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Triumph Speedmaster (2011-current)

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New price	£6,299
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Engine size	865cc
Power	60bhp
Top speed	110mph
Insurance group	12

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Considering the price you get a lot of bike for your money. This ‘junior cruiser’ doesn’t feel like a lesser bike; it’s not underpowered, doesn’t feel budget, is cool and still has big bike appeal. So good and such value for money I’d question why you’d want anything bigger unless you’re a dedicated big custom fan.

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The 60bhp Bonneville parallel twin engine may not sound too exciting, but backed up by 53ftlb of torque it isn’t to be sniffed at, with enough punch to show similar size custom bikes a clean pair of heels. Cleverly styled fuel injection units look like carbs and provide near faultless fuelling.

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The odd combination of 19 inch front and 16 inch rear wheels, with non-adjustable front forks, twin shocks on the rear and a total weight of 250kg is never going to be the perfect recipe for sweet handling, but the Speedmaster isn’t half bad. The problem comes when you hit any imperfections in the road as the twin shocks on the rear really struggle, jolting your spine continuously. Ride the Speedmaster two up and you’ll soon have a very unhappy pillion.

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As you might expect from a relatively small capacity custom it’s rather basic, but it is also honest and reliable. The twin rear shocks have pre-load adjustment and there’s a rev counter incorporated into the fuel tank, which is a nice touch and unusual for a custom.

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There’s no real reason to question the reliability of the Bonneville derived fuel injected motor - it’s not stressed in the Speedmaster and should plod along forever. In places the quality of the components are indicative of being built to achieve the Triumphs low on sale price. The wheels appear a little budget and the finish around the headstock isn’t top class, but you have to appreciate it’s under £7000.

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As stated, it’s a hell of a lot of bike for the money. The Speedmaster is a competitively priced, cool motorcycle from a cool brand. No reliability issues to worry about and big custom feel without the overbearing heft of a bigger capacity cruiser, yet still being more than quick enough.

Insurance group: 12

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Triumph Speedmaster (2002-2011)

Specifications

Top speed	110mph
1/4-mile acceleration	secs
Power	60bhp
Torque	53ftlb
Weight	250kg
Seat height	690mm
Fuel capacity	19.3 litres
Average fuel consumption	43mpg
Tank range	miles
Insurance group	12

Engine size	865cc
Engine specification	8v (90mmx 68) 5 gears
Frame	Tubular steel cradle
Front suspension adjustment	41mm non adjustment
Rear suspension adjustment	Twin shock, pre load only
Front brakes	310mm single disc
Rear brake	285mm disc
Front tyre size	100/90x19
Rear tyre size	170/80x15

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Owners' Overall Rating (5 reviews)

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Pride and joy

robertjmorgan

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I've bought my Triumph Speedmaster, March 1st. I traded my Suzuki GSX750F and said goodbye to sports bikes. All I can say is that this bike is a dream. It looks great, handles well and is not only easy to ride but it's a joy to ride. Not only is it British but it's good value for money too. I'm really happy.

25 March 2012
Great bike

Smokey3214

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I'm probably safe in assuming I've owned more bikes than anyone else commenting and it's a dynamite bike. I moved up to it after riding a Vulcan 1600 for about 8 years. I can't think of anything about it I don't prefer over the Vulcan and I liked the Vulcan. It's true, it's not a noisemaker like a Harley but I'm a grownup so I don't need to make noise to draw attention to myself. Triumph has come from out of the blue to make the best bikes in a broad range of categories.

17 January 2012
One cool bike

Parmenides

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Superb bike.. it has looks.. it is easy to ride.. and the exhaust sound is glorious. Taking it past 90 can take planning, but it is no fun trying push it, the bike feels better when it is understressed. It is more than quick enough to get you out of trouble though. It is solid enough for commuting, and I have enough confidence in it to take it through winter. Polish the chrome, and find a way of lubing the chain, and it is the only bike you will ever want.

21 December 2011
Fun and practical

BigCarlG

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Weird that this review in particular has hit a seam of Triumph hatred... I'll try to add some balance as an owner of a Speedmaster. Frankly my experience matches the review pretty well, I use the bike everyday for both work and pleasure and it does both extremely effectively. It's happy nipping about in city traffic and will make short work of the bits of motorway I need to deal with. And being mid-sized means the fuel consumption doesn't wipe me out! For me moving from a v to a parallel twin has meant a slight change in focus and riding style, so if you are completely wedded to just one engine layout it may not be for you. Conversely, if you like the cruiser/custom riding position and grew up wanting a Triumph, as I did, then aesthetically this bike is perfect! I agree that the standard cans are too quiet though.

12 December 2011
Clueless? Your Customers Must Be!

Ricklehurst

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So you sell these, for a living, but honestly they're the best thing since automatic bobbin winding? Wow! There's a surprise!

03 December 2011

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tamlin23 says

Clueless

The quote of 'it does what it says on the tin' was cringeworthy, as was the poor writing, but the score is justified.

The speedmaster was great on carbs and likely even better with injection. The standard cans are muffled and wet, but change them for the TOR exhausts or such like and this bike sounds amazing.

This bike does not excel at any one thing, but manages to do it all well and so be a very enjoyable and rewarding bike to ride.

As for MCN being biased toward Triumph BS! Triumphs are consitantly some of the best bikes I get (trader), and I am always glad when they come in, I know they shall be good and that they shall sell!

24 November 2011 17:17

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Ricklehurstsays

Worst MCN Review Ever?

Wouldn't normally bother posting just to moan, but the content of this review is surely as flawed as most of the spelling. With the job market the way it is, surely MCN don't have to stoop to these journalistic depths.

Using the cliche '..does what it says on the tin' should be a sackable offence in itself!

Anyone actually notice that these things sound like a (muffled) sewing machine, have possibly the most ironic name of any motorcycle, & even if they'd been produced 40 years ago still wouldn't have turned heads?

Four & a half stars though huh? I can only surmise that they let you keep the bike & you're trying to flog it for the best possible price!

23 November 2011 23:08

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charlesq_70 says

Get a Kawasaki

The America and Speedmaster are both very pretty bikes but they just don't feel like a cruiser should. They're standards dressed up as cruisers. They go well enough and stop and handle better than most other bikes in this class, but if you want to get anywhere near the heft and low down grunt of a proper cruiser then a V-Star 950 or, even better, a Vulcan 900 is what you want. In fact Triumph have tried so hard to make the new Speedmaster look like the Vulcan 900 Custom it's embarrassing. If you just want the look and the Triumph badge, then fine. But the Japanese V-twin cruisers have the sound, feel and tractability that cruisers are all about. And even mentioning the Triumph in the same breath as a Harley is daft. I don't see how anyone who'd ridden both a Speedmaster and a Sportster could think they were comparing like with like.

22 November 2011 19:31

TopCat77says

BORING !!!

If MCN had it their way, no one on Earth would ride anything other than a Triumph.

Having ridden a number of Triumph lately in search of a new bike; I think its time I found an impartial publication to read.

22 November 2011 16:55

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crustybiker says

?????

anything is better than that triumph crap :tongue: