Superb video - thanks for sharing. We have a new 2019 Street Twin in our garage (new rider in our family). I swear this bike has the best from-the-factory sound of any new motorcycle on the market, of any size.
Very warm welcome to you & the new family rider, great that you do it together. My Granddad got me into bikes. I have mine popping and banging on the overruns now when engine braking down hills . Its hard to capture on camera but I have managed to record a few pops every so often. Second to this would be the BMW Urban GS in terms of factory-sound, but that was a bit too angry to handle for my commuting/fun needs at the moment
I just bought this bike, and am waiting for it to be delivered next week. I haven't owned a motorcycle in 4 years, and the last one was a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic. It was a nice bike, but I think this Street Twin will be so much more fun!
That is a very cool bike but I agree I think you will like the Street Twin more, it has a more recognised history & the 2019 + models have some great finishes. Mine's done 10,000 miles in a year and still there are small details that surprise me. Nothing i'd change apart from cruise control or 6th gear for the motorway stretches. Enjoy :)
Mine's an ex demo too. Absolutely love it. As an owner of Vintage Brit bikes this is just so incredibly user friendly to ride with bags of torque so low down in the rev range but then (unlike a Brit bike) it just keeps going. Sounds amazing too, though the addition of an X-Pipe has made it even better, Honestly can't think of anything I don't like about it. I test rode both this and the RE Interceptor and the Triumph is better in every department. Paid about the same for my ex demo Triumph as I would have for a brand new RE. Absolute bargain.
That’s great to hear thanks, I am holding off putting the sump guard on as I am tempted by a X pipe. Maybe I’ll just do it at the next 10k service instead I’d like a bigger tank & cruise control, I go to the Lake District a lot and that 250 mile motorway stretch does get pretty boring holding the throttle open Yes it’s a great deal, exciting the Trident brand new costs the same as ours ex-demo. But it’s a bit too sporty for me
That filler cap which you can can close without locking is only a small thing yet absolute genius. The kind of thing that, once it exists, seems so obvious.
Thanks I totally agree, just shows they actually thought about something rather than just put a non locking one on. Really surprised me the first time I tried to fill up, its also great for long travel days just one less thing to faff with at the petrol station
I'm 70 years old and have been riding since 1964. I guess because I'm so old I like a basic bike. I don't need a lot of electronics, just a good motorcycle to ride. I currently own a Harley and HATE it. So it is for sale. I've got my eye ona red 2023 Triumpj Speed Twin 900 Chrome Edition. If I sell my Harley I hope to have the Triumph in my garage by net Sprong. Wish me luck. Ride safe and enjoy every journey.
Sorry for the slow reply, lots of my comments were hidden for some reason. How did the sale of your harley go? I think these street twins are fantastic bikes and I do miss mine sometimes, I have tried Harley 48 before but it was alot of work and I didn't find it as relaxing. I do wonder sometimes why their brand is dying out as their customers, no offence:) ,,, are getting older. I generally think Triumph is the future i'd happily have one back as a 2nd bike..... Anyways what did you go for in the end? let me know
@@AnotherHipsterSold the Harley, I'll never own another. My wife always rides with me and due to battling cancer eight times, twelve surgeries, maxed out on chemo, radiation and cyber knife treatments and one of the six places of cancer in her brain causing seizures we went to a trike, yes a Harley. We've had two of them and they ride like an old International dump truck. So I sold the last one and lost nine grand, but it's gone. Sort of like a boat, the two best days of ownership is the day you buy it and the day you sell it. My wife has been working hard to walk again, but in December she suffered a fall, then got Covid and pneumonia. Now she is in a nursing/ReHab center trying to get strong enough to come back home. If (with a lot of prayers) she gets stronger enough to climb back on a motorcycle it will be a Triumph. I like the Speed Twin 900 for many reasons, but I can't find a passenger back rest for the Speed Twin. I might have to go to a Bonneville. But that's alright with me as long as its a Triumph.
Always interested in new stuff about the Street Twin. Good video, straight to the point, no messing about. Totally agree with you about bar end mirrors, i don't like them at all and the seat is perfect for me (5' 3"). I have the first model ST and although i don't use it loads, it makes me smile every time i do. Keeping my fingers crossed about the potential gearbox issue, although if it does happen, i am a fairly competent mechanic so i should be able to sort it.
