Fun review...like the style of your vid. Love my Speed Twin, too. Thanks for the content....enjoy the new bike! FWIW you may like the Arton Works dial faces. Like many others I found the factory ones a little busy for my taste. Easy and pretty inexpensive mod to improve those dials a bit.
Yeah bud, your take on it was spot on.. been thinkin of this beast few months now think I might bite the bullet too . I'm from Tsvl bud, you up NQ way , looks Cairns country yeah? Tops review mate cheers...
Thank you for making this video! I own a Street Twin 900 with a large singe speedometer. Tho the Speed Twin dubble clocks look more premium, they are indeed hard to read. My original rear shocks look slightly different but are also of poor quality. I am 83kg and have set them on max pre-load. Also considering new resevoir style shocks from YSS, that should improve the riding experience for just €300. I love all versions of the Bonneville chassis Triumph build for the last 10 years, the Street Twin 1200 is my favorite.
100% agree, the power is definitely enough and the size of the bike is just right, not to mention the brakes and handling. I am thinking of upgrading the rear suspension though...
Lovely bike. Watch out for those small rocks that make the "bicycle spoke" pinging sound - they can also bounce up of the front of the engine and get caught in the back of the radiator, where they lodge and work their way in.
I had the exact same GSX1100 when I lived in Aus. Fantastic bike. Regret selling it. Anyway, I just rode my speed twin 1200 from Hamilton Ontario to Nova Scotia on the east coats of Canada. Got in yesterday. A nice 1600 km ride and the speed twin never missed a beat. Its light, so you get pushed around by wind a fair bit, but I made it. Loved the ride. Also have a 2017 Moto Guzzi Griso which my buddy rode with me (we were bringing my bikes to my new home) and we swapped back and forth over the 4 day trip. Great fun. And both bikes are awesome. Very different, but fun.
Wow, that's farking amazing man! If I could get my old gsx back.... Hahahaha I suspect the ST would perform slightly better than the grisso just because of the cooling...
Yeah I'm back in Canada so cooling isn't really an issue, as you can imagine. Only get a few weeks of real heat here. But surprisingly enough I feel the heat on my legs more on the triumph than I do on the guzzi. Guzzi is actually quite cool.
Hi from Czech Republic. I love the bike already. I have street scrambler 900, grey, call him Gandalf, love it. It is hard to let him go..., but I love the looks of speed twin 1200, stealth... I am afraid of the riding position a bit comparing to the scrambler, but I guess I will not resist and do the move.
Well that was different! I’m thinking of buying a Speed Twin so I’ve watched loads of reviews and most of them are very boring, then I stumbled across yours, thank you. I’d also like to say thanks for daring to say something about those totally impractical dials when most other reviewers are drooling over them. They are the one thing that might make me buy a different bike. So dude, keep on reviewing.
A new motorbike is a great way to try to recapture your youth. It wont work, but i'm sure its fun to try. ..... STILL HERE ! I'm looking at Bonnievilles and SpeedTwins.... but havent rode one yet. Have to sell a current bike first.
Enjoyed your review. Im 61 and thinking of selling my yamaha xjr1300 for the speed twin but next year ( need to save) - reasons has the beautiful retro naked look + the power but much lighter + relaxed riding position + great suite of safety features - Brembo brakes + rider modes ( my Yamaha has no ABS ) - as i have ridden mostly non-ABS bikes and survived after many years of riding - does it truly make you feel safer?
I clicked LIKE as soon as you said, "I remember it was like yesterday because it was yesterday." 🤣 My dealer showed me a Stealth-Red Speedtwin 1200 the other day, and I can't stop thinking about it. I'm downsizing from my Indian Springfield, which replaced my N1K.
Cracking video funny too these speed twins are fast enough for anyone the torque and sound are addictive handles very good too I've just swapped a 19 plate for a new one so it's running in time for me 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Just got one of these.... I know that is not that elegant.. but try a knee grip... Improoved so much my confidence in riding this bike.. unbelivable!.. As its have a massive engine breaking and has slick/smooth gas tank... was the second mod that I made
Love the humour. I’m currently talking to a dealer about trading my BMW 1250 on a Speed Twin as the BMW is just too big and heavy for me. Now 64. I grew up in Atherton and leant to ride on the Kuranda and Gillies ranges but now live on the NSW Central Coast. Looking forward to more videos from you!
Thanks mate, Mossman MT Molloy Rd is the best one here at the moment. Not that much traffic;-) The ST1200 is a very manageable bike. I was thinking I'm not getting any younger, hence the machine
@@LindsayvanMierlo now there’s a blast from the past. I’ve got a million questions but will start with two; how are you and are you still living in Yungaburra?
