Glad you liked it! :-) Thank you for watching and hello from the UK! (You can get my key tags on eBay if you'd like a couple! ;-)

Thank you Phil! Glad you like it but it always helps when you have a bike like this! Yes you can scroll through the info on the move, just not the settings... They can only be changed when stationary... Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 😊

You're most welcome Mandy! :-) Thank you and I'm glad. TBH!

It's wonderful! It's either this next or the Thruxton. Will have to wait to try that though!

+Mikael Jonsson It really is a much better bike than the Sprint. So much more performance, lighter and much better handling. Woo! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! ;-)

Huzzah! Excellent to know and not a bad endorsement of me either! Although all accolades must go to the lovely bikes that I get to ride and review of course... ;-) Thank you for the comment and for watching! :-) Enjoy your bike, ride safely, but maybe not so responsibly considering it's a speed triple R! :-) TBH!

+Gambit896 Thank you Gambit! :-) I always worry it's a bit dull, as I watch it so many times during the edit... Either way, thank you! :-)

You're very welcome :) I assure you your videos are anything but dull. My name's Ben by all means please feel free to use it when replying to my comments on future videos & tweets too :).

***** Thanks Ben! I'll try to remember! :-) Sometimes it's easier just to go with usernames, but will try! :-)

+Fibroboy What?! Really? That's odd... But yes, you'll have an absolute hoot!

Thank you very much! I can't wait either! Yes, the ending nearly didn't make the cut... 😉

+1 on the 100hp light bike for the road. I used to have a 1999 zx6r and even that old thing was wildly quick on the road. You'd go through a few gears gunning it out of a corner and look down expecting to see 100mph but it reads 130. I can't even imagine how quick the latest crop of super bikes are on the road.

My 1st big bike was the triumph street triple R 2016 model, i am 5.7 150llb. I found the weight on the street triple mid to top heavy, test rode a 2015 speed triple 1050r , found it much easier to ride. Have now sold the street!!

+John Mård Of course you may my dear! ;-) Took 10 hours to do this one... Hence how long it took, but I wanted it to look right. I'm still not happy with it and could have spent another 2 hours tidying bits and pieces, but I felt it was good enough to release it. People were starting to ask! :-) Thanks for watching and for the nice comments! :-)

You're welcome! It's definitely an excellent bike and if you're able to customise it to your own tastes then every one is a winner! Thank you for watching and for letting us know!

+Britishshooter Marvellous dear fellow! :-) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-) Tally Bally Ho!

Thank you. Yes, I have already been corrected, and I found it out on my Thruxton too (was the same lever), so have added a comment in the description. But I can't expect people to look there... :-) Thanks for the tip though! Feel free to let me know of anything else so I can try to amend it?! :-) Thanks for watching and TBH!

+Mark Masztal It is the recording button control for the Drift Ghost camera on my helmet... The Go Pros do not have such control, so I have to push their buttons.. ooer...

+Lord “Birchdog” Birch I can't even sit on a 899 Panigale, so I reckon you'd be fine on a Speed or Thruxton! :-) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-) Tally Bally Ho my lord!

No worries Erwin. As you might be aware from previous videos, I was torn between the Thruxton R and the Speed Triple R. The speed is definitely the best motorcycle but not really my style. Also, I value my licence and I couldn't honestly trust myself with that extra performance... I'd be above 80mph far too often. But common sense would dictate that this might not be the same for you, as we all possess different personalities... The speed feels lighter in the corners. not Street triple light, but lighter. The body position is different too. More upright, but extremely comfortable even with the standard seat. The sound is very different too. If you haven't owned a triple before, the induction whistle is something you either love or hate but you can grow to love. It took me a while to like it on my street triple, but once you like it, the triple really is an intoxicating engine. Also, there is obviously more top end, only 2000 rpm, but it certainly adds to the experience. The triple is a lovely blend of torque and power. Not as torquey as an equivalent displacement twin, but has more pull than the equivalent 4 cylinder engine... My one concern about the speed triple is that initially is was intimidating, then it was just pure fun. That may not sound like a concern, but it may lead me towards the dangerous riding where my talent, for what it is, runs out... Not that I can't have too much fun on my Thruxton, just a different beast... So besides the position, and the performance and the looks, not much to differentiate. Both excellent bikes. Maybe the speed is more weather proof? Not sure... For me it came down to looks and riding position. For a naked bike, I like to be leant forwards a little bit against the wind so that my position helps with the wind, otherwise I feel a bit like I am holding on to the bars... For town riding, the upright position is better for your wrists and lower back though... I hope that this waffle helps in some small way and that I might have at least answered your question in part. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! TBH!

