2016 Triumph Speed Triple R - 1st Ride & Review
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Well Tally Bally Ho! Here it is!
This is my review of the new Triumph Speed Triple R.
You'll see pretty soon what I think of it, but Triumph really have managed to improve everything.
I hope you enjoy.
Any questions, feel free to ask in the comments...
As ever, thank you so much to Herts Triumph for their support. It means an awful lot. Their link is:
www.hertstriumph.co.uk
Pip pip!
* Amendment: In this video I say that it weights 114kgs. I mean 214kgs of course... Thank you to gizzmo84 for spotting this... !
And that the lever IS adjustable... Whoops!
Oh and if you get bored during the walk around, the fun start about 9 minutes in...
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A fantastic sport bike for the real world of public roads. So nice to see the engine that is not covered up with a plastic fairing. I'm only 5'-8 and 160 lbs so my Street Triple R is perfect for me, but a bigger guy might be happier with the Speed. Light motorcycles with 100+ hp are brutally fast on public roads and realistically speaking the horsepower wars are stupid considering that a race-track and sophisticated electronics are needed to keep the little rear tire contact patch on the pavement. The 3-cylinder engines also have a flat torque curve and a cool sound at high revs.
+1 on the 100hp light bike for the road. I used to have a 1999 zx6r and even that old thing was wildly quick on the road. You'd go through a few gears gunning it out of a corner and look down expecting to see 100mph but it reads 130. I can't even imagine how quick the latest crop of super bikes are on the road.
My 1st big bike was the triumph street triple R 2016 model, i am 5.7 150llb. I found the weight on the street triple mid to top heavy, test rode a 2015 speed triple 1050r , found it much easier to ride. Have now sold the street!!
You're insane mate.
I love it !
Liked and subscribed !
Greetings from Australia
Glad you liked it! :-) Thank you for watching and hello from the UK!
(You can get my key tags on eBay if you'd like a couple! ;-)
This chap is as crazy as a cut snake, I love him!
+Britishshooter Marvellous dear fellow! :-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)
Tally Bally Ho!
Captain Rambunctious. You are brilliant. Your reviews are very educational and knowledgeable. I absolutely love your videos. You always make me smile when watching you.
You're most welcome Mandy! :-) Thank you and I'm glad. TBH!
Splendid review Captain! I've got to agree on that raised lettering, looks so much better. It's a menacing looking bike.
It's wonderful! It's either this next or the Thruxton. Will have to wait to try that though!
I started looking for bikes with my eyes on the Ducati monster 1200 but after months watching videos I got to know the Triumph Speed Triple and first thing I didn’t like was the headlights, second thing that got my attention on a bad way was the mufflers position right under the seat, the frame lines were a positive difference from the Monster in my opinion, as the months passed I started to like more and more the look of the Speed Triple but was never able to pass the headlights looking like a Transformer or praying mantis. So I finally decided to get the Speed Triple and later replace the 2 headlights for 1, in about two or three months I’ll have the money to get one. I always liked the videos that I saw even the bad ones because with them all I could decide which one to get so thanks to all of you youtubers who took the time to go out there and bring all this information.
You're welcome! It's definitely an excellent bike and if you're able to customise it to your own tastes then every one is a winner!
Thank you for watching and for letting us know!
WELL worth the wait, Captain! I'm still dearly in love my 2013 R (I'll have had it a year this May) but, my goodness!!, I would be a happy man with this one. I like the fact you can seemingly toggle through all the modes (i.e. fuel range, etc) on the bar instead of having to use the buttons on the display. And the overall finish just looks superb. So much (usable!) power on tap, and as you note, it is SO surprisingly comfortable and easy to ride. And as always, your unbridled enthusiasm when you're having fun is infectious :-). Thanks for the great review, Sir. Cheers.
Thank you Phil! Glad you like it but it always helps when you have a bike like this!
Yes you can scroll through the info on the move, just not the settings... They can only be changed when stationary...
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 😊
I've got a mini windscreen on my old 955i that blocks off the wind on your body so I'm sure I'd have a piece of plexi cut and pop rivet it on the stock micro fairing. Def toss the stock levers and put the stubby levers on as I have on my 955i.
The Arrows sound amazing on that bike too and not obtrusively loud it seems.
Exactly! 😊
Had my very own 2016 Speed Triple Rrrrrrr delivered to my house in Florida this past Saturday. I just wanted to let you know that I lost count of how many times I watched your video while trying to decide if the SpTR was the right bike for me. After 100+ miles the answer is a definite yes!!! Love your videos, keep it up :)
Huzzah! Excellent to know and not a bad endorsement of me either! Although all accolades must go to the lovely bikes that I get to ride and review of course... ;-)
Thank you for the comment and for watching! :-)
Enjoy your bike, ride safely, but maybe not so responsibly considering it's a speed triple R! :-)
TBH!
