TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1050 R (2012 - on) Review

Not had a pillion, have a singles seat cowl, and removed rear foot pegs

She'd loads of torque in any gear can make you a lazy rider. Don't need to bang up and down the gearbox, if you do hang on tight cos it will pull ya arms off

No issues

Not sure of servicing costs bought year before pandemic so haven't had a dealer service yet, changed oil and filter and brake pads all at usual costs

Confidence inspiring position, stops in a heartbeat. Epic.

A beast. Can’t wait to try the 1200. Should have a quick shifter as standard & a slipper clutch.

Build quality is right up there IMO. Bit of an issue fouling plugs - Appears a common flaw.

Some plugs, oil, filter, cleaning products. Average out the tyres.

Basic instrument panel but it kinda suits the bike. Love the fly screen nose job thing. Identity is King.

So far so good

Depends how hard you ride, tires are expensive

As has been reported elsewhere, the R does have quite a hard ride, but with patience and infinite Ohlins adjustments, you can get it just right for commuting, touring, scratching etc.. Brakes are amongst the best.

Torque just gets better and better every model - engine built for us real world bikers. Sounds brilliant. You don't really notice too much difference between the 5 ride modes - apart from between 'Rain' and 'Sport'. I generally leave it in Sport all the time anyway.

There are indeed more extreme nakeds, but nothing beats the speedy on overall package, quality and reliability. The only issue I have had over the years with my Speed Triples, is that two of them have got stolen soon after purchase - one from home, one from the city!

Only had this one for 8 mths, with a free 1st service - but never really been a noticeable noose around the Speedies neck whatever the year. It is what it is - you look after your speedy and it will certainly look after you.

Pretty much threw the accessories catalogue at this one and for the better. Fork/ Engine protectors, Comfort Seat (and it really is), Quick shifter (better than BMW's), Alloy reservoirs and bar end mirrors, Passenger grab bar, Arrow Exhaust (of course), Clutch guide (shiny bit), front nose fairing screen extender (makes a big difference from standard. Finally at 6' 1" it was a little cramped, so fitted after market Gilles adjustable foot rests, creating a near perfect triangle.

Stops on a penny! Brilliant, super-corsas are great in the summer.

Great torque and has the brill Triumph whirl!

Had ceramic coating added which makes it look like new all the time.

Not massively fuel efficient but average for the engine size.

The R comes with all the extras, very smart. I added the wind shield which fits very well and doesn't look out of place gives it a good touch! just helps the buffeting when tucked down.

Runs with best of Italian exotica, German reliability and British quality/ kudos.

Perfect but slightly less powerful than the BMW S1000R I owned, ride on firm side, seat very comfy

Having had a BMW S1000R, Hyabusa, Ktm 1190 it maybe down on paper slightly but in the real world it's such a pleasure to ride, response and fueling is perfect it's a keeper for sure

Better finish and fit than any bike I have owned it the last few year

Quick shifter

Tyres grippy, suspension ohlins firm I need to get them setup correctly

I don´t use it too much in the city but feels good when i do, i enjoy it much more when we go out on weekends, a trip trough a twisty road 400kms away was perfect, the brakes and specially the suspension it´s amazing! I ride a Street Triple R before and the difference it´s huge.

The power delivery is linear, goes up really fast from low range of rpm to the top and feels the power at any gear. Sounds a little bit "fat" in comparison to the Street Triple.

I´ve been riding almost a year ago and the only thing that i need to do is just ride it, the 1050 engine it´s amazing

The dealer recommends each service at 5000kms instead of 10000kms according to the manual due the poor quality of our fuel. Each service costs around USD200 that is almost the same with Ducati´s or BMW´s

The bike comes with Pirelli SP but i don´t feel comfortable at all with track tires, so we put it Michelin´s Pilot Road 4 and feels great and lasts a lot. I miss a lot the gear indicator on the dashboard that came with the Street Triple. The carbon fiber parts look amazing, everyone asks if the bike comes that way.