Featured Speed Twin - First Ride

Hi Ade, original thought was that I would keep it making three in the garage, but I got a really good trade on my speedmaster, so sadly it had to go.......
Wessa

 

TRAITOR

 

One of my bugbears with a lot of the current Triumph range
The Tiger was about the only option, for me, with a decent tank range...

 

I know............

 

Got to take one out on test. I was more interested in its handling than seeing what it would do, especially being a brand new bike. Very impressed with both despite keeping it at running in speeds . Will take it out again when the engines had a few hundred miles under its belt, but I’m pretty convinced I need one of these in the garage.
However If some of the £3,500 lost trading my T120 against a Speed Twin was actually spent on the T120 it would be possible to end up with something rather special instead.


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Can't argue with your logic.......

 

I want one!

 

Seems a good time to buy a T120, looks like there might be a few around to choose from.

 

New to the forum guys

I take delivery of my speed twin tomorrow

Can’t wait

 

Welcome to the forum Hobbo

As Rich above pics please.

 

Will do guys,

Fingers crossed it stays dry, ill post some pics and impressions when I've had a ride out

 

Think you'll be ok... weather forecast says rain arriving in the evening (hope I haven't now jinxed it). Nothing like the feeling of picking up a brand new bike. Enjoy!

I have my bike in for a service tomorrow and reckon I'll be well jealous seeing everyone pick up their brand new bikes.

 

I agree. Once you pay a certain amount, I expect the bike to be sorted, especially the suspension. It has the same good looks of the Kawasaki 900, Great, standard motorcycle! I know they are not for everyone, but I love them.

 

Hobbo - how long did you have to wait for your Speed Twin? Interested to know the lead time.

 

I was lucky, got one straight away

Been out on it all day today, and love it

Need to give it a deep clean now

I’ll give a full feedback report later

 

Ok, I just couldn't stop myself and have pulled the trigger and ordered today. Dealer estimates an April delivery, so hopefully not too long to wait. Went with just a few extras....V&H pipes, heated grips and the headlight bezel.

 

You won’t regret it I’m sure
I went with heated grips, alloy chain guard, and the headlamp bezel (quality piece of kit)

It sounds pretty good with the standard cans in my opinion, I was quite surprised. Think I’m going to go down the decat x pipe route, It should let a bit more character through even with standard pipes I hope

Here’s a few pics