I accidentally swallowed a fly last week and then my wife told me off for eating between meals. I love the twin clocks best. It's a shame that they are not on all bikes.
Get the current speed 1200 and add new rear shocks and you’ll have a better bike than the new standard model for less money and you get those gorgeous twin clocks, that’s the option I’m looking at 👍
You are 100% correct , thats been my gripe with all the retro Triumph bikes, apart from the Thruxton the suspension is under parr, So they put all the bits off the Thruxton that you wanted on the speed twin, then ruined it with the CLOCK ! 😮, so for me a Thruxton with straight bars would be my choice.
In the states, it’s a candy apple. Ergo the candy apple red paint popular in the custom car culture. A gold or silver base coat with a translucent red over the top mimicking the candied apple itself.
I must admit I prefer the looks of this model to the new RS model. I'm not keen on the "barcode" tank paint scheme and the single digital clock and the price rise! I will have a close look at the new Triumphs when I go to the NEC show. I'm still considering a T100.
I love the twin clocks on my T100, a TFT is doubtless cheaper but looks it too. The new basic Speed Twin lacks too much kit which came standard on the outgoing, better looking model.
Breaking wind on a big bike sounds so beneficial 😁😁. I think that the Speed Twin 1200 would taste like a whole box of Mr Kipling's cakes. Tremendous fun 👍👍.
Hello Mr T, I always wondered why they didn’t do a Speed Twin RS like they did with the Truxton. I would have got one instead of the Speed Triple RR but I was always put off by the 2nd rate suspension, which I felt didn’t match the rest of the equipment and style. I am tempted to swop the RR for the Speed RS but the clock change is holding me back as I feel it’s another cheap out again. Excellent vid tho thanks please keep up the great work I really appreciate your vids and commentary!
Recently test rode the Speed twin 1200, followed by the T100 and preferred the smaller 900cc engine. Despite that a used Thruxton would be my choice of Bonneville, also its a shame the Speed twin is losing the duel analogue clocks. Thanks Mr Taym
It's a lovely looking bike TAYM and I did want one until I rode it , but for me it was so uncomfortable next to the T120 which kind of hacked me off in a way . Now I find that in the real world the T120 has plenty of everything for me but yes the Speed has better brakes and the back brake on my T120 is nowhere near as good as my old XJR was imo . So the new one will only have one clock like the Speed 900 then hmm not a good move imo , ahh ha TAYM so you took it back early that's just what I did when I road it 😂 (kidding ) .👌👍
The new 900 has better tech like Cornering ABS,Traction Control & upgraded Suspension but it doesn't look as good as current model especially with those cut outs in the tank & clock might be offset.I was gana wait for new models but saw a sneak peak with cut outs on tanks & put me off it. New 1200 Speedtwin doesn't look as good as older model as well.
@@LifetimeBikerThey made that clock the LCD TFT clock that came out on Trident which is very good but Triumph is putting it on everything now.Some bikes suit twin clocks.I would rush out & can the current model 900 or 1200 Speedtwin while you can before the new models are is all there is.
@LifetimeBiker We are there's a big protest ride tomorrow in mist regions of NZ 🇳🇿 but not in Hawkes Bay or Palmy unfortunately or I would go coincides with Toy ride in Hawkes Bay & Risk Ride for Kids in Palmy.Closest is Taupo or Masterton.Tomorows protest ride is just a forerunner hopefully to a National ride to Wellington like they did in 2019 when they put it up from $125-$830 & then after protest reduced it to $525. They want to put it up to $870 over next 3yrs & bring in a 750cc class.Dealing with National Party so they probably won't change anything they just f#*k up the country everytime they're in.I only vote Labour to everytime to keep National out.Hopefully they're only a 1 term Government they've upset alot of people with their unconstitutional illegal fast track bill they brought in.
@@ruahinesrider I am getting so tired of typing comments only to have them disappear !! , I will try again , Whoever is behind it needs to be dealt with in a way that they will never try this kind of anti democratic victimisation of a minority road users group ever again. Motorcyclists are more environmentally friendly than most vehicles and most motorcycle accidents are caused by other motorists mistakes. Gov` , Transport agencies and Insurance companies need to stop cooking the books to reflect their preferred outcome. IF they made motorcycles illegal I would still ride , Screw `em.
@@ruahinesrider I am getting so tired of typing comments only to have them disappear !! , I will try again , Whoever is behind it needs to be dealt with in a way that they will never try this kind of anti democratic victimisation of a minority road users group ever again. Motorcyclists are more environmentally friendly than most vehicles and most motorcycle accidents are caused by other motorists mistakes. Gov` , Transport agencies and Insurance companies need to stop cooking the books to reflect their preferred outcome. IF they made motorcycles illegal I would still ride , Screw `em.
I accidentally swallowed a fly last week and then my wife told me off for eating between meals. I love the twin clocks best. It's a shame that they are not on all bikes.
Get the current speed 1200 and add new rear shocks and you’ll have a better bike than the new standard model for less money and you get those gorgeous twin clocks, that’s the option I’m looking at 👍
I have a 2023 Speed Twin with Nitron shocks and fork cartridges built for my weight. Very happy 😊
You are 100% correct , thats been my gripe with all the retro Triumph bikes, apart from the Thruxton the suspension is under parr, So they put all the bits off the Thruxton that you wanted on the speed twin, then ruined it with the CLOCK ! 😮, so for me a Thruxton with straight bars would be my choice.
In the states, it’s a candy apple. Ergo the candy apple red paint popular in the custom car culture. A gold or silver base coat with a translucent red over the top mimicking the candied apple itself.
I must admit I prefer the looks of this model to the new RS model. I'm not keen on the "barcode" tank paint scheme and the single digital clock and the price rise! I will have a close look at the new Triumphs when I go to the NEC show. I'm still considering a T100.
