Thank you, this has been the best review of motorcycles or cars I have ever had the opportunity to view, and I have viewed a lot of them.

Sorry to hear of your bout with the virus but relieved that you survived it and are, judging by your video, recovered / recovering nicely. Thanks for sharing (beautiful bike!) and take care 👍

It seems like I am your 1000th follower!!! Looking to get my 2022 SpeedMastee because of your enthousiasme! Thanks!!

Glad you recovered from the virus. Stay warm!

Really enjoyed the bike and ride. Havent had a bike in about 40 years, thought I wanted a Harley but these Triumps just...call me. Either this or the bobber black....an uncle had a Daytona 500 when I was a boy, I guess thata why they call me. Thanks again, much respect from Texas.

I love my 2018 black Speedmaster. Only major changes I needed were a foot control swap with a bobber set, and a handlebar and mirror swap from an older T100. The stock bars were a chore at speeds over 70mph. Since I am on the crazy LA/Southern California freeways quite a lot. I find 6th gear very useful at 80+ mph and I have a dart classic screen too., along with xpipe and British Custom Sleeper Pros exhaust. Darn near as perfect a bike as can be now. I sold my Haley FXR and a Victory Judge. Thanks for your review and glad you beat the covid!

Great to have you back! I too have the amazing Speedmaster 😍 I've added end bar mirrors which improve visibility. Also have the comfort seat and heated grips (bit of a softy in my old age! ) Thinking maybe I have gear box issues, so thanks for that advice. Stay safe.

Recently purchased a used 18. Waiting for it to ship halfway across America. Your video helped me make the decision to buy. Never owned a cruiser style bike. My poor sportbike may get jealous.

Beautiful bike .. love the color and little touches

Great honest review. A good rule of thumb is to go through new bikes and double check the nuts and bolts on whole front triple tree assembly, axles, etc. And all controls. I do this when I adjust all the controls, handlebar, and shock to fit me. I miss my Triumph.

Thank you for the great review.. I’m looking at the speedmaster for my next bike. That and an Indian Scout. I have to test ride them in the spring before making my decision, but I am really liking the triumph. And I’m 5’2” and I fit perfectly. So happy you have over come COVID. Ride safe.

Had my 2020 speedy since may old school classic bike. Glad I went back to triumph after years of riding Harley's. Totally reliable. Tightened up the throttle Handel for smoother control now its perfect. Great review from across the pond 😂

Although my ‘20 Speedmaster hasn’t “fallen apart” yet, I do agree with all your comments. It is a wonderful machine. Great review...very accurate !!

Golly, I miss my old Bonneville Speedmaster. I loved that slug of a cruiser! Shift @ 45 in 1st and it's the smoothest, best sounding ride. The exhaust is just so sweet. It's Street Triple 675 R sister lured me away...

Glad you are ok now! good to see you back on your bike. I'm doing well too. Well I'm going to fit a X pipe on my speedmaster this winter and put the riser blocks from montone for my handlebars which will make them fit me better i hope? I Don't want to send 159 dollars for a fall set of risers if i don't have to. Right, try to have a Merry Christmas and a better New Year!

Welcome back,great to hear you somewhat beat the Corona virus,nasty bit of work it is,I just finished watching your video and have to say I never really thought of switching to rain mode in town....particularly to stop some of the snatchiness down in low RPM,I bought a booster plug to hopefully remedy the situation,but the next ride I will switch to rain mode in town,then the following day fit the booster plug and do a compare ride in town,it will be interesting to see what happens...Thanks for the tips....Cheers

What a beautiful bike. Congrats

Great review. Thanks'

I have the same bike...Took off the beach bars and put high rise on it....Love it. Got ride of the ugly big mirrors. Hated the mirrors that came with the bike. Took off all the chrome and blacked out everything. I love the bike now. had it for a about two years. Change the pipes also...! Love It.... PS...Took off the back seat..!