Thanks Steven really glad to hear you liked the video, and yes bar end mirrors I just don't see the attraction either :D Glad you are enjoying your ST, don't worry too much about the gearbox issue. Cross that crank gap when you come to it. My 2019 has been recalled in the UK due to a wiring loom holder causing low speed stalls, which has happened to me a few times so getting that looked at very soon
Very welcome Steve, its a lovely bike with some amazing features. I still can't get over how over sized those Brembo brakes are on the front. Hope you enjoy your test ride soon
Thankyou that is very kind, you will really enjoy it. The stock tyres are great in the dry but in the wet they are rubbish & very slippery, so take it easy. Rain mode really helps but i'm swapping mine out soon :D All the best keep me in the loop
Thankyou I am really glad you liked it, I wanted those fast camera cuts to really help move the video along. There are actually 4 more triumph logos all on the footpegs & under the seat there is one too :D cheers for watching
Nice video, I recently took delivery, of the same bike, also an ex demo with 1250miles, I love it so easy to ride and looks awesome. it goes well with my 2020 Ducati scrambler icon Dark and my 1978 Kawasaki z900 which I’ve had since 1981. Love a retro just
Hi Ian really glad to hear that, I nearly test rode a Ducati urban enduro but the dealership were so lazy and really not interested in selling one to me or even letting me test ride. That is a lovely collection & I bet they are lovely to ride, hope to see you back soon :)
Great review! I have the same one in Ironstone. Got the last 2019 in that colour, and since it was a new leftover when I purchased it in February of '20, saved nearly a third off retail price 😁 Glad I got her when I did....someone had just returned to the dealership looking to buy it! 😄 I almost purchased a black one (there were 2 leftovers in stock), but a riding buddy convinced me to go with the Ironstone. Glad I did! 😁
That is great colour I got mine ex demo at £6500 and feel very smug the same as you felt getting a third off 👍 it’s a beautiful bike I’m away in the Lake District with it atm ✅
Beautiful, this colour came with the bike but the Iron colours were what I would have chosen. Great mix of modern style & that classic look. Enjoy your beauty & don’t stare at the clock too much. Instead get all your gear out and ready 😉
thanks for the sub, I earnt this by doing Saturday night shifts and finishing at 2:30am most nights/early mornings, it took me nearly a year to save up & I missed alot of social events but don't worry give it time and you can get it too. Then its even more rewarding
Nice I have a thruxton with bar end mirrors afirst for me took a minute to get comfortable with them I believe that they work some what like bar end weights. Also have Brit custom exhaust love the sound. Upgraded to Hagen Nitro shocks very well spent money. Ride Happy. 👍
@@AnotherHipster Thanks, I'm sure I will someday. This has been a rough week or so. The three year old is suffering the effects of isolation and her Mom being deployed to Kuwait. The symptoms are tantrums for no known reason with supersonic screaming. Breaks my heart. My son and I take turns trying to sooth her. My Mom's assisted living facility came out with it's second case of the virus. I live only :50 away but the protocols do not allow any nonessential people in so we haven't seen her since early March. Her dementia is noticeably worse. Brother-in-law has had several heart attacks since March and with the virus it would be irresponsible of us to go over and help out. There was a thunderstorm the other day and started another fire, "Bighorn Fire" in the Tucson area which is making it's way up very rugged terrain. Only 30% contained, friends of mine might lose their family home. We see the smoke in the daytime and last night we could smell it. There are four major fires going in Arizona at this time. One feels so useless in these times when the most responsible thing you and do is stay isolated so you don't get sick and so you don't spread it, don't be a part of the problem. Arizona recently opened and in the last two weeks the death rate has doubled. We now have 30 people dying every day from the virus with the infection rate tripled. Boohoo poor me. I have good health and my house isn't going to burn down. You are right I should go make a video. Thanks for poking this old frog, let's see if he jumps.
That is really cool to hear, I was very similar I had test rides on the Street Triple and came really close to buying it. Just something about the twin & the style that came with it was what won for me
@@AnotherHipster to me the closer was the seat and exhaust. Not to mention my country is full of motorcycle, so I refer comfortable position when riding Street twin.
@@luthert657 That makes sense, well hope you enjoy it:) I am fitting headlight guard, radiator guard, sump guard & getting things ready for some trips when allowed
I have the good fortune to own the SM300 and the Aqua Terra 41mm. I find the Diver too “loud” it lacks the subtleties of the other 2. Great watch, but not for me. I have an 8’ wrist and both fit perfectly.
Thanks for watching the video, I can sometimes see the attraction in bar-end mirrors but I love the practicality & styling of these huge ones. I commute on this sometimes, the seat seems ok but the bench styling is 10/10. Ride safe & glad you liked the video
I'm not a bar end mirror user either, but would like to know your reasons. I know many reviewers seem to be more hyped about them, I've never had any on any bike I've had. I actually bought a pair for my 2005 t100, but they are so small, so I didn't install um. Anyway, Thanks for the look. Ride safe.
Hi Peter, I just really like the classic style of the big mickey mouse ones. Plus I think I might be constantly knocking them off-focus as I shuffle my bike around the driveway. So its a bit less about looks but also as you say they are very small and anything practically sized may as well stay up on stalks. Enjoy your bike, I came close to a T100
I’m the same height & yes I think it’s totally doable. After a few hours you might decide to install a comfort seat for next time, but I found it pretty great as a all rounder. Wish the range was a bit better though 👍
thanks Vivek, I have made a video here for you - ua-cam.com/video/hGMWCg8vhbQ/v-deo.html They are Givi MT501s they make both the rail & the bag for Street Twin specifically. I have both sides
Very welcome R9T racer is very cheap but rubbish seating position. all the other ones are great, try and test a pre 2021 model without the LED headlight as their engine has more of a rumble and personally a better sound
Hi Hari, you are more than welcome thanks. The seat is ok for up to 2 hours then I have found it starts to hurt. The same for the pillion bit on the back about 2 hours, not unbearable but it does get noticeable. Waterproof wise I've never had a wet seat after bike sits in the rain and its easy to clean
I've done very long rides on mine (850 km). If you are on the short size, it's okay (I'm 1m76 and feels a bit cramped - and I'm no spring chicken either), but really, the seat is not made for it. Fortunately the aftermarket is there ! On the plus side, the engine has basically the appetite of an anorexic bluebird, so long rides are quite unexpensive !
I think the offical Nylon Tank bag comes in really helpful I wish I’d had that from the start. Otherwise it’s good to go! R&G make some nice protective bits that are hardly noticeable
If you want a bike that has shite suspension and you have to dismount to help it round corners, the Scout is for you. The first thing to touch down is your boot. This gets thrown forcibly behind you from the impact, I think because of the folding pegs. I spent thousands on the suspension which did improve it, but couldn't get used to having to corner slower than a horse drawn milk cart. It has a lot more power than the Street, but hat ain't no good in real world situations. I had a Scout for a year, doing 13,000km and liked everything except those two very important things. Also added a custom screen which lessened fatigue a lot and stabilized high speed running. It put me across the centre line a couple of times. Got the Street Twin 2016, sold it 2018 with 23,000km, bought it back 2020 with 27,000km. I had added bigger front sprocket, x-pipe from Tec, tank knee pads and 70s style tank badges. It's not a rocket ship, but it has enough. 15 Hp down on the 2019 models and no brembos or switchable ride modes but it has enough with traction control, ABS and feather light slipper clutch, which not many reviewers seem to mention. If you are taller you may want to consider the bench type triumph aftermarket seat.
loop I’m very short - 5’1”. Don’t need to have more than tip toes when stopped because all bikes I’ve owned didn’t allow much foot on the ground. I’m used to it. But I still like the Scout. The stuff you mention isn’t a real factor. I’ve ridden Scouts and they feel great. I like the price and height of the Street Twin and it looks nice. I like the retro appearance.