Captain Rambunctious Tons of thank's to you Captain. Very detailed arguments. They helped me understanding more about what to expect, when I test the Speed. The reason why I'm considering the switch, is because the TTR whoobles too much when I give full throttle when exiting a curve. Been olaying for a year with the whole suspension, tension, compresion, rebound, etc. But it still there, the feeling of a super light front end, it just doesn't give me confidence. Perhaps I'm riding it a bit far for what was designed for, but it is what it is. I own a Tiger too, so besides, at first, hating the engine sound (now in ignoring stage mode), liked far more how I feel into curve on it, rather than in the TTR. It feels much more ready to take the exit of any curve than the TTR. And that Captain, is just something I shouldn't be even writing about it. The TTR is meant to be a better animal for the twisties. To be fair, I blame it on my riding style, it may be the case it just doesn't mix with the geometry / design of the bike. I'm really sad that I'm considering to give it away. Anyway, thank's again for your wise comments. Cheers and a Happy nee year to you too!

No problem Erwin! It doesn't matter if it's your riding style or not, it doesn't seem like it's working for you! Good luck in your decisions! I'm happy to have helped...

Exactly! 😊

Amazing! Very well done! Hope you enjoy. You must report back what it is like owning it and any cons you feel should be addressed! Tally Hooooo!

Ha ha! Imagine if the only contact I had with my mother was through KZfaq! Very weird! 😉

+HamSpamJamLamb The plan is to get the Hero 4 Silver and chin mount it... Soon...

You're most welcome! 😊 Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! 😊 TBH!

I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and if you liked it enough, feel free to subscribe!

+PistnRods It's just so well finished. They really have thought of everything that people used to do via the aftermarket lot... It's very nice indeed... Buy the Speed as well! ;-)

Captain Rambunctious perhaps after I blow this bike up too I'll move on to a Triumph. :D

I think that if you can afford the R model, then the upgrades are worth more than the difference in price. You can get the wheels and belly pan on the S, but you would have to 'fork' out for the ohlins separately which in my opinion would be worth getting the R anyway. If the Red is more your thing, see if your dealer can order an R in red, and if not, wait a bit, as every year they bring out new colours... Hope that this helps, even if it wasn't really the answer that you were hoping for. Thanks for watching and Tally Bally Ho!

+Captain Rambunctious Thanks for the insights! just means I need to save up more. can you give me a detailed opinion of how the back brake feels? Thanks!

Lee Entwistle The rear brake had plenty of bite but was subtle enough to be able to use as gently as you like in the corners...

The thruxton's looks suit me and my personality better. I can ride it in the Distinguished Gentleman's ride. I preferred the position. I preferred the sound and acceleration of the Speed Triple but felt that it was unnecessary on the roads. I would LOVE both of course, but only allowed one bike at the moment... If I wanted to be modern looking and someone who didn't like tradition and the past, then the speed Triple R. But as I love older stuff, but this is with modern bits and pieces, the Thruxton R suits me perfectly. It's the one that stole my heart more than my head...

But the Speed Triple R would be the better bike as a machine...

Thanks for the feedback! I completely understand... Only giving each one a test ride will inform me at this point (heart>mind)! Keep the fun videos coming... Ride safe!

Jonathan Gann Thanks Jonathan! Will do! And you too...

Speed Triple R. To me it feels more planted. It has a lot more power. It feels to me like a more grown up bike... I loved the yellow one that I had for a week, and this new one is another step up. I also find the Speed more comfortable and the seat doesn't push me into the tank so much, and I have more leg room too... Easy for me to answer really... :-) Hope that this has helped.

Thank you and thank you for watching! :-) Plenty more where the came from! Tally Bally Ho!

Ha ha! Thank you very much!

@@CaptainRambunctious I’m picking up my 2017 Speed Triple aaaah, dagger,dagger, dagger next weekend

@@GabGab-yy7rd awesome stuff! Very exciting!

Jakey B that’s amazing! A very lucky chap! Enjoy it! Enjoy the weather too!

