Ok, guys, got it figured out. YES the bike has a Quick Shifter but the problem was that it takes a little bit of time for it to work as I was the first one on this bike, meaning it had 0 km on it and if I had tried the QS say after 5 or so km it would have worked. But I only tried it right away as I started off and nothing. So I just didn't use it. I know this BECAUSE I just took the New Tiger 900 out today and it did the same thing, the QS was not working at first but I kept trying and after about 5km it started to work and after say 10km it was smooth as can be. Edit: The BMW F900XR QS is the same way, except it worked right away just not very well, takes even longer for it to really work well. The XR that I put almost 600km's on took well over 100km's before it was really working well. So it really depends on the OEM, KTM is not like this, their QS works right away on new bikes...at least for the Super Duke R and I was not the first on the GT & Super Adventure so I can't speak for that but I'm assuming it's the same because it's the same basic engine and QS.
Really like your detailed reviews. I got my 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS yesterday and I'm very impressed. I also have a BMW S1000R and it is right there with it as far as build quality, refinement, smoothness, handling. The quick shifter is not as smooth as the BMW, but may be because it's brand new and needs to get broken in. The BMW is so smooth. I traded in a 790 Duke like the other guy here because I just didn't like some of the annoying nuances with that bike; namely, the heat from the engine, jerkiness at low speed and a clunking noise, hard seat, the quick shifter was only really good for hard acceleration, otherwise it was clunky. The motor did have character and torque, but it would be no match for the Triumph, especially up top. This bike has a 14K red line and the KTM is quite a bit lower. And frankly, I like the looks of the Street Triple RS over the KTM. I tried to love the KTM, but it just didn't happen and we parted ways. The Triumph will be a long-term love affair.
Just picked mine up Friday. Great quality bike. Up there with BMW S1000R I had. Much better than 790 Duke I traded in. Reqarding dash styles. I can read numbers but they just look rubbish. I like different but these are bad different. The rpm display is really poor. Great review. Love your style. Edit: nope it's much better than the S 1000R.
I got mine in January and love it. Agree with you about the rev counter, hopefully a software update as you say, but it’s pretty much the only thing about the bike that does need to change. It does have a quickshifter as standard, super smooth up and down, even around town, but if you do use the clutch that’s nice and light too. Makes a real good noise from the standard exhaust which just makes me very happy! Looking forward to spring and taking it on some longer rides to see how that goes
Old but honest review. Bought my Triumph based on this. Somehow i found a way to show rpm on the left and a speedo on the right . Excellent visible for another >50 Street Triple RS rider. They are excellent bikes and a bang for the buck considering the components it is made of. Brilliant review as always.
Another informative review Scott. Love your camera work. I am living vicariously through your reviews, no riding in Calgary, Alberta at the moment. We are experiencing a blizzard,
First I'd like to say I love your channel. I have a 2022 ST-RS and love it. Such a refined bike. I have an SC Project Exhaust and it sounds amazing!!! My only complain is that it likes to go fast, lol.
I have the 2020 RS. Love the bike, hate the dash! I saw the previous years awesome display on the 2020 before they finished setting up the bike. I asked Triump to please add the option for that display. Like you said, I can’t see the RPMs while riding.
Two thumbs up for your kind of reviews.. I learn something that I could not on other similar reviews.. and man is your country side just beautiful! Are you from Denmark? (D from the plate) Also, The quality of your videos is just on a class of its own.. they draw you in to the last minute... stellar job Scott.. Stellar job here 👌👌👌
Another great review, thanks! I'd just like to say that, even though you have added that cool camera where you can see you while you ride, I really liked the slo mo drive by feature you used to do. Being a bit on the older side, riding position/ergonomics is a big deal to me. We are about the same size and it was always very helpful to see your position as you drove by each direction. That feature in your review was a great way to fully see that! Also, I think Triumph is assuming people will get a feel for the rpm numbers and be able to intuitively know from the color expanding where they are with the rpms. I don't like it either, it isn't exact enough if you can't see the actual numbers. I like to know precisely where I am. After a ton of hours I am sure you could be fairly accurate with the expanding color (can't think of another way to describe that) and what rpm that relates to, but until that time it would be nice to be able to see the numbers more clearly. I am buying a new city/commute bike in the next few days. I love how light weight and flickable this bike is! I will be doing quite a bit of lane filtering and I feel this bike will be perfect. Can't beat the price either!
Nice review as always. I went to my dealer this week and got one on order in black now! I was already in love when i had a test ride on the 2019 version last year and this one is even better. I also agree that the TFT layout/design is not great. Everyone seems to complain about it so i hope they will give it an update. Before the dealer updates the bike they have the 2019 graphics on them. Wish they would offer that as an optional choice. What was sadly missing for the 2020 refresh was an IMU for lean ABS and i wish you could get an optional cruise control. Also nit picking is that i preferred that both headlights would burn on the 2019 model whereas the 2020 model only has one on. Nothing big enough to stop me from ordering one though.
Definite improvements in terms of the look and performance over my 2019 Crystal White RS but that display is horrible. They should've kept the previous gen display. Great review!
Great review Scott. I am looking at the R model. It is at the top of my price tolerance for a 750 ish bike. I won't get on a track and the suspension is a little softer which will suit me. I ride around the city and some rough tight roads. I have am light so need to dial in some static sag (short legs too). Both have up and down quick shifter. But hey in town why not grab the clutch and let everyone know you are there. I test rode the RS. Enough power everywhere and corners like its on a rail. Agree the Tach is unreadable. Also looking at a budget alternative the Ninja 650. Literally 2/3 the price for a bike with 1000km on the clock. Can't decide, the money or the performance and handling. Presumably I will would not get bored with the Street Triple R so it is more likely to be a long term or end bike?
Thanks Paul, I would get bored on the Ninja 650 and want a little more BUT it's a very reliable and easy to maintain and maintenance costs are the least out all the middleweights nakeds. The RS is at the other end of the spectrum in cost but so is the performance. So it's a give and take, you want performance, well, there's a cost that comes with that, sigh. 🤔
@@NothingToProve Thanks for responding. I have a top box and mostly run around the city to meetings or doing chores. And I am not a fan of very high speed. But I do love pushing hard through tight twisting corners on a couple of mountain passes or on a coast road. I have a second house half way around an outstanding and famous loop ride. tightening steep switch backs, firm trail braking all the way through and then a short burst and flop over the other way. Riding a Honda CBR500R quite firmly so the 650 would give me a 40% lift in power and torque and initial rush. twin Nissans instead of single. Certainly plenty of everything for around town. But the mountain roads.... I rode a Street Triple RS. Very quick and on rails.... But not really hard and not on those amazing roads.
@@NothingToProve Two thumbs to you Scott for good advice. I test rode the full power Ninja 650 and got bored on the ride. My little Honda has more soul, better dampening on its softer suspension and better gear box. Not worth the trade. I also, finally, got to ride a new Z900. Now that is definitely not boring! Very cool. Must find your review video again. I will find a Street Triple to ride again soon.