@@serious_in_seattle6917 and it sounds nice too ;) If it helps you I got mine ex demo [1000 miles & first service done] for £6,600 and its a 2019 plate so there are great deals around
Hi MarkF I did really love it & yes the handling is great but there’s something about the big boxer engine & steering damper. Plus I’m starting to do longer journeys so nice having something a bit more planted feeling. Plus the little 9Litre tank was getting annoying, I only got 12 in once when I ran out 😁
Is there a tachometer included in the functions incorporated into the digital portion of the clock, only I was under the impression that one had been built into this latest version of the street twin?, once again a very informative and watchable video, well done 👍.
Thanks Darryl it was my first ever proper video and i'm amazed at how well its done. Re the tachometer this is the 2019 model and it has it, I believe its been a function on all model years. It is a bit slow to respond though so once you've learnt how the engine feels in different gears its not something you would rely on too much. Twins use the high torque variant, i've pulled off in third gear before its a bit lumpy but did better than previous bikes
@@AnotherHipster ok great, thanks for replying so quickly, I'd heard that your better off just listening to and feeling how the engine works to get the best from it, I'm just interested in getting as much information about the bike as possible because I'm taking delivery of one this Friday and dispite it far from being my first bike, I've been riding for 40 year's! , I've brought it without even sitting on one because I love the look of it so much and think it will fit my needs of a motorcycle at the minute but obviously I still want to know what I've got coming, thanks again.
@@darrylwalford4441 No worries, anything else you'd like to know? More than happy to chat away with you, please ask away. This bike can tell you lots e.g. how much milage left but once you get the hang of things its a really easy ride just plods along or you can push it harder and really lean it in. Biggest advice is stock tyres are rubbish, be careful in the wet and remember its not you or the bike its only the tyres when its not what you expected :)
@@AnotherHipster once again, thank you for the info and your time, i may well be pestering you in the future with saft questions about the bike but one thing for sure is i will definitely be watching your UA-cam videos about your time adventurous
Have you heard about problems with wiring on the 2020 models? My Street twin 2018 complete new wiring harness with 1200 miles on clock .If you want specific details let me know.
Hi Michael, Yes I had the recall on my bike too. My wiring harness was rewrapped at 10,500 miles. I've never had any problems with it but did it just to get ticked off the list
@@AnotherHipster Three specific problems with the Bonneville range 2016 to 2020 . Number one, problem the wiring harness routed wrong causing strain on the harness near the headstock when you turn the bars. For me the first sign was the left indicator going on off when i turned the bars to the right. The new harness is the same part number as the original just routed differently to give some slack at headstock. Still not convinced though ,as you can hear my harness straining like a ship at a mooring rope when you turn the steering. Number two problem, clutch cable rubs on harness { Triumph did a recall for a modified clutch cable bracket} to move the cable away from harness did not work on mine. Took the cable out the bracket. Third problem ,the headlight brackets have a casting ridge on the inside you guessed it rubbing on the harness. Some owners have ground the ridge down with a Dremel as i have. [Interestingly the new 2021 models have redesigned headlamp brackets wonder why}.I do like my Triumph but some owner issues has spoiled the experience for me ,and i am not convinced the harness problem has gone away permanently. If it happens again it will get fixed then gone ,hope the new Trident proves to be more reliable.
@@michaelevans1658 very interesting thanks Michael, now you mention it my harness does sound like a ship at mooring. I assumed that was pretty standard stuff. Thanks for making it more aware for me, I am looking at maybe a V85 TT or BMW Urban GS as my bike isn't quite what I was hoping for plus the faff with the chain + small petrol is getting a bit boring. Although it looks so perfect I can't take my eyes off it
Thanks, took me ages to save up for it. I touched 100mph on a overtake by accident one time, so I think thats about the limit but I have seen videos of them running at 120mph ish. 50mph is plenty for me though, I just bimble along
Yes It would be great to have a 6th gear just for those motorway sections, the engine can happily plod along at motorway speeds all day but it does feel a bit stressed after a while & other bikes like the T100/T120 have 6 gears so weird they didn't include it on the twin. hope that helps :)
@@CapitanTavish Hhaha UA-cam loves to hide them from me, even my own comments sometimes so didn't want you to feel left out :D The sound of bike is still lovely, maybe I will change the exhausts soon
Thanks Jonathan, sorry for the delay. I would like a bit more chrome but first time having a blacked out engine is nice, previously its been cheap Lexmoto/Suzuki silver
Thanks mate I love it too, i've been in contact with Triumph UK so going to ask them to enjoy this video. I need to make my own social media then I can post, thanks for the suggestion!
yes im 5'8' and I can still get my feet flat on the floor, this bike just feels like a 125cc learner bike with a 900cc engine stuck in there. super light weight, I even tip it into hedges for passing cars on single tracks and stand it back up with no troubles
As a ST owner and lover, trust me, you'll have no problem. I'm 1m76 and the bike feels cramped on long rides, but you have the perfect size. Happy riding mate ! ;)
Very welcome, there is something about the tear shape too. When people flip them the other way I just don't understand it :D Nothing wrong with Mickey Mouse mirrors
I heard about this! Is that what Stuart Fillingham was saying? Mine doesn't like first gear on hot days, been sat at green traffic lights before just trying to hear that clonk......
@@AnotherHipster Most bikes don't like going into from from neutral, think the problem they are having is going into 5th but I could be wrong on this. Quite a bit of info the Interweb thing about this problem I believe.
