Featured Speed Twin - First Ride

Looks like it is to be a nice day
Let us know your thoughts, good and bad, we will rely on you for some honest feedback

...and pictures, must have pictures

 

Don't drop it !

 

What would be the chances??

 

There’s always one or two that like digging up the past

Enjoy your ride Rich

 

Good report Rich, thanks.

I was only thinking the same as SJ after I read your report,,,,,why do Triumph keep putting crap seats on their Classic range of bikes.
I don’t know how much adjustment there is on the suspension,,,,if none or very little that’s another negative by the sounds of it, again like the rest of the Classic range.

 

I suppose so they'll sell more "comfort" seats.

 

I think if you're heavy (Fat) like me the suspension will be fine,everyone told me the speed triple had firm suspension and the seat was hard ..guess it does if your only 12 stone!

 

Isnt it going to be snatchy just cos its brand spanking new?Excuse my ignorance, please.
How fast did you go? Fast enough for time travel? Is that a phone in that phone box. 88 miles an hour was it?

 

Time travel,nah wrong coloured phone box Jamesie

 

What!? Rich, drop a bike?

 

I rode one yesterday, i went to buy myself a second hand speed triple. Looked around the showroom as always and see this new speed twin.
Hmmm, me thinks, looks fab in the flesh, retros are not really my thing at all, but this one is very impressive indeed. Looked around it for ages and ages, then took the speed triple i had come to see and went out on this new speed twin for a test ride straight after.
The twin feels light, very handlable, its seat is not so much uncomfortable, its just a little narrow in comparsion to most modern seats. The bike itself feels narrow low down, your legs and feet feel fairly close and most peple will be able to get both feet down with ease. On your upper body it feels a little bigger, the tank is wide as are the bars and the whole sitting position very comfortable and easy riding and i imagine most will be able to deal with 2 or 3 hours on here no problem. Engine is better than i thought as well, drags you along nicely and cranks up faster with more guts than the i had anticipated, along with the added slip ons, it thudded its way along lovely. Only very minor thing i found was the clocks are at a very flat angle and a little difficult to see and in comparison to the rest of the bike, the rear number plate and bracket are hideous, needs some kind of tail tidy.
Got to say, I really liked it. So much so, i had to go off for a two hour lunch to try and decide what to do now (lol)..... Which should i buy?
After much deliberation, i rode the used 94 limited edition speed triple home. It was a very tough decision and i eventually came to the conclusion at my age, if i dont take the triple now, i doubt i will ever own one.....
How long my knees will put up with being bent up on the triple i dont know?
It may not be that long before i succumb to the relaxed twin burble.

 

Thanks for the report Rich. I hand the demo bike for about 50mins and loved it. I can't wait to get my hands on my very own Speed Twin in the next few weeks. I know that they are not every bodies style of bike, but I like it.
Wessa

 

I was over at Pure Triumph Woburn yesterday booking a service and a test ride on the Speed Twin. Might be tempted! My mate rode that bike yesterday and loved it. Btw, the cafe is much better than the last time I visited!

 

Is it me (it probably is!) or is the bike in the second photo snuggling up to you like a faithful, loving old dog?

Please note, I do have a vivid imagination, which is more active at the moment due to a change in manufacturer of my prescribed beta-blockers.

 

Great reports guys. I noted the mention of slip ons, do speedtwins have a cat converter as it appears not from the photos

 

The one i looked at has the same setup as other 1200's

 

Yes they all do, it’s tucked away under the engine towards the front but it is easily replaced by an “x” pipe which also releases a few db improving the sound and is lighter than the cat unit.