Really liking this bike especially with the more low end which the other rs lacked, this or the MT09 or the duke 890r , that is a decision I need to make soon. Great review enjoyed the camera angles especially
I had a thing for this bike like forever, but she is way too small for a guy like me and I know what I'm talking about. Anyway I like the design (remember the movie "Short Circuit"?) and the sound of this engine. She is probably the best mid-range Naked-Bike. Thanks for showing. Take care and ride safe Scott 👍
Great review Scott this is one of the bikes I am interested in still waiting for the 890 review by the way the IRS street triple I thought came standard with a quick shifter. Looking forward to next time
Yea, so did I, I remember getting on it and riding away and then trying the QS, and nothing, then thinking, ok, maybe this one does not have it this year...I'll ask when I get back to the dealership, and I forgot to ask, in fact I forgot all about it till questions started coming up about it on this video, you know, on to the next bike next video...etc. I'll go up there tomorrow and actually look at the bike and see for myself and if it is on there then something is wrong with that demo bike's QS, which I think is the problem.
I love my 2020 765 rs , but i think the 2018 765 rs i sold , had a better dash and the sound of it was heaps nicer than the 2020. If anyone is thinking of upgrading from a 2018 , then don't.
I really appreciate your reviews. We are of similar age and I respect your opinion. May I ask what your overall top 3 bikes to ride are? (Can I include the street triple in that list? 😜). Peace from Maine
Hey Maine, :) 1. 1250 RT (which I own) 2. Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory (which I do not own) 3. Moto Guzzi V1000 Mandello (which is not out yet) 4. BMW R 1250 GS (which I do not own but have ridden a lot of them in the last 4 years - on and off road) 5. Aralia Tuono 660 Factory 6. (there are more but...time :) take care, Scott
Hello, probably you did not know it at time of your trial on the video, but Street Triple has a quick shifter, so you do not need to thuttle off. You can keep it on!
Yes, I know. But I was the first to ride this bike and the QS takes a few miles to start working properly, it wasn't working very well when I shot this. Just about all Triumphs do this, I've experienced this on a few Triumphs (even the new Tiger900) but after 10 miles or so the QS is smooth as silk.
Currently own a speed triple. In terms of usable midrange, comfort and flikability: was wondering how the the speed triple (1050) compares to the street current street (765). Heard they were closer, but is that the street coming up to the speed's midrange performance, or the speed's coming to the street ergos / temelpathic steering / CoG? If I dropped to a street, would I notice a significant drop in midrange and low end torque trying to gain a bit more ergonomic happiness and flickabaility? Thanks as always - great channel
Thank you Paul. The 900R is a better all-rounder but on a performance level, it can't compete with the RS. The reason is that the RS performance is so high that it is "edgy" for every day "normal/boring" riding. That is what the 900R was aiming for, not to compete against the performance of the RS but to be a better more comfortable every day/longer distance rider. If I was going to do weekend/week long trips, I'll take the 900R every time. But if I wanted to just have day rides and have the maximum amount of fun during that day ride (i.e. keep up with aggressive riding sport bike guys) then I'd take the RS. Ride safe, Scott
Enjoyed the review. I am an admitted Triumph fanboy and owner. However, I will completely agree with the screen criticism, though I'd go further with it. I don't like that display 'layout' at all. As you went through the different 'styles'; they are just variations on a flawed theme IMHO. Dear Triumph, look at how BMW does TFT screen layouts. Copy that as much as possible. Signed, Triumph owner/fanboy. LOL.
100% agreement! Yea, they are trying too hard here, it can be simple and good, instead they went in the other direction with fancy and complex. Easy fix though, just software update! Thank you Scott! Take care, Scott
Does the display still have two base themes? My Tiger 800 has the older TFT display with two themes and each theme has three styles. The two themes are drastically different, one being like this and the the other looking more traditional. It’s the same as the 2019 Street Triple.
Thanks for the video! How was riding position? Looks like arms stay pretty straight. Were you locking your elbows? Do you find yourself leaning on your wrists?
Na, it's a normal riding position for a middleweight naked. A little sporty but not too much on the wrists. A little lean forward, I'd say about 4%, it will really come down to your size, hight, arm length...etc.
i would defently test the 890R to, on paper the ktm has the better hardware at almost the same price. same weight as the street triple but 20 nm torque more, street hast m50 brakes, the 890 has styleme wich is the next gen, street has 310mil brake disc, 890 320mil, the electronic of the street triple works with the abs sensors only (very oldschool), the ktm has a IMU, the wp apex suspension is at least at the same lvl as the cheapest shock triumph could find at öhlins, (i own a 2017 RS and after 3 months of owning i went for a suspension tuning, wasnt that happy with the stock stuff) list goes on. it will come down on seating position, engine type and style ... but on paper the 890 prbaly will be the better bike
I'm sorry if you've covered this already -- but where do you get all of these bikes to test? A local dealer lets you take them out for a spin? Here in DC, the dealers seem to be really hesitant to allow test drives on new bikes. Liability aside, they also don't want to run miles up on a new bike... maybe things are a bit more relaxed in Europe? great videos btw ! :)
Hi Andrew, There are plenty of U.S. channels that ride way more bikes than I do here in Germany. I think that the States are more relaxed than here where every thing is regulated so much. I'm just older and I can establish a relationship with a dealership to ride their demo bikes much easier than a younger guy. Plus out of almost 100 bikes on my channel, I've never crashed and burned as of yet...knock on wood. But luck has very little to do with it as I am very methodical in my approach to each new bike that I ride, with an objective to experience the bike and explain it to the viewer and represent the dealership in a mature responsible way (hence why you will almost never see me exceed the speed limit in a video...at least you won't see the read out). Right now I work with 5 dealerships, they know me well and I know them and they know when they see me that I only want to do one thing and that is to shoot a video for my channel and not take a bike out for a "joy ride". Reputation is everything. Hence the name of my channel :) Ride safe, Scott
? Not sure what it is exactly what the question is? It works well, just in the first 5 km on a new bike it took for it to start working, that's all. It did this on the new Tiger 900 too. But after that it works great.
NothingToProve thanks for your reply. Actually i’ve just bought a street triple with 1500kms, and i feel the quickshifter isnt smooth around 8000rpm. Maybe because the previous owner shifted earlier than me and the shifter adapted to his style. So i was looking for a method reset all settings on it. Dont now if this makes sense ;-)
Hmm...interesting. No the QS is not adaptive, meaning it does not learn from the riders habits, nor forms shift patterns, there might be something else wrong with it. I would take it up to your local dealership and ask the mechanic to take it out for a test ride and see if he can duplicate what you are talking about. And if so then they have to fix it 😁 Also it might not have the latest software, they can check that too.
Good bike for someone with a year worth of basic riding experience? I love the look and feel of this bike. Wondering if I'm okay if I run the bike in Rain mode for a while while I build up some more confidence?
