I just picked up a 2016...and simultaneously picked up a giant kidney stone, so I'm relegated to watching videos as she remains under the cover. This is, by far, the best and most accurate, thorough review posted. Thanks for taking the time!
2022. Just bought one of these. It’s possibly the best road bike I have ever owned. I had a good ride with a well ridden new KTM Super Duke 1290 the other day. Despite a fairly large power deficit, he couldn’t leave me behind on fast A roads. 👍🏻
Having spent ages contemplating buying a Speed, and watched your videos on this bike, I finally took one for a test yesterday. WHAT A BIKE.......I've ordered a Matte Graphite with quick shifter and also a set of SC Project slip ons. Cannot wait 👍
@@EEEBA1 Unfortunately, Michael was murdered by the salesman who sold him the bike. The man found out that Michael was his wife's lover and sabotaged the bike so that the throttle would get stuck the first time it reached 80mph. The first time Michael took it on the freeway, he slammed into the side of a bus carrying hospital clowns on its way to a children's cancer center. The clowns were unharmed, aside from one whose false nose came off and was lodged in his windpipe. Michael was pronounced dead at the scene, but a witness who administered first aid said his last words were, "the bike is perfect, except for the headli... uhhhhhhh"
This fucking review is gold and is 10X better than i have seen from any motorcycle magazine or youtuber. You deserve so many more subs than you currently have as your content is top notch and you have the attitude of someone that everyone would want to know! Keep up the solid work man, i hope life works out so that you can keep doing this comfortably!
Brilliant review of one of the best bikes out there right now and a very clean, professional and succinct delivery. I'll buy one in white with a low boy exhaust, a comfort seat and a tail tidy, and chuck the rear pegs. The GF can pillion on my 1190 Adventure R, bless her. This ones is definitely just for me!
Smo you upped your game 10x there man! And for those that think you mimic chase, i think is very smart to get inspiration from those that do great job themselves! Truly impressed with the voice overs, the cinematic, the clear way you pass the information across! I dare almost to say i prefer this format than chases :D Massive Well Done (i am curious, did you get a cam Dolly Slider ?)
This is first ride capitalism. Chase will now up his game. Smo will up his. Then Chase will up his... Soon, they'll be riding around their respective cities with RED Epic cameras atop Porsche Cayenne chase vehicles and Michael Bay will be directing explosions to go off at various intervals. Hey, it could happen!
When I first started getting into motorcycles I never thought I'd want a triumph..never crossed my mind, and then after research and many reviews I don't think I'll never not own one. I'm in love with my 2016 street triple, and this new speed looks unreal !
Dammit, Smo! Your Street Triple review helped convince me to get my Striple..and now this! You're not easy on my wallet, pal! :) Absolutely stunning review video as well! Some of the best on youtube for sure.
I started to sub your channel thanks to your old review on old 636.. and just saw this video after looong time .. Totally awesome man! Loved it so much !
Excellent review smo. I am a former (2011) Speed Triple owner and miss the character of the 1050 so much I am exploring my options to get back into the show with a 2016. I have watched at least 7 or 8 other review videos on the this bike and yours is the best and clearly illuminates all of the reasons why I want back into the Triple Club! As to the Price of Admission??? Who cares, it is only money(LOL)!!!!
So its winter now in canada...and this is one of my go to reviews when i need my bike fix! i love my speed triple R and the video does it so much justice!
I really love that new bike 2 Speed Triple 216 10:50 I love it I think it's gorgeous in every single way except for that headlight like you said and don't wind screen or whatever but that can be an easy fix and I would do a full exhaust right away but that's on me but how much is the bike u.s. dollars? but it does have a lot of work but it don't seem like it has a lot of top and Power that's what I'm worried about because I'm used to sport bikes with top end power a lot of torque will get you up to speed quick but that's all it'll get it will have nothing at the top end which it seems like it don't have it just has the extra gear to get you to a higher mile per hour.... Well that's my opinion but it's still gorgeous and I would still buy it in a heartbeat if it's in the price range that I would be interested in what could have forward.