@@fasthracing thanks I will keep a look out for it, this is the late 2019 model so hopefully they fixed the issue before my gearbox was made :D But I have only done 3000 miles so far
Yes I think they could, it is very lightweight and easy for anyone to touch the floor. The power delivery is really smooth and the brakes are super strong. I’d say it’s an easy to use package and the pricing is great too for a first big premium bike
Ex demo is a great deal if you want to go with a dealer. That typically happens in about December when dealerships receive their new model year test rides. Otherwise if you want just go with a low milage one off EBay then they are pretty reliable
I rode a '69 T100R for 30 years. This is the best replica of that original bike in my opinion, right down to the sound. The only recording I have left of my bike is here : ua-cam.com/video/1GDj1mfdZzM/v-deo.html
Hi Oliver, wow that does sound similar & very authentic with your leather jacket noise too thanks for sharing your video with me, i'm officially your 1234th viewer. You kept that bike in great condition, I hope my videos help bring back some memories
@@AnotherHipster I'd honestly rather have a new Speed Twin than a classic (although there are some details of the classics, like those sausage mufflers, that I love)-- you have to be a full-time mechanic to keep those old bikes running. Even then, parts would randomly fall off while riding more than once. I might still get one!
@@OliverHoffmannDesign I totally agree, i'd love to have something older as my main [only bike] but I didn't want the uncertainty all the time, tempted to get a old BMW r100 though as a 2nd bike when I move out. I Only finished uni 2 years ago so now covid has paused my career progression/chance at mortgage for a while longer
@@AnotherHipster I still have my father's 1968 R69S which was quite a rocket in its day-- but it wasn't idling well last time I ran it and it's an absolute beast to kick over due to a higher compression modification. I've never in my life had an electric start bike and I'm so ready for that!
@@OliverHoffmannDesign Sounds lovely but I bet there is alot of fiddling involved with that one. Electric start is great, my first ever bike [Lexmoto 125cc] had a kick start and from then onwards only electric for me
Yes I wouldn't have paid the brand new price for it either, £8,100 is asking alot for such a small, 67 hp machine, even though it is lovely, totally agree
@@AnotherHipster It is lovely and maybe that is why it's so expensive. Consider what Honda offers for less that £7,000 with its CB650R... double disk, 4 cylinders high rev. engine that revs like a violin all in a sporty yet urban package
@@c.g.c2067 yes indeedy, my local Honda dealer is a grumpy guy though. not the premium service or bike I was after so I didn't bother. Same with Ducati tbh - Nearly got a scrambler but they didn't make any effort or try and get me out for a test ride which is a shame
Superb video - thanks for sharing. We have a new 2019 Street Twin in our garage (new rider in our family). I swear this bike has the best from-the-factory sound of any new motorcycle on the market, of any size.
Very warm welcome to you & the new family rider, great that you do it together. My Granddad got me into bikes. I have mine popping and banging on the overruns now when engine braking down hills . Its hard to capture on camera but I have managed to record a few pops every so often. Second to this would be the BMW Urban GS in terms of factory-sound, but that was a bit too angry to handle for my commuting/fun needs at the moment
Thanks everyone for watching, hope you enjoyed! Don't forget to subscribe for more of this bike
I just bought this bike, and am waiting for it to be delivered next week. I haven't owned a motorcycle in 4 years, and the last one was a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic. It was a nice bike, but I think this Street Twin will be so much more fun!
That is a very cool bike but I agree I think you will like the Street Twin more, it has a more recognised history & the 2019 + models have some great finishes. Mine's done 10,000 miles in a year and still there are small details that surprise me. Nothing i'd change apart from cruise control or 6th gear for the motorway stretches. Enjoy :)
Mine's an ex demo too. Absolutely love it. As an owner of Vintage Brit bikes this is just so incredibly user friendly to ride with bags of torque so low down in the rev range but then (unlike a Brit bike) it just keeps going. Sounds amazing too, though the addition of an X-Pipe has made it even better, Honestly can't think of anything I don't like about it.
I test rode both this and the RE Interceptor and the Triumph is better in every department. Paid about the same for my ex demo Triumph as I would have for a brand new RE. Absolute bargain.
That’s great to hear thanks, I am holding off putting the sump guard on as I am tempted by a X pipe. Maybe I’ll just do it at the next 10k service instead
I’d like a bigger tank & cruise control, I go to the Lake District a lot and that 250 mile motorway stretch does get pretty boring holding the throttle open
Yes it’s a great deal, exciting the Trident brand new costs the same as ours ex-demo. But it’s a bit too sporty for me
That filler cap which you can can close without locking is only a small thing yet absolute genius. The kind of thing that, once it exists, seems so obvious.
Thanks I totally agree, just shows they actually thought about something rather than just put a non locking one on. Really surprised me the first time I tried to fill up, its also great for long travel days just one less thing to faff with at the petrol station
I'm 70 years old and have been riding since 1964. I guess because I'm so old I like a basic bike. I don't need a lot of electronics, just a good motorcycle to ride. I currently own a Harley and HATE it. So it is for sale. I've got my eye ona red 2023 Triumpj Speed Twin 900 Chrome Edition. If I sell my Harley I hope to have the Triumph in my garage by net Sprong.
Wish me luck. Ride safe and enjoy every journey.
Sorry for the slow reply, lots of my comments were hidden for some reason. How did the sale of your harley go? I think these street twins are fantastic bikes and I do miss mine sometimes, I have tried Harley 48 before but it was alot of work and I didn't find it as relaxing. I do wonder sometimes why their brand is dying out as their customers, no offence:) ,,, are getting older. I generally think Triumph is the future i'd happily have one back as a 2nd bike..... Anyways what did you go for in the end? let me know
@@AnotherHipsterSold the Harley, I'll never own another. My wife always rides with me and due to battling cancer eight times, twelve surgeries, maxed out on chemo, radiation and cyber knife treatments and one of the six places of cancer in her brain causing seizures we went to a trike, yes a Harley. We've had two of them and they ride like an old International dump truck. So I sold the last one and lost nine grand, but it's gone.