So I test rode the street triple R and I had a question about the low-speed handling. I found in low-speed maneuvers the steering wanted to turn in more on me than I asked and I had to muscle it to not turn so tight. But of course, at speed, the handling was impeccable. Might this have to do with the tires that come stock on these bikes? I've heard they are rather aggressive profiles. I usually ride sport-touring tires, would that address this issue. I commute every day so having to muscle the bike in low-speed maneuvers is a no-go.
It could be several things to be honest. But yes, one thing is that the stock tires have a brilliant turn in that is great for track days but not so great for every day riding. Also the air pressure might have been low too, this is often one of the many signs of low air pressure. There are many many other things that can contribute to what you are referring to, so it's hard to pin point just one cause.
Very nice review indeed. You point put stuff that the customers care about. Would you recommend this bike over the new 890 duke? I guess you will have to try it first. I have the monster 821 but I feel like Ducati needs to step up which might in a year or two but I want to try to detach myself from Ducati haha
Do you have any suggestions between the KTM 890 Duke R and this? I managed to ride the 890 last Friday (It was super fun), but I have not managed the RS yet. I've only ridden a SV650 before (when I did my A license last year). Hope the are manageable for a beginner. All the best!
Thanks again for a nice review as always. I'm interested in Street Triple S, a little brother with 660cc engine. Do you think that the S version is also a good choice for town riding and commuting?
Yes, it should be a good choice as it's DNA come from the same place. One you have a good foundation, it hard to screw it up and I don't think Triumph will screw it up. 😁
Robert Prosser Yeah I was a bit wary at first, thinking that going between 1st and 2nd in particular might be a bit lumpy around town but I almost always use the QS now (my first bike with a QS so I’ve got a 15 year clutch habit to get over!)
I like your review. Onething that i want to check that did you apply any effect or filter on your video? It looks smudged. Or you might applied the high shapness on gopro whcih make your video smudged?
Thank you. Umm...I think on that day I used a ND4 filter and just left the gopro settings on default (& ISO min-400). On sunny days I will turn down the EV a little depending on the sun. But nothing in post, for this video, so it's all gopro. But smudged? I've never gotten this kind of comment, usually the opposite, this is why you've got my attention. Out of 80 plus videos I've made your the first one to make that comment. What do you mean? Cause it's 4k, and gopro hero7, arguably the best action camera on the market today. In other words it don't get any better than this for action cameras.
@@NothingToProve Hey, thanks for the reply. Yea I just checked your video on my Monitor (not TV) it looks better. I think that was my TV thing. I am sorry. I know that it was a cloudy day but looks a bit dark overall. I would use the flat color profile in the gopro setting and tweak in the post a bit. I am sorry for bothering you. I love your review. I just wanted your video much more awesome! Thanks!
No problem Eungho, this is how I learn, from others, thank you for the suggestion. I just set both my hero7's for the "flat" color and will record Monday's video in "flat" color and fix/refine in post. I've often considered doing this setting but I've never had the balls to do it. You just pushed me to try it out. 😜 Just wait for next weekends video and if it's better I'll thank you and if it's not better... 🤔 Ride safe, Scott
@@NothingToProve No man thats what I wanted to say. I was toooooo lazy to do things but after I saw you doing this I decided to create my own channel. Use an ND filter only when a sunny day when your gopro video is overexposed with 1/60,100 iso. Using ND filter is to drop-down shutter speed to 1/60(when you shoot 30fps. when you shoot 60fps for 2x slow-motion, shoot with 1/120 ). Otherwise, your ISO goes high(quality goes down) or your video goes dark(quality goes down to make it brighter). Don't forget, you need to adjust the 'flat' color in post. It will give you a more dynamic color range. Find out 'free LUT' which is 'color preset' you can apply it in post. It will give you an easy way to change color space or look. Also, since your videos have a lot of movements, set a bit rate in pro tune(GoPro) as HIGH. The file size should be bigger but better quality(less compression). I hope that these can help. Again, thanks for all of your videos! Looking forward to seeing more!!!
Thank you Eungho, The reason it got so dark was because I had the ISO min set on 400 for the last two videos, I had adjusted that for something else and left it...thinking it wouldn't be bad...and as you can see it went too dark when the clouds rolled in. Thank you for all the advice and good luck with your channel! Ride safe, Scott
Well, this is not bad, when you compare it to the competition, it's about par. If you want to eliminate the slight forward lean then yes, a bar riser would do the trick.
hi! very good video. i have to decide between the street triple r version not the rs and the kawasaki z900 2020 version. what do you think about it? i am not a sporty type of rider
Hi, both are very good bikes, you'll like either one. The only real difference is the Z900 is physically bigger and heavier. The rest is cosmetic. Ride safe, Scott
The Z900 for 2020 is very nice now that it has a TFT screen. I personally just don't like the looks of the bike but i can totally see the appeal and great value in it. The 2020 Street Triple R does not come with a TFT dash (while the 2019 R did). I think that a bike without TFT will age poorly and that it might even affect it's future resale value. But some people don't mind it and you are getting a very good bike/value otherwise. If you are not very sporty i would certainly have a look at the BMW F900R too. You get a lot of bike for the money and it has a more relaxed riding position.
Hello ! congratulations for your videos, I would like to have your opinion because I am looking to change my sv 650 2019 for another naked bike. Here are my two choices, the new 2019 triumph streete triple R or the bmw f900r. As I live in Quebec (Canada) because of the snow here the bmw people have not yet driven it so no one to give an opinion. So my question according to you knowing that last year in 4 months I traveled 20,000 km. I need a motorcycle that can allow me to ride days of more than 400km and even 600km. What to choose between the 2 for driving pleasure, comfort, performance and reliability? the 2 make me look but I can choose only one.
Thank you Luc, Well, if you want more comfort then BMW, if you want more performance then RS, it really comes down to that. It seems that you'll be doing a lot of km on it, so I'd suggest the BMW for that. Most and I say "most" RS's don't have a lot of km on them (I mean you will always have exceptions) whereas BMW's in general do. And this is one of the reasons, comfort. The 900R is one of the most comfortable middleweight nakeds I've ridden thus far. Good luck with your decision :) Scott
@@NothingToProve thank you for your quick response and your frankness hope to see several more videos on your part without displeasing others who make information videos try motorcycle you are the only one to have answered my question on several requests great kindness on your part. Thank you very much
IMHO the only real difference with the 2020 is the TFT, the rest is really just a very small incremental increase in performance that one will really feel under track conditions. Under normal street conditions, they feel the same to me. (I actually like the old air induction sound better than the new one) So if you are never going to do track days, the 18/19 is the same...unless of course you have to have the new TFT.
Hi Kevin, I did do the Speed Triple when it was updated/refreshed in 2018, there are no changes for this year so I will not do a review on it. Sorry. 😒
Nice Review! Probably one of my favorites. I’m 30 and doing my license at the moment and considering to get a street triple rs. U think it will be too intimidating for a beginner ?