Yeah, the front end is a little weird - no doubt! You get over it quite quickly though =) It costs $14,900 in the US. The top end power is definitely less than it's rivals, but in the UK that doesn't matter - our roads are different to those in the States!
I think the biggest compliment I can give the Speed 'R' is it feels just like a Street 'R', but with more power. That's some accomplishment by Triumph as I full expected the Speed to feel heavy and laboured in comparison, but it just doesn't. Wonderful bike and I can't think of anything else I'd rather get as my next one. Great review btw :)
I surprisingly beat a R1 on my speed triple not long ago from a standstill to 100 mph. I had a CBR 1000rr before this so i know how fast super sport bikes are but the speed triple can hold its own until you are well into the 100 mph range.
Just come across this review and I have to say it’s the best out there. I have an 05 original 1050 which sounds amazing but the fuelling is brutal so when this epidemic is over that is my next bike 👍
Brilliant video and review. I took a 2017 Speed Triple R for a test ride a week ago and it latched onto my heart. I've been trying to convince myself that I should save some dollars and just be happy with the Suzuki GSX-S... then you go and produce a video like this!!! 😜
What a Review. Sharp clear, Informative and Entertaining. Great driving skills. Love this Bike...Can You Share what cam are you using to shoot this.. Great Scenery also..Beautiful Place.. As for the Bike you said it all. Love it
Absolutely great job on this vid! I can relate to your comment about replacing your current bike. I absolutely love my 2003 speed triple and nothing has even come close to raising an eyebrow but this new speed triple is making it real hard not to put myself into a payment lol.
to be honest I don't like comments on videos but hay why not I got a 2013 street triple r same as yours loved it I have traded it in for a new white and red speed quickshifter and low boy exhaust sounds and goes amazing 152 bhp love the videos love the channel may have to pop over the water to have a blast on the island
Haha I will be defo I'm moving back to nelson base if you know what I saying lol as soon as there's a nice spell ill boom down over the water not looking forward to the super ferry remortgage costs lol if all goes well your more then welcome to have ago and slap a sticker on its arse ha it's so different from when I first got it
If you mean on the bike I use the official GoPro adapter and a Drift Mic (then copy the audio channels in post). At my desk I use a Samson Meteor. I recorded all of this on the Island with my own equipment =)
Awesome review.. neat, tidy straight to the point.. I remember the old Top gear reviews (we are talking years ago) and is very very much like you`ve done here.. Good job man.. well done..
C'est vraiment une superbe moto. Les 3 cylindres triumph sont vraiment un régal. J'ai eu un speed S de 2017, je l'ai revendu pour un Z900 rs (qui est une très très bonne moto quand même) pour pouvoir rouler en duo mais mon speed me manquait vraiment trop, alors j'ai revendu mon z et j'ai racheté un speed R de 2017. Les 3 cylindres Triumph, j'adore.
Great job on the video buddy....I went in to buy a MT10 but when in the shop and i had a chance to look at these bikes side by side the build of the triple r was so so much better.so i've bought 1 (well financed ).only down point is triumph are shit with build dates....end of sept we hope i was told...o well
I had a 2009 speed triple. I never understood why it couldn't remotely compete power/speed wise with my R1's. Ducati seems to do just fine with 2 cylinders, and the others do well with 4. Why is Triumph's 3 cylinder 1050 "liter bike" not hanging out in the same league with them? Still, I'll probably end up with this bike next as its comfortable and fun. I can do more with it than I can with a traditional sport bike. Beautiful riding scenery by the way, keep safe.
Nice video mate, I test rode this bike on Tuesday and fell in love with it! Much preferred it to the s1000r that in my opinion felt abit clinical and but insanely fast.