Captain Rambunctious Thanks a lot ,yes I am and will do . Always enjoy your reviews , keep making them . Safe riding 😀🇬🇧🏍❤️

+threepot Thank you threepot! Something tells me you like triples.. ;-)

+Windy Run Ah, excellent, glad that you agree! The straighter bars are the street fighter stance and are the same on all Speed Triples really, and yes, I agree with you on the quick shifter, but a lot of people don't like them and the only Triumph that they come standard on is the Daytona 675 R which is seen as their sports bike... Thanks for watching and for the comment! Really interesting...

I believe that the dealer cut them out with a dremel I'm afraid. Your best and easiest bet would be to sell yours and buy the ones you want... It's what I am having to do with my V&H pipes so that I can get the louder ones! :-) Thanks for watching and feel free to ask more questions... TBH

+Captain Rambunctious Such a shame... I will contact Triumph anyway since they have wrong info on their website. I'll wait until there's more options on the market and I'll think about swapping them then. Thank you for your quick response! Cheers.

+Captain Rambunctious Such a shame... I will contact Triumph anyway since they have wrong info on their website. I'll wait until there's more options on the market and I'll think about swapping them then. Thank you for your quick response! Cheers.

Sergi Lloveras Corbalan You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

+Karthik Ravi You're welcome! Sorry for the wait!

+Arizona RE Fair point my friend!! I'm going to run out of superlatives before riding the Thruxton if I'm not careful! Thanks for watching as always!

Thank you Colin! Enjoy! :-)

Yes of course! Arrow LowBoy or SC Project and others besides... 😊

AH i found the sc project one, very nice! tahnks!!!!

No, no free arrow cans, but they still sound tremendous with them on... I'd still get the low boy I think... But I do like the look of the rear wheel with the high cans which do not obstruct the view! The clutch is a lot lighter and the gears just snick into position like butter... A really lovely machine... Thanks for watching and for the kind words and for the excellent comment. TBH!

+Ross Deacon Dakadakadaka indeed! :-) Bravo chap! A fine choice! :-)

Excellent idea... Yes, I have yet to try those other bikes... I'm biased of course, but if it weren't for the looks and fun of the Thruxton R, I would have got this instead... :-)

Trouble is, the mt10 is only £9,999. And it's got that amazing crossplane engine. Also has cruise control and the option to add the touring pack, whilst still keeping the lightweight super-naked feel. Very versatile bike. Although I seriously don't need that much power, which ironically is the only downside I can see ;) oh well, means I won't get bored of it anytime soon

Scot Wilson One of my main factors, apart from the test rides, will be that currently owning the MT-09 and having brakes and suspension made of chewing gum and milk bottle tops I'm drawn to a Speed Triple R with names like Brembo and Ohlins just to see what it's like going from the cheapest tat to the highest quality components.

pipnmaz Interesting debate chaps... Keep it coming...

+Captain Rambunctious ah yeah that makes sense. Didn't think they were that bad on the mt09, but yeah they speed triple would be an awesome toy, and although they say it's down on power, that's only in the company of superbike-engined bakers :)

Yes, i have already made a few amendments in the description to this effect.. An excellent bike. If Triumph hadn't brought out the Thruxton R, I would have definitely got this bike...

+Donavan I'm having to wait a bit to be able to ride the T120 and Thruxton! I HAD been hoping to ride the T120 today but it's raining... Thruxton will be soon I hope as will need to put my order in if I like it as much as I think that I will! :-) Thanks for watching and commenting as always! ;-)

Please review that T120 Black when you get a chance!!

Donavan I will indeed! Only managed to ride the Explorer 1200 today as the T120 still wasn't ready for the road. Triumph have asked all dealers to hold back for a couple of weeks. I'm hopefully going to have a go next week though...

+Bex88 Pop down sometime! :-)

+55dennie They really do get better and better, but the original is such an icon now amongst those in the know... Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment... :-)

+55dennie haha funny how Tom Cruise movies influence motorcycle sales. Anyone remember the Ninja in Top Gun?

SineOccasu Oh yes...

+TheMissendenFlyer PS Interestingly I note those LED indicators are identical to the Ducati Performance ones on my Panigale...they're all raiding the same posh parts bin!