I got my license last year and the Street RS was super easy to ride on as first bike. Easier than the bike i had my riding lessons on (SV650). Power delivery is super smooth and controllable. You only have to be responsible with the much higher horse power at your control. But you are old enough for that.
NothingToProve I like that angle from the rear because it shows everything. Thanks for responding I bought a GoPro Fusion 360 I’m going to mess around with to try and make it look like that. Although I only bought ram mounts and large extension.
I wanted to do that sometime this month, March, but now with the corona virus, dealerships are closed as of this week. So I'll have to wait for minimum 4 weeks before I can do another review. 😒
The bike is starting to look better:, the headlights are improved; the vile red sub-frame has gone. But, although it's the best value bike for bucks available, the looks of it still don't stir me. And, living near London, the cheapest insurance quote I could get for the R model was a third of the price of the bike for a year's cover. Which, to me is not acceptable. Why on earth don't Triumph just copy BMW TFTs, they're so much better. Or go back to analogue with the R - Oops! they've done that, - but not in a very stylish way. Despite imperfections, and ugliness, a great bike.
Love these bikes. But I'm not a big fan of matte finishes. I know, having a matte finish is all about having a stealthy look . But there harder to keep clean. And even when they are clean they still have a dirty look about them. Call me old school but I'll pick a deep lustrous high gloss finish every time. And the cheesy decals and graffics they put on this bike aren't doing anything for me either.
Hi Phil, I'm 5'10" and 83kg and it's not problem but I know a guy that is 6'2" that has owned one for several years now and he has never complained about it whatsoever. So go down and sit on one and see, it shouldn't be a problem for you. Ride safe, Scott
I rode the previous gen and loved it, but loved the Speeed Triple RS more as it was less manic. BUT this current gen 2020 TFT is terrible, yes terrible! Even if the font were larger so you could read the revs it would still be awful. What were Triumph thinking? The previous gen TFT although Mickey Mouse looking, you could actually read it and it was CLEAR. Some one in Triumph has messed up big time with this year's offering. I hope this TFT isn't on the 2020 Speed Triple RS as I fancy one of those finally this year, but would be a deal breaker if it were. Triumph should look to BMW or KTM on how to do good TFT screens.
No Alex, thank God, it's not on the Speed yet! But this is just my speculation, the new Tiger 900 has a new 7" TFT, so much bigger + easier to read & anti-glare, it's about time! (BMW and KTM have been doing anti-glare TFT's for over 3 years now) so I hope that Triumph will put the new 7" TFT on the updated Speed next year...we can only hope. 🤔
@@NothingToProve Only the higher spec Rally and GT Tiger 900 have the larger TFT. The base model has a smaller 5 inch TFT. And they have the same rev counter graphics as the Street RS. Of course they only show the press the large TFT models. But yeah the larger new TFT does look very good and would be very nice for an updated Speed.
@@NothingToProve It's the software and how it's presented that's the problem. Triumph seem to have lost the plot here. The TFT screen itself should be anti-glare that's a given.
@@NothingToProve That is strange. It should have it standard. I even checked the German Triumph website to confirm. Even the lower spec R model comes with it as standard (and to keep the price low they sacrificed the TFT on that one).
I dont think it's worth the upgrade, the increased torque is only at 9000 revs ...everywhere else on the rev range is the same...if you want to upgrade go buy a 1000 or the 1050 triumph
Ok, guys, got it figured out. YES the bike has a Quick Shifter but the problem was that it takes a little bit of time for it to work as I was the first one on this bike, meaning it had 0 km on it and if I had tried the QS say after 5 or so km it would have worked. But I only tried it right away as I started off and nothing. So I just didn't use it.
I know this BECAUSE I just took the New Tiger 900 out today and it did the same thing, the QS was not working at first but I kept trying and after about 5km it started to work and after say 10km it was smooth as can be.
Edit: The BMW F900XR QS is the same way, except it worked right away just not very well, takes even longer for it to really work well. The XR that I put almost 600km's on took well over 100km's before it was really working well. So it really depends on the OEM, KTM is not like this, their QS works right away on new bikes...at least for the Super Duke R and I was not the first on the GT & Super Adventure so I can't speak for that but I'm assuming it's the same because it's the same basic engine and QS.
Really like your detailed reviews. I got my 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS yesterday and I'm very impressed. I also have a BMW S1000R and it is right there with it as far as build quality, refinement, smoothness, handling. The quick shifter is not as smooth as the BMW, but may be because it's brand new and needs to get broken in. The BMW is so smooth. I traded in a 790 Duke like the other guy here because I just didn't like some of the annoying nuances with that bike; namely, the heat from the engine, jerkiness at low speed and a clunking noise, hard seat, the quick shifter was only really good for hard acceleration, otherwise it was clunky. The motor did have character and torque, but it would be no match for the Triumph, especially up top. This bike has a 14K red line and the KTM is quite a bit lower. And frankly, I like the looks of the Street Triple RS over the KTM. I tried to love the KTM, but it just didn't happen and we parted ways. The Triumph will be a long-term love affair.
Just picked mine up Friday. Great quality bike. Up there with BMW S1000R I had. Much better than 790 Duke I traded in. Reqarding dash styles. I can read numbers but they just look rubbish. I like different but these are bad different. The rpm display is really poor. Great review. Love your style.
Edit: nope it's much better than the S 1000R.
Great review! I have Street Triple 765 R 2020 and it’s absolutely amazing bike. Engine, gearbox,throttle response- brilliant!
I got mine in January and love it. Agree with you about the rev counter, hopefully a software update as you say, but it’s pretty much the only thing about the bike that does need to change. It does have a quickshifter as standard, super smooth up and down, even around town, but if you do use the clutch that’s nice and light too. Makes a real good noise from the standard exhaust which just makes me very happy! Looking forward to spring and taking it on some longer rides to see how that goes
Great review man. I finally get to pick mine up this Tuesday
Beautiful bike, I pick mine up tomorrow afternoon
Chris Stacey you'll love it.
Love your perspective and experience. Agree with the font size at 50 myself.
Thank you 🙏
Old but honest review. Bought my Triumph based on this. Somehow i found a way to show rpm on the left and a speedo on the right . Excellent visible for another >50 Street Triple RS rider. They are excellent bikes and a bang for the buck considering the components it is made of. Brilliant review as always.
Digging your review style.. its reminding me of somewhere between Will Ferrell and Mike Myres ! yeah baby!
I absolutely love my 2020 RS. Quite possibly the best all around bike I have ever owned. Great for commuting or blazing through mountain roads.
Another informative review Scott. Love your camera work. I am living vicariously through your reviews, no riding in Calgary, Alberta at the moment. We are experiencing a blizzard,
Thanks for the review. Personally I’ve seen both colours and prefer the silver flake on that one. Really pops in the sun ☀️
First I'd like to say I love your channel. I have a 2022 ST-RS and love it. Such a refined bike. I have an SC Project Exhaust and it sounds amazing!!! My only complain is that it likes to go fast, lol.