E.S. Slc did you decide? I road tested both a couple of days ago and just can't decide - they're both incredible. Head says BMW, heart says ST. I'd marry the BMW and have the ST as my mistress - if only...
Awesome review! Seen your other video with your buddy doing 2 up on the speed triple r, really great stuff, i felt like i was there myself ! You should do more dual vlogging its fun! In regard to this video, i didn't really quite understand how a pillion (your gf in this case) could hold onto the tank from the rear? I'm also wondering how comfy it would be for me and my gf to tour around Europe on this bike? Also, wouldn't the pillion get their calves heated or burned from the sides of the undertail exhausts? Also, how does this compare with the new 2018 S vs RS? I'd love to hear your review. Thanks a lot for your reply!
Great review, if and when I change bikes again. I'm looking at the Speed, test ride a must. Triumph dealers are really good on the main land for customer service, test rode the street before buying for 2 days :)
I own the 2015 speedy 94edition with arrow exhausts, the sound and the riding=perfect, it is the s version though, so no oehlins, but I don't mind about that
Really enjoyed your review. I had the 2015 speed triple R for a while last year. Can you tell me please is the clutch now lighter in action and is the gearbox smoother operation from 1st to 2nd?. The reason I ask is having owned a 2011 model and then the 2015, they had improved this somewhat but the lever was still heavy in traffic. In the classic range this has been addressed with torque assist clutches, just wondering if this is so on the new 2016? It could be a deal breaker for me as my clutch hand is weak from a crash back in 87. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Well done, buddy! Love the bike-porn in the beginning. Really well made footage, cuts, editing and well structured review. However also feel like this is a bit too scripted as I do like the raw Smo. Sorry if I am wrong with that assumption.
Yeah I totally hear you, but when it comes to my current situation and where I want to take the channel I have to keep the 'raw Smo' to the vlogs and take the reviews to a higher, cleaner level.
Cheers buddy! I use a Drift Mic with the official GoPro adapter. The mic is tucked behind the cheek pad of a Shoei Qwest (with no wind sock on it, it's completely naked).
Jesus this was well done dude! Nice job.
Thanks dude, I really appreciate it!
I just picked up a 2017 Speed Triple R with Arrow slip-ons and quick shifter - haven't stopped grinning yet! :-)
Wow, for a second there I totally forgot I was watching a vlogger and not a full-blown journalist! Kudos man! I like! Top notch quality right there
Thanks dude, I really appreciate it!
does a better job than journalists, much better
I just picked up a 2016...and simultaneously picked up a giant kidney stone, so I'm relegated to watching videos as she remains under the cover. This is, by far, the best and most accurate, thorough review posted. Thanks for taking the time!
2022. Just bought one of these. It’s possibly the best road bike I have ever owned. I had a good ride with a well ridden new KTM Super Duke 1290 the other day. Despite a fairly large power deficit, he couldn’t leave me behind on fast A roads. 👍🏻
Having spent ages contemplating buying a Speed, and watched your videos on this bike, I finally took one for a test yesterday. WHAT A BIKE.......I've ordered a Matte Graphite with quick shifter and also a set of SC Project slip ons. Cannot wait 👍
Michael Weaver Did order the new 2017?
Yes mate.....pick it up in a weeks time.
Michael Weaver How do you like it so far? Thank you
@@EEEBA1 Unfortunately, Michael was murdered by the salesman who sold him the bike. The man found out that Michael was his wife's lover and sabotaged the bike so that the throttle would get stuck the first time it reached 80mph. The first time Michael took it on the freeway, he slammed into the side of a bus carrying hospital clowns on its way to a children's cancer center. The clowns were unharmed, aside from one whose false nose came off and was lodged in his windpipe. Michael was pronounced dead at the scene, but a witness who administered first aid said his last words were, "the bike is perfect, except for the headli... uhhhhhhh"
How do you like the bike?
