Triumph Speed Triple RS | 2018 Review 

The more i see this bike the more its becoming my dream bike, the looks are really growing on me.

The cockpit view with the stripes on the tank, updated gauges and beautiful triple clamp all make the bike look so beautiful and expensive ! It's all in the details !

I have a 2016 speed Triple R and have just taken delivery of the new RS and the new one runs rings around the R it's lighter, faster but has the same great handling. The key less ignition is great no worries of people nicking it as you have to be within 1 meter for it to work. All the switches are well placed and work well. I have the extra speed shifter which is also a blipper that works fantastically but I do think it should come as standard. Would I have another bike ...no this do's everything thing I want of it.

I think the bike is awesome. The power, the sound, the looks. Only the quickshifter and the small windscreen are options... they should be on the bike standard

Your opinion at the end is on point. This bike is beautifull but the normal driver will get more out of a street triple and safe money

I have the 2016 Speedy R and I have yet to demo the RS but I'm sure it's amazing. Personally I prefer the Speed over the Street, not for the extra power but because a like a slightly heavier planted bike. The Street for me is a bit edgy. The market for the Speedy, as you touched on is the person who probably has one bike and wants quality, smooth progressive power in a great all round bike that does everything. For me it's closest rival has to be the Ducati Monster 1200S. The Tuono, Superduke, S1000R and MT10 are a step up again in power and essentially an upright super sports bike. Would I buy another Speedy, yes it's a great bike but I do like the idea of owning a Superduke. For me it's also the emotional buy and pride of ownership couple with owning a different ride. Who knows maybe I might even by an RS1200 one day, maybe not a Harley.

Nakeds are the new sports bikes. I’d love one in the garage, but I’d definitely not get away with it! I have keyless ignition and locking on my car. I just keep the key in my pocket and never even think about it.

I have a 2019 speed trip RS and let me say the quick shifter makes all the difference so much faster it seems just crack it back and haul ass you should ride another one with the "shift assist" installed

awesome bike , has not got a bad review . Just wish there were more colour options .

Beast bike, also love the looks

Beautiful bike and I agree with you on the keyless ignition but if the bike was in range with the key and someone stole it I'm sure it will cut out after a certain distance

Looks faster than the street rs. Nice bike.

The bike is amazing, I wish they had done some physical changes too.

I find all gearboxes take a while to loosen up. My SuperDuke only really started to perform after 6k miles.

Got to say, ridden it twice, you need to ride it when engine is run in and in race mode no assistance then......compare to the overpriced bigger powered inevitable v4 and give a real experienced opinion. It’s a different beast....bravo Triumph.

Ah man. You missed some belter roads. Should of gone straight on at 10:56

I have never had a litre bike before. I love the weight of the Street RS. I can’t understand why they don’t throw in a quick shifter or use that PDA dash for Sat Nav as well. Surely the tech must be there. I am going to have a butchers at one this afternoon if only to listen to it’s raw lol 😆

So what would you advise? Thruxton R with a Track racer kit is better for riding at legal speeds? Btw I know well it is the looks that really turned you off about this bike. Extremely important parameter on a very personal gadget: Looks!

I’m looking for a comfortable, powerful, Naked bike with lots of features. Have a test ride of the speed triple RS, but I am also considering a Tuono factory. Here in Canada the Tuono is slightly cheaper. Which would you consider? My riding is a 5 min commute to work during the week, and weekends spent on motorways going for 100kms city to city, and around town. Thanks for you input. Great videos, subscribed!

Great video! What is the intro song? It's awesome.

Just subbed you great review need to blare that speedo 😂😂😂

Great bike love the toys great bike to ride so i bought it kicking🇬🇧 quick bhifter great keyless brilliant know that is a fun bike love it hopefully i can keep my licence and i wish with mark ups and upgrades it was 11 grand 🧐

It seems different dealers r putting Wat they think sells different models. Then one I rode today had up quick shifter ( fitted standard) cruise control ( fitted standard) down shifter fitted ( £300 extra)

Worth the upgrade over the street rs?

Need a throttle wire..

I couldn't disagree more with your review, been on two speed triple RS's and both were fantastic bike's.

See i thought it was standard with quick shifter up and down?? I guess not..hmmm...gay...loved the review.

im torn between mt09sp or this triump arghh dunno

If you can speak while accelerating hard,it’s not fast enough,but it’s a great bike,but for me I would need something more brutal.

Too much electronic crap. Keyless doesn't appeal to me either. I'd rather more top end power out of a 1050cc engine than a bunch of electronic dependencies. However, I wouldn't mind having one because of the comfort and torque. I'd have to rip a lot off of it and clean it up a bit but overall it's a nice bike.