+TheMissendenFlyer Must be! :-)

+TheMissendenFlyer Wow! Thanks for watching! It really is a totally different animal to the street triple. More poise, more power, more weight, more... just more... It's so much fun. Also, it fits my physique better. But they've really made every bit look so much better.. I love the newer lights now. Woo! As always, honoured that you watched and thank you for commenting! Ride safely chap! Enjoy your Ducati in the coming dry months! :-)

KZfaq takes a while to process it. It's HD now... 😊

+CNCycle Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting! :-) Tally Bally Ho!

+Tristan Biggs Yes they will but they look rubbish compared to this! :-p

I agree with you wholeheartedly!

+Lamb Chop Rides It's just a bit better than the old one in every aspect in my opinion... :-)

+Captain Rambunctious Have you tried the Aprilia Tuono 1100 yet. Not the super expensive Factory version but the cheaper standard one[which they do in a georgious blue]. People who have tried it rave over it [175 bhp-beat that BMW]. Just be interested in your thoughts on it. I'm going to try and blag a ride on one soon. All the best mate and keep up the good and entertaining work.

Boz I haven't, but will have to see now! :-) Thanks for the comment! :-)

+Neil Cole (Smoothound675) So it does! ;-)

+Smo It's just so much fun! :-) Obviously not quite as light as the Street or as quick to rev, but you don't need that. All the torque easily makes up for it. You ride it slightly differently, and almost change gear early just to ride that torque... Anyway, yes, you do. I would love to see your verdict! After all, I just get seduced by the Triumph badge and single sided swing arm... :-)

+Captain Rambunctious when you said it rides a bit different, what do you mean? I own a 2015 ST R by the way

sql-lover In the fact that you almost short shift to get the best acceleration out of it, rather than redline it like I do on the Street Triple. It is also smoother to turn in, so you need to muscle it a bit more than the Street, but then to me it feels safer and more planted than the street triple... Does that help?

+Vincent Dewitt Yes! Hurry up June! (And better weather!)

june2nd

balsara 675 Tomorrow! Have fun! :-)

+Vladimator Oh we did... And we made cute little carburettors...

Our comms systems are Cardo Scala ones, but the audio is from our microphones for our Drift Ghost cameras... It might be the cameras...

+RevvedUpBiker Nope! Waiting to see about the Thruxton R first! Not able to ride that for a few more weeks!!

The Thruxton R is just art!! How will you manage to complete a vlog without just staring at it all the time for the entirety of the video? lol

+RevvedUpBiker that's all I was planning to do! You want more??

+Mickey Mouse Motor Vlogs I must agree with you there! :-)

+MOTO PT2 Thanks for watching! I have to agree! ;-)

+Paddy .Cook Ha ha! Yes, a complete hooligan, but gorgeous at the same time! :-)

+vitaly deuterium Indeed my friend... Time you got one!

That's funny. Russ Catell just said the same thing......

Ha ha - I know where the Triumph garage is Russ ! I got my insurance display nik nak from there ;-)

+Hepcat Harley Maybe. ;-)

I haven't ridden the Suzuki so I can't really comment... I'm afraid that you're asking a Triumph fan! I've always preferred the looks of the Triumph and a triple beats a 4 cylinder in my book, but some people find the higher revs a must... Sorry to not be able to be more useful!

@@CaptainRambunctious thanks for responding. I have a gsx 1000f now. had a street triple before..i do miss the triple motor so im thinking either a speed or a 765🤔

Definitely comes down to price and running costs then!

Yes indeed. Always has had...

+Womanwolfrider I must agree with you good lady! :-)

+Captain Rambunctious are you tempted to have one in your stable?

Womanwolfrider Yes. But I need to try the new Thruxton first before I make up my mind! :-) I think that I'm more likely to lose my licence on this...

+Andy Bryant Woohoo! :-) Hope you managed to sort out the HD issue... KZfaq takes about 30 more minutes once it is 'Live' to sort itself out and allow full HD....

+GTs Garage Unless you're entering crufts for bikes, I wouldn't worry about what you look like on it. As long as you're comfy on it (rear sets can help if it's not perfect), then why restrict yourself to the bigger bikes?

+GTs Garage Ooh, you never want to do that, not unless you can have a sportier bike as well? I learnt that with the Thunderbird...

+metalhead18241 I haven't bought it yet sir! ;-)

+Robert Greenwood Ha ha! I was trying to emulate Hollywood continuity... ;-) Yes, I first rode it when it didn't have arrows, then again as I had forgotten a few things when it DID have Arrows on... Hence the editing... :-)

Yes indeed! What a machine!