Had mine for 2 and half years now and pretty happy about her. I put comfort rider and pillion seats, backrest, Dart Classic screen and mid controls (which I highly recommend for an increased maneouvrability and lean angle, although kinda expensive). Personally I don't really find the comfort seat to be all that comfortable and after riding for about an hour my coccyx is sore, although this varies depending on the trousers I'm wearing. Mid controls help to alleviate this issue actually as you can use legs to a much greater extent. I wouldn't, though, recommend putting all your weight on the pegs as the mounting plates and brackets are aluminium and don't inspire much confidence in terms of strength (I might be wrong here). I can confirm the headlight requiring some adjustments, mine was shooting straight into the sky and was of no use to actually illuminate the road. Could depend on how much care the dealership put into bike preparation though.

Love your Speedmaster. That seat totally changes the look. Love it in ‘bobber’ mode. This may very well be my end game bike. Not sure if I’ll give up my Street Twin, two bikes is better than one!☺️

Had my Speedmaster 8 months, really enjoying it too. Mods i’d recommend are: Dart Classic screen instead of the Triumph screen if you’re thinking of taking it for long trips on the motorway. For 6’ tall rider, the Triumph screen takes the wind just to the top of your head and for me caused a lot of buffering at 60+ mph - made me feel ill. Dart works well to keep enough wind off your body that you’re not holding on for dear life... and i wear an open face year round so appreciate small mercies. I took off my Vance and Hines and got some British-made Trident exhausts, which with the baffles removed makes the bike sound good and certainly lets car drivers know you’re coming through. I too opted for the panniers, and although a bit small, with no rear passenger there’s plenty of room for a bag on top of the seat replacement plate. I got rid of the big indicators for some Triumph small LEDs (used on the Thruxton i think). I also opted for the mid range controls which are still ok for cornering and make low speeds very easy. Oh, and I swapped the standard mirrors for some Triumph ovals, which look a bit better and work well (no vibration). I’d say the only small gripe I have is the clock, which should be metal and better designed, but all in all i’m loving the bike and glad i swapped it for the Bobber Black which although alot of fun, let me down with fuel capacity, comfort and the pillion option.

enjoying the dusk lighting!

Thanks for the video. I’ve recently purchased a Speedmaster so I’ve been looking into the gearbox issue myself. It seems to primarily affect the T120 and doesn’t seem to be very common, though exact numbers aren’t available. From what I’ve found, it’s not a gearbox issue per se, but rather a gear *selector* issue in which an important component can get worn down in such a way that it can’t catch properly and fails to shift (usually down). The gearbox itself is fine though. This can manifest in the T120 because of how the shifter peg is mounted directly to the shifter mechanism. The Speedmaster’s forward controls are connected differently, however, which means the issue should manifest less frequently (if at all?) To be honest, I couldn’t find *any* reports on this issue with Speedmasters, only for T120s. Component quality may be at play here too, it’s really all quite vague. Triumph are tight-lipped on it, but apparently they do frequently cover repair costs if/when this pops up.

I just bought a new 2020 Speedmaster. I am a new rider, and this is my first bike. I have taken it on a couple rips around town so far, and love it.

Thanks for the review. I have the Street Twin atm, but am thinking of the Speedmaster so my wife can have a back rest when riding pillion, and a bit more power is a nice idea. Would prefer alloy wheels and black engine/gearbox though for cleaning.

Hope you're smiling with my sub? I think you got over the nub of that bike really well. Not thinking that these bikes (the twins) were my thing at all, a Speedmaster owning friend got me a test on a Bonneville, and the deed was done!!!

Thanks, very helpful

Thanks for the great review and glad to hear you are doing well. I have checked out the newer Speedmaster but have been reluctant to “upgrade” my Triumph America 865 due to the smaller tank size and the seat. I can ride my America all day long on the stock seat and I love the 300 km plus range before the fuel light comes on. If Triumph increased the tank size and made a better seat for the Speedmaster it would more of a draw. Maybe the fuel efficiency of the Speedy gives you a similar range? I really wish that they had not discontinued the Thunderbird!

I love my 2018 Speedmaster. I did ground my rear shocks riding solo on some bumpy Cotswold roads but since adjusting the tension setting this is resolved.

Here's a +1 toward your 1K subscriber mark, mate. Best of luck.

Beautiful motorcycle. Love the lines. If those bright green lights really annoy you at night a strategically placed dab of permanent marker could help... or some more translucent finger nail polish just to take the edge off.