My good lady bought me a 2016 Speed Triple a couple of weeks back ,
God I’m a lucky man it’s certainly fast enough and that triple is smooth as butter , got the Arrow low boy on it with full remap.
God it’s stunning and all the things I say about her .😁🇬🇧🏍👌❤️
Jakey B that’s amazing! A very lucky chap! Enjoy it! Enjoy the weather too!
Captain Rambunctious Thanks a lot ,yes I am and will do .
Always enjoy your reviews , keep making them .
Safe riding 😀🇬🇧🏍❤️
Quick point of order captain, the brake lever is adjustable...the little black knob, front of lever pivot end. I've put 4500miles on a 2013 R and having owned 31 bikes over 35 years I thinks it's the best all round, most engaging and best ergos bike of the lot.
Yes, i have already made a few amendments in the description to this effect.. An excellent bike. If Triumph hadn't brought out the Thruxton R, I would have definitely got this bike...
Hello! Got a TTR, and today I was thinking on switching for this bike. Besides the obvious differences like style and engine, and thinking that you own a TTR, will you make the deal? I know the Thruxton is on a league on its own in terms of the look, sound and concept, but I'm wondering how the speed handles corners comparing with the TTR. I you may share your thoughts on this, it will be great. Regards!
No worries Erwin. As you might be aware from previous videos, I was torn between the Thruxton R and the Speed Triple R. The speed is definitely the best motorcycle but not really my style. Also, I value my licence and I couldn't honestly trust myself with that extra performance... I'd be above 80mph far too often. But common sense would dictate that this might not be the same for you, as we all possess different personalities...
The speed feels lighter in the corners. not Street triple light, but lighter. The body position is different too. More upright, but extremely comfortable even with the standard seat. The sound is very different too. If you haven't owned a triple before, the induction whistle is something you either love or hate but you can grow to love. It took me a while to like it on my street triple, but once you like it, the triple really is an intoxicating engine. Also, there is obviously more top end, only 2000 rpm, but it certainly adds to the experience. The triple is a lovely blend of torque and power. Not as torquey as an equivalent displacement twin, but has more pull than the equivalent 4 cylinder engine...
My one concern about the speed triple is that initially is was intimidating, then it was just pure fun. That may not sound like a concern, but it may lead me towards the dangerous riding where my talent, for what it is, runs out... Not that I can't have too much fun on my Thruxton, just a different beast...
So besides the position, and the performance and the looks, not much to differentiate. Both excellent bikes. Maybe the speed is more weather proof? Not sure...
For me it came down to looks and riding position. For a naked bike, I like to be leant forwards a little bit against the wind so that my position helps with the wind, otherwise I feel a bit like I am holding on to the bars... For town riding, the upright position is better for your wrists and lower back though...
I hope that this waffle helps in some small way and that I might have at least answered your question in part.
Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! TBH!
Captain Rambunctious Tons of thank's to you Captain. Very detailed arguments. They helped me understanding more about what to expect, when I test the Speed. The reason why I'm considering the switch, is because the TTR whoobles too much when I give full throttle when exiting a curve. Been olaying for a year with the whole suspension, tension, compresion, rebound, etc. But it still there, the feeling of a super light front end, it just doesn't give me confidence. Perhaps I'm riding it a bit far for what was designed for, but it is what it is.
I own a Tiger too, so besides, at first, hating the engine sound (now in ignoring stage mode), liked far more how I feel into curve on it, rather than in the TTR. It feels much more ready to take the exit of any curve than the TTR. And that Captain, is just something I shouldn't be even writing about it. The TTR is meant to be a better animal for the twisties. To be fair, I blame it on my riding style, it may be the case it just doesn't mix with the geometry / design of the bike. I'm really sad that I'm considering to give it away.
Anyway, thank's again for your wise comments. Cheers and a Happy nee year to you too!
No problem Erwin! It doesn't matter if it's your riding style or not, it doesn't seem like it's working for you!
Good luck in your decisions! I'm happy to have helped...
I appreciate the review. Fun and informative. This bike goes on my short list of bikes to consider. I especially liked your comment on seating position which is a key factor when I choose a bike. Last bike was a Sprint ST which suited me fine, but I'm keen on a naked this time.
+Mikael Jonsson It really is a much better bike than the Sprint. So much more performance, lighter and much better handling. Woo!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! ;-)
Capt you can adjust the brake lever, there is a small black knob fnar fnar, on the outside of the lever blade. If you turn it think there's about 3 settings. It's a little odd that it's not the same adjustment method as the clutch.