Thank you
This fucking review is gold and is 10X better than i have seen from any motorcycle magazine or youtuber. You deserve so many more subs than you currently have as your content is top notch and you have the attitude of someone that everyone would want to know! Keep up the solid work man, i hope life works out so that you can keep doing this comfortably!
That means a lot dude, I really appreciate it, thanks
Brilliant review of one of the best bikes out there right now and a very clean, professional and succinct delivery. I'll buy one in white with a low boy exhaust, a comfort seat and a tail tidy, and chuck the rear pegs. The GF can pillion on my 1190 Adventure R, bless her. This ones is definitely just for me!
Smo you upped your game 10x there man!
And for those that think you mimic chase, i think is very smart to get inspiration from those that do great job themselves!
Truly impressed with the voice overs, the cinematic, the clear way you pass the information across!
I dare almost to say i prefer this format than chases :D
Massive Well Done
(i am curious, did you get a cam Dolly Slider ?)
Id agree with that. This format is way better than my first rides and gives it a much more pro feel.
Nothing like get a different spin on your flavor to get the creative juices flowing uh? :D
This is first ride capitalism. Chase will now up his game. Smo will up his. Then Chase will up his... Soon, they'll be riding around their respective cities with RED Epic cameras atop Porsche Cayenne chase vehicles and Michael Bay will be directing explosions to go off at various intervals. Hey, it could happen!
+JAX lol can't wait!
JAX Don't know about a Porsche Cayenne but maybe a corvette. ;)
Love the narration over the glamour shots and the cutting in between glamour and riding. Nicely edited, man!
Cheers buddy
This is one of the best reviews i have seen, it's a professional work
That is another level of vlogging and reviewing.. Quality work Dude
Thanks
Chase sent me here, and all I can say is beautiful video dude, your voice fits perfectly with this style.
Thanks dude =)
Absolutely outstanding review!! Time for you to come stateside here in the U.S., and start doing reviews in L.A. Lights camera action!!
When I first started getting into motorcycles I never thought I'd want a triumph..never crossed my mind, and then after research and many reviews I don't think I'll never not own one. I'm in love with my 2016 street triple, and this new speed looks unreal !
Same - I wouldn't have looked twice, but riding the Street Triple opened my eyes for sure!
Can't wait to see what they do with the new Street Triple and can't wait to watch your review of it. Sterling work.
One of the best motorcycle reviews I have seen. please keep it up.
Thanks buddy, will do!
Dammit, Smo! Your Street Triple review helped convince me to get my Striple..and now this! You're not easy on my wallet, pal! :) Absolutely stunning review video as well! Some of the best on youtube for sure.
@Smo - I ended up buying a 2016 Speed Triple R! Love it :)
I started to sub your channel thanks to your old review on old 636.. and just saw this video after looong time .. Totally awesome man! Loved it so much !
6:01 was amazing clip :) thumbs up for that.... and 6:43 fun is over :))
yes
:) amazing
Excellent review smo. I am a former (2011) Speed Triple owner and miss the character of the 1050 so much I am exploring my options to get back into the show with a 2016. I have watched at least 7 or 8 other review videos on the this bike and yours is the best and clearly illuminates all of the reasons why I want back into the Triple Club! As to the Price of Admission??? Who cares, it is only money(LOL)!!!!
Mate your review was fantastic! I enjoyed it a lot. Much better than some of those big magazines youtube reviews.
I really appreciate that, thanks!
So its winter now in canada...and this is one of my go to reviews when i need my bike fix! i love my speed triple R and the video does it so much justice!
Great review. Stands out over the rest of speed triple reviews.
You are making me want to replace my STR with this beautiful Speed Triple R!!!!!! Well done!
Cheers buddy
What Chase said. Incredible, ridiculously professional, and absolutely informative. Can we find this on the BBC then?
Thanks buddy!
Great review Smo, as always top quality reviews, cheers from California
Wow! You've been Smo, and you've been awesome! Great vid!
I'm glad you enjoyed it =)
Stunning review man, professional quality edit. So much want for the speed 1050, best get saving
Cheers fella!