Great informative Vid old Chap! Im coming from sports tourers to buying a black and white speedster this week hope im not disappointed in the lack of top end speed? But im looking forward to being able to put both my feet on the Ground lot of confidence in that! Have a great day! Ponty Pete!

Lovely video... I think my brown quilted seat is much more comfortable than the standard! :-) My wife manages a couple of hours on the brown quilted pillion pad but yes, wouldn't like to tour using it. At 6'3", I thought that you'd be more cramped with the beach bars. I'm 6'1" and got the straight bobber black bars... I got the denali horn as well... My left exhaust silencer keeps coming out of the cat box. I think that the bolt keeps getting vibed out... I happily do 130 miles a tank... That's hooning from standstill and overtakes but chilling at about 80mph... I managed another 25 miles after the range went to 0... 1st gear up to 50 2nd gear up tp 70 3rd gear up to 90 etc etc... 4th takes you further of course... According to Stuart Fillingham, it's mostly the T120s and standard bobber... So far I haven't heard of any other issues with speedmaster, speed twin or thruxton... Do you find that you have to press the cruise control button another go sometimes... I forgot I had modes until it was hoofing it down in Wales in September! :-) Otherwise I don't use it... Being a ponce I got the black and white with the coachline but they don't do that as an option anymore? I also got the engine cases black from point of sale because I had issues with the brushed aluminium engine cases corroding on my Thruxton 1200R Anyway, thank you, a very nice, comprehensive update. I'm going to be doing a luggage review during lockdown... What do you use? Tally Bally Ho!

A couple of questions, and sorry if I missed them as I did watch the complete video and also subscribed. How many miles do you have on the bike? I think I know the answer to this but would you buy the bike again? Thanks for the video.

Thanks for the video! It's a wonderful bike of yours.... I have a question though.... Does it have tubeless tires?

Wish you well as you continue to recover. Merry Christmas from the frozen Saskatchewan plains.

Would really love it if Triumph made the 500cc Tiger 100...Such an amazing bike!!

Thinking of a Speedmaster for my first bike. Watched so many reviews and it’s looks and laid back ride are really appealing. Just worried about the comfort? I intend to amble around the back roads of Devon. Will be riding for more than an hour at a time. Is it not feasible with the Speedmaster?

Great review, I own the Indian Vintage and the Harley Davidson crossbones, so much wanted a Triumph not sure if the wife would approve a third bike, but if I can finagle one more bike then this would be the one, starting to like this new HD Pan American bike, a whole different animal but I like touring so we`ll see, ride safe you left sider English rider, I cringed at your video several times being I'm from America.

Thank u for ur review. Does it has the tyre pressure warning system? Cheer

Love my 2007 Speedmaster. She’s got 55,000 and has never let me down.

Love these little towns. I would love to cruise my triumph speedmaster there.But that means 2 things.....I don’t Live there and also don’t have a beautiful motorcycle like this...... I’ve driven from London to Salisbury and a few other towns around there...

Great real world review. I've had my speedy nearly 2 years now and am still infatuated by her. Reading the comments, I see you are considering an x-pipe. Do it! The V&H option pipes do not improve the looks, sound or performance of the bike enough to warrant their cost. I have yet to find an aftermarket set of pipes that please me aesthetically. The x-pipe however, is an "invisible" upgrade and leaves the standard cans in place, which in my opinion is a good thing, as they suit the bike well. The sound rises to a very pleasant level without being obnoxious or irksome on long motorway rides. Bonus feature, there is a slight performance gain, not massive, but pleasingly noticeable. I'm interested to see what you do about the mirrors as its one area I'm looking to improve. Look forward to seeing more content in the future, take care.

Cheers to the Corona survivor and thanks for the nice review of this beautiful bike! Love your explanation of that rain mode. However I probably would not be able to get over the fake carburettors .

Hey There! I've been thinking about getting the speedmaster, however, worried that I would look a little like I was riding a clown bike due to being 6'2" myself. Do you think you look too big for the bike? Or has it been fine?

About the mirrors, wouldn't it make sense to have spot mirrors on the handlebars, not on the end of the bars, just somewhere where they are not hanging out like antenna? Usually all I need to know is if somebody is in the lane next to me as long as I can see somewhat back a way, and I think an appropriate size spot mirror can do that, and it wouldn't have to be out in the wind like that either.