Thank you. Yes, I have already been corrected, and I found it out on my Thruxton too (was the same lever), so have added a comment in the description. But I can't expect people to look there... :-)
Thanks for the tip though! Feel free to let me know of anything else so I can try to amend it?! :-)
Thanks for watching and TBH!
Great bike, I’ve got two a 2009 and a 2017. Love em to bits.
You certainly know your onions, Captain and don't you sound like Rik Mayall when you said Huzzah it's me. Just brilliant keep on biking
Thank you Colin! Enjoy! :-)
One of the fun reviews I've seen in while, rather than the stale standard boring ones, that are usually made. Doesn't mean there ain't no stuff, you do know your stuff. Cheers Captain Rambunctions.
You're most welcome! 😊
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! 😊
TBH!
What a bike and great review. I can't wait to try one myself. Sadly won't be on Irish shores until April.
+Fibroboy What?! Really? That's odd... But yes, you'll have an absolute hoot!
I had a '98 model! I saw Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2 and fell in love with that bike!! Two weeks later it was mine!! It was a great bike then too!
+55dennie They really do get better and better, but the original is such an icon now amongst those in the know...
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment... :-)
+55dennie haha funny how Tom Cruise movies influence motorcycle sales. Anyone remember the Ninja in Top Gun?
SineOccasu Oh yes...
Great to hear from you again.Love Mum.
Ha ha! Imagine if the only contact I had with my mother was through UA-cam! Very weird! 😉
New Triple, new music! Hoolagain? Ha ha! I must say, you 've done alot of editing. A timeconsuming process which you, IMO, master fully. Thank you for a quality work.
Our world is a better place with you in it. (Now, can I touch your tank?) Ha ha!
+John Mård Of course you may my dear! ;-)
Took 10 hours to do this one... Hence how long it took, but I wanted it to look right. I'm still not happy with it and could have spent another 2 hours tidying bits and pieces, but I felt it was good enough to release it. People were starting to ask! :-)
Thanks for watching and for the nice comments! :-)
Lovely review and great looking bike, I cant wait to try the new thruxton out, am re-evaluating my dream bike being an 899 right now! Don't think I get on too well with the sports bike stance despite living the Panigale.
+Lord “Birchdog” Birch I can't even sit on a 899 Panigale, so I reckon you'd be fine on a Speed or Thruxton! :-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)
Tally Bally Ho my lord!
Awesome as always, can't wait for May and the T120. Very funny ending 😉
Thank you very much! I can't wait either!
Yes, the ending nearly didn't make the cut... 😉
One of my favourite reviews ever, makes me smile every time.
Speed Triple Ah, ah, ah, dagger, dagger, dagger.
Not only hugely entertaining it’s a very in depth review
Ha ha! Thank you very much!
@@CaptainRambunctious I’m picking up my 2017 Speed Triple aaaah, dagger,dagger, dagger next weekend
@@GabGab-yy7rd awesome stuff! Very exciting!
Beautiful bike. Love it. I was very tempted on this recently but went with an FZ09 instead because of the deal I received. But this thing is amazing looking. All the details!
+PistnRods It's just so well finished. They really have thought of everything that people used to do via the aftermarket lot... It's very nice indeed...
Buy the Speed as well! ;-)
Captain Rambunctious perhaps after I blow this bike up too I'll move on to a Triumph. :D
Its a work of art and its British people 😁
Wonderful bike! The arrow 3 into 1 is where its at though
Forget Roland Sands and his Yamaha 'Faster Wasp', if I see one of these beauts in my mirrors, I'm jettisoning the clotted cream scones before it kicks my head in for them!
+Paddy .Cook Ha ha! Yes, a complete hooligan, but gorgeous at the same time! :-)
I still prefer the looks of the old though. I prefer the previous model lights and fly screen. I wonder if MY15 ones will get any cheaper as a result? Oooo..
+Tristan Biggs Yes they will but they look rubbish compared to this! :-p
My dear Captain...another wonderful video, lots more laughs and guffaws...I have a question on your equipment...now before you go and get all randy, my question is about that decorative sci-fi bracelet on your right wrist that blinks red like a Cylon eye. Is it for your blue-tooth and recording equipment or is it for some other mischievious task?
+Mark Masztal It is the recording button control for the Drift Ghost camera on my helmet... The Go Pros do not have such control, so I have to push their buttons.. ooer...
Yes the R stands for Rambunctious!!
+Neil Cole (Smoothound675) So it does! ;-)
You need either a Ghost S or a Hero 4 pretty damn stat xD Jolly fabulous review Cap'n!
