Looking to buy a Triumph Street Twin/Speed Twin 900? Here's my insight!

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Looking to buy a Triumph Street Twin/Speed Twin 900? Here's my insight!

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I've spent two years with this bike and have had countless adventures, modifications, and challenges with it. But all in all, I wouldn't trade this damn thing in for anything else. Take a listen as we head to Harris Lake from Durham, NC. Enjoy!
0:00 Intro
5:00 Handling
7:33 Mirrors
7:48 Brakes
9:19 Torque
10:00 Exhaust
11:50 Seat
12:36 Fuel economy
18:33 Lighting
19:55 Stock tires
20:20 Suspension
22:00 Maintenance
23:44 Triumph Dealer $$$
25:10 Final Thoughts
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@petewebb6952 6 ай бұрын

I know what you mean about the dials. I’ve had two T120s with twin dials. Now I think the single dial looks pretty good in the centre. At 216kg it’s lighter and easy to live with. The trade in value gets less compared with the T100/T120 but if it’s a forever bike that’s not an issue. The seat is only an inch lower than the T120, but even so I’m planning to have it improved. Other than that it’s a fine bike for riding around smaller roads and lanes here in 🇬🇧.

@antoniodossantos9525 3 ай бұрын

Sou brasileiro e acho essa moto incrível, bom torque, econômica, provavelmente minha próxima aquisição! Abraço

@alaskabrah2365 Жыл бұрын

Whewww barely made it through the yellow light! Great video, I love my Street Twin

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

Hahaha you noticed that 😅

@Flynn_43 Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything. Also, a sixth gear would be nice. First thing I changed was the headlight bulb to an LED. Huge difference! Added some Viking throw over bags. Next is probably a seat. Or switching up to a scrambler 1200. Decisions… Overall after 8k miles I’d say it’s an easy going and forgiving bike for having reasonable fun in the back roads.

@eraldohamataj2264 Жыл бұрын

awesome review. I bought a speed twin 900 this week, waiting to pick it up. Planning to look up all your mods, bike looks super cool.

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Hope you enjoy your ride!!

@rossjohnstone5009 Жыл бұрын

I read something on triumph rat forum on someone that wanted to put the dual T100 clocks on his street twin. Not sure if it’s possible ecu difference but worth a look. I have a ‘22 Street Twin as well bought in July’21. No problems… love it! Ride on! 🤟

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

I'll definitely keep looking into that Ross. I'm even thinking of switching out the tank too for more range. Heard that's possible with the Bonnevilles

@artyinn1215 6 ай бұрын

I've just started riding and bought a 2022 Street Twin here in England. It's such an easy bike to ride even as a novice. Being 5' 8" tall with a 30" inseam I can comfortably flat foot it. I've added bar end mirrors and the Bedlam slash cut exhaust and plan a few mods but it's fantastic as is.

@eddie30969 4 ай бұрын

Just got mine 2022 I love it!!❤ It’s very very spunky when you need it!

@user-rl8kr1uj6c Жыл бұрын

Just bought an EC1 Street Twin and pick it up as my returning-to-riding bike in a few weeks! Will probably leave it in rain mode for a week until I get comfortable again.

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan! The ec1 tanks have a nice paint job. Take your time with the rain mode and get back to road mode when you're feeling ready. Cheers!

@fefedom5386 Жыл бұрын

Nice ride to Harris Lake from Durham, thanks for your instructives comments. These Street 900 is a good choice.

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cloud9847 Жыл бұрын

I'm literally saving up for a Street Twin right now. I found a few 2019 models in the $5k range that have caught my attention. Love the Speed/Street Twins.

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome price point too! Enjoy it!

@cloud9847 Жыл бұрын

@@merxmoto 15k miles listed for $5,900. I'm hoping I can get them a bit lower with cash. Loved the video!

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

@@cloud9847 if you can get that to 5.5k cash 💸 a win! Either way not a bad price. And thank you!

@genegoodwin8925 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I live in SE Ohio where we have some great mtorocyle roads and just across the Ohio River from West Virginia which also has great motorcycle roads. Kentucky isn't too far either. SO we travel some highways to get where we want to go and I hardly ever go foaster than 65 MPH. I was wondering how much vibrations there is through the bars, seat and feet at such speeds. Thanks again,ride safe and enjoyu every journey.

@merxmoto 4 ай бұрын

Not much vibration! There are some but nothing compared to what you'd feel on an Indian or Harley I'd say.

@moto_des Жыл бұрын

Great video! Where did you get your gas cap?

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Got it from Motone Customs!

@atxplus 11 ай бұрын

I wish my Triumph Trident had the same gas tank as the speed twin 900. What I hate is the plastic inserts on the tank on mine. I would like to paint them gloss black to match the gloss black on the rest of the tank. Remove the red stripes which I think spoil the looks.

