Great video, once again! You are very generous with the immense time you must be putting on this great channel! THANK YOU!!!!

Add a small dab of “Locktight” to your mirror bolt, it is available in different versions the blue locktight I believe is what your looking for! Take the bolt out completely ad a small dab on the treads , reinstall

Great review, I love the bike and may purchase one for myself. Thanks for your honesty.

Nice revue, I've been following you on youtube for a while and I think you always make beautiful and heartfelt videos and I like that about all your videos. greetings from Belgium 👍✌

Excellent video! Very useful for me on the brink of buying a Speedmaster - Can't wait !

Fantastic video! It is one of the more useful review videos of the Speedmaster that I have seen! Other videos are great, but they’re all very similar; they share the statistics, mention the ride and the torque, etc. and obviously the looks, which are stunning, but they aren’t able to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly the way an owner can after 7000+ miles! Thank you so much for this! My brand new speedy will be in my driveway within a couple of months hopefully, so I will see how I feel after 7000 miles and compare my thoughts to yours. :-) Ciao Bella!

brilliant / super / fantastic / bravo - I really enjoyed watching this clip and honesty in good / bad points - thank you, I will still one day get this bike

I got mine 6 months ago! And love it 😍 Just added the High Bars last week, better for a 6'3" 👌

Loving your videos

Appreciate this honest review. As a senior rider, I've been looking for a somewhat trimmer bike for shorter distance rides. Owned many bikes over the years including half dozen Harleys but looking for a bike a little easier to handle. Your description of the bike and how it handles, plus my attraction to the looks of the Speedmaster, seems to steering me in this direction. I've had a previous modern Triumph (96 Sprint 900) and was very pleased with it. Looking forward to a traditional Triumph Speedy in my future. Thanks

A great review, thanks. Whenever I 'lust' after other bikes, I always - as Arsene Wenger almost once said - come back to the Speedmaster 1200 in the garage. I agree about rust - I have become a major buyer of AC50. I also keep a mirror tool with me...if I had one other criticism of the bike, it would be the 11 litre tank. Other than that, it's ..a brilliant bike.

Good review. I have T120 Bonnie with the same bags as yours. I solved my luggage problem by purchasing a set of LOMO waterproof bags (very inexpensive if you live in the UK). And I use them when I need more room. They look good, are likely twice the size, if not more, of the Triumph bags, and come off the bike in seconds when I get back home and return to my smaller bags.

I’ve always love the triumph I got my first one in 1964, love it. Also have had Harley Davison’s and gold wins motorcycle that is a Honda M/C . But went back to triumph. I’ve been riding them around 39 yrs. Now after seeing the new triumph Bonneville speedmaster I’m thinking of buying one.

I agree with your view of the looks of the Speedmaster. It’s one of the few bikes I have owned that stir my soul every time I see it. I sometimes think It is the bike I have waited my whole life for. My only gripe is the lumpy throttle at slow speeds making slow turns a bit of a pain. Once the 2 year warranty is past I will have it remapped to solve this. Still the best bike I have ever owned.

The Speedmaster is definately a looker, that is for sure! I have very limited experience, but have already found out that comfort is very important for long treks. Presumably the reason one mirror keeps geting loose is because the wind will tighten the right one and loosen the left one? Perhaps Triumph should have reverse threaded the left one? Then it too would get tightened by the wind pressure while riding? Thanks for the review!

Great review as I am thinking of buying a Speedmaster!!

A nice honest review and update of the good looking Speedmaster. Shame about the tarnished casings, have you tried to polish it back up yet……I’m sure it could be done easily/cheaply. Good video👍

I really love the bike! I've had my 2018 Speedmaster for just 4 months now and I'm loving it to death, I commute to work on the bike more than my car these days. I actually did change the handlebars though. Not that I don't like the swept back beach handlebars, but I decided to go with the black high handlebars and then installed some bar end mirrors. I like having my arms more straight out rather than sitting low. And it completely transforms the look and character of the bike. It still retains it's British roots but it now looks more "British American" so to speak. Cheers from Houston Texas

I’m glad I’m not the only one with a wobbly left mirror. Get the same problem on my Yamaha XJR 1300. Good review considering a speed master over a Harley. Stay safe stay strong 👍🏻

I replaced the stock mirrors with the Triumph teardrop mirrors, using a few drops of locktite blue on the bolt threads, the mirrors stems do not protrude out as far as the stock mirrors and you still get a fairly good rear view, I hadn't given the plastic speedo housing to much thought, the harley's I owned previously had the tank mounted speedo, which took your eyes further off the road (to check the speed) than Speedmaster speedo and the chrome housing made it blinding if the sun hit it, so I was quite happy with the speedmasters speedo in front of the bars and black, overall I'm happy as with the Speedmaster it is a great fun bike to ride....I've had several favourable comments from people about the look of the bike, one guy and his wife were absolutely impressed to the teeth with the bike and they thought I had restored a 50's model Trump....

