An initial impressions review of a 2019 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 which goes cover the pro's and con's of this motorcycle. Data Source: www.motorcycle...
My experience with the fuel gauge is the same with my 2023 Speedmaster. The tank needs to be filled right to the top of the neck so that the gauge registers as full and solves the problem.
Good review. Thanks. Ive heard others mention the heat issue so I dont think that's unique to your own bike. About the wiring, yours seems to have the round indicators rather than the standard thin oval ones? If so then whoever fitted then may have caused that wiring issue.
Ye all the bonnies run pretty hot and unfortunately i can't get rid of the cat which is the cause of the heat at least where i leave at it seems bike inspections will be a thing over here.
Yup, burning knees was the only reason I didn't buy a speed twin. Settled for the 2023 XSR900, which runs much much cooler, don't know why but it does so I bought it instead.
I bought a thruxton. Looks better and bristling with premium parts and wire wheels. I threw superbike bar conversion on and a flat seat. Comfort and looks
If you get rid of the cat and O2 sensors I've noticed a much cooler ride compared to my 865 Bonnie. Of course when the fan comes on it blows heat just like any other liquid cooled bike. I normally ride in ambient temps of 20° to 32°C, no problem if you keep moving.
An initial impressions review of a 5 year old bike? I'd say not a big deal except 2021 was a refresh year so a few major things have been changed such as the exhaust and especially the rmfront suspension
The TEC dueller is a great choice, and if you have the pre 2020 model you can bypass the CAT without having to remove it. In my case I've just got a pair of Weslake end-cans. Hope this helps!
Lovely bike. Hope you enjoy it. I did the same as you, traded my Scrambler 900 for the Speed Twin. I don’t have the option of putting V&H.. they were an optional extra for your bike, but not an option on mine. 😊😊
Thank you for such a detailed and informative video! Much appreciated. Also, I agree on your point of this being the prettiest one in its segment. Big ups to you!
Customising a brand new £13K bike would of course be a very different story...but at the time of this comment it's not difficult to find used examples for less than £7.5K.
