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Cycle News 2025 Issue 04 January 28

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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P90 RIDE REVIEW I 2025 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 900 bler and Bobber—in all their vari- ous formats—and those seeking a modern Brit retro with genuine links to the past are spoilt for choice. With striking new colors and considered design tweaks, the middleweight 900 is more tempting than ever, especially for new and younger riders. Traditionalists may not approve of the new pure-white finish with blue and orange stripes, but in the flesh, it looks stunning. And those who remember when Triumphs had kickstarters may be equally perturbed by the new single, round digital dash, but there's no arguing that Triumph's designers have been putting in plenty of overtime. tors, bench seat, footpegs, heel guards and LED lights. The list goes on. Off To Spain We Go Triumph continues to hit the mark with its ever-expanding range of modern classics, which starts with the entry-level Speed 400 and climaxes with the recently introduced Speed Twin 1200. Stir in existing models such as the Bonneville, Scram - The riding position is roomier, with the bars now mounted 0.6 inches higher and 0.13 inches further forward, the pegs set 0.26 inches lower, and the seat raised by 0.6 inches. A new display, with full Bluetooth con- nectivity available as an option, replaces the twin analog clocks, allowing you to play with the two riding modes (Road and Rain) and make full use of the new lean-sensitive rider aids, which, along with an IMU, are newly introduced for 2025. There are three striking new colors, plus a new fuel tank, a brushed aluminum flip-up filler cap, revised side panels and throttle body covers, minimalist mudguards, new fork protec - The riding position and ergonomics have opened up to accommodate larger riders, with the 'bars now 155mm higher and 3.5mm further forward. The 'pegs are 6.5mm lower, and the seat is 15mm higher.

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