TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1050 RS (2018 - 2020) Review

Plush, agile and stable, by far the best bike I've ever ridden, from supersport to sport touring bikes.

Pulls like a train in the mid range, lacks a bit of low an high range punch, but I really believe that's due to mid range one being so strong it feels like the rest it's low on power.

Great built quality overall, although the gearbox issues can be a pain. I know I'm not the only one with this issue, a faulty quickshifter ruined the gearbox, Triumph Customer Service didn't help at all, and even claimed it was riders fault. At the end, after a 2.5k€ bill rebuilding the gearbox, they asked for an extra 400€ for a quickshifter. Was really expecting better from them.

Considering a pair of good tires for 350€ plus a maintenance for around 120/150€, this would be my yearly maintenance expense.

Electronics are amazing, in 2022 still no outdated, Ohlins, Brembo, digital tach, steel braided brake lines, sounds good, carbon fibre all around, single sided swing arm...... the only let down for me it's the lack of LEDs on the headlights. Quickshifter it's a must, but, on the other hand, it might ruin the gearbox, so.. Triumph's tank bag it's so big it ruins the looks of the bike, and it kind a ruins the ridding experience a bit too.

The handling is incredible. It’s so planted and so agile at the same time. It loses a star because occasionally it crashes over a bump or pot hole and it’s quite stiffly sprung. I’m quite happy when the fuel light comes on after 100 miles or so, so that I can stretch. I couldn’t do much more than 90 minutes without stretching.

Power delivery is excellent, torque everywhere and it makes a great noise through the Arrow cans. I don’t often use track or even sport maps as I feel the throttle gets too snatchy, but in road mode it’s perfect.

It’s probably the best built bike I’ve owned with the best finish. I don’t often ride in the rain which helps keep it clean and corrosion free.

Nothing scary here either. Insurance, fuel economy and servicing are all acceptable for this type of bike.

I love the Ohlins at both ends, the Brembo brakes and master cylinder are great, and the nice carbon fibre pieces add that bit of extra something that lifts it above Japanese and German rivals. The stock SuperCorsas were great on hot days, but I didn’t fully trust them on cooler rides. I swapped them for Michelin Power 5s and I immediately had more confidence everywhere and the bike felt more agile.

Suspension really has to be set up right for road use. Plenty of adjustment on the TTX OHLINS so with a bit of expert knowledge, the right set up should be attainable. Brakes are incredible.

Fast, fast, fast. This engine spins up like a race bike. Flywheel seems to be very light and the power delivery is as smooth as Bob Monkhouse. Engine braking is fantastic too. Gear ratios are perfect for road use and the torque is smooth and delivers well low down in rev range. Much smoother the the GS in low speed traffic. Very easy to ride slowly. Feulling is excellent. Not to much pop bang on the over run... which is a good thing.

Not the same build quality as my old GS. Matt finish marks easily and the carbon lacquer seems to scratch easily too. Switch gear is very well constructed and the brakes and suspension are excellent quality. Heated grips are very effective. Headights should be LED at this price point.

Dont know yet. Haven't had it serviced. Parts seem a lot more affordable the BMW though...

Should have LED headlights. The TFT display is good. But the top of the screen gets masked by the cowling. wish this was adjustable...maybe it is and I need to check! Set up is a bit fiddly and I would like to be able to come MPG with metric speedo etc... Lovely display options for themes etc. Very crisp in daylight and doesn't flick around from night to day as much as KTM does.

Goes and stops fast. The only negative is the rock hard seat. I have ordered a new seat cover with additional memory foam and rearsets from Italy.

Top quality

Quickshifter

The track setting is great for coming down a steep, rocky dirt road since it effectively turns off ABS. Otherwise I run with one of the other rider modes and ABS has never been intrusive. Brakes are excellent.

Wow. Just wow. I traded a Yamaha FZ-07 (70hp) for the Triumph at 150hp and the result is incredible. Strong pull all the way through the RPMs and lightening fast acceleration when passing or just playing around.

This is a very solid bike. I bought mine used w/ 200 miles on it. Six months in I'm at 4500 miles. Took a 1,000 mile week in the mountains and bike was amazing.

Routine service is around $300. I had mine serviced at 500 miles and have another coming up at 6000. At 10k miles per year, service would be around $600 / year

Seat is excellent, as is the riding position. The engine is amazing but what really struck me was clutch. Up / Down w/out grabbing the lever for super-fast shifts. I'm not a fan of the Pirelli SuperCorsas that come w/ the RS. They wear out too fast. Perhaps if I was a track junkie, but for someone who has to ride 50 miles to the mountains before hitting the twisties, I've found the Michelin Power 5's to be ideal. I'd recommend a wind screen as the naked bike does little to divert the air.

2 hours,more to do with my old knees but ready for fuel anyway..

So smooth & more power than I can use.

Beautifully made,8000 miles in 18 months.

Exhaust, tank bag. Pirelli super corsa,keep putting them on.

I enjoy this bike most when it's just rolling on and off the peak torque through my favourite twisties. You've heard it before, but I only have to look where I want to go and the bike's already half way there. Superb. Laughably so. I don't carry any pillions on this bike - it's mine, and mine alone! The brakes are as solid and communicative as any I've ever experienced, and not once have I ever been left wanting in the braking dept.