Great video you made me laugh, i have a speed twin 1200 and they do run hot all the triumphs do no problem, i'm just about to fit a TTS supercharger on mine from the UK, it really doesn't need it but i can't help myself.😆
I have a 2020 Speed Twin and it has two personalities. It's light and deceivingly docile below 3,500 rpm, but a hard twist of the throttle and you're supersonic in a heartbeat. Walk softly and carry a big stick. I ride mostly on the freeways in California and it's a bit buzzy at those speeds, would be a dream if the engine were rubber mounted.
It must be my perception, I jumped off a 38yo bike onto this one, and the acceleration is definately there, I just don't feel it that much cause it's brand new and handles so well. If that makes sense ..
Wantok? - what connection do you have with PNG? I'm dreaming of what bike to get when we eventually return to Aus (from PNG) and this is high on my list.
Griso's are hard to find. Apart from when they were brand new. They normally get bought pretty quickly. I have been tempted to sell mine, but keep changing my mind. Congrats on your new purchase. I would update the shocks, I will bet it will transform the handling of the bike quite noticably.
I saw one here in Cairns, I was surprised as to how 'small' it was, nice bikes As for the shocks, I'll have to find a way to get that past the gatekeeper;-) Grizzo on!
I'm in Canada and you can find the griso's here with almost always very low mileage. I bought a 2017 red one last year with 9,000 km on it. Never saw one with more than 20,000km on it. Doesn't help you in Aus though. lol
The thruxton is a bit more aggressive than the speed twin In terms of riding position and performance. So if comfort is what you’re looking for then you made the right choice.
I changed my name to Triumph King after getting a Bonneville earlier in the year. My family thinks I'm crazy. Nice bike. I'd love to have the more powerful engine just wish it was air cooled.
Really enjoyed that, great to have a bit of humour in a review, I’ve got a Thruxton 1200 (same engine) and agree these are great bikes, terrific torque, great build quality and handling, in fact your location only goes to confirm how much grip the have, any bike that can stay glued to the road whilst virtually upside down has fantastic road holding 👍
I have a 2020 Speed Twin 1200. Great bike. Love the sound, low down power and torque. Looks good. A nice job on the styling, finish and detail. Best of all it's fun to ride.😊
I really love my 1200 Speed Twin ! it's the best bike I ever had and I had many!Unfortunately,I miss the many corners here in The Netherlands,every road here is straight and less corners to get 100 % out of the Speed Twin maybe a move to Australia?😂
Picked up a brand new a week ago, I'm going through the run in blues as well, just as it starts to get fun, its time to change up. She's been named Stacey's Mom for obvious reasons.
Fuuuuck. I’m not even 40 and that opening line hit hard - that’s exactly why I’m back into riding right now 😂 life is lonely and rough right now , so I just want to be out exploring and riding in my downtime. Okay … now I’ll watch the full video!
I just rode one for the first time yesterday as part of a demo day and I think I'm in love. I wasn't even really interested in it at first but decided to have a go while I waited for a different bike to return. Now I might have to buy one.
I recon they are quite good. Mines going in for the 16K service tomorrow. My only issue is the pulsating front brakes, doing a warranty claim on it at the same time. I'll do a review in a couple of weeks time, I'll include the brakes and how it went, enjoy whichever way you go mate
Not at all, but I have been told by the dealer not to hold it in first gear at the traffic lights? The fan switching on was annoying at first though... Ride well
I'm just about to turn 70 and have had my Black 2020 Speed Twin for a few years now after owning an assortment of Bikes like we all do. The Speedy is a real Goldilocks Bike....just right in all departments. Being on the Sunshine Coast I'm in a Vest and T Shirt in the cooler months and T Shirt and Boardies for summer, my theory being that if I'm riding in T Shirt and Boardies I'm not going to do anything (too) stupid. I often think about buying a Scooter (Noosa thing) but then realise that my Speed Twin is actually lighter than most mid size Scooters and is considerably more fun and with After Market Pipes is the bomb as is said on the street. Such a great Bike! I was pulled up by the Fuzz (I'm ex) a little while ago and Booze & Drug Tested and quizzed who "I ride with" (I was wearing the obligatory black)....it made my day!!
@@aussiewantok I did once get stopped by a traffic car cos the cop just wanted to look at my bike (it’s a replica of a 1960’s Honda racer so it’s unusual), turns out he’d got a ZX10 and was into bikes, but yes more often than not cops seem to have a grudge against bikers.
@@aussiewantok already did with the Thruxton Ohlins, feels so much better, more comfort, better handling and control. I have it set to be balance with the front
