Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS | Road + Track Review 

"It just oozes filth"

I spat coffee all over my phone laughing at that comment, class.

I loled my face off🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

It's really not that bad unless you're down south. Get up to the Peak District or further north and you can misbehave just fine.

Why are riders not allowed to use cameras on track?

I have a 2019 and I'm gonna trade it in for one of these. Although I'm interested to see what Suzuki is going to bring to the table, if this new GSXS will be a legit supernaked.

Reminds me of Fruit Stripes gum.

Only we dont get it often enough🤔

It’s a common theme sadly

Most set upload releases to the hour, do it hr and 1 min and It will be the top.

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@@FortyFourTeeth Sod the algorithm. I'm gonna hit that bell and be checking your uploads regularly because your content is awesome. Never water it down.

Hey! This is a bit random, but I'm currently on a 790 duke and thinking of moving over to the 1200 rs, how are you finding it a year on?

@@AYYOFLOCKA Hey the 1200 was a friends not mine. Iv ridden it a couple times and an rsv4 and i definitely prefer the 790 for the hills than either. Far more fun. The 1200 feels too good almost. Its not as playful as the 790.

One strange thing i dont understand is how folks rave and carry on how wonderfully AWESOME the Yamaha CP3 900 engine is...I mean it really gets the accolades! But I dont seem to hear similar opinion towards the RS? I would have thought being more powerful and higher revving (i think?) it would get even more praise than the much lower powered CP3 Yamaha motor? Are the both not similar firing orders? Is the "cross plane" THAT much different that it attracts such adoration compared to other triples? BTW I DO own a '22 Yamaha MT-09 with the TRULY intoxicating CP3 890cc motor ....if the 1200RS has a similar nature then I want one! I mean if it is the 170 hp version of the little 117hp CP3 ....IS that the case? Or not?

BTW The rumors appear consistant and persistant that Yamaha is just about to reveal a brand new R! TRIPLE! At least one source suggests it will be 1100cc and almost all the sources suggest it being TURBO charged to boot! Can you imagine A wonderful natured CP3 similarly adorable to the MT09 motor except DOUBLE the power?? Which a Turbo 1100 triple could EASILY deliver (double would be like 235hp) It would simply destroy everything in the class INCLUDING Italian V4s and Austrian 1290s and even would give the H2 a royal pain its arse! Besides you KNOW Yamaha will make any R1 Turbo r otherwise competitvely lightweight so it is NOT going to be the heavy beast the supercharged H2 is! Turbos are lighter than SC anyway and a three cylinder is considerably less metal than an Inline 4 Actually I figure its totally possibly Yamaha could build Turbo Triple R1 that is just as light as their current normally aspirated R1. Also note that with today's turbo technology the troubling turbo lag with hard hitting power is a thing of the past if done right...apparently the key is in using sophisticated fueling programs and running larger (than ld school) turbos but using less boost...it COULD be perfection? We shall soon see I suppose

Did you get it?

I would be in love with the s1000R save for one issue being they mount the headlight and clocks to the FORKS rather than the frame! IMHO that just sucks for adding a windscreen! With a frame mounted headlight like the MT-10 and 1200RS there is the potential for adding a windscreen that WONT be trying to steer the bike in strong cross winds etc. The only thing with the Triumph is there are no robust windscreens available that I can find! Just a tiny one from Puig is all I have seen s far as opposed to the MT10 there is a whole selection of avialble sizes

Just get a busa cheaper and does everything ( not the new one ) .

Yeah I watched this thinking the 1200 is an awesome machine but I think I want the old one! Maybe I'm getting old!

A must ‼❕,❔

Looks like it kind of did

I was thinking that. Looks very familiar 🤔

Yeah, zouch to melton

me too live round the corner :D

Yep, same here

Yep those Yellow DHL planes fly over my house landing at East Midlands. Some great roads out Melton way, the B6047 towards Market Harborough is one of the best.

I totally agree! I own one and it is so comfortable and you can trust the bike in every corner: you didn’t feel like you’re going to high side from super nose dive, you don’t feel like the ass is constantly going to give out moving higher or lower in a corner passing someone then going max wrist, or any real problems I’d bitch about. I’m 6’5 and my lanky ass can make this bike do whatever I want on the track or street. I own a panigale V4s and this speed triple is no dog by any means.

Maybe they thought journos would know how to adjust suspension?

Triumph is completely dropping the ball on electronics! I love my 765rs but it could use an imu and advanced electronics. I'd love to buy a 765 moto2 but for that price with old tech? And now this, what's the point of an imu if you can't have wheelies and TC separate?

Coming from motocross to a 2020 street triple RS I didn't notice the shifting. They also have quick shifter. If your just riding the road the street is a better all arounder

@@benfarr6049 I could've had a Street. I preferred the extra low down torque of the Speed. The Speed isn't as nimble in the corners, but I'm not much good at corners anyway !

I met a couple of lads at Kielder who had one each. They said the same even though they'd had them to a local TT racer who twiddled the suspension, they said the bike was better but still firm and definitely different to the old road biased 1050. Hmmmm!

I've got an SDR and an MT09, and they're both absolute blasts. I'd say, upping a sporty triple engine to 1160 will probably push the Triumph ahead of the SDR. I can definitely see one in my future!

No, thank you Craig!

@@FortyFourTeeth keep up the excellent work lads! Your bike reviews and content is the best out there! 🍀 X

What do you love about the old Speed Triple? You may find the new one is too hard edged for you. The old one is a banging road bike.

@@LondonSteveLee I thought the old model has heaps of mid range does lack higher in the revs. Handles great on smooth roads very planted front end but I find it terrible on bumpy roads may be it's my setup? Still puts a smile on my face great bike overall.👍

@@Flip01 Triumphs are usually renowned for being setup well for bumpy roads - try taking 2-3 clicks of compression damping out.

@@LondonSteveLee thanks will try that.👍

MSV are a bunch of health and safety wets.

Gearbox issues aren't that common - not compared to, say, an Aprilia Tuono.

@@LondonSteveLee A search of Speed Triple RS gearbox issues will turn up a lot of results. Seems the quick shifter can cause serious damage to the gearbox. I love the look of the 1050 but would hate having a gearbox grenade just out of warranty.