The Thruxton twins torque is the talk of the town...it's Triumphant Thanks TAYM.😊😊
Good morning everyone 😊
I love the twin clocks on my T100, a TFT is doubtless cheaper but looks it too. The new basic Speed Twin lacks too much kit which came standard on the outgoing, better looking model.
Breaking wind on a big bike sounds so beneficial 😁😁. I think that the Speed Twin 1200 would taste like a whole box of Mr Kipling's cakes. Tremendous fun 👍👍.
Carmel apples 🍎 😋 We also take chopped peanuts and sprinkle over that sugar goodness giving a salty peanut kick to them.😋😎
Love it.
Thanks David 😁
I wanted a shorter sporty bike to compliment my 1200XC.... So, I got the bobber.
I have to try one of these eventually
Hello Mr T, I always wondered why they didn’t do a Speed Twin RS like they did with the Truxton. I would have got one instead of the Speed Triple RR but I was always put off by the 2nd rate suspension, which I felt didn’t match the rest of the equipment and style. I am tempted to swop the RR for the Speed RS but the clock change is holding me back as I feel it’s another cheap out again. Excellent vid tho thanks please keep up the great work I really appreciate your vids and commentary!
Recently test rode the Speed twin 1200, followed by the T100 and preferred the smaller 900cc engine. Despite that a used Thruxton would be my choice of Bonneville, also its a shame the Speed twin is losing the duel analogue clocks. Thanks Mr Taym
Love it except 1200 decals on tank. Prices are so stiff now
That's one sweet machine, and it's called a candy apple in the U S.
Certainly is 😁 thanks Paul 😁 Candy Apple makes much more sense 😁
@@TAYM see that there, sweet ride , candy, I know you did, beeing in the robes n all
Twin clocks everyday of the week Taym 👍
Absolutely 😁 thanks D😁
Great bikes 👍👍
Thanks Mark 😁
Blake was here. 😂
It's a lovely looking bike TAYM and I did want one until I rode it , but for me it was so uncomfortable next to the T120 which kind of hacked me off in a way . Now I find that in the real world the T120 has plenty of everything for me but yes the Speed has better brakes and the back brake on my T120 is nowhere near as good as my old XJR was imo . So the new one will only have one clock like the Speed 900 then hmm not a good move imo , ahh ha TAYM so you took it back early that's just what I did when I road it 😂 (kidding ) .👌👍
The “digital” style instruments on the new 2025 Speed Twin aren’t a patch on the twin dials of the current model.
Losing the twin clocks is a definite faux pas.
Totally agree 😁 they claim it’s about fitting a quick shifter🤔 thanks Collin 😁
Twin clock bikes will hold their value better I think.
Absolutely 😁 thanks Al 😁
Morning
I like the speed twin but on the new on they’ve replaced the lovely twin clocks with a horrible round Digital thing , not good👎
The new 900 has better tech like Cornering ABS,Traction Control & upgraded Suspension but it doesn't look as good as current model especially with those cut outs in the tank & clock might be offset.I was gana wait for new models but saw a sneak peak with cut outs on tanks & put me off it.
New 1200 Speedtwin doesn't look as good as older model as well.
@@LifetimeBikerThey made that clock the LCD TFT clock that came out on Trident which is very good but Triumph is putting it on everything now.Some bikes suit twin clocks.I would rush out & can the current model 900 or 1200 Speedtwin while you can before the new models are is all there is.
@@ruahinesrider Agreed 👍 , Hope you lot are making a hell of a racket over this BS new rego proposal , Some Poli` needs to be sacked over that.
@LifetimeBiker We are there's a big protest ride tomorrow in mist regions of NZ 🇳🇿 but not in Hawkes Bay or Palmy unfortunately or I would go coincides with Toy ride in Hawkes Bay & Risk Ride for Kids in Palmy.Closest is Taupo or Masterton.Tomorows protest ride is just a forerunner hopefully to a National ride to Wellington like they did in 2019 when they put it up from $125-$830 & then after protest reduced it to $525.
They want to put it up to $870 over next 3yrs & bring in a 750cc class.Dealing with National Party so they probably won't change anything they just f#*k up the country everytime they're in.I only vote Labour to everytime to keep National out.Hopefully they're only a 1 term Government they've upset alot of people with their unconstitutional illegal fast track bill they brought in.
@@ruahinesrider I am getting so tired of typing comments only to have them disappear !! , I will try again , Whoever is behind it needs to be dealt with in a way that they will never try this kind of anti democratic victimisation of a minority road users group ever again.
Motorcyclists are more environmentally friendly than most vehicles and most motorcycle accidents are caused by other motorists mistakes.
Gov` , Transport agencies and Insurance companies need to stop cooking the books to reflect their preferred outcome.
IF they made motorcycles illegal I would still ride , Screw `em.
@@ruahinesrider I am getting so tired of typing comments only to have them disappear !! , I will try again , Whoever is behind it needs to be dealt with in a way that they will never try this kind of anti democratic victimisation of a minority road users group ever again.
Motorcyclists are more environmentally friendly than most vehicles and most motorcycle accidents are caused by other motorists mistakes.
Gov` , Transport agencies and Insurance companies need to stop cooking the books to reflect their preferred outcome.
IF they made motorcycles illegal I would still ride , Screw `em.
So, ' buy one while you can', sounds ominous TAYM?, or have you been talking to her who must be obeyed !!!
😂😂😂 if had this would be a Rocket review 😂😂😂 thanks DrD 😁
4th😂
Finally knocked off the podium.
One round clock… RIP Speed Twin. 🪦
Candy Apples or Caramel Apples in the parts of the States where I’ve lived.