I remember watching this review back in 2016, and instantly fell in love. I was a scrawny 20 year old with no job, and savings but knew I wanted this bike one day. 6 years later my street twin is being delivered tomorrow! So hyped! You can actually see my old comments 😂
This is one of the best reviews for a bike I've ever seen. This is the review that sold me on a Triumph Street twin and I couldn't be happier with the decision. Glad I waited.
I agree with "Sharp Tube JIM", you gave up working with Marcelles Wallace to become a BUM. Are we the only 2 people on the face of the earth that watched this film for gods sakes.
I hardly leave comments on anything...but I have to say that this is one of the most enjoyable / best quality reviews on RU-vid. Spurge's delivery and comments are clear and smooth. The camera / audio work is seamless and superb (I even enjoyed the really cool gear-placement shots!). And to top it off...a solid looking bike I am hoping to test-ride in the near future. I honestly can't think of better production package to connect to the reader/viewer/customer than this. Many thanks for the hard-work and the fun review.
I own a Speed Triple 1050 and am a massive triumph fan boy. I took one of these out for a test ride, I have to be honest I want expecting much but my bike was getting some new tyres so I wanted to kill some time. Even though I am used to my 1050 beast, this little bundle of fun but a massive grin on my face! If I had the budget for a second bike, there is defiantly space for one of these in my garage! Loved the review and thanks to all people at RevZila I wish you all a great summer season :-)
+BeardedBker484 When I was hanging out at the local shop a few weeks ago I heard one guy talking about how he traded his big triple in on one of these because it was more suited for the around town riding he found himself tackling these days. I then got a phone call from a friend shortly after returning from Austin because his dad was buying one of these to supplement the Rocket III he has in the garage. It seems there are a lot of people out there that would agree with your assessment of this bike. Thanks for watching and the well wishes! Right back atcha!
The production value of this review is ASTRONOMICAL. It makes the videos MCN makes look like local cable access commercials. Revzilla is a force! Spurgeon is cool as hell.
This kind of feedback never gets old - thank you! Anthony, Spurgeon, and Lemmy are really only part of the equation. Our video team are scary good at what they do. -TeamZilla Chris
No doubt, this kind of production quality takes a team effort. I just can't believe how much better it is than the stuff being produced by other outlets whose sole job is producing content and bike reviews. This is really great work.
Our editors get the credit for making me look cool, without them I'm just another guy in cheap sunglasses talking to himself in a helmet. I do thank you for the kind words, though! Cheers!
After watching the review on the XRS 900 I changed my mind about buying it. Now this Street Twin review is an other thing all together. This bike has the looks, the sounds and the seat height I like. I dont need tons of power or crazy performance. I want happy, fun, great looking bike that will age well. The Triumph is all that. The only other bike that comes close to it is the V9 Bobber.
I own a Street Twin. done 2000km so far. it has stalled 2 times for me on cold starts, but only if i get on the gas AT ONCE i start it. let i do its speedo thing needle thing, set pressure to the FI, start and give it 10sec, then i have had no problems. i live in DK and been riding to work in 4degrees celsius. i love it - very comfy, the low end torque is addictive.
