the t120 2 or 3 inches? My low back wants me too. Thanks
British customs in the states have 1 inch risers available. With them you don't need to change any cables. Had the same problem but got away with adjusting the bars towards the seat a little.
@@davidtapara8054 thanks David
This is what we called a review....but it should have been better if done bit dynamic