Exact same problem with my left mirror on my 2014 Triumph Commander! I'm seriously thinking of a modest down-sizing to a Speedmaster as the Commander feels like driving Mount Everest lately. Beautiful when it is moving, challenging in parking lots and one's own garage. Will give a serious look at the Speedmaster. Thank you for the review.

What a great video sorry I was a bit slow watching this one and yes I have had the left-hand wing mirror issue.

I have the 2018 Speedmaster. The discoloration on the engine covers is because they have a clearcoat finish. The aluminum is not corroding, it is the clearcoat that is scratching and discoloring. I replaced all engine and valve covers with the OEM Triumph chromed covers. No problems with the chrome covers - but you have to like chrome. I also replaced the stock seat with a custom Corbin seat with backrest - a vast improvement over the stock seat. I tried the Triumph OEM Longhaul wind screen but it caused too much buffeting so instead I added a Dart Flyscreen which works well. I have two other cycles, a 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad and a 2008 Yamaha Royal Star Venture. I love all 3 bikes but if I could only have one bike it would be the Triumph. The Speedmaster is one sweet motorcycle.

Great review. My Triumph had so much personality but I live close to the sea and my Scrambler spoke wheels started rusting and pitting right away. It really irked me because I had a much more inexpensive bmw g650gs with spoked rims and not one hint of rust at all! C’mon Triumph!

For your mirror issue you could have an adaptor mount made that can swivel and lock into place with an ident and then the stem could be left tight, it will always work lose if you move it as it is

Mirror problem: try using some lock tight on the threads and then tighten up to the recommended torque setting. Also, just for info, that is a Torx key you are using. Agree with you about the pluses and minuses. My only point about the instrument cover is that a chrome one may produce reflections and be distracting in the sunny weather... 👍

I put 2000 miles on a 2018 and completely agree with your assessment. I would add one negative point, and I heard it in your video. The transmission often makes a clunking sound when putting it in 1st gear. It’s not a big deal, but I wonder if it will be a problem down the road. No pun intended.

I taught my wife to ride and got her a 2018 speedmaster and she absolutely loves it. I try to educate her on the classic british look of it and she tells me over and over that it is just so pretty. I agree and it is so much fun to ride.

great review, agreed with all, and how I love my speedy too. I originally went to buy an Indian Scout- (previously in a vulcan 900 and Vstar 950t) I came home with a Triumph- best decision! Love the handling, easy Clutch, cruise control, awesome getting 60miles per gallon! my only downside is Lube- which i get my husband to do now, and I still get rain in my face even with the windshield..I made a few changes: Triumph windshield, High bars, Mid controls(i'm short) Teardrop mirrors, which my left one came loose in the highway & had to hold it while riding in the rain.i didn't use any special tightener, it's still secure.Corbin solo seat, really helped-also using Cbow mount luggage. I'm shopping for my 2nd bike- as much as some of my riding group friends might feel more comfortable with me on a HD😳well it might just be a Tiger-low... we will see..

I just traded in my 2002 Bonnie America for a 2022 Speedmaster. I had the same loose left mirror issue on the '02 bike that was very annoying while riding. There was a cracked "spacer" sleeve that was replaced but eventually over time loosened up again anyway. Looking forward for the snow to melt & temps to rise here in upstate New York

Great bike, will definitely add to shortlist. I had the same thing happen with one of my mirrors on my old R1200GS. There was some combo of turning the nut on the bottom which would create a firm hold after some trial and error, but if you got the twist wrong while trying to fix it, you'd have floppy mirror indefinitely.

I have an 04 speedmaster, love that bike

I think the action of pulling in your wing mirror is loosening it. The right one doesn't have the issue because it goes the other way - loosening then tightening again. I really don't think they are designed to be pulled in and out, though. I think you can buy after market mirrors that are designed to fold in and out.

