Long Term Triumph Street Twin/Speed Twin 900 Review
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2023
- We have been enjoying this sweetheart of a motorcycle in our family for 15 months now, we love it more and more after every ride. Check out our long term thoughts and some of the few drawbacks of this modern classic.
I'm a former Triumph salesman. Globally the Street Twin was the best-selling triumph model. When I used to order used bikes, I could always find a used bobber or speed triple, or scrambler. But We could NEVER find used Street Twins. I always took that as a testament to the bike and how excellent it is. Triumph is going on 7 years of the bike, with virtually no major updates. Timeless design holds it resale value and is hard to find. All the pieces of a GREAT machine.
That’s really great insight! I really enjoyed your comment, thanks for sharing. I have the scrambler 1200 and I would sell it before the street twin if it came down too it. Not to say I don’t like it, I just love the street twin!
@@anthonyridesphilly there’s a certain barebones magic to the street twin. Ever get a chance to test out the Speed Twin? Last I read the Street Twin was canabalizing the Speed Twin
There was a major update in 2019 . Ten more horsepower
@@specialized500Brembo front break as well.
@@racheltaylor6578 brake
I love watching your videos, running through my old neighborhood, and on all the roads I used to tear up on my bike 30 years ago!
I’m glad you enjoy them, I really enjoy filming my favorite hobby. It’s not for everyone but it’s a good time. Happy riding!
Hell yeah! You will not be disappointed, I’ve mostly had Japanese bikes. But I feel triumph is a cross between Harley’s premium feel and japans reliable riding manors.
Great review! I bought a 900 Speed Twin last April and absolutely love it. Been riding for right at 60 years and the new Triumph is a breath of fresh air. Really brought the joy of riding back for me. Jess, very impressed with your riding ability. You're aggressive but in control. Nice job. Stay safe!
Im glad to hear you're enjoying your new bike, it really is a good one! its modern yet still simple at heart. we love it! Happy riding!
Great review of real world ownership thank you for sharing! I’m in the UK and bought my Street Twin 3 months ago, it’s a 2018 euro 4 model and I absolutely love it. I can relate to soo much that you’ve talked about here, I think I’ll be keeping my bike for many years given how much I’m enjoying it!
I think you will keep it for many years to come as well, it’s a good one. We just started customizing ours this week. I may have to do a follow up video when it’s complete. Glad you enjoyed the review, Happy riding!
@@anthonyridesphilly thanks for your reply! If you’re looking to customise then it would be great to watch and videos you create on that. I’d be very interested to see what you do and your thoughts on it. I’m also (as Jess was) still at that early stage where I like everything stock but know in the future things will change haha! I get what you’re saying that everything about this bike is such a great all-rounder and it puts a huge smile on my face every time I get on it. It’s great to watch your reviews on it and if you do anymore reviews or videos on the Street Twin then I’d really enjoy watching them. Thanks again :)
@@Rinzler900 I’ll probably make a video when the mods are complete, just got the first one in the mail yesterday. A nice British custom bench seat. Tail tidy/fender eliminator is next and then some mirrors and turn signals. I’m glad you’re enjoying the bike. We took some time to think about what we wanted out of it before starting our mods. We started with it as more touring style for the first 2 years and now it’s transforming to more bop around cafe style. Updates to come👍
really enjoyed seeing the bike ride while hearing your all's perspective. only reinforces my opinion to buy this exact bike. thank you for the review!
Im happy to hear that, I don't think you will be disappointed. happy riding!
I have the 2020 ST 900, also in ironstone color (love it). Sometimes I regret passing up the T120 for the ST900, but I don't do much highway riding, so the ST900 is perfect! It's much easier to maneuver in city traffic than the T120. Many people wish it had a 6th gear, but with 5 gears, there's much less shifting. I added the side view mirrors, and the Triumph heated grips (which I highly recommend), but I don't like too many modifications that take away from its original look. Couldn't be happier with my Triumph!
The T120 is a bigger better ride no doubt but the street twin has such a charm to it. I have the scrambler 1200 with a six speed and I honestly prefer the street twins gearing with the 5 speed. It’s a great gear ratio. Glad you are enjoying your bike. Happy riding!