+HamSpamJamLamb The plan is to get the Hero 4 Silver and chin mount it... Soon...
I just brought the speed triple still breaking it in ,but I have the arrows fitted and its louder than my friends Ducati 959 as he could not here his bike over mine 😊
A clever and thoughtful review. Entertaining as well. Nice to hear a rider speak in complete sentences!.
Thank you and thank you for watching! :-)
Plenty more where the came from!
Tally Bally Ho!
I’ve done nothing but laugh all the way through this 😂 great video
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and if you liked it enough, feel free to subscribe!
Love Everything except the. Twin exhaust. I have a Single undertail on my old 955i and that's what I would do to her. I'd also swap wheels with the lighter 2012 wheels IF I could find them. And finally I'd add a small plexi windscreen.
Excellent entertaining video & review as per usual Captain! :) keep up the great work sir!.
+Gambit896 Thank you Gambit! :-) I always worry it's a bit dull, as I watch it so many times during the edit... Either way, thank you! :-)
You're very welcome :) I assure you your videos are anything but dull. My name's Ben by all means please feel free to use it when replying to my comments on future videos & tweets too :).
***** Thanks Ben! I'll try to remember! :-) Sometimes it's easier just to go with usernames, but will try! :-)
I rode that very same bike as Herts Triumph are on my doorstep and afterwards I ordered one! Dakadakadaka!
+Ross Deacon Dakadakadaka indeed! :-) Bravo chap! A fine choice! :-)
You need to test the Thruxton R and report asap
I agree with you wholeheartedly!
I'm only seeing 360p as an option. WHY U NO HD?
UA-cam takes a while to process it. It's HD now... 😊
what's that big thing flashing orange on your right wrist. ?
Haha, you said everything you needed to say by the 22 second mark B-)
+Arizona RE Fair point my friend!! I'm going to run out of superlatives before riding the Thruxton if I'm not careful!
Thanks for watching as always!
Here it is! :) Thank u!
+Karthik Ravi You're welcome! Sorry for the wait!
Love the review, but I want to see you on the new Thrusty R!! I'm still also looking at the T120 Black! I'm looking at this one too but as an "S" model!
+Donavan I'm having to wait a bit to be able to ride the T120 and Thruxton! I HAD been hoping to ride the T120 today but it's raining...
Thruxton will be soon I hope as will need to put my order in if I like it as much as I think that I will! :-)
Thanks for watching and commenting as always! ;-)
Please review that T120 Black when you get a chance!!
Donavan I will indeed! Only managed to ride the Explorer 1200 today as the T120 still wasn't ready for the road. Triumph have asked all dealers to hold back for a couple of weeks. I'm hopefully going to have a go next week though...
Excellent and informative review--really enjoyed. I test rode one just before seeing this and agree completely with your impressions about poise, grunt, finish, and comfort-its a great looking and comfy machine. Do wonder why quick shifter and heated grips weren't included for the price (R model) they are asking especially since its main competitor (s1000r) has all of this for similar money and its made in Germany. Bars felt a little buzzy surprisingly and fairly straight out rather than bent back some which I prefer. At least my impression. Oh, and the standard exhaust was fairly quiet which I actually prefer on this type of bigger sport standard. Really liked it though. Relaxing and to my way of thinking a good competitor to the R1200R LC actually since that is another I am considering.
+Windy Run Ah, excellent, glad that you agree! The straighter bars are the street fighter stance and are the same on all Speed Triples really, and yes, I agree with you on the quick shifter, but a lot of people don't like them and the only Triumph that they come standard on is the Daytona 675 R which is seen as their sports bike...
Thanks for watching and for the comment! Really interesting...
If you only had 1 x choice of an all-rounder between the Street Triple R and the Speed Triple R what would it be & why?
Speed Triple R. To me it feels more planted. It has a lot more power. It feels to me like a more grown up bike... I loved the yellow one that I had for a week, and this new one is another step up. I also find the Speed more comfortable and the seat doesn't push me into the tank so much, and I have more leg room too...
Easy for me to answer really... :-)
Hope that this has helped.
My brothers favourite bike but he is short enough to make It look ok... think I am going to always be cursed to the adventure bikes, unless I move into the cruiser market.
+GTs Garage Unless you're entering crufts for bikes, I wouldn't worry about what you look like on it. As long as you're comfy on it (rear sets can help if it's not perfect), then why restrict yourself to the bigger bikes?
+GTs Garage Ooh, you never want to do that, not unless you can have a sportier bike as well? I learnt that with the Thunderbird...
Dude I'm itching to ride one of these!