Sort of like a boat, the two best days of ownership is the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
My wife has been working hard to walk again, but in December she suffered a fall, then got Covid and pneumonia. Now she is in a nursing/ReHab center trying to get strong enough to come back home.
If (with a lot of prayers) she gets stronger enough to climb back on a motorcycle it will be a Triumph. I like the Speed Twin 900 for many reasons, but I can't find a passenger back rest for the Speed Twin. I might have to go to a Bonneville. But that's alright with me as long as its a Triumph.
Always interested in new stuff about the Street Twin. Good video, straight to the point, no messing about. Totally agree with you about bar end mirrors, i don't like them at all and the seat is perfect for me (5' 3"). I have the first model ST and although i don't use it loads, it makes me smile every time i do. Keeping my fingers crossed about the potential gearbox issue, although if it does happen, i am a fairly competent mechanic so i should be able to sort it.
Thanks Steven really glad to hear you liked the video, and yes bar end mirrors I just don't see the attraction either :D Glad you are enjoying your ST, don't worry too much about the gearbox issue. Cross that crank gap when you come to it. My 2019 has been recalled in the UK due to a wiring loom holder causing low speed stalls, which has happened to me a few times so getting that looked at very soon
The Street Twin was the one Triumph model that didn’t interest me - but you have changed my mind. Thanks!
Very welcome Steve, its a lovely bike with some amazing features. I still can't get over how over sized those Brembo brakes are on the front. Hope you enjoy your test ride soon
I am in love with this bike, I can not wait to buy it.
Thankyou that is very kind, you will really enjoy it. The stock tyres are great in the dry but in the wet they are rubbish & very slippery, so take it easy. Rain mode really helps but i'm swapping mine out soon :D All the best keep me in the loop
I don't usually click the like button but this was a great video... no wiff waff waffle. Well summarized, bullet pointed straight to the point.
Thankyou I am really glad you liked it, I wanted those fast camera cuts to really help move the video along. There are actually 4 more triumph logos all on the footpegs & under the seat there is one too :D cheers for watching
Awesome detail review. Thanks!
That was a great review, informative and succinct. Now I'm REALLY tempted to buy a Street Twin, but first I've got to negotiate with the Mrs. :-)
Thanks Reggie, it will be worth all the convincing so make sure to keep the effort up :D
Nice ride, well presented 👌🏼
thanks, glad you enjoyed it :)
Nice video, I recently took delivery, of the same bike, also an ex demo with 1250miles, I love it so easy to ride and looks awesome. it goes well with my 2020 Ducati scrambler icon Dark and my 1978 Kawasaki z900 which I’ve had since 1981. Love a retro just
Hi Ian really glad to hear that, I nearly test rode a Ducati urban enduro but the dealership were so lazy and really not interested in selling one to me or even letting me test ride. That is a lovely collection & I bet they are lovely to ride, hope to see you back soon :)
Nice. Well made video. Enjoy. Ride safe.
thanks glad you liked it, ride safe too :)
Great review! I have the same one in Ironstone. Got the last 2019 in that colour, and since it was a new leftover when I purchased it in February of '20, saved nearly a third off retail price 😁 Glad I got her when I did....someone had just returned to the dealership looking to buy it! 😄 I almost purchased a black one (there were 2 leftovers in stock), but a riding buddy convinced me to go with the Ironstone. Glad I did! 😁
That is great colour I got mine ex demo at £6500 and feel very smug the same as you felt getting a third off 👍 it’s a beautiful bike I’m away in the Lake District with it atm ✅
@@AnotherHipster Enjoy, and ride safe! 😁
@@serapisny cheers I am back safe & sound
Pick mine up on Wednesday. In the Ironstone. I'll be clock watching until then.
Beautiful, this colour came with the bike but the Iron colours were what I would have chosen. Great mix of modern style & that classic look. Enjoy your beauty & don’t stare at the clock too much. Instead get all your gear out and ready 😉
You'll be glad. Mine was one of the first, and four years later, it's definitely "my" bike, if you see that I mean. This one is here to stay !
My dream bike...
thanks for the sub, I earnt this by doing Saturday night shifts and finishing at 2:30am most nights/early mornings, it took me nearly a year to save up & I missed alot of social events but don't worry give it time and you can get it too. Then its even more rewarding
My dreambike. Subbed
Welcome 😎 Mid Scotland trip so plenty more footage to come
Nice I have a thruxton with bar end mirrors afirst for me took a minute to get comfortable with them I believe that they work some what like bar end weights. Also have Brit custom exhaust love the sound. Upgraded to Hagen Nitro shocks very well spent money.
Ride Happy. 👍
bet that does sound lovely, enjoy the ride John
Great job!
thanks, glad you enjoyed it :) You could do one on your royal enfield, lots of people would be interested
just get it in the garage or somewhere with lights & point the camera + talk, this was one of the easier edits I have had to do
@@AnotherHipster Thanks, I'm sure I will someday. This has been a rough week or so. The three year old is suffering the effects of isolation and her Mom being deployed to Kuwait. The symptoms are tantrums for no known reason with supersonic screaming. Breaks my heart. My son and I take turns trying to sooth her.
My Mom's assisted living facility came out with it's second case of the virus. I live only :50 away but the protocols do not allow any nonessential people in so we haven't seen her since early March. Her dementia is noticeably worse.
Brother-in-law has had several heart attacks since March and with the virus it would be irresponsible of us to go over and help out.
There was a thunderstorm the other day and started another fire, "Bighorn Fire" in the Tucson area which is making it's way up very rugged terrain. Only 30% contained, friends of mine might lose their family home. We see the smoke in the daytime and last night we could smell it. There are four major fires going in Arizona at this time.
