Triumph Speed Twin: Everything (else) You Should Know 

The Ram ball visible on the handlebar clamp is not an official Triumph accessory. Other than that, the bike is 100% stock at the time of filming.

Tips for lubing your chain. 1) Save your old socks (or the ones that lost their mate in the dryer). 2) get a box of nitrile gloves. 3) General rule to keep in mind: lube your chain after a ride, when the chain is warm. The dirt and grime will have an easier time coming off the chain, and the lube will set up better while it sits overnight instead of being flung off your chain, and all over your bike, if you spray and ride immediately after. 4) Put on a nitrile glove, grab a sock (may it rest in peace), cup your hand around the chain and then spray into the little pocket you create. You'll limit overspray this way and get more lube on your chain. Wet the whole chain first, then just grip the chain with your hand and wipe it down, removing excess lube and the dirt and grime you just loosened up (Ahhhh memories of your teenage years). 5) repeat with a new sock, or turn the dirty sock inside out and repeat if your chain is an embarrassing knackered shameful mess. 6) when your done, hold the rag in your gloved hand, pull off your glove over it, and then throw out the disgusting mass (do not light it on fire and throw at your cat. Unless your cat is a right bastard, and your not inside your garage. And no one is watching. I hate that cat.) 6) go have a beer and bask in the glow of your now clean chain (and possible burning feline), unsullied rear wheel, and clean hands. If you get in the habit of doing it after every ride (within reason, don't be a nut) you'll be rewarded with a clean chain that not only looks good, but will last longer as well. Bonus material: You'll also get a sense of how your chain tension is, and wont suddenly discover you have some floppy bits dangling between your legs in an embarrassing fashion. Nobody likes that. We'll maybe the cat.

Correction: Contrary to what you stated in the video, almost no Japanese street motorcycles require valve adjustments at 6,000 miles, and literally none require a valve adjustment at the initial 600-mile service. The 600-mile service is usually nothing more than an oil change and re-torqueing of the bolts. The average valve-adjustment interval is 16K (most Hondas), 26.6K (most Yamahas), and 15K for most Kawasakis and Suzukis. That one error aside, this was a very well done, informative video. Beautiful bike, too. Congrats!

Best all around tour of this bike I've seen so far!

Great video. Like the format. Shared to my Speed Twin Owners Facebook group, Keep the Speedy Vids coming.

Such a great review. Thank you for including metric values. Thank you for the top notch video.

The new generation of Triumph twins are both appealing to the eye and very well made. Lovely bikes.👍😉🏍 Great video.

That's really good presentation and production quality... You deserve alot more subscribers buddy... Well you got one more 👍

Such a nice well made video! Thank you so much!

Zero bullshit video. Dig it man! This will probably be my next bike

Great video - just what I needed to confirm, the 2021 is the model year I need

keep putting videos out! Just picked my new 2020 up last week :D

Congratulations on the bike, will strongly recommend on installing an engine guard though. Welcome to the club !!

Great video fantastic bike 🇬🇧👍🏻

Great and true hints!

I do have a beam toggle switch on my Twin (European). Plus that push button that does the same. Can't get used to those bar-end mirrors. My old bike had like an inch long static bar ends and I used to fixate my little finger on that to keep a constant throttle. With this many potholes and road cracks we have in Hungary, whenever I go over one and the bike bumps, the throttle bumps with it as well.

Probably one of the best reviews of the Speed Twin I've seen on RU-vid. I'm hoping to have one of these in my garage soon!

Great video 👌🏻

Well explained, well done. Thanks.

I own a tiger 900 but have been eyeing the speed twin, awesome review

Thanks! It was clear and interesting!

Waiting faster, love it. You should trade mark that before some advertising giant steals it.

I sat on one the other day along with the T120 and liked the T120 a lot better. The speed Twin's foot peg position is right in the way of your legs at a stop. I have a short inseam of about 28" and the foot pegs would hit right at my shins. Notice a 4:16 when the foot peg is digging in the riders calf. The T120 felt a little lower to the ground and the foot peg was perfect for me. The bars on the T120 is a little higher and felt perfect for my short arms. I'll be getting a T120 before getting the Speed Twin because of my stature. The T120 even felt lighter to me.

