On board, the retro feeling is slightly
diluted by that new TFT display, but
the dash is easy to navigate and not
overly complicated like some. There are
two riding modes, Road and Rain, with
different throttle responses, along with
all-new lean-sensitive ABS and traction
control. This can be switched off, but
ABS is always on.
A new subframe and bench seat have
allowed Triumph to increase the seat
height over the previous model to a still-
reasonable 30.7 inches. They have done
this to improve comfort by also lowering
the 'pegs and moving the 'bars higher
and slightly further forward. As a short
rider, I had no problems getting two
feet securely on the ground. The seat is
relatively narrow at the fuel tank, which
allows easy access for all leg lengths.
Both the detailing and overall effect
are excellent. Twin exhausts look per
-
fectly retro and cleverly hide the Euro5+
catalytic
converter. The parallel-twin is
water-cooled, of course, but eyes are
cleverly drawn to the cylinders' evoca
-
tive finning rather than the ugly radiator. I
love
the finned header clamps and other
small touches that make the bike appear
authentically old-school while also em
-
bracing the new.
P92
RIDE REVIEW I 2025 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 900
(Above) A single
round dash like the
1200's is modern
but doesn't look out
of place. (Below)
Nearly 480 pounds
(wet) may seem
hefty, but you won't
care at speed.