One feels so useless in these times when the most responsible thing you and do is stay isolated so you don't get sick and so you don't spread it, don't be a part of the problem. Arizona recently opened and in the last two weeks the death rate has doubled. We now have 30 people dying every day from the virus with the infection rate tripled.
Boohoo poor me. I have good health and my house isn't going to burn down. You are right I should go make a video. Thanks for poking this old frog, let's see if he jumps.
Hello really like your video lots of information.
just bought my new bike it’s the new 2021 street twin Gold line love it fun bike to ride.
Thanks, glad you are enjoying it
I do miss my Twin but the Boxer is something lovely. Gold line did look brilliant when I saw the photos
At last someone who doesnt like the bar end mirrors!
Question: is it US or UK mpg?
Nice videos you got, you got yourself a new sub 🤟
Its UK mpg, about 12 litre tank but I've never got it past 11 litres and yes they are not great. Cheers glad you enjoyed :)
OH bar end mirrors so much better visibility.
Cheers Michael, these big ones are lovely for me. I find bikes look really strange without them
so you went from this to the RnineT urban wow both great bikes
I feel like only sophisticated person can feel the beauty in classic bike. I started to like this bike and decide to have it instead of street triple
That is really cool to hear, I was very similar I had test rides on the Street Triple and came really close to buying it. Just something about the twin & the style that came with it was what won for me
@@AnotherHipster to me the closer was the seat and exhaust. Not to mention my country is full of motorcycle, so I refer comfortable position when riding Street twin.
@@luthert657 That makes sense, well hope you enjoy it:) I am fitting headlight guard, radiator guard, sump guard & getting things ready for some trips when allowed
I have the good fortune to own the SM300 and the Aqua Terra 41mm. I find the Diver too “loud” it lacks the subtleties of the other 2. Great watch, but not for me. I have an 8’ wrist and both fit perfectly.
Love my ST but not the mirrors or seat . So both changed for bar end and bench .
Thanks for watching the video, I can sometimes see the attraction in bar-end mirrors but I love the practicality & styling of these huge ones. I commute on this sometimes, the seat seems ok but the bench styling is 10/10. Ride safe & glad you liked the video
I'm not a bar end mirror user either, but would like to know your reasons. I know many reviewers seem to be more hyped about them, I've never had any on any bike I've had. I actually bought a pair for my 2005 t100, but they are so small, so I didn't install um. Anyway, Thanks for the look. Ride safe.
Hi Peter, I just really like the classic style of the big mickey mouse ones. Plus I think I might be constantly knocking them off-focus as I shuffle my bike around the driveway. So its a bit less about looks but also as you say they are very small and anything practically sized may as well stay up on stalks. Enjoy your bike, I came close to a T100
Thanks for your great review, you got me all interested. Do you think it is good for long rides for a 5 foot 11? Thanks again
I’m the same height & yes I think it’s totally doable. After a few hours you might decide to install a comfort seat for next time, but I found it pretty great as a all rounder. Wish the range was a bit better though 👍
@@AnotherHipster cheers, thanks for your feedback
Good review. What mic are you using?
Thanks for voice over it’s my iPhone on voice notes and in person either Hero 7 or iPhone again
Nice Review. Can you give the details of your pannier, and have you fitted a bar to support it. Thanks
thanks Vivek, I have made a video here for you - ua-cam.com/video/hGMWCg8vhbQ/v-deo.html
They are Givi MT501s they make both the rail & the bag for Street Twin specifically. I have both sides
The more i shop for a triumph the more I want a moto guzzi.
Fair enough, try a R9T out if you want something in the middle of those two it’s very good
@@AnotherHipster thanks for the recommendation!
Very welcome R9T racer is very cheap but rubbish seating position. all the other ones are great, try and test a pre 2021 model without the LED headlight as their engine has more of a rumble and personally a better sound
I have one of these but have never seen/ noticed the water/rad filler. Thanks
Hope that helps, I thin kit just shows how good their design is 👍
Good presentation.. lovely retro look, compact one.. I would like to know how much comfortable the seat is..?? Is it comfortable for long rides..??
Hi Hari, you are more than welcome thanks. The seat is ok for up to 2 hours then I have found it starts to hurt. The same for the pillion bit on the back about 2 hours, not unbearable but it does get noticeable. Waterproof wise I've never had a wet seat after bike sits in the rain and its easy to clean
I've done very long rides on mine (850 km). If you are on the short size, it's okay (I'm 1m76 and feels a bit cramped - and I'm no spring chicken either), but really, the seat is not made for it. Fortunately the aftermarket is there ! On the plus side, the engine has basically the appetite of an anorexic bluebird, so long rides are quite unexpensive !
I'm just about to order mine... are there any extra accessories you'd put on it from the Triumph site? Happy to buy some just not sure what goes best
I think the offical Nylon Tank bag comes in really helpful I wish I’d had that from the start. Otherwise it’s good to go! R&G make some nice protective bits that are hardly noticeable
Nice video. Great bike 🏍! I’m torn between getting one of these or spend more and buy an Indian Scout.
Go for the ST, you won't regret. Just got mine, few days ago, and it's amazing.
Choose the ST it’s really understated and I have only ever seen 1 other on the road 😎 Keep me in the loop with what colour ST you buy 😉
If you want a bike that has shite suspension and you have to dismount to help it round corners, the Scout is for you. The first thing to touch down is your boot. This gets thrown forcibly behind you from the impact, I think because of the folding pegs. I spent thousands on the suspension which did improve it, but couldn't get used to having to corner slower than a horse drawn milk cart. It has a lot more power than the Street, but hat ain't no good in real world situations. I had a Scout for a year, doing 13,000km and liked everything except those two very important things. Also added a custom screen which lessened fatigue a lot and stabilized high speed running. It put me across the centre line a couple of times. Got the Street Twin 2016, sold it 2018 with 23,000km, bought it back 2020 with 27,000km. I had added bigger front sprocket, x-pipe from Tec, tank knee pads and 70s style tank badges. It's not a rocket ship, but it has enough. 15 Hp down on the 2019 models and no brembos or switchable ride modes but it has enough with traction control, ABS and feather light slipper clutch, which not many reviewers seem to mention. If you are taller you may want to consider the bench type triumph aftermarket seat.
loop I’m very short - 5’1”. Don’t need to have more than tip toes when stopped because all bikes I’ve owned didn’t allow much foot on the ground. I’m used to it. But I still like the Scout. The stuff you mention isn’t a real factor. I’ve ridden Scouts and they feel great. I like the price and height of the Street Twin and it looks nice. I like the retro appearance.