Best review so far on this bike... 👍👍👍👍

I wish I had seen this before I bought mine in February! Locking my handlebars was always a fiddly business, and I had my fuel cap on back to front.. and those seat loops. The valve adjustment interval is simply spectacular isn't it (private gloating when I meet a Moto Guzzi owner). So this should be REQUIRED viewing for my local dealership when handing over the keys on pickup day. Great video sir!

Good info. Thanks.

The headlight flash / passing light is used for several signals in Europe (which depends on the country in you are in) and so its position is very useful. Incidentally, the toggle also functions as the high beam, simply flick it forward with your finger and the beam remains on. Much easier to access than with your thumb.

Real nice video! :)

Nice video! The additional key turn to the left (past the fork lock) also lights the headlamp with a soft LED glow, not just the tail lights.

Very good video thank you

Tq so much.gud info.marbeles👍👍👍

The serviceinterval on my Honda CB650R is not as you said. Every 12 000km and valvecheck every 36 000km. Well made film, thank you!

Best looking modern Classic in the market..if only Kawi hadn’t introduced that sweet In-line 4 Z900RS !

Hi Van - really good one , one small detail you might have missed - is an USB slot, at least in Europeans versions. Pretty handy thing if you plan to charge your mobile nor plug in an external GPS devise ( why would you actually ???) Cheers, Greg

3:39 The Speed Twin is not Euro 5 compliant - Triumph updated the T100, T120, Street Twin, Speedmaster and Bobber in February, the Street Scrambler and 1200 Scramblers in April, and is finally updating the Speed Twin next month to conform to the regulations.

Hey there, Thanks for the video and thoughts mate.. well structured and not boring at all. Something that worked great for me to from TEC bikeparts is the engine protector mounted below the CAT, in black its barely visible but still offers that extra protection. Here in Europe we need to comply with the number plate to be placed passing the wheel base so sad we need to see an ugly long piece of black plastic hanging out, in the other hand, the tail lights are neater and better suited in my views than the american version. I have also added the throttle spacer ,from ( ducatispacers.com), this basic mod made a huge difference on the response and control at low speeds.

Great bike !!!! Usefull review, I noticed there is beside a centre stand also no passenger grabrail available.

The best review I have seen so far. Can you please tell me if foot peg position good for long ridings? how long have you ridden before it becomes tiring.

Very good report, I am surprised about the non existence of a hi beam button…

Love your vids. Sick bike dude. Dope Revit jacket too! Which model is your jacket?

The Speed Twin would look amazing with the Thruxton silver rims and spoked wheels... just a thought 💭.. oh and make the switch to the Eurolight kit

The momentary toggle switch on the headlight is a passing light. In Europe, on faster motorways, you'd us it to let someone know you were coming up on them so they'll move over to let faster traffic pass. In the states, where everyone has generally forgotten how to drive, it's generally used as a remote control to the slower driver's middle finger.

I've been debating between this and the Thruxton R. I like everything about the Speed Twin except the suspension. I'll most likely get the Speed Twin. If Triumph ever decided to make a Speed Twin R with the Thruxton suspension, I'd get it in a heartbeat.

Very nice presentation.. love from india ..

When's the RS coming, my wish, fully adjustable spenders, 10-15 more HP and a 180 rear perfect 👍😊

What a gorgeous bike. If I hadn't found a sweet XR1200, I would certainly have bought this.

Would love to know more about track abilities of this bikes, I understand it's not a track focused bike, but you can track any bike if you want, so..

Is it possible to lower the bike for a 30" inseam rider to have both feet flat on the ground? BTW, Very good video! Thumbs up all the way!

Great video brother. I'm ditching my XE1200 for a Speed Twin when all this lock down is over! Think I made the wrong choice when buying, I loved my test ride on the ST and need to do track days again. Will you decat it? I'd put some 2 hand stock thruxton pipes on too and ditch the black ones. Found your Instagram too! Keep up the good work 👏👏👏

mods, I love mods!