+Smo It's just so much fun! :-) Obviously not quite as light as the Street or as quick to rev, but you don't need that. All the torque easily makes up for it. You ride it slightly differently, and almost change gear early just to ride that torque...
Anyway, yes, you do. I would love to see your verdict! After all, I just get seduced by the Triumph badge and single sided swing arm... :-)
+Captain Rambunctious when you said it rides a bit different, what do you mean? I own a 2015 ST R by the way
sql-lover In the fact that you almost short shift to get the best acceleration out of it, rather than redline it like I do on the Street Triple. It is also smoother to turn in, so you need to muscle it a bit more than the Street, but then to me it feels safer and more planted than the street triple...
Does that help?
Wow does look very nice! Hmm need to try one!!!!
+Lamb Chop Rides It's just a bit better than the old one in every aspect in my opinion... :-)
+Captain Rambunctious Have you tried the Aprilia Tuono 1100 yet. Not the super expensive Factory version but the cheaper standard one[which they do in a georgious blue]. People who have tried it rave over it [175 bhp-beat that BMW]. Just be interested in your thoughts on it. I'm going to try and blag a ride on one soon. All the best mate and keep up the good and entertaining work.
Boz I haven't, but will have to see now! :-) Thanks for the comment! :-)
Capt As always a cracking review again Sir. It's a damn shame the rider aids and modes weren't available on my 2015 speed triple R. :( Has the new model got a lighter clutch action? I did find the gearbox and clutch were a massive improvement over my 2011 speed triple, on the 2015 I think they added extra dogs or something in the gearbox for better shifting. With over 104 changes in the engine alone on this new model I would expect the gearbox and clutch to be flawless now. No free Arrow cans this year then!
No, no free arrow cans, but they still sound tremendous with them on... I'd still get the low boy I think... But I do like the look of the rear wheel with the high cans which do not obstruct the view!
The clutch is a lot lighter and the gears just snick into position like butter... A really lovely machine...
Thanks for watching and for the kind words and for the excellent comment.
TBH!
Wish they would build a Daytona 1050...i mean they once made the Daytona 955i so why not!
Triumph have said that that isn't the way they want to go as they feel the 1000cc market is in decline anyway... Also, to be competitive they'd have to make it 1000cc...
Captain Rambunctious Well that sounds logical, they are really hanging onto their classics. To each his own I guess, but I reckon something like that from Triumph would be rather interesting, like the F3 800 from MV Agusta.
13i0Hazard666 Oh I'm sure it would be spectacular, but maybe they feel that it wouldn't cut the mustard when there are BMWs with close to 200 bhp in that bracket.
Captain Rambunctious Yeah the Speed Triples engine is amazing, but it would definitely need a redesign to compete with an S1000RR. The S1000R already has 160hp compared to "only" 140hp on the Speed Triple. I'm more than positive that theres room for improvement, I mean ducati managed to get insane amounts of torque out of the 1299 but it's way too expensive. These crazy italians right? ;)
13i0Hazard666 It's also the balance of weight with inertia, power and torque with reliability! I'm sure that Triumph could squeeze a LOT more out of the engine, but it would toss itself after 20,000 miles, and that's the reputation that they are still trying to get away from from over 30 years ago!
Best to stick to grunty reliable and fun machines I reckon is their way of thinking...
But I take your point of course...
Thanks for posting ol' chap - was wondering whether to give this a go myself! Have to agree with you that Triumph have really up'd their game on the quality of fit 'n' finish with these new models (not that the old ones were thaaaat bad), good times for them ahead me thinks. Can't get quite as excited as you about the looks, personally still think my trusty Black n gold Street Triple trumps it in that department - but then I would say that wouldn't I......OK you've convinced me, I'll go and have a ride on it myself and report back in due course.....all the best - TMF
+TheMissendenFlyer PS Interestingly I note those LED indicators are identical to the Ducati Performance ones on my Panigale...they're all raiding the same posh parts bin!
+TheMissendenFlyer Must be! :-)
+TheMissendenFlyer Wow! Thanks for watching! It really is a totally different animal to the street triple. More poise, more power, more weight, more... just more...
It's so much fun. Also, it fits my physique better. But they've really made every bit look so much better.. I love the newer lights now.
Woo!
As always, honoured that you watched and thank you for commenting!
Ride safely chap! Enjoy your Ducati in the coming dry months! :-)
I think you and that gas tank should get a room..!
+Vladimator Oh we did... And we made cute little carburettors...
What's your opinion on the red S model? looking to pick one up in the united states with the r spec but the red is just more me. is it a huge downgrade? can I get the cool wheels, belly pan, and ohlins on the S somehow? What do you think of the arrow full exhaust? Thanks for the excellent review!
