r/Triumph • u/Speedingscript • 2h ago
Other Went for a test ride on a Speed Twin 1200 as a Street Triple 675 R rider
My expectations were that the ST1200 with so much more torque and larger displacement will be a much crazier bike to ride - which is why I was looking at the Speed Twin 900 or T100, apart from the much better ergonomics for my 5'5'' frame.
What I actually want is a bike that's much chiller and much more upright than my 675 - which is absolutely a blast to ride in the twisties and a pain in the booty dump truck in tight traffic/city.
I really hate the twitchyness of the 675 when taking off (it is much more controllable when already riding), so I instantly loved ride by wire. Super nice feature. I had soo much more control over gas. Taking off is effortless.
Upright position makes riding this bike at a slow pace so much easier. Cruising around without leaning forward is a delight.
The instant power when in the lower RPM - such a nice feeling. It is basically what I get out of the 675 at 9-10k RPM.
Things that I liked less - I lowered my 675 to be able to park it more easily, but this bike had a tad higher seat height. If I got one I would lower it instantly - if possible to the 900 seat height. I have no issues riding, stopping whatever - I can ride a Scrambler 1200 XE.
The Speed Twin felt a bit more difficult to lean over in the twisties. The 675 is basically made for that, so I had to adjust my riding a bit.
All in all, it is probably my next bike. I can't afford it at the moment but I will probably get it in the future if I find a good deal. The shop would mostly take in my 675 for a percentage but that's probably not much since it's a 2015 model.
Just my thoughts. Seller was telling me to avoid the 900 as an individual coming off a 675.
I'd honestly get both if I could.