I have the 2020 RS. Love the bike, hate the dash! I saw the previous years awesome display on the 2020 before they finished setting up the bike. I asked Triump to please add the option for that display. Like you said, I can’t see the RPMs while riding.
Two thumbs up for your kind of reviews.. I learn something that I could not on other similar reviews.. and man is your country side just beautiful! Are you from Denmark? (D from the plate) Also, The quality of your videos is just on a class of its own.. they draw you in to the last minute... stellar job Scott.. Stellar job here 👌👌👌
Thank you, no not Dnmark, but close, Germany.
Good review. it's an absolutely beautiful bike. The new headlights still have to grow on me.
Headlights, whilst still not ideal, they're a hell of a lot better than previous ones. Yes, that's including the old fashioned looking round ones.
@@SigmaJAD i agree. When it comes to looks, the old ones were better.
Another great review, thanks! I'd just like to say that, even though you have added that cool camera where you can see you while you ride, I really liked the slo mo drive by feature you used to do. Being a bit on the older side, riding position/ergonomics is a big deal to me. We are about the same size and it was always very helpful to see your position as you drove by each direction. That feature in your review was a great way to fully see that!
Also, I think Triumph is assuming people will get a feel for the rpm numbers and be able to intuitively know from the color expanding where they are with the rpms. I don't like it either, it isn't exact enough if you can't see the actual numbers. I like to know precisely where I am. After a ton of hours I am sure you could be fairly accurate with the expanding color (can't think of another way to describe that) and what rpm that relates to, but until that time it would be nice to be able to see the numbers more clearly.
I am buying a new city/commute bike in the next few days. I love how light weight and flickable this bike is! I will be doing quite a bit of lane filtering and I feel this bike will be perfect. Can't beat the price either!
Analog for Revs everyday over any TFT.
Happy with my 2022 STREET R and glad it's analog rev meter.
Great video as usual. Looking forward to hopefully a new 2020 Suzuki v strom video from you soon
Nice review as always.
I went to my dealer this week and got one on order in black now! I was already in love when i had a test ride on the 2019 version last year and this one is even better.
I also agree that the TFT layout/design is not great. Everyone seems to complain about it so i hope they will give it an update. Before the dealer updates the bike they have the 2019 graphics on them. Wish they would offer that as an optional choice. What was sadly missing for the 2020 refresh was an IMU for lean ABS and i wish you could get an optional cruise control. Also nit picking is that i preferred that both headlights would burn on the 2019 model whereas the 2020 model only has one on. Nothing big enough to stop me from ordering one though.
I love my 2022 Street Triple RS
Love your reviews, Great work
Definite improvements in terms of the look and performance over my 2019 Crystal White RS but that display is horrible. They should've kept the previous gen display. Great review!
Great review Scott. I am looking at the R model. It is at the top of my price tolerance for a 750 ish bike. I won't get on a track and the suspension is a little softer which will suit me. I ride around the city and some rough tight roads. I have am light so need to dial in some static sag (short legs too). Both have up and down quick shifter. But hey in town why not grab the clutch and let everyone know you are there. I test rode the RS. Enough power everywhere and corners like its on a rail. Agree the Tach is unreadable. Also looking at a budget alternative the Ninja 650. Literally 2/3 the price for a bike with 1000km on the clock. Can't decide, the money or the performance and handling. Presumably I will would not get bored with the Street Triple R so it is more likely to be a long term or end bike?
Thanks Paul, I would get bored on the Ninja 650 and want a little more BUT it's a very reliable and easy to maintain and maintenance costs are the least out all the middleweights nakeds. The RS is at the other end of the spectrum in cost but so is the performance. So it's a give and take, you want performance, well, there's a cost that comes with that, sigh. 🤔
@@NothingToProve Thanks for responding. I have a top box and mostly run around the city to meetings or doing chores. And I am not a fan of very high speed. But I do love pushing hard through tight twisting corners on a couple of mountain passes or on a coast road. I have a second house half way around an outstanding and famous loop ride. tightening steep switch backs, firm trail braking all the way through and then a short burst and flop over the other way. Riding a Honda CBR500R quite firmly so the 650 would give me a 40% lift in power and torque and initial rush. twin Nissans instead of single. Certainly plenty of everything for around town. But the mountain roads.... I rode a Street Triple RS. Very quick and on rails.... But not really hard and not on those amazing roads.
@@NothingToProve Two thumbs to you Scott for good advice. I test rode the full power Ninja 650 and got bored on the ride. My little Honda has more soul, better dampening on its softer suspension and better gear box. Not worth the trade. I also, finally, got to ride a new Z900. Now that is definitely not boring! Very cool. Must find your review video again. I will find a Street Triple to ride again soon.
@@NothingToProve Thanks again Scott. Bought a 2020 Street Triple R with low Kms loaded with all the bits you can add on today. Very excited!
I bought exactly that bike he rode...! Exactly that piece..right there..
Really liking this bike especially with the more low end which the other rs lacked, this or the MT09 or the duke 890r , that is a decision I need to make soon. Great review enjoyed the camera angles especially
No comparison street triple rs all the way dude 🤨
Your video quality is so good
I had a thing for this bike like forever, but she is way too small for a guy like me and I know what I'm talking about.
Anyway I like the design (remember the movie "Short Circuit"?) and the sound of this engine.
She is probably the best mid-range Naked-Bike.
Thanks for showing.
Take care and ride safe Scott 👍
Thanks Simon, you too!
Hi,
Would you be kind enough to do the review of z900 2020 anytime soon?
Loving your style.
Thanks
Good review. I love the triple engine. The induction roar sounds class.
Agreed. That's why I put me blipping through the gears in the intro of this video. The sound is so awesome!
Stunning machine..cool video.👍
Great review Scott this is one of the bikes I am interested in still waiting for the 890 review by the way the IRS street triple I thought came standard with a quick shifter. Looking forward to next time
Yea, so did I, I remember getting on it and riding away and then trying the QS, and nothing, then thinking, ok, maybe this one does not have it this year...I'll ask when I get back to the dealership, and I forgot to ask, in fact I forgot all about it till questions started coming up about it on this video, you know, on to the next bike next video...etc. I'll go up there tomorrow and actually look at the bike and see for myself and if it is on there then something is wrong with that demo bike's QS, which I think is the problem.
I love my 2020 765 rs , but i think the 2018 765 rs i sold , had a better dash and the sound of it was heaps nicer than the 2020. If anyone is thinking of upgrading from a 2018 , then don't.
I agree with you on both the sound and dash!
Great review!
Ótimo vídeo! Espero ansioso está moto chegar aqui no Brasil!
I really appreciate your reviews. We are of similar age and I respect your opinion. May I ask what your overall top 3 bikes to ride are? (Can I include the street triple in that list? 😜).
Peace from Maine
Hey Maine, :)
1. 1250 RT (which I own)
2. Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory (which I do not own)
3. Moto Guzzi V1000 Mandello (which is not out yet)
4. BMW R 1250 GS (which I do not own but have ridden a lot of them in the last 4 years - on and off road)
5. Aralia Tuono 660 Factory
6. (there are more but...time :)
take care,
Scott
Hello, probably you did not know it at time of your trial on the video, but Street Triple has a quick shifter, so you do not need to thuttle off. You can keep it on!
Yes, I know. But I was the first to ride this bike and the QS takes a few miles to start working properly, it wasn't working very well when I shot this. Just about all Triumphs do this, I've experienced this on a few Triumphs (even the new Tiger900) but after 10 miles or so the QS is smooth as silk.
Fit and finish appears to be outstanding. Handling should also be top notch. Must see "in person".
Yes, this is one beautiful bike, period. Triumph puts a lot of R&D into their two triple nakeds. (Speed too)
Idk if you could at the moment of the video but now you can have the rpm counter as big as the speedometer with the left joystick
They are doing tack buy colour! Epic. That’s awesome no fix. No fix.
Currently own a speed triple.
In terms of usable midrange, comfort and flikability: was wondering how the the speed triple (1050) compares to the street current street (765). Heard they were closer, but is that the street coming up to the speed's midrange performance, or the speed's coming to the street ergos / temelpathic steering / CoG?
If I dropped to a street, would I notice a significant drop in midrange and low end torque trying to gain a bit more ergonomic happiness and flickabaility?
Thanks as always - great channel
Best bike in the universe
Where would your money go as all rounder , the triumph or the bmw 900 r ? Great review by the way 👍
Thank you Paul.
The 900R is a better all-rounder but on a performance level, it can't compete with the RS. The reason is that the RS performance is so high that it is "edgy" for every day "normal/boring" riding. That is what the 900R was aiming for, not to compete against the performance of the RS but to be a better more comfortable every day/longer distance rider. If I was going to do weekend/week long trips, I'll take the 900R every time. But if I wanted to just have day rides and have the maximum amount of fun during that day ride (i.e. keep up with aggressive riding sport bike guys) then I'd take the RS.
Ride safe,
Scott
NothingToProve that’s very helpful advice, I was hoping you was going to say that 👍I need to get out there and try the bmw 900 r .
@@NothingToProve Yeah it's tough to balance wanting something for comfortable every day riding and the looks you get from something like a STriple
Enjoyed the review. I am an admitted Triumph fanboy and owner. However, I will completely agree with the screen criticism, though I'd go further with it. I don't like that display 'layout' at all. As you went through the different 'styles'; they are just variations on a flawed theme IMHO. Dear Triumph, look at how BMW does TFT screen layouts. Copy that as much as possible. Signed, Triumph owner/fanboy. LOL.
100% agreement! Yea, they are trying too hard here, it can be simple and good, instead they went in the other direction with fancy and complex. Easy fix though, just software update!
Thank you Scott!
Take care,
Scott
Does the display still have two base themes? My Tiger 800 has the older TFT display with two themes and each theme has three styles. The two themes are drastically different, one being like this and the the other looking more traditional. It’s the same as the 2019 Street Triple.
Thanks for the video! How was riding position? Looks like arms stay pretty straight. Were you locking your elbows? Do you find yourself leaning on your wrists?
Na, it's a normal riding position for a middleweight naked. A little sporty but not too much on the wrists. A little lean forward, I'd say about 4%, it will really come down to your size, hight, arm length...etc.
The whistle sound of the engine seems annoying to me. Is it as noticeable in the saddle as it is in this video?
Yes, it's this way with all triples.
This might be my next bike, just need to wait for weather to improve so i can test ride it.
i would defently test the 890R to, on paper the ktm has the better hardware at almost the same price. same weight as the street triple but 20 nm torque more, street hast m50 brakes, the 890 has styleme wich is the next gen, street has 310mil brake disc, 890 320mil, the electronic of the street triple works with the abs sensors only (very oldschool), the ktm has a IMU, the wp apex suspension is at least at the same lvl as the cheapest shock triumph could find at öhlins, (i own a 2017 RS and after 3 months of owning i went for a suspension tuning, wasnt that happy with the stock stuff) list goes on. it will come down on seating position, engine type and style ... but on paper the 890 prbaly will be the better bike
I'm sorry if you've covered this already -- but where do you get all of these bikes to test? A local dealer lets you take them out for a spin? Here in DC, the dealers seem to be really hesitant to allow test drives on new bikes. Liability aside, they also don't want to run miles up on a new bike... maybe things are a bit more relaxed in Europe? great videos btw ! :)
Hi Andrew,
There are plenty of U.S. channels that ride way more bikes than I do here in Germany. I think that the States are more relaxed than here where every thing is regulated so much. I'm just older and I can establish a relationship with a dealership to ride their demo bikes much easier than a younger guy.
Plus out of almost 100 bikes on my channel, I've never crashed and burned as of yet...knock on wood. But luck has very little to do with it as I am very methodical in my approach to each new bike that I ride, with an objective to experience the bike and explain it to the viewer and represent the dealership in a mature responsible way (hence why you will almost never see me exceed the speed limit in a video...at least you won't see the read out).
Right now I work with 5 dealerships, they know me well and I know them and they know when they see me that I only want to do one thing and that is to shoot a video for my channel and not take a bike out for a "joy ride".
Reputation is everything.
Hence the name of my channel :)
Ride safe,
Scott
Great review Scott. IMO the BMW dash is still the best. But that RS is a beautiful bike.
Agreed, all OEM's need to just copy the BMW TFT or improve upon it...which would be very difficult.
Nice review. Any idea how to reset the quickshifter setting ?
? Not sure what it is exactly what the question is?
It works well, just in the first 5 km on a new bike it took for it to start working, that's all. It did this on the new Tiger 900 too. But after that it works great.
NothingToProve thanks for your reply. Actually i’ve just bought a street triple with 1500kms, and i feel the quickshifter isnt smooth around 8000rpm. Maybe because the previous owner shifted earlier than me and the shifter adapted to his style. So i was looking for a method reset all settings on it. Dont now if this makes sense ;-)
Hmm...interesting. No the QS is not adaptive, meaning it does not learn from the riders habits, nor forms shift patterns, there might be something else wrong with it. I would take it up to your local dealership and ask the mechanic to take it out for a test ride and see if he can duplicate what you are talking about. And if so then they have to fix it 😁 Also it might not have the latest software, they can check that too.
Good bike for someone with a year worth of basic riding experience? I love the look and feel of this bike. Wondering if I'm okay if I run the bike in Rain mode for a while while I build up some more confidence?
Yea, should not be a problem, this is an easy bike to ride. 👍
@@NothingToProve Thanks Scott! Can’t wait for your Triumph Trident review too!
So I test rode the street triple R and I had a question about the low-speed handling. I found in low-speed maneuvers the steering wanted to turn in more on me than I asked and I had to muscle it to not turn so tight. But of course, at speed, the handling was impeccable. Might this have to do with the tires that come stock on these bikes? I've heard they are rather aggressive profiles. I usually ride sport-touring tires, would that address this issue. I commute every day so having to muscle the bike in low-speed maneuvers is a no-go.