I bought my 2023 ST900 to commute to work - which is across town (large city in the US midwest). Surface streets only take a couple minutes longer than freeway routes (my office is due East of my home, and the two East/West freeways that could get me there are a bit out of the way to get to). The ST900 just eats it up and makes it very enjoyable. Turns a lot of heads too! And super easy on the gas! Always get to work in a good mood - especially since I'm going through old neighborhoods where I lived for over 20 years.
That’s what it’s all about, many miles of smiles. Especially while sipping gas compared to larger displacement cruisers. Glad you are enjoying it, happy riding!
Agree with all your points on this beautiful machine, great for the city and open road. Suspension is crappy but the bike so flickable you can miss most of the pot holes and we have plenty of those in the UK. Loving your vids. ✌ xx
Glad you are enjoying the vids! I can live with a crappy suspension. We have many potholes here in Philadelphia as well. The bike handles them well.
Loved the review and agree with your comments. I bought a new ST900 as my first bike last November. Thoroughly enjoy riding it. Like you I've done a few long trips on the motorway - couple of 300 mile days - and the ST has been fairly comfortable. Gotten used to the wind. Your comment about some 'wobble' on the front end was interesting and got me thinking. I also experienced a slight wobble around the 30 - 50 MPH mark. I don't know enough about bike physics / mechanics to know why or whether it's a problem (it might have been the fact I had a fair bit of luggage strapped down at the back) but your comment has got me thinking. Enjoy the bike...
Glad you enjoyed it, yeah the front end is sprung soft meaning it can bounce a lot. Which is great for city riding but at speed it can feel a little too soft essentially. Having extra weight on the back of the bike would make it feel more pronounced. We had a top box on the bike when we experienced it at its worst. It’s not really a big deal tho, just a characteristic of a soft suspension setup.
Thanks for the speedy reply (see what I did there :-)). As a Brit I always enjoy these reviews and shots of rides around the US, some great roads and interesting to see the scenery. Keep up the good work...
Clicked on your review out of curiosity as I'm looking ahead for my wife's next bike. She just started riding and I got her a used Suzuki TU250X, which allows her to easily flatfoot the bike. It's also fairly light and its lack of power keeps her from getting into trouble. The Speed Twin's seat height looks low like the TU250's, and I like the upright riding position. If I ever see a used one, I might have to grab it.
Glad you enjoyed the review. I feel like the street twin is a very similar bike to the TU250 with the obvious power difference. But it would be a nice lateral transition for her in terms of bike ergonomics. This is why I made this review, I really think this is a great second bike. It’s fun and capable but nothing that would scare an intermediate or vertically challenged rider. Happy riding!
Great video
It is a shame we couldn't hear Jess, but it was still a great video and gave a lot of rider info. As much as you love the Street Twin/Speed Twin 900 maybe you ought to sell your other bikes and get you a Speed Twin 900. Then you would have his and hers. Ride safe and enjoy every journey.
I could never give up the variety. But maybe I’ll rent a speed twin 900 someday and then we can make a video about his and hers ride out hahaha. Glad you enjoyed it!
@@anthonyridesphilly I've got my Harley for sale and if I sell it before Spring I hope to put a Triumph Speed Twin 900 in my garage next Spring. I've owned motorcycles since 1967, mostly Japanese bikes and four Harleys. If I am lucky I'll own my first Triumph in the Spring. I am very excited about this. Wish me luck. Ride safe and enjoy every ride.
I have one and I love it, too. My only grumble is that I found the seat uncomfortable for touring. It's got a 'bead' along the edge that makes my legs very sore after a couple of days. Thinking of putting a King & Queen seat on for the long trips.
I’ve noticed the seat can wear on me for long rides too, I do better on my bench seat that I have in the scrambler. Happy riding!
Great review. I'm always hunting used bike adds. Over the last year they are harder to come by and the price is going up on used Bonnies.
