Triumph Speed Twin | First Ride | Motorcyclenews.com
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2024
- MCN's Chief Road Tester Michael Neeves has been on the launch of the 2019-on Triumph Speed Twin. Watch his verdict here and read the full test on: www.motorcycle...
Get the best of biking EVERY day...
Follow us!
Facebook
/ motorcyclenews
Twitter News and Sport
@MCNNews / mcnnews
@MCNSport / mcnsport
Instagram
/ motorcyclenews
Visit the MCN website for all the latest news, sport, buy a used motorbike and even get insurance through us with MCN Compare:
www.motorcycle...
Welcome to the official TH-cam channel of the world’s biggest print and online motorcycle publication. All the greatest motorcycle video content from the world’s most respected motorcycling media brand. Since 1955 MCN is available weekly in both print and digital editions and 24/7 on motorcyclenews.com. ow.ly/10pe69 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Thanks for including the sound of the bike instead of music! Videos have been improving every review....
That "roll on the throttle out a corner" sound is just amazing!!😍
Just ordered a grey speed twin today ! Looking forward to the spring and summer in Norway.
How’s the bike going mate?
Can't wait to snag one in a year or two!
High praise indeed from MCN's best reviewer! Can't wait to have a go on one of these....sounds lovely too doesn't it...
So, shall we stick around and stay tuned?
Sounds very nice. Looking forward to your first ride review!
You should learn from awesome Neeves how to review bikes so elegantly and different video angles ...cheers
Personally I think it should sound like the old MeridenTriumph parallel twins, I think the Harley sound is a bit overdone nowadays. I know the offset crankpins are better for balance, but really I think they are after the offbeat V-twin sound. The snarl of a 360° crank engine is just as good, in my opinion anyway. The Harley sound has been done to death if you ask me.
TheMissendenFlyer hey TMF. Looking forward to your review. About time they invited you to these exotic launches. I had a quick sit on one of these at the Calgary bike show. This would be top of my list to try in UK. The Scramblers looked nice too.
Of all the retro-esque bikes around today, this one in particular strikes me as just fantastic in its design.
@Cillit Bang You could always pour some Cillit Bang on it.
@The Rockall Times 10k is peanuts these days, it's not the 1950's
I saw one of these today at a dealer. Looks even better than in the video. Hard to beat a Triumph for looks appeal and handling. This is a winner.
Toured through France and Spain on mine last Summer. Not disappointed and the route included plenty of long days in the saddle, mainly on back roads. It's a keeper!
I own a Harley Softail deluxe from 2007 and now I am 70 years old it is dam heavy for an old fart and this looks perfect for my new weakened state , great video , Triumph would love the no bull approach .
Bruce Burns and it sounds great!
I'd lay off riding if you have a weak end!
Excellent bike and excellent review. Concise and clear, with virtually no annoying music or overdone editing.
I've spent the last two years looking at retro bike's and I was all set and now I'm not again. So many great entries in this category but I'll probably go triumph.
I like the end, I am not born English speaker but I see I don't have to be embarrassed having some difficulties with my speech, all the best
So tempted, just arranged a test ride next week. Great sound and as mentioned elsewhere like the engine not background music 👍🏻
I’m going to be 33 and been riding super sport bikes since I was 16. Looking at this as my next bike looks to be comfortable and sporty
Another great Bike from Triumph
I love to own a BMW R9T one day, but this one is creeping up to be there with the Beemer. So desirable.
Great looking and sounding bike. Excellent video from a trusted reviewer.
Fantastic review as always neevsey. Your the best journalist in the world, and I watch a lot of reviews. From James in Australia
I actually found the riding position of the Thruxton absolutely spot on, but the seat was a plank, a real buttock slicing cut the blood from your legs torture implement, worse than my KTM 990 Superduke and that's like saying I prefer gravel to Napalm for face cream. However I do like this new speed twin. Its no surprise, Triumph are smashing the classic bike sector right now, all these excellent bikes that seem to be loved all over the world, and for good reason.
I had a test ride with it. I am not sure if it was something wrong with this particular bike I rode, but the brakes were terrifying bad!
Triumph has been on a roll, can't put a foot wrong these days.
The exhaust sounds mean! Is that stock?
@The Rockall Times It won't see where this bike went in terms of performance, not everyone wants to ride a slow old clunker. I'd buy a Harley if I did
@The Rockall Times That's quitter talk. I won't ride a bike with less than 70hp at this point. You see a muscle car start to rip down some road or another, you just gonna let them walk away? Of course not.