@viktorask 2 ай бұрын

If you not disabling O2 sensors, which I would not recommend you will waist just time with tunning. Bike has ECU with adjusting AFR in perfect every time and you milage per galon is good. I played with this bike my own alot and install AFR gauge and learned it auto tunes itself using fuel trims and MAF sensor. Even you make a change to the map and not disabling O2 sensors it will do nothing, it will keep adjusting for perfect AFR. Also if you disable O2 then you will loss alot more like what if atmospheric presure chjanges or altitude, bike will have no knowing and you will ride much wor, not to say engine logevity. Leave it as is and if you what more HP get Speed twin, it perfect bike. Also it no need remaping if you install x pipe or high flow filter, it will adapt itself.

@Cibotx 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for this helpful review with some good insights. Maybe I missed it but what is your body hight and do you feel cramped on longer rides, considering the low seat hight of the bike?

@merxmoto 21 күн бұрын

Not really tbh. I'm 5'11 190. I think handlebars and seat cushion dictate the comfort. I changed the seat to a crafton atlier seat and british customs retro bars. All seemed to fit and be very comfortable for hundreds of miles

@Cibotx 21 күн бұрын

@@merxmoto Cheers 👍

@JorjoBass Ай бұрын

Hi, very interesting Video. I'm going to buy one of these speed twin 900 my 2024. I have one big question: what about the engine overheating during the hot summer? Specially in a traffic jam? I live in Italy and summer could be VERY hot (like in NYC I guess...). I heard about some issues about this. Could you tell me something about it? Thanks in advance!

@merxmoto Ай бұрын

Hi Jorjo! I wouldn't be too worried about overheating, but I would say it does get hot. Nothing like a harley or indian cruiser. Those get REALLY hot. What helped was wrapping the exhaust. But either way, I wouldn't say it's something to worry about.

@hogwylde Ай бұрын

Is that an aftermarket cruise control that you added? Is so, does it work well and was it easy to do?

@merxmoto Ай бұрын

I talk about it a bit here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odBzZ81ps7zKg6s.html It works but nothing like electrical cruise control. There is some slippage in my experience.

@pastorfred3460 2 ай бұрын

Just picked up a 2018 on private trade and hazards don’t work. No LEDs so no interference there. Took apart hazard switch, that works. Was able to engage each blinker manually through the hazard switch with test leads. But when I give power to both blinkers through the hazard switch, they won’t work. Any ideas anyone?

@merxmoto Ай бұрын

The indicators work for turning but not for the hazard switch?

@pastorfred3460 Ай бұрын

@@merxmoto correct. If I engage the hazards then the blinkers stop working until I turn the key off and on again.

@user-fv1576 7 ай бұрын

What a lovely trip . Is that your commute? If so , very lucky !

@merxmoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's just a route I like to take to get some scenic rides in. My old commute should be in another older video

@conradclipper 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful roads and lovely bike. Like your mods. Enjoyed your thoughts. Could be my first bike? Greets from north east England :)

@merxmoto 6 ай бұрын

It's a great first bike man!! Enjoy!!

@cnnproperty 10 ай бұрын

Are you happy with that cruise control?

@merxmoto 10 ай бұрын

Na I don't use it anymore. It looks bulky on the bike and I don't truly think it works well. I'd say it's better off to get a bike with CC if you want it.

@TheAshishDdaviddShow 4 ай бұрын

My street twins side sensor gave me hell on one of the rides. Had to get the bike carried back to my city and state. Any suggestions? Should I get it removed?

@merxmoto 4 ай бұрын

Damn I'm sorry to hear that! Is it still under warranty? I'd get that checked out from a pro to see what's going on. Maybe just a replacement is needed.

@km55111 10 ай бұрын

hey what are those brown grips on the bike. love the look of them

@merxmoto 10 ай бұрын

Hey! They are from Trip Machine! I have the cognac ones. The brown is a bit darker.

@merxmoto 10 ай бұрын

Actually in this video it's the brown. I eventually changed the brown to Cognac to match the seat.

@km55111 10 ай бұрын

@@merxmoto appreciate it they look amazing 👏🏾 getting my triumph next month and can't wait

@jlrutube1312 4 ай бұрын

You told us that the speed twin 900 would not be that good on the highways but you didn't say why. Why? Is it too slow to go 75 mph all day? If so, what about a sprocket change? Or maybe you don't recommend it because of the lack of wind protection. Couldn't you just add a small windshield?

@merxmoto 4 ай бұрын

In terms of it being stock I wouldn't want to ride it on the highway all day, but at the end of the day it comes down to preference. Sprocket changes could be a good idea, especially with no 6th gear. A windshield will definitely help if the rider is also ok with the look that addition would bring to the bike. I think a 6th gear and more power would have me feel more comfortable on the highway with it, but that's just me.