Great review Smo, nicely done!
fantastic job Smo! enjoyed every bit of the video
I'm glad you enjoyed it =)
I really love that new bike 2 Speed Triple 216 10:50 I love it I think it's gorgeous in every single way except for that headlight like you said and don't wind screen or whatever but that can be an easy fix and I would do a full exhaust right away but that's on me but how much is the bike u.s. dollars? but it does have a lot of work but it don't seem like it has a lot of top and Power that's what I'm worried about because I'm used to sport bikes with top end power a lot of torque will get you up to speed quick but that's all it'll get it will have nothing at the top end which it seems like it don't have it just has the extra gear to get you to a higher mile per hour.... Well that's my opinion but it's still gorgeous and I would still buy it in a heartbeat if it's in the price range that I would be interested in what could have forward.
Yeah, the front end is a little weird - no doubt! You get over it quite quickly though =) It costs $14,900 in the US.
The top end power is definitely less than it's rivals, but in the UK that doesn't matter - our roads are different to those in the States!
I think the biggest compliment I can give the Speed 'R' is it feels just like a Street 'R', but with more power. That's some accomplishment by Triumph as I full expected the Speed to feel heavy and laboured in comparison, but it just doesn't. Wonderful bike and I can't think of anything else I'd rather get as my next one. Great review btw :)
Well done, sir! Excellent videography and edit work, and of course the bike is amazing.
I really appreciate that, thanks!
I surprisingly beat a R1 on my speed triple not long ago from a standstill to 100 mph. I had a CBR 1000rr before this so i know how fast super sport bikes are but the speed triple can hold its own until you are well into the 100 mph range.
WAW great job men, that was like watching Top Gear for motorcycles. keep up the good work
Just come across this review and I have to say it’s the best out there. I have an 05 original 1050 which sounds amazing but the fuelling is brutal so when this epidemic is over that is my next bike 👍
Fantastic video mate. Cheers from Atlanta Georgia.
Hands down the best review I've watched. Great work smo.
Brilliant video and review. I took a 2017 Speed Triple R for a test ride a week ago and it latched onto my heart. I've been trying to convince myself that I should save some dollars and just be happy with the Suzuki GSX-S... then you go and produce a video like this!!! 😜
Dayyyummmm Smo, you really are using your time well! Thats some of the best Bike Broll I've seen
I'm glad you enjoyed it =)
Awesome review man! Hope to see more of them in the future.
Thanks
This is a terrific review. Detail is important, and very much absent from a large number of reviews on UA-cam.
Cheers fella!
One other problem with the bike... Apart from the mirrors, I noticed when you're going really fast the speedo gets all blurry as well... 😜
Fantastic video SMO really enjoyed your review
Nicely done, love those panning shots at the start! Also stop making me want a bike. Thx.
I'm glad you enjoyed it =)
The bar has certainly been raised here. Great review!
Thanks dude =)
What a Review. Sharp clear, Informative and Entertaining. Great driving skills. Love this Bike...Can You Share what cam are you using to shoot this.. Great Scenery also..Beautiful Place.. As for the Bike you said it all. Love it
Absolutely great job on this vid! I can relate to your comment about replacing your current bike. I absolutely love my 2003 speed triple and nothing has even come close to raising an eyebrow but this new speed triple is making it real hard not to put myself into a payment lol.
Tell me about it! The temptation is strong!
to be honest I don't like comments on videos but hay why not I got a 2013 street triple r same as yours loved it I have traded it in for a new white and red speed quickshifter and low boy exhaust sounds and goes amazing 152 bhp love the videos love the channel may have to pop over the water to have a blast on the island
Haha I will be defo I'm moving back to nelson base if you know what I saying lol as soon as there's a nice spell ill boom down over the water not looking forward to the super ferry remortgage costs lol if all goes well your more then welcome to have ago and slap a sticker on its arse ha it's so different from when I first got it
Awesome review buddy 👌🏼 your definitely coming into your own now, congrats and long may it continue. Loving the videos. Keep them coming 😃
Cheers buddy
Speed Triple sales going through the roof after this review ;D
great review, man! enjoyed it.