There's nothing I dislike about the engine. It's my first Triple. I've had 2 strokes, 4 cylinder 4 strokes and brutal V Twins, but the Triple seems to have all the based covered. The torque of a twin and the silky smooth high revving of a 4. I cannot detect any flat spots anywhere in any gear - twist the throttle and it goes; simple as. In the rain or even on less familiar roads, the Rain mode is perfect and just knocks the edge off the initial throttle response; buys you that little bit of time when you most need it. I like aftermarket cans, and have fitted them to every other bike I've owned; not on this one though, the ARROW Special Parts ones on this bike look and sound gorgeous at any engine speed. Have I already mentioned that I adore this bike?

Owned this for a little over a year now. Have covered 4K miles, mainly in the dry but not always in the warm weather. There's no corrosion to report at this stage, and apart form a 'tail tidy' everything else is bog standard. Have only had to replace the tyres once so far; did that around the 3K mark. Have no idea what the MPG is, but the tank is perhaps a little on the small side. This isn't an issue for me, and the electric steering lock makes fill ups so much easier.

Fisrt service costs were covered by the dealer, and when it had its annual service a couple of months back, it was less than £100. I really like the Diablo Supercorsa's that come as standard, so I stuck with these when I changed - grip is astonishing even if lifetimes are compromised. I'm pretty easy on tyres generally, not so many burnouts and drag starts these days. Shop around for tyres though, the prices vary considerably from one dealer to the next.

Never had Heated Grips before, and will never be without them again - they're brilliant! Same goes for the quickshifter and blipper; just remeber to pull the clutch at junctions!! The digital TFT screen and its many functions are a pleasure to flick through and play with to find your perfect display choices & settings. There are five rider modes including Track. The Road setting is spot on for me. Rain mode culls the ponies by a third - most welocme on damp greasy roads.

Excellent handling All day comfortable Handling is very good Super corsas inspire confidence,i've rode on a very very wet day in rain mode and no issues either The bike was stable and reasured Ohlins is firm, but you can turn the compression fully anti clockwise to comfort setting and then it's perfect for the uks bumpy roads. Spec heated grips for £188 they are amazing and is linked up to the tft Worth the extra! Quickshifter is good Some great deals at the moment so get one bought!

It's a peach! Smooth at low revs Revs hard when pushed!

Beautiful finish and attention to detail. It doesn't feel mass produced, it feels like a bespoke special

Fixed price servicing available

It's great, really works well

Firm but effective on the road and absolutely bob on on track. 53s round Brands kept sports bikes honest!

Loads of go from all revs and strong thrust in the mid range. Decent top end too!

Few probs... front brake fluid reservoir leaked, mirrors wouldn’t hold their position and quick shifter linkage needed replacing. All sorted, without problem under warranty. Matt black finish is prone to marks.

Pretty straight forward and good service from pure triumph

Well specced with plenty of gadgets and options on the tft screen. Easy to use too.

Controlled firm ride, great feedback, steers and tracks accurately. Brembo M4 powerful and progressive. I am 6’2” and 16 stone so the Ohlins front and rear is firm and pliant. If I was considerably lighter say 12 stone then the ride maybe too firm..

Grunt, revs, power delivery, induction roar- superb. Great throttle connection.

Well put together, a quality product. No problems thus far other than an indicator with moisture ingress. An email with photos to Triumph dealer Team Roberts and a replacement shipped in the post.

500 mile service at Edinburgh Triumph.

A beautiful quality product, well put together. Still on the original Pirelli Supercorsa’s - looking to swap onto Pirelli Angel GT 2’s..the sportier end of sport touring tyres.

I've been using it as a commuter and weekend ride on highways and backroads and the bike feels great. Torque/powerband is available at any RPM. For my daily usage, i could ride it without using the 5th-6th gears. Breaks never feel like fading and are always responsive and the abs too (based on selected program... sports-track-rain-road-personnalised). Ohlins suspensions feels a little bit stiff under such a light bike but, then again, i not good at setting these right. Great all around bike.

Sounds so awesome and aggressive, torque all over the powerband, lacks a bit of top end rush that we got used too with Japanese bikes... power delivery is linear.

Everything's fine with it and I haven't observed any particular parts, area or mechanical/electrical features that might require particular attention or weakness. Bike comes with a keyless start and electronic lock... Hopefuly, it will be reliable and won't be troublesome if anything should happen with power or battery.

Servicing the Triumph bike at the dealer cost way more than any other that I've owned before. But other than an oil change, as of now, the bike didn't need any other service (the triumph oil service cost like a 150$ at the dealer). In reasonable circumstances of use, fuel consumption is good. But, the tank only holds 15L of fuel.

Great: TFT screen, Quickshifter up-down/autoblipper, cruise. Dislike: sensible tire pressure monitoring... shouldn't exist on any vehicle. For the price, the bike should come with radiator/oil cooler guards, sliders and paddock stand pins.

Have not been able to get the feedback I'd like from the front tyre or the brakes yet, so fine tuning of the forks is required. I can sit on the bike for four hours before cramp sets in, there is not massive leg room, considering that you sit on the bike, more than in it. It is a naked so windblast is inevitible, however, it is completely turbulence free.

Engine is great. Real world overtaking is a breeze, no drama or flashing lights from drivers as when you perform similar manouvers on a sports bike. Bundles of torque and fuelling is better than other bikes I've had.

Build quality is excellent, lots of real carbon fibre and high quality plating everywhere. Only issue so far is an LED indicator that's misted up that I need to speak to seller about. The ohlins suspension and arrow cans add to a quality package.

Fuel consumpion of over 50mpg so far with a combination of routes, so no complaints there.

Heated Grips and Cruise Control are great. Going to get the quickshifter. The OE tyres are good but I think something that gives more feedback would be good. I'm also going to get a fender extender and oil/rad guards.

Top end.

Everything top end.

I think they should do half price services no matter what dealer you got the bike from.