I think that if you can afford the R model, then the upgrades are worth more than the difference in price. You can get the wheels and belly pan on the S, but you would have to 'fork' out for the ohlins separately which in my opinion would be worth getting the R anyway. If the Red is more your thing, see if your dealer can order an R in red, and if not, wait a bit, as every year they bring out new colours...
Hope that this helps, even if it wasn't really the answer that you were hoping for.
Thanks for watching and Tally Bally Ho!
+Captain Rambunctious Thanks for the insights! just means I need to save up more. can you give me a detailed opinion of how the back brake feels? Thanks!
Lee Entwistle The rear brake had plenty of bite but was subtle enough to be able to use as gently as you like in the corners...
great vid, pic mine up next week. With the arrows and heated grips. tally hoo.
Amazing! Very well done! Hope you enjoy. You must report back what it is like owning it and any cons you feel should be addressed!
Tally Hooooo!
Huh, never realized the Speed has a redline of 10,500rpm.
Yes indeed. Always has had...
It's gorgeous, Gimmie! :D
+Bex88 Pop down sometime! :-)
First of all, very nice review on this awesome bike! I'm enjoying mine (S version) for two months and I can't be happier!
I've got one question about those Arrow silencers. I've received mines last week (the EU version I'm afraid...) and even though on the official website they say that the db killers are removable, the dealership told me that they aren't. So how did you managed to take it off? Did you had to remove the CF cover beforehand or there's an easier way? Can you put it back again?
Thank you in advance and keep up the good work!
Cheers.
I believe that the dealer cut them out with a dremel I'm afraid.
Your best and easiest bet would be to sell yours and buy the ones you want...
It's what I am having to do with my V&H pipes so that I can get the louder ones! :-)
Thanks for watching and feel free to ask more questions...
TBH
+Captain Rambunctious Such a shame... I will contact Triumph anyway since they have wrong info on their website. I'll wait until there's more options on the market and I'll think about swapping them then.
Thank you for your quick response!
Cheers.
+Captain Rambunctious Such a shame... I will contact Triumph anyway since they have wrong info on their website. I'll wait until there's more options on the market and I'll think about swapping them then.
Thank you for your quick response!
Cheers.
Sergi Lloveras Corbalan You're welcome. Thank you for watching!
I'm a fan of the new Speed Triple. Big step up in Triumph's game. Good review.
+CNCycle Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting! :-)
Tally Bally Ho!
It's bloody gorgious.
+vitaly deuterium Indeed my friend... Time you got one!
That's funny. Russ Catell just said the same thing......
Ha ha - I know where the Triumph garage is Russ ! I got my insurance display nik nak from there ;-)
Another entertaining report! :-)
+threepot Thank you threepot! Something tells me you like triples.. ;-)
oh that bike , very very nice.
+Mickey Mouse Motor Vlogs I must agree with you there! :-)
Blimey! That's a Tally Bally Hoooo! of a review. You seem so tickled with it I guess you bought it. I agree with you on the levers, they are a bit plain Jane.
+RevvedUpBiker Nope! Waiting to see about the Thruxton R first! Not able to ride that for a few more weeks!!
The Thruxton R is just art!! How will you manage to complete a vlog without just staring at it all the time for the entirety of the video? lol
+RevvedUpBiker that's all I was planning to do! You want more??
Any reason you chose the thruxton r over the speed triple r? I'm riding a street triple r now and want a bigger bike so I am considering either the thruxton r or speed triple r next. They seem so different though, thoughts?
The thruxton's looks suit me and my personality better. I can ride it in the Distinguished Gentleman's ride. I preferred the position.
I preferred the sound and acceleration of the Speed Triple but felt that it was unnecessary on the roads. I would LOVE both of course, but only allowed one bike at the moment...
If I wanted to be modern looking and someone who didn't like tradition and the past, then the speed Triple R. But as I love older stuff, but this is with modern bits and pieces, the Thruxton R suits me perfectly. It's the one that stole my heart more than my head...
But the Speed Triple R would be the better bike as a machine...
Thanks for the feedback! I completely understand... Only giving each one a test ride will inform me at this point (heart>mind)! Keep the fun videos coming... Ride safe!
Jonathan Gann Thanks Jonathan! Will do! And you too...
Mine is on order. Hurry up June !!!
+Vincent Dewitt Yes! Hurry up June! (And better weather!)
june2nd
balsara 675 Tomorrow! Have fun! :-)
Great review and with the usual enthusiasm. Like one of your other viewers I'm also having to decide between this and the new MT-10 but also a Z1000 so will be trying to cram in some test rides soon. Just can't fine one dealer who has all 3 bikes so going to have to try and rrange to ride them close enough together to make a real comparison.