I’m always combing through the listings myself too, I think people are holding on to the older bikes more these days. I don’t blame them
Enjoyed your review. I have 2023 speed twin 900(renamed-same bike). I also live in Philly. So far haven’t notice any issues with engine heat or fueling with Euro 5. Totally agree that it’s a great bikeThe engine, gearbox.sound,handling great AND I get >60 mpg to boot
@@robertbelasco3859 hey Robert that’s awesome to hear you are enjoying your new bike. It does handle itself really well, I’m so many ways. Maybe the engine heat won’t bother you. I commute from South Philly to center city and the stop lights are what get to me the most lol
I'm riding it like 15k and I love it everytime even I have other bikes ktm1290 tiger1200 and also my forza scooter cant reach that fun on riding best bike ever ❤
It’s a great bike to have in the stable, happy riding!
Nice video, is a good bike for commuting honestly? daily use (comfortable) and weekend touring, of perhaps recreation purpose? you know about maintenance/ repair? expensive? is this engine reliable? it is wise to jump from naked bike( MT09 own bike) to this classic for daily use? for comparison, it is better than Honda CB 650 new model 2024 with E-Clutch,
Any way great video
Be safea
I thought it was a review for the bike. Turns out it was a review for your lovely relationship.
Hell yeah brother! welcome to our vlog
Do different pads do anything for the sqeaky brakes ? Diff / aftermarket rotor ?
Certainly, I put ebc brake pads on my triumph scrambler and they don’t squeak. The stock brembo pads are the squeaky culprit. Some say a little high heat silicone grease on the back of the brake pad will settle the squeak down also but I haven’t tried this method. It’s a vibration thing between the pad back plate and the brake pistons.
Good stuff. Any pressing technical issue with this bike ??
None to note, we have put 10k miles on it and it’s running great. Starts up and runs like a Honda. I would say the front suspension is cheaply sprung and an upgrade to the springs would be nice. But the rest of the bike is quality.
Hi Anthony, which Tires you world prefer for the Street Twin?
Hi Antonio, we ditched the stock tires for the “metzler roadtec 01“ tires and are super happy with them. They feel great in the corners when you lean the bike and have held up good for the year we have had them on the bike so far. They are sport touring style tires.
Vs the T100 is it a more leaned forward position? I’m trying to decide between the two
It is a more leaned forward position. It’s not as aggressive as the speed twin 1200 but as a boy I find myself sitting on my junk because of the bar position/seat design (it’s not a bench seat like the t100)
She doesn’t mind the seat position at all tho😂
Hi. What happened to the Touring Windshield you fitted on a previous video? Cheers. 🇬🇧
We take it off but leave the brackets on. So it’s easy to put back on when we take longer rides. It’s currently on the bike for the winter months too. Keeps that bitey wind off me. 👍
@@anthonyridesphilly good idea 👍
Hi what’s Jess’s inseam and height. My inseam is 27” and 152cm. Would love to try this bike, it looks great
She is 5 foot and 3 inches tall, so about 3 inches taller than you and her inseam is about 28. You might be on your tippy toes but the suspension is soft so that buys you a bit more leg room when you sit down
Can this handle the highway? Say consistent at 70-75 mph over 50-100 miles?
It can definitely handle the highway. We put a touring windscreen on it and took it 150 mile in a day. But you want to get off the bike and stretch every 75 miles or so. Your rider triangle is more sporty and the knees will get a little cramped after some time.
@@anthonyridesphilly thank you !
So what exactly is the difference between this and a Bonnie T100
It basically the rider triangle. Different seat profile, foot pegs are setup in a more sporty position, but barely. And the looks… Less chrome, more modern finishes. It’s a bit smaller over all. But they are so similar
Sorry, may i ask how tall is the girl and the weight, like I'm interested to buy one for my wife but she's 5'2, thanks
She is 5’3” average weight for that height. Stock suspension and reach to the ground is good for her.
nhiệt độ thành phố tôi sống 33 độ C, vận hành chiếc Speed Twin 900 này có bị quá nóng không bạn ?
It will roast your legs at the stoplight, or in slow traffic.
put premium E5 fuel in , super unleaded 97 or 99 Ron Shell call it VPower . makes it much better. get rid of the pirelli. michelin do a classic tyre
I can hear woody.
How about, "Let's Talk About This Bike?"
It’s a great bike!