+john blander Yes sir! I Long time fan of the sporty, the looks, the sound, but I must say i'm impressed of the characteristics of the new bonnie, I know the sound of the parallel engine is different of the Vtwin, and I must say it's kinda shitty on the video, but I have seen some more videos of this bike with different exhaust and it sound killer. Also it comes with ABS, handles better (as I can see) water cooled. So, at the end of the day I think Im going to invest my money on the street twin... I wish I had the $$$ to get both
+Aaron Rodriguez if you were going between this and a sporty I'd go 1200. I love mine. plus with the 48 and the new roadster they're great looking not liquid cooled but I've had no problems and by bikes my only way to go. The sportster will probably have better dealer support in any area and will probably be cheaper to maintain and simpler if you do it yourself. but who knows. I'd love to have the new thruxton r
Great review. I love watching your reviews for two reasons. One is the knowledge I get from them. The second is, where you do your reviews. I live in Bethlehem, PA. I watch one review and realize you are getting close to home. One bike review was on RT 222 going through Kutztown. I often take a Sunday ride and I'm on the same road. This review....as soon as you started out I knew it was the Delaware River to the side of you. Again, I take RT 611 south from Easton, pick up 32 down to New Hope and cross over to the NJ side. Yup, Lambertville, where there use to be a BSA dealer that I use to get all of parts from my BSA's when I had them. I'd take the NJ side back home. Enter Martian Motorcycle......I go there all of the time. And yet, you are based out of Philly. Barry G. Kery
I have got to say that this review is what made me decide to pull the trigger on one. Got my very first Triumph and i am loving it !!!!! The biggest question i have is where you get you t-shirt from?!?!?! Awesome review Spurg !!!!
So glad revzilla is doing bike reviews. I like the quality, honesty, and thoroughness(is that a word?) Of your gear reviews and you've done the same for your bike vids. Thanks!
I gotta say I'm a huge fan of these reviews Revzilla. You guys are kicking ass,can't get any better than the comparisons/video you supply. Loving the look of the Triumph buttttt I'm guna stick to my 48 :)
This was done outstandingly well. Spot on with mfg details and ride performance reviewing. My 2017 ST has been a joy to ride through rural PA hilly countryside roads and on city streets. ZERO service issues to date too. Nice job RevZilla. And shout out to Martin Motorsports where I purchased my bike.
Was going to buy this bike.. walked in at closing time and told the salesman I wanted it.. he didn’t want to stay 15 minutes past closing to seal the deal.. I told hm I’d just have to come back the next day.. on the way home I checked out a sportster.. it was amazing, LIKE NEW! Only 5500 miles, clearly very well cared for, has about $2500 in upgrades from the previous owner, all the upgrades I would want, exhaust, windsheild, seating, ETC.. bought it for $3600.00.. it was a steal.. LOVE IT, the sound is so kick ass, the looks .... people look at it all the time and give me compliments and it’s fun as shit to ride.. I do believe this triumph would be a bit more nimble but not nearly as comfortable. , especially considering the upgrades.
I've had mine for over 6 months now and here's what I can say about it. First check the drive chain tensioner I bet it's already maxed out right from the factory, second the suspension is awful and you talked about the fix. My bike must have been built on a Friday because it had a temp sensor fail on day 1, it's leaked oil from the valve cover, it had the recall for the fuel leak, and it is hard to start on cold mornings and takes about 4 tries before it stays running. With all the bad things I've experienced it is still a blast to ride and it gets a lot of looks and questions where ever I go. I wish it had a 6th gear or a taller final drive because at interstate speeds above 75-80 mph the motor is really screaming and you can feel the vibrations thru the pegs and the bars. If I had to do it again I would have gone with the T-120 or a Yamaha XSR900.
I don't normally comment on videos of this nature, but I gotta say this was very well done and organized, I liked the optional gear review and general ascetic of the phone video. Keep it up RevZilla.
very nice review RevZilla! one thing regarding the engine, after reading other reviews on the net i found one in particular were triumph engineers mentioned that the cooling fins on this motor are actually used to cool the engine along with the liquid cooling. actually is part liquid and air cooled as for example BMW does on there new GS models. that's why the radiator is so slim and small.
Great review, Spurg! As Josh A said (two years ago!), why can't all reviews be this good? As a dyed-in-the-wool Sportster guy, the Street Twin is the *one* bike that would make me change brands. It's beautiful in pictures, and in person! To me, it's the second-most perfect all-around motorcycle.
Spurge, your reviews are so well done. Ask Nick, Anthony and Matt to throw some more $ into more bike reviews and your and Lemmy's salarys while they are at it. Just keep your comments honest...no sugar coating please.
Just got my A2 licence here in the UK, I don’t know if you have it in America. As a result, I’ve been considering this bike for so long and I think you may have sold me on it. An excellent review!
