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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 1200
Both bikes run the same
tubular steel cradle chassis, the
same 476 pounds and the same
single-dial cockpit, replacing the
old model's twin analog tachs.
This is the first time the Speed
Twin 1200 has come with lean-
angle-sensitive traction control
and ABS, although the former is
only an on/off option regardless
of throttle modes, while you can't
turn ABS off at all.
There are other cosmetic nips
and tucks, including a new head
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light and a new one-piece TFT
dash you can pair your phone to.
But that's essentially where
the similarities end.
The base model runs non-
adjustable 43mm Marzocchi
forks and preload-only adjustable
twin Marzocchi shocks, Triumph-
branded four-piston calipers, the
show rolls on Metzeler M9 RR
rubber, and the seat height is 0.2
inches lower at 31.7 inches, com
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pared to the RS's 31.9 inches.
Switching up a few gears,
the more expensive and very
The understated white and pinstripe
gold/yellow colorway for the base
model retains a touch of class.