@@serious_in_seattle6917 and it sounds nice too ;) If it helps you I got mine ex demo [1000 miles & first service done] for £6,600 and its a 2019 plate so there are great deals around
Do you not like/love how it rides? 65 HP sounds weak but this thing is fast, a lot of low end pull. I love it in the twisties too.
Hi MarkF I did really love it & yes the handling is great but there’s something about the big boxer engine & steering damper. Plus I’m starting to do longer journeys so nice having something a bit more planted feeling. Plus the little 9Litre tank was getting annoying, I only got 12 in once when I ran out 😁
Is there a tachometer included in the functions incorporated into the digital portion of the clock, only I was under the impression that one had been built into this latest version of the street twin?, once again a very informative and watchable video, well done 👍.
Thanks Darryl it was my first ever proper video and i'm amazed at how well its done. Re the tachometer this is the 2019 model and it has it, I believe its been a function on all model years. It is a bit slow to respond though so once you've learnt how the engine feels in different gears its not something you would rely on too much. Twins use the high torque variant, i've pulled off in third gear before its a bit lumpy but did better than previous bikes
@@AnotherHipster ok great, thanks for replying so quickly, I'd heard that your better off just listening to and feeling how the engine works to get the best from it, I'm just interested in getting as much information about the bike as possible because I'm taking delivery of one this Friday and dispite it far from being my first bike, I've been riding for 40 year's! , I've brought it without even sitting on one because I love the look of it so much and think it will fit my needs of a motorcycle at the minute but obviously I still want to know what I've got coming, thanks again.
@@darrylwalford4441 No worries, anything else you'd like to know? More than happy to chat away with you, please ask away. This bike can tell you lots e.g. how much milage left but once you get the hang of things its a really easy ride just plods along or you can push it harder and really lean it in. Biggest advice is stock tyres are rubbish, be careful in the wet and remember its not you or the bike its only the tyres when its not what you expected :)
@@AnotherHipster once again, thank you for the info and your time, i may well be pestering you in the future with saft questions about the bike but one thing for sure is i will definitely be watching your UA-cam videos about your time adventurous
and modifications to the bike. 👍
I have this bike and love it.
thanks Tom, it is a beauty. I've nearly done 10,000 miles since January 2020
Agree
Cheers Jim!
Have you heard about problems with wiring on the 2020 models? My Street twin 2018 complete new wiring harness with 1200 miles on clock .If you want specific details let me know.
Hi Michael, Yes I had the recall on my bike too. My wiring harness was rewrapped at 10,500 miles. I've never had any problems with it but did it just to get ticked off the list
@@AnotherHipster Three specific problems with the Bonneville range 2016 to 2020 . Number one, problem the wiring harness routed wrong causing strain on the harness near the headstock when you turn the bars. For me the first sign was the left indicator going on off when i turned the bars to the right. The new harness is the same part number as the original just routed differently to give some slack at headstock. Still not convinced though ,as you can hear my harness straining like a ship at a mooring rope when you turn the steering. Number two problem, clutch cable rubs on harness { Triumph did a recall for a modified clutch cable bracket} to move the cable away from harness did not work on mine. Took the cable out the bracket. Third problem ,the headlight brackets have a casting ridge on the inside you guessed it rubbing on the harness. Some owners have ground the ridge down with a Dremel as i have. [Interestingly the new 2021 models have redesigned headlamp brackets wonder why}.I do like my Triumph but some owner issues has spoiled the experience for me ,and i am not convinced the harness problem has gone away permanently. If it happens again it will get fixed then gone ,hope the new Trident proves to be more reliable.
@@michaelevans1658 very interesting thanks Michael, now you mention it my harness does sound like a ship at mooring. I assumed that was pretty standard stuff. Thanks for making it more aware for me, I am looking at maybe a V85 TT or BMW Urban GS as my bike isn't quite what I was hoping for plus the faff with the chain + small petrol is getting a bit boring. Although it looks so perfect I can't take my eyes off it
I have a street ,does not need bar end mirrors,tail tidy ,noisy exhaust, Great just as it is.
It’s lovely I’m away in Lake District at the moment and it has ticked every box ✅
Same here! 👍
However, I did buy the flat seat that raised me up 1 inch to provide a more natural seating position for me.
@@larrynorsworthy8582 Nice, is it the brown leather bench seat? I bet it looks great, glad you liked my video thanks
Nice if the passenger pegs were further out and away from exhaudr
2 out of 3 videos about Street Twin where stuff getting stolen is mentioned. You guys ok out there? xD
That is interesting to hear, I think we are ok but maybe we all worry too much 😁
Can you put on lowering pegs? 24-40mm lower?
yes im sure there's a way to do so
My dream bike! Whats the top speed of the new street twin?
Thanks, took me ages to save up for it. I touched 100mph on a overtake by accident one time, so I think thats about the limit but I have seen videos of them running at 120mph ish. 50mph is plenty for me though, I just bimble along
@@AnotherHipster thanks
can i ask your view on having only 5 gears and motorway riding
Yes It would be great to have a 6th gear just for those motorway sections, the engine can happily plod along at motorway speeds all day but it does feel a bit stressed after a while & other bikes like the T100/T120 have 6 gears so weird they didn't include it on the twin. hope that helps :)
First and only thing I love is the bratata come out from the side can right there
thanks, its a lovely bike. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already :)
Me too, its lovely!