Great review thanks. I'm picking my new speedmaster up on Friday and one of the first things I want to do is remove the nasty stickers from the tank. I looks like you have removed yours, was it simply a heat gun job or did you have to be more aggressive?

I would love the speedmaster. I'm in the states and not a lot of Speedmaster except in the major cities. So that concerns me a little. But regardless, love the bike

Speedmaster would be my next bike and I'm wondering about the handlebar position during test riding it' really uncomfortable for me and forward foot steps also. 'cause it's my height and I'm also curious about the brand could provide a middle step and T-bar something

She's a beautiful girl. Got mine at the start of the year. Only complaint I have is how bright the high beam indicator light is!

Hi I have had my speedmaster for one month now a stunning Looking Bike in Black and Crome! its a little low down in the saddle! but confident on the pulling up! its a lovely engine! Bad news is only 120 miles to the tank Full ? How are you going on with your Speedmaster do you still love it ??? I bought a nice pair of Saddle bags for ten pounds Triumph wanted £500,00 ?

Glad to hear you're back, side note, what boots are you wearing?

The bars were loose?! That’s obviously a dealer prep issue - I love my ‘18 .. I added air box elimination, x pipe , Zard slip on’s - teardrop mirrors and comfort seat make this bike beautiful to ride and look at! Ride safe and here’s to a healthier ‘21

Been missing watching that glorious Speedmaster cruising around. Toying between it and a T120 as my first "big" bike after my test that I'm looking to do next year. At 6'5" with a 32" inseam I'm not sure if it's big enough for me!

Wow, you have had some dealer prep issues I'd say . The handlebar issue almost brought a giggle, thinking three stooges or in your case, Laural and Hardy. Not up on too much Brit slapstick. Cruise control sounds cool. Mine on my old CB 750 was a handlebar mounted throttle lock. Hey, it worked. Never had a motorcycle with the bicycle seat looking seat. Is that comfortable shifting and braking? Standard bike seats are so wide, u get used to that and switch to a big bicycle seat, just wondering. I have a t100, so the 1200 does have a bigger speed range I know. I used to have a Yamaha VMAX, with a 1200, and I know the difference is nice. I'm debating on a 1200 Bonnie trade but at 68, don't know if it's a smart move. The 900 seems enough. Take care my friend.

Nice to see fork gaiters gets my vote

Done, a long time ago! I’ve never seen bars slipnnj,ps

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Nice one....

What’s with triumphs and bolts falling out. I’m on the wait list for a trident , but watching the Facebook groups I’ve seen a few people lose a bolt.

If you 're gonna be Frank, do I has to be Shirley?

My concern is not with my Speedmaster but the very poor level of support we get in North America when replacement parts and aftermarket service

Mate, soz u got dat ronna! Hope you are alright

60mpg sounds good. Have you checked that figure against actual fuel added vs trip mileage?

Evening rides are the best

What year is your speed master?

nice review, but i have the feeling that someone is cutting lemons in front of him as he speaks. Listening that with headphones can kill you.

It's not how tall you are that matters (bikes have no roof!), it's how long your legs are (inseam). I'm 5 foot 10, but only 29" inseam. The bike is fine for me.

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If you alter your gearing to a 16T front and a 39T rear. The bike will pull better, be easier around town and I’m getting 65mpg with this gearing.. 👍

Wow,a Chocolate motorbike.....a Bournville!😃

Is that bike ok for a 5’4” rider?

I'm a Speed Triple man myself.

Hi man how about a 6.2 tall rider fitting on it?

which place is dat??

Sounds to me that your bike was not PDI'ed properly.

If I bought a bike with a 10k mile service interval I wouldn't be taking it for a service after a year! 10k on the dot!

harsh movements of the camera ..

Basically you were riding all that time 🙂

It is quite disturbing that the camera is not still. Got tired of the continous moving after 4 minutes…

1/4 of a ton. Who quantifies 500 lbs of weight like this?

Too much camera movement

sounds like a wet fart,my t140d is a proper triumph and sounds awesome with open pipes,modern triumphs sound like crap.

Great review but the lip smacking, toungue sucking thing you do is really annoying. Quit that and it will be much better.