+Stilianos Vida's I know what you mean! I'm really looking forward to trying the new T120 and Thruxton for those very reasons. I didn't like the look of theStreet Triple and Speed Triple initially, but having owned a Street Triple and currently a Tiger, I have to say that the looks grow on you as they are there for the purpose that suits the bike. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...

You could on the old ones but not sure about this one because the ecu and electrics are contained in the clocks... I'm afraid it would be something to ask Triumph... I doubt a dealer would know either...

okay :( I like the bike but it looks like a mosquito, and I already have a terrible disposition towards them.

+Biggest Dickus ah, well looks are such a subjective thing... Personally, these looks have grown on me over the last few years and this newer rounded version really appeals, so maybe give it time? But for a bike like this, and as costly as this, I'd have thought that you would need to like all of it... If you owned it would you come to love it?

Probably, looks fun as hell to ride!

Biggest Dickus It really is! :-)

+Skeggy Cruiser Ha ha! Yes, I couldn't help a little bit of the usual rambunctious creeping out at the end! ;-) Really looking forward to meeting up with you northern chaps sometime this year. It HAS to happen soon! Thanks for watching as ever! ;-)

PERMISSION GRANTED!!

Row, row, row your punt, gently down the stream...

+Tristan Biggs Belts off, trousers down, isn't life a scream... WOOF!

+Reynaldo Ruiz Think so...

Amazing machine! Hopefully not too abused by me then! It’s the fastest I’ve ever been on a bike!

@@CaptainRambunctious It does have a bit of pep 😁 managing to keep (nearly) with my bros ZZR1400 😁. Ditched the bunny ears, new Angel GTs on her taday, Asv to follow shortly. Still only showing 6.2k so hopefully will at least double that next year 😁. Loved ya vid, was amazed when my bro showed it me. Will watch some more when I've time 👍

Triumph have said that that isn't the way they want to go as they feel the 1000cc market is in decline anyway... Also, to be competitive they'd have to make it 1000cc...

Captain Rambunctious Well that sounds logical, they are really hanging onto their classics. To each his own I guess, but I reckon something like that from Triumph would be rather interesting, like the F3 800 from MV Agusta.

13i0Hazard666 Oh I'm sure it would be spectacular, but maybe they feel that it wouldn't cut the mustard when there are BMWs with close to 200 bhp in that bracket.

Captain Rambunctious Yeah the Speed Triples engine is amazing, but it would definitely need a redesign to compete with an S1000RR. The S1000R already has 160hp compared to "only" 140hp on the Speed Triple. I'm more than positive that theres room for improvement, I mean ducati managed to get insane amounts of torque out of the 1299 but it's way too expensive. These crazy italians right? ;)

13i0Hazard666 It's also the balance of weight with inertia, power and torque with reliability! I'm sure that Triumph could squeeze a LOT more out of the engine, but it would toss itself after 20,000 miles, and that's the reputation that they are still trying to get away from from over 30 years ago! Best to stick to grunty reliable and fun machines I reckon is their way of thinking... But I take your point of course...

+Ferry Dave Thank you! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-) Tally Bally Ho!

That was my pleasure. I have tested a bike like this, check it on my channel!

Ferry Dave Roger.

Crikey! I can see why... But definitely ride one first... It's a similar sort of bike except for the riding position and the lower down torque of the triple engine...

+Andrew M 6'1 with 32" inseam... But I also have a bad left knee so too much leg compression is an issue...

+Captain Rambunctious is 6'6 and 37 inch inseam a big stretch for it?

Andrew M I think that as long as you have no outstanding leg injuries, you should be fine. It isn't cramped, and I suppose to you it would just feel more like a sports bike?

+Scorpion-moto Yes, very good point! I wish that I'd thought of that!

+jaimie stow You just don't record them and put them on KZfaq for all to see! ;-) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)

+hbomb9397 Ah, Im the other way round! I loved the original round lights, the other ones grew on me and I feel these are an excellent combination of the both! :-) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

Ah, but they come off in a jiffy... In fact, I think that I removed the ones off my Thruxton R before it left the showroom! ;-) And those fork reflectors just pull off and wipe clean with WD-40... Sorry I said 'just pull off and wipe clean...' I have a way with words...

+Captain Rambunctious Ah that's good to hear as they spoil what is otherwise a gorgeous bike IMO