Hi Angus, regarding the "bad point" #2 where you have a dead spot between gears, as you have demonstrated in the video, I have been lately reading a bit about the effects of removing the catalytic converter from the motorcycle. From what I have read the cat will provide 'back pressure" for the outflow, but when removed the increased airflow causes the engine to run lean and can have a negative effect on the motorcycles ride-ability, mostly noticeable in lower rpm range where the bike can develop a on/off like throttle action after a decat. Not sure if that is what is causing your issue, but thought I would let you know about it.... Anyway, love your channel, and your laid back and knowledge based approach to reviews. Keep them coming! Chow Bella!

Great review, is the rear suspension too bumpy? Rust is also a big concern living by the sea :(, I have a Tiger 900 and it does now show rust almost in any part but the clutch cable

The Speedmaster will be my next bike. I have a T100 Bonneville, which I love. But even with the comfort seat I don't find it that comfortable, so an upgrade is required!

I switched from a 2013 Yamaha FJR to a 2020 Speedmaster. I'm a bit vertically challenged and have a nagging hamstring injury so I needed to get a bit smaller bike. I have always loved Triumph's and get tired of the "Harley culture" in the US so it was a nice lateral move. I gave up a lot of horsepower but I've found I don't really miss it that much and the Triumph handles so well that fun factor is still there. Sure I can't cruise at 120mph all day but I couldn't do that on the Yamaha without collecting "performance awards." After changing to the comfort seating and adjusting the monoshock the ride isn't too harsh anymore and I would not trade comfort for handling anyway. I suspect aftermarket seating might be in order to please the wife but I love the look of the Triumph saddles versus anything out there. Triumph gets an F as far as luggage options for this bike. To tour in the US I need lockable luggage so I went to Hepco & Becker and their C-Bow system of bags. I now have both messenger style and leather panniers. I also got the luggage rack and padded backrest so I can use bags to carry extra gear. I like the cruise control and the road/rain traction settings and don't really mind the plastic rimmed speedo. I would like an optional touring tank so one can ride longer guess I was spoiled from riding Kawasaki & Yamah sport tourers. The mirrors are adequate but could be larger. Overall it is a really fun bike to just "go for a ride" on and adequate for touring. It took me awhile to get accustomed to the forward controls but I not only am getting used to it but enjoy it. I can see me riding this for a long time.

Thank you for a good review. Do you know, ore think if the later models also has a the problem with rust and corrosion on wheels and forks?

Great points. The Speedmaster is a lovely bike. Maybe lock tight (blue) on the mirror threads. Also Motone sell replacement engine covers. I don't know if they would be more corrosion resistant but they might be worth a try.

Hello - Thanks for the wonderful video. I need your frank opinion - is this bike capable of doing 400-500 miles in a day? Both from perspective of driver comfort and engine capabilities?

I bought mine in May. Already have rust on the chrome wheel rims. Be aware also that sitting straight up riding positions combined with hard rear shock can cause serious damage to your back on rough road surfaces as every bump and jolt travels up your spine. I’d love my Speedmaster if it wasn’t crippling me. Once it’s hurt you it will hurt you every time you take it out. Give it at least an hour’s test ride before you buy. You’ll find out what I’m talking about.

Do you think you can part with the cool looks of speedy, and go down the Tiger route to solve you load carrying issues? It's something I'm thinking about with my scramble XC, but I just love the looks......and the attention it gets 😊

Filthy or spotless, that bike is gorgeous! I agree with your assessment - "one of the best looking motorbikes you can buy today!" And BTW, you can purchase Viking hard or hard leather lockable bags with quick disconnect mounts specifically for the Speedmaster. I have them on mine. Loads of storage. Oh, and add some loctite to that mirror.

Blue Locktite on the threads. Avoid the Red - it works but generally requires heat and a bit more torque to losen. If that doesn't work - find a wing bolt that you can tighten without the tool - you might need to have one made to have both the correct threads/length and wings big enough to really torque down. - Or just keep using the wrench 😎

One thing I noticed when you were riding out of the muddy woods was your riding position. It reminded me of the position police officers ride in on their police bikes. The wide stance handle bar makes guiding the SpeedMaster very nice. I sometimes wonder how you English chaps can give a thorough review seeing as how you have to ride along paved carriage roads over there. I am in the market for either a T120 (second choice) and the SpeedMaster (first choice. Ride safe.