Well done on the video SMO, really enjoyable. Now I want to test ride one 😯
Cheers fella!
What mic do you use matey? Very good review, I presume you did the smooth intro in the us with chases gear? Wish I had gimbles :-(
If you mean on the bike I use the official GoPro adapter and a Drift Mic (then copy the audio channels in post). At my desk I use a Samson Meteor.
I recorded all of this on the Island with my own equipment =)
Very nice review ! What are your thoughts about the Triumph Triple R vs BMW R Nine T ? Cheers from Portugal.
Awesome review.. neat, tidy straight to the point.. I remember the old Top gear reviews (we are talking years ago) and is very very much like you`ve done here.. Good job man.. well done..
Thanks dude =)
I put a quickshifter on mine, it works really well !!
Jesus, that's so good it makes me want to trade my street triple that I haven't ridden yet in for a speed.
excellent video dude 👍
Haha, hold fire for now but definitely a bike to consider in the future!
Awesome review SMO! Awesome bike too.
Cheers buddy
C'est vraiment une superbe moto. Les 3 cylindres triumph sont vraiment un régal. J'ai eu un speed S de 2017, je l'ai revendu pour un Z900 rs (qui est une très très bonne moto quand même) pour pouvoir rouler en duo mais mon speed me manquait vraiment trop, alors j'ai revendu mon z et j'ai racheté un speed R de 2017. Les 3 cylindres Triumph, j'adore.
Top notch video Smo!
Cheers fella!
Beautiful review ever of my dream bike. One of these days...
Awesome review ^^ Love the edit angles
Cheers buddy
SMO! This video is fucking sickkkkkkkkk!! Good job pal!! :) Camera work and commentry was spot on. SMO FOR TOP GEAR HEAD PRESENTER!
I really appreciate that, thanks!
Superb review! Just earned yourself another subscriber :)
Thanks buddy!
Awesome bike and review Smo. Cheers.
Thanks dude =)
Quality production Smo. Looks like you've upped your game 👍😜
I really appreciate that, thanks!
Great informative review as Iam looking to one day trade up my 05 speedie
Great job on the video buddy....I went in to buy a MT10 but when in the shop and i had a chance to look at these bikes side by side the build of the triple r was so so much better.so i've bought 1 (well financed ).only down point is triumph are shit with build dates....end of sept we hope i was told...o well
I had a 2009 speed triple. I never understood why it couldn't remotely compete power/speed wise with my R1's. Ducati seems to do just fine with 2 cylinders, and the others do well with 4. Why is Triumph's 3 cylinder 1050 "liter bike" not hanging out in the same league with them? Still, I'll probably end up with this bike next as its comfortable and fun. I can do more with it than I can with a traditional sport bike. Beautiful riding scenery by the way, keep safe.
Great video mate, and great bike, really like the improvements they've made. I actually really dig the new exhaust too, as huge as it is
Thanks dude =)
good job on the cinematic. you did amazingly good.
I really appreciate that, thanks!
Nice video mate, I test rode this bike on Tuesday and fell in love with it! Much preferred it to the s1000r that in my opinion felt abit clinical and but insanely fast.
Greg Mather So you prefer the speed? I'm trying to decide between the two as we speak.
E.S. Slc did you decide? I road tested both a couple of days ago and just can't decide - they're both incredible. Head says BMW, heart says ST. I'd marry the BMW and have the ST as my mistress - if only...
Awesome review! Seen your other video with your buddy doing 2 up on the speed triple r, really great stuff, i felt like i was there myself ! You should do more dual vlogging its fun!