It could be several things to be honest. But yes, one thing is that the stock tires have a brilliant turn in that is great for track days but not so great for every day riding. Also the air pressure might have been low too, this is often one of the many signs of low air pressure. There are many many other things that can contribute to what you are referring to, so it's hard to pin point just one cause.
@@NothingToProve Good to know. I'll keep that in mind as I test ride more bikes in the future. Thanks.
Very nice review indeed. You point put stuff that the customers care about. Would you recommend this bike over the new 890 duke? I guess you will have to try it first. I have the monster 821 but I feel like Ducati needs to step up which might in a year or two but I want to try to detach myself from Ducati haha
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yea, I'm waiting for an 890 to come in but because of Corona, it's delayed a bit. :(
@@NothingToProve the bike looks very clean in all aspects including the price but i dont know about the looks of it :s.
@@NothingToProve be safe!!!
Do you have any suggestions between the KTM 890 Duke R and this? I managed to ride the 890 last Friday (It was super fun), but I have not managed the RS yet. I've only ridden a SV650 before (when I did my A license last year). Hope the are manageable for a beginner. All the best!
Sorry, I have not ridden the 890 as of yet, the local KTM dealer don't have a demo yet 😒
Thanks again for a nice review as always. I'm interested in Street Triple S, a little brother with 660cc engine. Do you think that the S version is also a good choice for town riding and commuting?
Yes, it should be a good choice as it's DNA come from the same place. One you have a good foundation, it hard to screw it up and I don't think Triumph will screw it up. 😁
I think this model comes with a quickshifter/blipper as standard?
Yes it does, I own a 2020 RS, and it’s really smooth, up and down, any gear, any revs, really nice 👍
@@MattSwain1 that's a good system then if it's smooth at any revs👍
Robert Prosser Yeah I was a bit wary at first, thinking that going between 1st and 2nd in particular might be a bit lumpy around town but I almost always use the QS now (my first bike with a QS so I’ve got a 15 year clutch habit to get over!)
@@MattSwain1 sounds like a great choice you've made!👍
I like your review. Onething that i want to check that did you apply any effect or filter on your video? It looks smudged. Or you might applied the high shapness on gopro whcih make your video smudged?
Thank you.
Umm...I think on that day I used a ND4 filter and just left the gopro settings on default (& ISO min-400). On sunny days I will turn down the EV a little depending on the sun. But nothing in post, for this video, so it's all gopro.
But smudged? I've never gotten this kind of comment, usually the opposite, this is why you've got my attention. Out of 80 plus videos I've made your the first one to make that comment. What do you mean? Cause it's 4k, and gopro hero7, arguably the best action camera on the market today. In other words it don't get any better than this for action cameras.
@@NothingToProve Hey, thanks for the reply. Yea I just checked your video on my Monitor (not TV) it looks better. I think that was my TV thing. I am sorry. I know that it was a cloudy day but looks a bit dark overall. I would use the flat color profile in the gopro setting and tweak in the post a bit. I am sorry for bothering you. I love your review. I just wanted your video much more awesome! Thanks!
No problem Eungho, this is how I learn, from others, thank you for the suggestion. I just set both my hero7's for the "flat" color and will record Monday's video in "flat" color and fix/refine in post. I've often considered doing this setting but I've never had the balls to do it. You just pushed me to try it out. 😜
Just wait for next weekends video and if it's better I'll thank you and if it's not better... 🤔
Ride safe,
Scott
@@NothingToProve No man thats what I wanted to say. I was toooooo lazy to do things but after I saw you doing this I decided to create my own channel.
Use an ND filter only when a sunny day when your gopro video is overexposed with 1/60,100 iso. Using ND filter is to drop-down shutter speed to 1/60(when you shoot 30fps. when you shoot 60fps for 2x slow-motion, shoot with 1/120 ). Otherwise, your ISO goes high(quality goes down) or your video goes dark(quality goes down to make it brighter).
Don't forget, you need to adjust the 'flat' color in post. It will give you a more dynamic color range.
Find out 'free LUT' which is 'color preset' you can apply it in post. It will give you an easy way to change color space or look.
Also, since your videos have a lot of movements, set a bit rate in pro tune(GoPro) as HIGH. The file size should be bigger but better quality(less compression).
I hope that these can help.
Again, thanks for all of your videos! Looking forward to seeing more!!!
Thank you Eungho,
The reason it got so dark was because I had the ISO min set on 400 for the last two videos, I had adjusted that for something else and left it...thinking it wouldn't be bad...and as you can see it went too dark when the clouds rolled in.
Thank you for all the advice and good luck with your channel!
Ride safe,
Scott
Did you find the bars a little low Scott? i am thinking of a 20mm riser.
Well, this is not bad, when you compare it to the competition, it's about par. If you want to eliminate the slight forward lean then yes, a bar riser would do the trick.
hi! very good video. i have to decide between the street triple r version not the rs and the kawasaki z900 2020 version. what do you think about it? i am not a sporty type of rider
Hi, both are very good bikes, you'll like either one. The only real difference is the Z900 is physically bigger and heavier. The rest is cosmetic.
Ride safe,
Scott
The Z900 for 2020 is very nice now that it has a TFT screen. I personally just don't like the looks of the bike but i can totally see the appeal and great value in it. The 2020 Street Triple R does not come with a TFT dash (while the 2019 R did). I think that a bike without TFT will age poorly and that it might even affect it's future resale value. But some people don't mind it and you are getting a very good bike/value otherwise. If you are not very sporty i would certainly have a look at the BMW F900R too. You get a lot of bike for the money and it has a more relaxed riding position.
I have an 18 765 R. Would the 2020 RS be worth the upgrade? Those new TFT displays are horrendous. Why change something that didnt need changing?
Na, I wouldn't change, keep your 18, it's a great bike just the way it is. Just wait for a "real" update 👍😁
Nice bike, but I am still a fan of the original front headlight, the two round ones
Me too. I wish Triumph would bring it back.
Who looks at the rpm counter on a fast ride on mountains or in traffic, i hear the engine noise it is more tgen enough...
True, especially on this bike, you can't see it anyway, maybe that's why Triumph made it unreadable at speed, they don't want you to look at it! 🤣😂😁
Nice review! It sounds like a 4 cylinder bike though.
Triumphs have insect inspired design. Whats with the bug-like headlights? same goes with the tiger! It's not cool at all.
Amir Rad hornet!
@@richards4492 Ahh you are right.
Hello ! congratulations for your videos, I would like to have your opinion because I am looking to change my sv 650 2019 for another naked bike. Here are my two choices, the new 2019 triumph streete triple R or the bmw f900r. As I live in Quebec (Canada) because of the snow here the bmw people have not yet driven it so no one to give an opinion. So my question according to you knowing that last year in 4 months I traveled 20,000 km. I need a motorcycle that can allow me to ride days of more than 400km and even 600km. What to choose between the 2 for driving pleasure, comfort, performance and reliability? the 2 make me look but I can choose only one.