Any solution for removing the small water staining that has shown up on my brushed aluminum parts (excluding the fender)?

Hi. I am bhupinder singh from punjab India. I like your video .does it have heated hand grips.

The more you know.

Great video and i would love this or a bobber black for my next bike. But what you said about japanese bikes clearance service is not all that true. Most Japanese bikes(Example: kawasaki parallels and Yamaha CP engines) have a 40,000km ish valve clearance service. I just bought a ninja 650 mostly for the price i got it for but also because of its 42,000km major service intervalls :) Not like my old scramblers measly 12,000km major service intervalls that cost 900£....

In Europe, or at least in France, rear led multifunction indicator + front led indicator is a ~250€ (270$) option... what a shame.

👍 👍 👍 😷

Wondering what you do for gps to navigate, is the under seat use adequate, where do you run the wires, and if you do use your phone, what ancour mount do you recommend for the speed twin?.... oh and hello from your Aussie viewers 🙂

Would u have bought the street twin vs the speed twin if it was out back then?

Do you know about any Speed Twin Gear Box issues? I was going to purchase a T120 but they seem to have a lot of Gear Box problems.

How comfortable is the pillion seat? Is it good?

The intergrated brake and turn signal lights are illegal,at least in the UK.

As a speed twin owner with 15k miles, I thought you need to come to a complete stop to change ride modes and had no idea about those loops under the seat!

I'm not a beginner rider, but don't need a big or heavy bike. Maybe ride 130 mi at most but rarely. Interested in the Triple 660...how does this Twin compare? I like both but wut's the diff between 1200cc vs 660 cc?

xclnt review broo...cvrd mst of things. thnq

I’m 5’4 tall, is there any possible way to reduce the ride height so I can have a better footing?

Is this a ‘20 or ‘19 model; is there a significant difference? I ask because an unsold ‘19 languishing on the floor has been reaching out to me in my dreams . . .

Does 2020 speed twin got any updates?

This bike is beautiful. But for the asking price they should have put adjustable suspension.

Value for money is the new model 2019 on , worth the extra when buying used ? Thinking exhaust and suspension specifically?

How tall are you? I’m 6’ , this bike gonna fit well on me?

Does the front brake squeak?

Are they easy to maintain yourself?

Seems expensive for what you get. Love the look though.

Most Japanese motorcycles don't require valve adjustment on the 600mile mark. Other than that, excellent!

Is it good for pillion?

Ouch, 87 octane?!?

USB port?

5'8" is ~1.73m, not 1.78m

This question is in general for the entire triumph bonneville range (t100/200, street/speed twin). Do you think these can be the bikes to tour cross country and particularly, in areas when there is almost no roads like the Himalaya’s. I guess I am awestruck with the classical & cafe racer looks but, the trips I want to accomplish are beyond tarmac and into wild. tough to find an all-rounder.

I don't know who told you Japanese bikes need the first valve adjustment after 600 miles, but that's not true. 600 miles for almost all motorcycles is the first break in service, no valve adjustment needed.

I thought it had the same engine as the t120🤔

incorrect most Japanese bikes valve inspection is at 15k-18k and most owners skip even doing that since almost all usually are in spec.Example I had VFR800 and never checked and never skipped a beat.

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The bike is in need of a new name. The Triumph Squeal Twin. A lot of owners(myself included) have a loud and annoying squeal from the front brakes. Triumph admits there is a problem and as yet, they do not have a permanent fix. Their words, not mine. Buyer beware. It’s really annoying.

How can a bike of this capacity be so pedantic

nice looking bike with bad suspension and brakes.

The bike is such a nice looking pice of nostalgia, shame the rider can’t make an effort ( yellow helmet ) it just ruins the look .

Anti lock brakes just killed the sale for me. Absolute rubbish.

Hate your videos. They make me want that bike soooo much. Have a Tracer 9 GT right now which is perfect, but does not have a soul…..that is really the only thing wrong with it. Will probably get the Triumph anyway.

P.S. This bike looks plastic. (NOT REAL).