Hi, Once again a lovely well made video about a bike, this time it’s in fact your bike.😊 I never had a cruiser bike and this one is tempting because of the beautiful general outfit. I’m 5ft/11. So yo think that I will feel a bit cramped on it? I tried the Scrambler 1.2 XC and I felt it was perfect for my height and body size. But I didn’t felt very well on the T120, besides the long seat that was permitting to slide back a little to get a better riding position. This is lower than the T120…I’m afraid to feel somehow to big for the bike and I’m not very keen to buy a Harley…

I traded my Speed Triple 955i against one of these last year. Regarding the clutch....the Trip had a pull on it like a tractor and after 150 miles my hands and wrists were toast.The lightness of the Speedy clutch was a HUUGGE plus for me.

It might not suit you but I like blacked out bikes and wonder if powder coating would help with the wearing on the engine parts? A really good review and the Speedmaster is still my aspirational bike 😊👍🏻

Speedmaster has the looks and was in my shortlist to buy. For me 3 things let it down as the final choice. First was the measly 12lt fuel tank. What were Triumph thinking when they put such a small tank on a 1200cc bike when the design brief was to make a cruising/touring motorcycle. Secondly was the lack of lockable luggage in the available accessories. Which means trusting your fellow man when the leave the bike unattended somewhere e.g. coffee, sightseeing, when you are out touring/riding. That will never end well. Lastly is the very average passenger accommodation. Even in comfort spec the pillion saddle is so small it would only suit a ballerinas bottom. I ended up buying a Moto Guzzi 1400 California Touring Edition. 21lt of fuel, lockable hard panniers and glorious passenger accommodation. Like the Speedy it has the looks and the street cred along with quality lineage.

How do you compare the speedmasyer and the T 120? Is The T 120 beyter suited for s bit more serious youring than the speedmaster. Thks for any feedback. I like all you reviews as very honest and well thought out!

Great review & I absolutely agree this is without doubt the classiest looking bike on the market & has that quintessentially British look, quick question:- is the Speedmaster too much bike for a new rider..?

I like the phone case for gps use. They should fix that high end dead power. Does your wrists hurt holding at that angle? Not so into the rusting and metal issues. How long does the chain last? I had chain drive a while ago but seems the belt and or direct drives came alive.

Hi Red I am seriously considering one of these. What’s it like on u-turns? I pulled back my Vulcan S bars and it is so much more comfortable, but very slightly reduced the turning angle. Den

Nice video. Didn't know that came with a steering wheel.

Good review, l had a speedometer 865cc some years ago nice bike but luggage was a problem it had a rear rack which I used to carry my roll bag....big mistake the front end went so light so had to move it to the pillion seat. Travel light or swop bike. Take care.

Good video honest opinion 👍

Also try triumph newcastle website..good luck and take care out there.

Perhaps a bit of Lock tight on the old threads although you seem to need to pull it in from time to time .Really like the bike Angus but I think I would change the bars for me as I am not so keen as you on those swept back ones , The clock is a bit disappointing think I would prefer two clocks or I guess as you say a chrome surround would help apart from that a cracking bike . : )

Your mirrors are actually a little low. Harley offers a kit that allows you to raise the height of your mirrors. For yours I'd look for a set of stalks that come straighter up and higher above your hands. Perhaps an aftermarket set? Alternatively, I've seen some that mount on the wind screen.

Great bikes, no power through the gear problems on mine.. one bad point missed...mud guards hardly work...I had to extend mine front and back...

If you need to drag the mirrors in each time you park the bike in your front garden... then you will have to use your new Allen type wrench to tighten before each and every ride... but isn’t it worth it ? I would certainly think so ! I want one and intend on getting one ! What does Red Ang mean ? You did say you would elaborate but maybe I missed that vid ???

Each motorcycle has its own good and bad points but I've found that the lack of self canceling turn signals is a major annoyance! Riding for a quarter or half mile while your previous corner has long since passed makes wearing a full face helmet a necessity so that no one can see how embarrassed you are!

What product did you use to was that caused the tarnishing. I once used Mucoff on one of my bikes and after the first was it did the same and that set the rust off. Some cleaning products are too harsh. But I must also add the best wash ever for me has been Simoniz with Carnuuba wax OMG gleaned after that with little effort. Was hand dry gleaming.

Nice review. But as a fellow tourer, I have put 12,000 miles on the speedmaster through some of the greatest national parks in the western USA. I agree with most all of your points, good and bad.. but the most annoying issue to me is the front fender is way too short sputtering All sorts of road debris right into the radiator... I have put an e tended on the fender.. and have also notices since putting it on that my boots stay drier in the wet..the bike generally stays cleaner when I go on a muddy road... not sure what triumph wasthinking with such a pu y little fender.. cheers

Great comments. Surprised you didn't mention rear suspension. I get jolted pretty hard on certain types of bumps. Going to investigate Ohlins upgrade, wondered if anyone else changed the rear setup?