Thank you Luc,
Well, if you want more comfort then BMW, if you want more performance then RS, it really comes down to that. It seems that you'll be doing a lot of km on it, so I'd suggest the BMW for that. Most and I say "most" RS's don't have a lot of km on them (I mean you will always have exceptions) whereas BMW's in general do. And this is one of the reasons, comfort. The 900R is one of the most comfortable middleweight nakeds I've ridden thus far.
Good luck with your decision :)
Scott
@@NothingToProve
thank you for your quick response and your frankness hope to see several more videos on your part without displeasing others who make information videos try motorcycle you are the only one to have answered my question on several requests great kindness on your part. Thank you very much
compared to the 18/19 Speed triple: comfort, practical midrange, flickability?
IMHO the only real difference with the 2020 is the TFT, the rest is really just a very small incremental increase in performance that one will really feel under track conditions. Under normal street conditions, they feel the same to me. (I actually like the old air induction sound better than the new one) So if you are never going to do track days, the 18/19 is the same...unless of course you have to have the new TFT.
Love those Triumph bikes will you review the speed that's the bike maybe the rs oh you have a point about vision mine is getting worse too
Hi Kevin, I did do the Speed Triple when it was updated/refreshed in 2018, there are no changes for this year so I will not do a review on it. Sorry. 😒
@@NothingToProveok thanks
Nice Review! Probably one of my favorites. I’m 30 and doing my license at the moment and considering to get a street triple rs. U think it will be too intimidating for a beginner ?
No, not at all, it is one of the easiest middleweight bikes I've ridden and as you can see on my channel, I ride a lot of bikes. 👍👌
I got my license last year and the Street RS was super easy to ride on as first bike. Easier than the bike i had my riding lessons on (SV650). Power delivery is super smooth and controllable. You only have to be responsible with the much higher horse power at your control. But you are old enough for that.
Rutger Mulder thanks a lot! Will test it and see from there!
NothingToProve thank you! Either this bike or the f900r. :)
Hey for your 360 in the rear, do you mind telling me where you mount your ram mount onto the bike?
I don't mount it to the bike, that's the secret. It's mounted to my backpack. Only the front 360 is mounted directly to the bike.
NothingToProve I like that angle from the rear because it shows everything. Thanks for responding I bought a GoPro Fusion 360 I’m going to mess around with to try and make it look like that. Although I only bought ram mounts and large extension.
@@vhockada To get the distance I get you have to put it on a selfie stick. About 3 feet or 1 meter. So extensions won't work...been there done that :)
When are you going to do a review for 2020 Kawasaki Z900 ?
I wanted to do that sometime this month, March, but now with the corona virus, dealerships are closed as of this week. So I'll have to wait for minimum 4 weeks before I can do another review. 😒
Still hate the headlights☹️
Are u gonna do a 2020 speed triple rs review?
Sorry, probably not, it has no changes for this year.
The bike is starting to look better:, the headlights are improved; the vile red sub-frame has gone. But, although it's the best value bike for bucks available, the looks of it still don't stir me. And, living near London, the cheapest insurance quote I could get for the R model was a third of the price of the bike for a year's cover. Which, to me is not acceptable. Why on earth don't Triumph just copy BMW TFTs, they're so much better. Or go back to analogue with the R - Oops! they've done that, - but not in a very stylish way. Despite imperfections, and ugliness, a great bike.
Love these bikes. But I'm not a big fan of matte finishes. I know, having a matte finish is all about having a stealthy look . But there harder to keep clean. And even when they are clean they still have a dirty look about them. Call me old school but I'll pick a deep lustrous high gloss finish every time. And the cheesy decals and graffics they put on this bike aren't doing anything for me either.
Hey Scott, how tall are you and what do you weigh, I'm 6ft and 88kg not sure if I'd fit
Hi Phil,
I'm 5'10" and 83kg and it's not problem but I know a guy that is 6'2" that has owned one for several years now and he has never complained about it whatsoever. So go down and sit on one and see, it shouldn't be a problem for you.
Ride safe,
Scott
Two thumbs up!
All your reviews filmed in Germany?
Yes. 😁
Reminds me of some back roads in southeast Indiana and northern Kentucky!!
Doesn't this motorcycle have quick shifter? Why were you upshifting as if you were performing clutch less upshifting, in the beginning of the video.
Witch brand is the gore-tex suite?
Rukka.
How many cameras are there?
Usually 3, sometimes 4 if I count the Samsung S9.
I rode the previous gen and loved it, but loved the Speeed Triple RS more as it was less manic. BUT this current gen 2020 TFT is terrible, yes terrible! Even if the font were larger so you could read the revs it would still be awful. What were Triumph thinking? The previous gen TFT although Mickey Mouse looking, you could actually read it and it was CLEAR. Some one in Triumph has messed up big time with this year's offering. I hope this TFT isn't on the 2020 Speed Triple RS as I fancy one of those finally this year, but would be a deal breaker if it were. Triumph should look to BMW or KTM on how to do good TFT screens.
No Alex, thank God, it's not on the Speed yet!
But this is just my speculation, the new Tiger 900 has a new 7" TFT, so much bigger + easier to read & anti-glare, it's about time! (BMW and KTM have been doing anti-glare TFT's for over 3 years now) so I hope that Triumph will put the new 7" TFT on the updated Speed next year...we can only hope. 🤔
@@NothingToProve Only the higher spec Rally and GT Tiger 900 have the larger TFT. The base model has a smaller 5 inch TFT. And they have the same rev counter graphics as the Street RS. Of course they only show the press the large TFT models. But yeah the larger new TFT does look very good and would be very nice for an updated Speed.
@@NothingToProve It's the software and how it's presented that's the problem. Triumph seem to have lost the plot here. The TFT screen itself should be anti-glare that's a given.
Isnt the 2020 RS stock with quickshifter? (up and down). Atleast in my country it is.
Nope, not in Germany. At least the one I rode didn't have it.
@@NothingToProve Ok, the difference is weird. Keep on reviewing !
@@Doubledeepfried yes it does have a quick shifter (up and down) in Australia.
@@NothingToProve That is strange. It should have it standard. I even checked the German Triumph website to confirm. Even the lower spec R model comes with it as standard (and to keep the price low they sacrificed the TFT on that one).
Thanks.That rev counter is useless beyond words.Fail.
I love this bike all except for the headlight design, just wish it had round headlights.
go and buy them there are after market headlighs
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This guy trump in disguise? Ha Ha - Best bike ever - Just Beautiful - Best Ever Revue . So Smooth .
I dont think it's worth the upgrade, the increased torque is only at 9000 revs ...everywhere else on the rev range is the same...if you want to upgrade go buy a 1000 or the 1050 triumph
It may have a smooth motor, but wait...this must be the ugliest motocycle on sale now