Pat W you need help
Yes
Paint sheme reminds me the honda cb series of the early '70s
I love this bike but a proper review would have also mentioned the squealing front brakes when coming to a stop (which Triumph has been trying to fix for at least two years), soft suspension (replace the rear shocks with Ohlins and use heavier fork oil), water getting inside the instruments, moisture inside the headlight, and the rear turn signals that are easily damaged getting on and off the bike (replace them with LED buttons mounted on the shocks). Still a great bike (along with the T100 and T120 Bonnevilles). If this is going to be your forever bike, tweak the front brakes, rear shocks, front fork oil, turn signals and weatherproof the headlight and instrument housings, and you will be set.
Would like to see a review of the latest version.
It’s neat! It’s got the motor they all should have had. Still love my T120 though.
Love the out takes! Great review!
Love the outro! More of this, please😀
MCN must really love that original crossplane R1...
Because it's absolutely perfect and there hasn't been a better R1 since? Yeah, they probably do
I wonder how a (thruxton r) fairing looks on this bike. Triumph is really on a roll these days. Can't wait for the Daytona 765.
@@Guyallknowing Great choice.
@@Guyallknowing what fairing are you referring to? cafe racer?
@@kolokolok Yes
Great looking bike, I would change the seat for a Thruxton one, would make it look like more of an older production racer lol 😂
Looks good. It’s what I’ve wanted from them since the advent of the Thruxton. However, I’d happily lose all the electronics for a decent set of shocks. Rider aids, for me are a pointless exercise and something else to go wrong that we really don’t need on a bike like this.
crazy question ... but how does it compare in comfort and everyday riding to something like a speed or street triple. I know aaple and oranges. But im very torn - having loved my '20 ST3, but needing something a tad more plush and with more umph, but still comfy and naked
Feels a bit expensive for me, I get it has a lot of tech but it's all re-used parts from previous models. Bike prices keep creeping up year on year!
The Rockall Times Well said, its way too expensive.
Tubeless tyres on a 1200 Bonneville. Nice bike.
I don’t find my Thruxton R uncomfortable other than the seat which is not for long days.
Me either... I've been on 4-hour rides with my R and it's perfectly fine. Other than a tired left hand from working the clutch in hours of traffic, I've never experienced discomfort on my Thruxton.
I'd swap my thruxton r for a speed twin in a heartbeat
Just ordered mine from Jack Lilley’s. They really look after their punters.
I’ll wait for the black version to come out
So when comparing a T120 vs Speed Twin, the Speed Twin is lighter, has cast aluminium wheels, which means quicker steering and tubeless tyres, which means easier road-side tyre puncture repair, etc and has different engine tune.
I do love the super classic look of the T120 but the above makes it a really hard choice!
will buy one day
Getting one! But waiting until 2020 model!
Nice jacket you've got there Neevesy! (But you have to ditch your own helmet design sometimes to make things complete...) Great review as always!
Had Is test ride on one fantastic really enjoyed it very different to what I'm used to as it's all about the torque and low gearing may be time to give up the GSXR 75O
Considering between this and street triple rs. One thing I know is that speed twin looks so much better.
The striple performes better.
Depends on what you want the bike for
Another great review, it's a nicely proportioned bike which really looks the part. The red tank lifts the bike, far nicer than ho-hum black or grey.
You can only wonder how good the R will be as that's surely next.
Great price for an appealing machine, only to be rivalled by a 1200 Speed Triple? C'mon Triumph!
I'm in the market to buy, just asking if you where to buy with your money would you go for the speed twin or RnineT ? I'm split !!
You should have a test ride with both. Most say that the thruxton r (which is not 100% like the twin but still the closest) is a better ride, but I've also read that RnineT riders don't complain about it. Speed Twin is probably a better buy, RnineT is more comparible with the thruxton r, which I would personally prefer as well, but that would depend on the test drives. At the end of the day it's up to you, -obviously- (edit) in my opinion RnineT (white stock with cafe fairing) looks better than the Speed (stock) win, but it's more comparible to the thruxton r. I think the Speed Twin sounds like a real winner.
It is spitfire vs messerschmitt! I would definitely go for the spitfire... Just kidding, nevertheless I think the speed twin it will be a more fun to drive machine
I envy you you have money ready to buy, but I don't envy you deciding which one to buy :) so many great bikes in this category, definitely test ride it all and keep in mind what dealers are near to you for servicing the bike.
I actually recommend hiring both bikes in two weekends. You will know for sure what you want. That's what I've always done. I have never regretted my choices.
@will M Yeah of course it's subjective but the Speed Twin (stock) is not a very flashy bike and that's ok. Although with modifications it can become something very nice, maybe better looking then the RnineT (with the cafe racer fairing as well), but that's subjective indeed. I would prefer the thruxton r (with cafe racer fairing).Although not the most beautiful, bmw has a hit now and then. RnineT is a good looking bike, most would agree, but yeah each to their own.
just saw your thruxton video. you said you could ride that one all day... now you say it isnt (?)