@@AnotherHipster are you the internet explorer of browsers ? Lol ❤️ jkg ofc
@@CapitanTavish Hhaha UA-cam loves to hide them from me, even my own comments sometimes so didn't want you to feel left out :D The sound of bike is still lovely, maybe I will change the exhausts soon
@@AnotherHipster don’t worry the bratata is awesome indeed, ride safe ❤️
I like the look of the old engine, not really into Mat black as much. and why not have a tack and speedo, but its a nice bike.
Thanks Jonathan, sorry for the delay. I would like a bit more chrome but first time having a blacked out engine is nice, previously its been cheap Lexmoto/Suzuki silver
Any difference in years 19-20?
no the major update comes in 2021 with a change of looks and every year since they've got tighter on emissions ect...
Really good review 👍 Great vid buddy. As you know big fan of triumph. Check out Triumph UK Facebook group as it's a great place to share your vid 😉
Thanks mate I love it too, i've been in contact with Triumph UK so going to ask them to enjoy this video. I need to make my own social media then I can post, thanks for the suggestion!
@@AnotherHipster this group as it's happy for UA-camrs to share video etc facebook.com/groups/911342682588043/?ref=share
@@HelmetHead very helpful thanks! I will share tomorrow morning, just doing some editing for the rest of the eve
No center stand?
sadly not, only on the T100 and upwards
may i know your height , is this bike suggestible for people of height 5.3feet (163 cm)
yes im 5'8' and I can still get my feet flat on the floor, this bike just feels like a 125cc learner bike with a 900cc engine stuck in there. super light weight, I even tip it into hedges for passing cars on single tracks and stand it back up with no troubles
@@AnotherHipster thankyou
As a ST owner and lover, trust me, you'll have no problem. I'm 1m76 and the bike feels cramped on long rides, but you have the perfect size. Happy riding mate ! ;)
Trip odemeter ?
yes there is
At last !! Someone who agrees with me that bar end mirrors are hideous :)
Very welcome, there is something about the tear shape too. When people flip them the other way I just don't understand it :D Nothing wrong with Mickey Mouse mirrors
@@AnotherHipster Well you've earned a like and a sub , keep up the great content 🙂
is that us or uk mpg tho....
Ah great question, it is UK mpg. I was not aware its different, I will mention that in future videos thanks :)
Wait till the gear box goes pop!
I heard about this! Is that what Stuart Fillingham was saying? Mine doesn't like first gear on hot days, been sat at green traffic lights before just trying to hear that clonk......
@@AnotherHipster Most bikes don't like going into from from neutral, think the problem they are having is going into 5th but I could be wrong on this. Quite a bit of info the Interweb thing about this problem I believe.
@@AnotherHipster That should of read "going into first gear" from neutral.
@@fasthracing thanks I will keep a look out for it, this is the late 2019 model so hopefully they fixed the issue before my gearbox was made :D But I have only done 3000 miles so far
@@AnotherHipster Hope its OK.
Could a beginner drive this
Yes I think they could, it is very lightweight and easy for anyone to touch the floor. The power delivery is really smooth and the brakes are super strong. I’d say it’s an easy to use package and the pricing is great too for a first big premium bike
@@AnotherHipster cheers appreciate reply
Very welcome any other questions let me know I feel like I really know the bike
Really great looking bike ,do u have any info on buying second hand
Ex demo is a great deal if you want to go with a dealer. That typically happens in about December when dealerships receive their new model year test rides. Otherwise if you want just go with a low milage one off EBay then they are pretty reliable
I rode a '69 T100R for 30 years. This is the best replica of that original bike in my opinion, right down to the sound. The only recording I have left of my bike is here : ua-cam.com/video/1GDj1mfdZzM/v-deo.html
Hi Oliver, wow that does sound similar & very authentic with your leather jacket noise too thanks for sharing your video with me, i'm officially your 1234th viewer. You kept that bike in great condition, I hope my videos help bring back some memories
@@AnotherHipster I'd honestly rather have a new Speed Twin than a classic (although there are some details of the classics, like those sausage mufflers, that I love)-- you have to be a full-time mechanic to keep those old bikes running. Even then, parts would randomly fall off while riding more than once. I might still get one!
@@OliverHoffmannDesign I totally agree, i'd love to have something older as my main [only bike] but I didn't want the uncertainty all the time, tempted to get a old BMW r100 though as a 2nd bike when I move out. I Only finished uni 2 years ago so now covid has paused my career progression/chance at mortgage for a while longer
@@AnotherHipster I still have my father's 1968 R69S which was quite a rocket in its day-- but it wasn't idling well last time I ran it and it's an absolute beast to kick over due to a higher compression modification. I've never in my life had an electric start bike and I'm so ready for that!
@@OliverHoffmannDesign Sounds lovely but I bet there is alot of fiddling involved with that one. Electric start is great, my first ever bike [Lexmoto 125cc] had a kick start and from then onwards only electric for me
Unfortunately it's rather expensive for what it offers
Yes I wouldn't have paid the brand new price for it either, £8,100 is asking alot for such a small, 67 hp machine, even though it is lovely, totally agree
@@AnotherHipster It is lovely and maybe that is why it's so expensive.
Consider what Honda offers for less that £7,000 with its CB650R... double disk, 4 cylinders high rev. engine that revs like a violin all in a sporty yet urban package
@@c.g.c2067 yes indeedy, my local Honda dealer is a grumpy guy though. not the premium service or bike I was after so I didn't bother. Same with Ducati tbh - Nearly got a scrambler but they didn't make any effort or try and get me out for a test ride which is a shame
@@AnotherHipster well I would have chosen a street twin aswell to be honest since its design is very pleasant
Cheers, hope you had a nice new year
T all over us what your paying for $$
I brought this bike for about £6500 in total, I paid cash so it was all done at once