Speed Triple 1200 Rs - The Revolution Is Coming

Probably looks low(er) because the forks are under almost total compression bringing the headlight unit very close to the front mudguard.

Still looks pretty hokey, though.

 

Perhaps its to disguise the silhouette.

 

What puzzles me is how the test rider in the MCN "spy shots" of the new RS, is also the same guy riding the new BMW?

 

Weird.

 

Could it be a suspension test or tyres or brakes
Something that’s common to both bikes and the tester works for one of those manufacturers and not Triumph or BMW

 

Could be its like these new car adverts where they overlay the image on to a background for the pics.



P.S. I like the placement of the footrests on the BMW.

 

This BMW photo looks 'fake' his foot isn't anywhere near the foot pegs
Although why they would do this I don't know :/

 

As someone on this forum earlier explained, this testing on both bikes was for EURO 5 regulations probably...

 

Ah, good spot... Looking at it more closely is does look like a mock up, I initially thought he was caught partway through putting his foot down, but I suspect not at the full gas suggested by his throttle hand!

I shall await the details from launch at the end of the month with interest

 

Ah, good spot... Looking at it more closely is does look like a mock up, I initially thought he was caught partway through putting his foot down, but I suspect not at the full gas suggested by his throttle hand!

I shall await the details from launch at the end of the month with interest

 

More spy shots in this Juy '20 article showing the bike from different angles (apologies if already posted):
https://www.rideapart.com/news/432765/spy-shots-2021-triumph-speed-triple/

 

Agree, you can see a box (data recording?) behind the pillion footrest in the BMW shot and a similar one in the pillion seat area in the Speed shot.
The BMW one looks like he's just pulling away judging by his foot position and throttle hand.
The Speed one, he's obviously hard on the brakes looking at the forks.

 

Yup agreed, and this image explains the foot/footrest position, our man must've been testing launch/anti wheelie control!

 

Improving on the current Speed RS is hard to do. There’s gonna be MORE?

It’s like saying there’s going to be a brighter sun, or a fancier Neuschwanstein Castle, or stickier Gorilla tape, or a tastier French Laundry.

 

I hope they haven’t gone looking for power and put all the HP at the top of the Rev range. What makes the current bike so good is it’s usability on the road. It’s got GRUNT ...!