Its a Classico quality bike, very well balanced and easy to use. Perfect for the city (hence street twin). Beautiful engine sound and affective brakes, intuitive gear.
I've got the choice between a Low mileage Newchurch or the street twin (with extras) same price . Love the 70s look of the Newchurch, BUT the street twin your getting sooooo much more!
Great review of this terrific bike. It’s a do everything bike which suits most folk who want exactly that from their bike. I’m loving mine and it puts a huge smile on my face every second I’m out on it.
oh man i knew that area looked a familiar, I was just there a few weeks ago. I stick to the NJ side, somehow when I get in to PA the laws of physics break and you find yourself an hour north of where you start when thinking you were going south.
Spurgeon is also 6'3", and I agree the stock seat is a bit short for him. Take a look at Triumph's available accessory taller, flatter seat. -DrewZilla
I've never been particularly interested in Triumph's. Straight twins tend to have a less than exciting exhaust note. I only got interested in this bike when I read something about a 270 degree firing interval like the MT-07. Eight seconds in and I'm already sold on it.
I bought a 2016 last year, and it could be the last bike for me. My first bike was an 1973 Honda CB500 Four that I bought in 1982. No torque but still fun to ride 😄
How you guys do that shot moving from the front to the side to show the cover of the old fake carburetor. That was awesome. The whole review is awesome btw.
Hey guys! Your Videos are the best, great format, loads of sweet B roll and good insight, got one coming for the xsr700? I'm torn between the street twin and the xsr700! Make me a happy man eh? LOVE YOU GUYS
The chain is on the wrong side and what are those indicators and that see through tub of oil on the handle bars. It all looks too plastic modern. I had a 1978 Bonneville 750. Now that was a proper motorcycle.
The only reason they had to go liquid cooled is emissions. There is no advantage to the new 900 over the 790/865 but for the ABS. Personally I have never gotten to the point where the ABS has kicked in on any of my bikes.
I was loving this bike until you mentioned the suspension. I'll keep checking out other bikes until I find one that I really like. Until then, I'll enjoy all of my own, BMW's that are simply a blast to ride!
Just got a test ride on these ones...at San Francisco location...hands down.... was almost decided about going for Kawasaki versys 650....and after a test ride, I am all up for My17 street twin.... amazing exhaust sound, super smooth torque even when you let go the clutch fast.... cant say enough..... amazing motorcycle.....I ever tried... thanks for awesome review....
Awesome reviews from you guys, actually got me back into checking out bikes and getting me interested. But I was wondering what you guys would say would be the top 5 Standard style bikes? I don't need the fastest but something able to get out of it's own way is nice. I really dig the older straight seat style bikes! and I'm looking to get the best bang for my buck and something that'll grow with me and not have to switch out for more power.
It's an approachable motorcycle but still has a lot of power for a beginner. If you can get some experience on a smaller bike in a rider training program, you'll be more confident getting on a Street Twin. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla I am shopping for my first bike. Got the license via an MSF class in March. You mentioned your weight plus the gear you carried being about 250 pounds and then said that the suspension should be adjusted. I weigh 240 and, like you, am tall (6'3"). Given that, should I consider this bike?
So I am looking for something to mostly ride in town to work and back during the week. WIth some maybe 2-300 mile trips on the weekends with my girlfriend. I could really use some recommendations.
Hi i have watched a lot of reviews by yourself and others why dont triumph put a bloody centre stand on these things even back in 1976 my 550 supersport honda had one , to me its just an inconvenience for the owners if the t120 can have one why not the others its not like there small bikes and im sure with modern day manufacturing they can build it a lot lighter than in 1976 great review also .
+Revzilla how do you think it will perform in a head to head comparison with the duacti scrambler? If possible please do comparison video featurin both, since the two of them are entry level middle weight retro bikes.
Do they still leak oil and have crappy electrical components like the ones of just a few years ago ? Do they still have a crappy seat and suspension also ?