Re. the high revs dead zone I don't think the 2022 one I have suffers so much from that - I find it has loads of power through quite a long range when overtaking for example. I guess with the 2018 you'll just have to get used to changing gear mid-overtake? At least the gear charges are very easy and smooth!

I think you should mention that when you have a passenger and your saddlebags are on , the passengers feet/boots tend to hit your boots ,especially when you are moving away

Does speedmaster have Tubeless tyres or it has tubes in it...I am planning to go for this but then I dont want pain during puncture

Like the overall function and performance of the bike. But the chrome and the overall look is too retro for my taste. A lot of modding will happen from the aesthetics department. But experience wise, definitely great bike.

The oil check horror deters me...I know it sounds childish but if a manufacturer pays so little attention to detail ...I cannot trust the rest - too bad because I love the looks - heard of quality related issues with the T12 HT engine a bit too frequently to be convinced (also..I had a Tiger 1000 Se in the past - not the best best bike I owned in terms of quality) - so I am biased.

Try some mid-strength (blue) loctite on your mirror bolt....

I’m looking for a bike to do some lite touring on… I test road the speed master the other day… and love the torque…I saw your review first so when I road it I rung its neck a little bit and had no fade off really… power just kept going till I wanted to change gears…..I’m still looking.. the thing that will keep me from getting this bike is that crazy 12 liter tank… why why why triumph..?? Come on 4 more liters wouldn’t make it look bad…. The other thing is not being able to put a center stand on it…..if I can’t have a center stand… make it a belt drive…I think everyone would like that…my other option is a royal enfield super meteor 650…even they have a 15 liter tank…I don’t think I’ll be happy with the power but at least I won’t spend my touring time in the gas station….and the rust issue… that’s another story…. Come on triumph step up to the plate..

Get a locknut to jam it on the swing back.

Did u have any issues with scraping the pegs in the corners

I'm hoping to buy a new 2022 Speedmaster within the next few days, and I'm wondering how it is riding with a passenger? I'll have my girlfriend with me on many trips this summer and I'm wondering how it is to ride with a passenger. Thanks!

I think a rider back rest would be useful on this bike.

To all the Speedmaster owners out there - how is the long-term reliability? Are there any mechanical failures to expect? Where is the Speedmaster made, is it still in England?

Hi there did you ever sort out your grotty engine casings....there is a video on here that shows how to polish up your casings or you could replace them with black casings...for sale at total triumph.

The Moto Guzzi Eldorado has a similar handlebar.

Pls comment on the vibrations? How good is the suspension?

Is the windscreen noisy on the helmet? Can you look over it?

bonjour je ne comprends pas bien l'anglais mais la traduction est bonne j'ai une bonneville t 120 et j'hesite a la garder jusqu'a la fin ou a prendre une speedmaster .

Are there mid-controls available for this bike?

What rpm does the power fall off at the top end?

@ 2:06 in, can anyone guess what is wrong with the front fender? Just look at that radiator. Where were the engineers?

Maybe it’s an idea to tap a thread that goes the other way around …

I like more looks of Bonneville Bobber, but this one has place for passanger.

Is the shifter able to be adjusted?

Valeu!

Sounds like bad point of engine running out of steam can be solved with new mufflers and a performance tune.

The brushed aluminium needs to be replaced to chrome it melts at the first time its exposed to winter road salts..poor quality

Indian clutch is not heavy I own one but yes maybe compared to speed master, don’t let anyone be out off the Indian for this reason (Just saying)

A strange bike why do it have air cooling om the cylinders when it also have water cooling ??

Those mirrors are designed to be set and left. Your pulling them in simply loosens the LH one and tightens the RH one. I think you are asking the bike to do something it was never designed to! A bit unfair to criticise it for that. 🙃

Damn your roads seem so narrow

They are too small and too short in my apinion. If you are 6' or over and weight in at 95 kg or above you look stupid in on it, like its a toy. I don't understand where they were going with it. Is the population of Britain that small?

What is your phone pouch?😂

Well, it WAS the best looking bike until you added that ugly ass windscreen and those hideous bag brackets.

Cette machine est une caricature. 🥴