RIDE REVIEW I 2022 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS
P110
The front Brembo MCS span- and ratio-adjust-
able brake lever and master cylinder—a unique
unit that lets you change the ratio of the lever
with just your gloved fingers (no flat screwdriver
required)—made it easy to choose between a
firmer more stout feeling (street) versus a
more plush feel at the controls (racing). I ended
up preferring the softer feel with more travel in
the lever.
One of the more brilliant functionalities of this
Speed Triple is how well Triumph's new slip and
assist clutch works with its clutchless shift-assist
quickshifter, especially on the downshifts. I
could throw the thing down on the brakes as late
as I dared, then start banging down the gears
at almost any reasonable rpm, and the stacked
gearbox would smile and keep up—just brilliant.
There's also a new variable position sensor on
the shift lever which I believe helps to determine
how aggressive the rider wants to shift.
On the topic of gearbox, one major gripe
I have is it's genuinely difficult to find neutral
when you're at a complete stop. Finding neu-
tral while still coasting to a stop helps, but who
wants to mess about with that every time you're
commuting to work? Maybe after some miles
the shifter drums will loosen up.
(Left) Same face as
always, just now LED
lit front and back.
(Below) Brembo
Stylema's and Ohlins
NIX30 forks are par
for the course with
full-blown superbikes
and similar to what
you'll get on the Aprilia
Tuono 1100. (Bottom)
Cruise control. You
need it. And if you've
never used it, you'll
want it.