Hello Michael! I thought I heard your dulcet tones at the Phillip Island Classic a couple of weeks ago!
Is this faster than a 2016 harley low rider S? Or faster than a ducati monster 796?
Comfort is important...
How does the speed twin compare to BMW R NineT? Which bike would you choose and why?
Triumph Bonneville line are much more refined than the Rnine. Just go to the dealer and you will see before you even ride them. Plus the BMW is like 5,000$ more.
Triumph have only one model left to make using the Bonneville 1200 motor I reckon! What about an old school tourer (with only basic gismo's) with a shaft drive set-up similar to the Yamaha super tenere 1200 and a big touring fairing, big 25 litre old style fuel tank (easily removed for servicing) and big panniers! Yes please Mr Triumph!
Yip I agree,,, its the bike I,m waiting for...
Just looks a load of fun this, as do all the modern classic range . Transition in the offing 🤔🤔🤔
The newly launched Royal Enfield 650 makes more sense that this bike ( At that price u really cant go wrong ) .. WAY cheaper buy, run and maintain and FUN ... Also IMO it looks better that the Speed Twin !!
I don't think all retros look the same, not even close. It's the same to say that all faired bikes look the same.
@Cillit Bang I agree with your point of enjoying the ride no matter what machine you use. I like the HD as much as I like the GSX-R125. Each two wheeler has its own "mojo" going on.
Hello! I am working on my channel trailer and I was wondering if you allow me to use some small part of your videos and in the future for the cinematic videos. I'll give you full credit in every post I use your videos
up
sweet bike
So, between this and the Z900RS, which should I choose?
Just needs a fly screen and aftermarket exhaust.
Awesome exhaust sound Addicting ...lovely
waiting for speed twin R in a year.
brilliant
That sound....😎
4 pipe nake HONDA CB 1100RS, 2 pipe neke Speed Twin, chopper Harley Davidson DELUXE, supersport HONDA CBR 600 RR (model 2006-09),
Those Thai's really know how to build i bike 👍
If they all look the same, save a lot of money and get the RE 650.
HA HA HA, yea, right. 'cos looks is all that matters?
How does it compare to the Z900RS?
it doesn't, Kawasaki is 10 times the bike
@@roadwarrior8560 lol
Haha - great outtakes at the end.
Got to have a sense of humour on these jollies.
Are these built in Britain? Looking on their website and theres no mention? Anyone know???
Thailand - check out 44 Teeth's review as a source.
@@AlienApe. cheers
Please, review Royal Enfield Twins
Does this bike really only deserve a 5 min review?
what a great noise
I just bought a Royal Enfield Interceptor for half the price of a Speed Twin and that is every bit as good.
Any bike that suits you is a good bike...but honestly, just starting with the fact that the Speed Twin has twice the power of the Interceptor (47 vs 98) should be a clue they're not each "every bit as good".
@@johncahill3018
I agree. I love my 2019 Royal Enfield Continental GT and I think it's a great bike and a bargain at the price they're asking for but it's not "every bit as good" as a Triumph Thruxton or Speed Twin.
Oh yes, she will be mine.
Love it.
Nice bike indeed....Would have been even more of a bargain.....without all the rider aid Bollox.
What next, aircon an fuckin ashtray? :-( :-(
It's certainly no bargain in my opinion!
How do you only get 96hp out of a 1200cc?
remember harley gets about 75hp from 1700cc! its all about the torque not top speed,
This is the HP version of the Bonneville 1200, the HT version (as in the T120) only makes 80 bhp.
... didn't mention torque...
Triumph, 1200cc should be cranking out a good bit more power.
Says who?
* * * * * C O O L * * * * *
FFS!! every time i get relatively comfortable with the bike ive decided to get (always looking at nice standard roadster type retro bikes) something else comes along that sounds like it is perfect. Someone give me heaps of MONEY!!!!!!
Well, if I had not bought my Street-Cup, I might have definitely considered this one for sure..... Well, my Street-cup is like new., with about 600 miles on it. not a scratch. anyone wants to buy it? USD 8k
More powerful brakes than a superbike... really?
Really really,really,really really
Another REAL BIKE FOR REAL BIKERS. 😒
Another "objective" review by MCN of a made in Thailand Triumph
@The Rockall Times indeed all this fake "British bike" thing is a joke
I don't get it why such thing isn't mentioned in the reviews... I thought it was a 100% British bike
I have set up a facebook group for new owners. If you love or own the Speed twin, this is the page for you. facebook.com/groups/2434630833489611/
Fake outtakes...
Fake fly
Maybe you should learn a bit before talking.