Excellent idea... Yes, I have yet to try those other bikes... I'm biased of course, but if it weren't for the looks and fun of the Thruxton R, I would have got this instead... :-)
Trouble is, the mt10 is only £9,999. And it's got that amazing crossplane engine. Also has cruise control and the option to add the touring pack, whilst still keeping the lightweight super-naked feel. Very versatile bike. Although I seriously don't need that much power, which ironically is the only downside I can see ;) oh well, means I won't get bored of it anytime soon
Scot Wilson One of my main factors, apart from the test rides, will be that currently owning the MT-09 and having brakes and suspension made of chewing gum and milk bottle tops I'm drawn to a Speed Triple R with names like Brembo and Ohlins just to see what it's like going from the cheapest tat to the highest quality components.
pipnmaz Interesting debate chaps... Keep it coming...
+Captain Rambunctious ah yeah that makes sense. Didn't think they were that bad on the mt09, but yeah they speed triple would be an awesome toy, and although they say it's down on power, that's only in the company of superbike-engined bakers :)
im in love, are there any other exhausts you can put on it? i dont know if i like the dual pipes clogging up the rear end, ha ha he ha
Yes of course! Arrow LowBoy or SC Project and others besides... 😊
AH i found the sc project one, very nice! tahnks!!!!
New Speed Triple ah 136 bhp 82.8 lb/ft coooll huzzah
+Andy Bryant Woohoo! :-) Hope you managed to sort out the HD issue...
UA-cam takes about 30 more minutes once it is 'Live' to sort itself out and allow full HD....
Great bike.
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+MOTO PT2 Thanks for watching! I have to agree! ;-)
that whistle
nice bikes but their lines are very noisy for me. i prefer simpler, smoother shapes with less angles and more curves.
+Stilianos Vida's I know what you mean! I'm really looking forward to trying the new T120 and Thruxton for those very reasons. I didn't like the look of theStreet Triple and Speed Triple initially, but having owned a Street Triple and currently a Tiger, I have to say that the looks grow on you as they are there for the purpose that suits the bike.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...
I'm thinking maybe you like it :)
+Hepcat Harley Maybe. ;-)
clear
Speed s or gsxs 1000f?
I haven't ridden the Suzuki so I can't really comment... I'm afraid that you're asking a Triumph fan! I've always preferred the looks of the Triumph and a triple beats a 4 cylinder in my book, but some people find the higher revs a must...
Sorry to not be able to be more useful!
@@CaptainRambunctious thanks for responding. I have a gsx 1000f now. had a street triple before..i do miss the triple motor so im thinking either a speed or a 765🤔
Definitely comes down to price and running costs then!
Speed Dribble,Dribble!
Yes indeed! What a machine!
considering trading in my 2016 CBR1000RR on one of these. I bought the blade, and still find a triumph calling to me :)
Crikey! I can see why... But definitely ride one first... It's a similar sort of bike except for the riding position and the lower down torque of the triple engine...
Bloody hell that's my bike! Just got it 4 days ago :) what the hell happened to it? arrows gone, mirrors gone, raised tank Triumph gone, lol now sporting a lowboy Leo Vince though (very nice) n bunny ears pmsl
Amazing machine! Hopefully not too abused by me then! It’s the fastest I’ve ever been on a bike!
@@CaptainRambunctious It does have a bit of pep 😁 managing to keep (nearly) with my bros ZZR1400 😁. Ditched the bunny ears, new Angel GTs on her taday, Asv to follow shortly. Still only showing 6.2k so hopefully will at least double that next year 😁. Loved ya vid, was amazed when my bro showed it me. Will watch some more when I've time 👍
Top review old boy. Tally bally ho, with a zing and a zang and a zippity do! Permission to sing boisterously sir?
PERMISSION GRANTED!!
Row, row, row your punt, gently down the stream...
+Tristan Biggs Belts off, trousers down, isn't life a scream... WOOF!
All that wonderfull attention to detail then Triumph put those horrible elf an safety/idiot instruction stickers on the tank.
Ah, but they come off in a jiffy... In fact, I think that I removed the ones off my Thruxton R before it left the showroom! ;-) And those fork reflectors just pull off and wipe clean with WD-40...
Sorry I said 'just pull off and wipe clean...'
I have a way with words...
+Captain Rambunctious Ah that's good to hear as they spoil what is otherwise a gorgeous bike IMO
It's fun to watch CR lose his mind.
aye Capn
arrrghh glad i ain t only one that makes all dem silly sounds when i gets on me bike...