In regard to this video, i didn't really quite understand how a pillion (your gf in this case) could hold onto the tank from the rear? I'm also wondering how comfy it would be for me and my gf to tour around Europe on this bike? Also, wouldn't the pillion get their calves heated or burned from the sides of the undertail exhausts?
Also, how does this compare with the new 2018 S vs RS? I'd love to hear your review.
Thanks a lot for your reply!
This looks like a Top Gear episode, love the quality Smo ;)
Cheers buddy
Great review, if and when I change bikes again. I'm looking at the Speed, test ride a must. Triumph dealers are really good on the main land for customer service, test rode the street before buying for 2 days :)
Definitely get on one dude, it'll blow you away!
thought i was watching chase for a minute great job!
Thanks dude =)
sweet review! i hopefully pick mine up this weekend;)
I own the 2015 speedy 94edition with arrow exhausts, the sound and the riding=perfect, it is the s version though, so no oehlins, but I don't mind about that
Couldn't agree more with you smo, Rode one 4 weeks ago and now i'm booked to go again but with the wife to get her approval.
also i think the arrow lowboy would cure the sound issue.
If she disagrees, get a divorce!
Nicely done man!
Cheers fella!
Triumph's lowboy exhaust drops a ton of weight and sounds much better. That is my new dream bike, though. Great review
Definitely the first thing I'd do to it is slap on a low-boy!
Hi Smo, where is this place 8:41?
That was like watching Chris Harris or Richard Hammond. Love the way this was done!!
I really appreciate that, thanks!
Very good job on this review
I actually sat on a Street Triple 675 (same as yours, pretty much) yesterday, and I really, really wish I hadnt.
The seed has been planted ;)
You got mentioned by Triumph Motorcycles UK on Facebook :)
Aww yiss!
Best review i have watched. Utter proffesion
None of the bikes I've seen for sale in the US have LED turn indicators. Does anyone know why they didn't make it to the American market units?
Nice video dude, great work. Any idea if the headlights from this speed triple could be retrofitted to an older street triple? Cheers :)
you need to test ride the new speed triple , the world needs your angle on it 👍
Fantastic review. And what a bike!! (I may be biased🤭)
Nice work!
Thanks buddy!
do you have somekind of foil on the speedo? its because you can't see the speedo that well when you're not blurring. or is it just not that well lid?
Great review, keep it up this way
Thanks dude =)
Really enjoyed your review. I had the 2015 speed triple R for a while last year. Can you tell me please is the clutch now lighter in action and is the gearbox smoother operation from 1st to 2nd?. The reason I ask is having owned a 2011 model and then the 2015, they had improved this somewhat but the lever was still heavy in traffic. In the classic range this has been addressed with torque assist clutches, just wondering if this is so on the new 2016?
It could be a deal breaker for me as my clutch hand is weak from a crash back in 87. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I've just test ridden the new model, Pick my one up next week. The new Clutch is a Hydraulic setup like the Daytona and it's light as a feather.
Luke Santillo it's an hydraulic clutch? Meaning it has a reservoir, hydraulic pipe etc. Sorry mate but you are talking crap.
Did you borrow chase's equipment for this ;)? Nice video dude, well edited man.
Thanks buddy!
I have my amazing Twitch followers and Patrons to thank for the Production Quality of this video =)
Well done, buddy! Love the bike-porn in the beginning. Really well made footage, cuts, editing and well structured review. However also feel like this is a bit too scripted as I do like the raw Smo. Sorry if I am wrong with that assumption.
Yeah I totally hear you, but when it comes to my current situation and where I want to take the channel I have to keep the 'raw Smo' to the vlogs and take the reviews to a higher, cleaner level.
Which is definitely understandable. Don't get me wrong: I do like the this review and the quality of it.
Wowzers! Superb review matey.
And how in god's name do you get such low wind noise!!??
Cheers buddy!
I use a Drift Mic with the official GoPro adapter. The mic is tucked behind the cheek pad of a Shoei Qwest (with no wind sock on it, it's completely naked).