+jaimie stow You just don't record them and put them on UA-cam for all to see! ;-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)
is that a sena 10c
Our comms systems are Cardo Scala ones, but the audio is from our microphones for our Drift Ghost cameras... It might be the cameras...
114kg...Surely it's 214kg?!
+gizzmo84 Oh dear, did I say 114kg?! Whoops! yes, 214...
Sorry! Thanks for the spot!
You rogue!
Wow, someone spiked your morning coffee?? 😂
You are Rik Mayall reincarnated and I claim my £5 :-)
+metalhead18241 I haven't bought it yet sir! ;-)
WOW!!! hmmm more like Tally Bally GrrRrrowl...
+Scorpion-moto Yes, very good point! I wish that I'd thought of that!
One minute the bike had arrows the next it didn't then the arrows appeared again lol.
+Robert Greenwood Ha ha! I was trying to emulate Hollywood continuity... ;-)
Yes, I first rode it when it didn't have arrows, then again as I had forgotten a few things when it DID have Arrows on... Hence the editing... :-)
Throbber!!
The one thing and only ONE thing I hate about these triples, is that whistling sound making its way out every time you throttle the beast! It takes away from its badass demeanor in my opinion. It's like that commercial with this in great muscular shape dude approaching these 2 girls on the beach then opens his mouth to holla at them and his voice sounds like that of a 10 year old boy almost reaching puberty. Get what I'm saying? Alrighty thaaaan!!
+Vladimator Totally understand that POV. FYI, I have a street triple and LOVE the sound... the whistle is on top of a throaty grunt (if you push it) and it's pretty intoxicating.
+Vladimator I see your point of view, and I thought the same until I owned a Street Triple. After a while, that induction noise adds to it and it becomes a secondary roar to the pipes that just seems to harmonise now in my head... I must have got used to it because now I love it!
But yes, I remember not liking that as well... When I got my Tiger, I finally thought, ah, a triple again, excellent, I get that induction howl back! :-)
I wanted to turn him off the nutter but we got some nice shots of the bike 😂😂
What a machine😀
+Womanwolfrider I must agree with you good lady! :-)
+Captain Rambunctious are you tempted to have one in your stable?
Womanwolfrider Yes. But I need to try the new Thruxton first before I make up my mind! :-) I think that I'm more likely to lose my licence on this...
Euro 4?
+Reynaldo Ruiz Think so...
Great review as always, but if you have an inside leg any less than 32" don't bother.
Really? Why not? A friend of mine just bought one and has an inside leg of 29"... I don't see the issue?
Captain Rambunctious Maybe I was a little unfair and, well, bitter. I have a 28" inside leg and really struggled to keep it upright when stopped. I was informed that it couldn't be lowered any more so my only real option then became the Ducati 821 which is still an amazing bike but not a Triumph. I'm almost 50 so I demand to be bitter dammit!
ali Servan Ah, I see. I wasn't sure if you were talking about seat height or the position of the pegs...
You can lower it another 5cms with a different dogbone link in the lower of the rear suspension and then lower the forks slightly. Also, they now do a lower seat too...
It's worth waiting for when all the after market stuff comes out about 6 months after the launch to see what other design houses are doing for the bikes... I myself am really looking forward to what other companies are doing for my new Thruxton R... It's always worth waiting a few months...
Captain Rambunctious Sage advice as always ;)
I'm not a fan of the new headlight design. other then that the bikes very good looking
+hbomb9397 Ah, Im the other way round! I loved the original round lights, the other ones grew on me and I feel these are an excellent combination of the both! :-)
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0:08 Pennywise ahah
How tall are ya?
+Andrew M 6'1 with 32" inseam... But I also have a bad left knee so too much leg compression is an issue...
+Captain Rambunctious is 6'6 and 37 inch inseam a big stretch for it?
Andrew M I think that as long as you have no outstanding leg injuries, you should be fine. It isn't cramped, and I suppose to you it would just feel more like a sports bike?
can i take the scoop and headlights off and slap on a circular one?
You could on the old ones but not sure about this one because the ecu and electrics are contained in the clocks... I'm afraid it would be something to ask Triumph... I doubt a dealer would know either...
okay :( I like the bike but it looks like a mosquito, and I already have a terrible disposition towards them.
+Biggest Dickus ah, well looks are such a subjective thing... Personally, these looks have grown on me over the last few years and this newer rounded version really appeals, so maybe give it time? But for a bike like this, and as costly as this, I'd have thought that you would need to like all of it... If you owned it would you come to love it?
Probably, looks fun as hell to ride!
Biggest Dickus It really is! :-)
when you stroke you must increase speed.☆