Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Speed Twin 1200 is one of those bikes that genuinely rewards you the more time you spend with it. That 1200cc Bonneville engine — lifted straight from the Thruxton R — pulls hard from low revs and sounds genuinely brilliant through the mid-range. It's not a firecracker, but it's got real grunt where you actually use it on the road. Handling is sharp without being nervous, and the suspension setup on later models is noticeably better sorted than the early 2019 examples. Buying used, check the front fork seals — they can weep on higher-mileage bikes and Triumph dealer labour isn't cheap. Heated grips and quickshifter were options, so verify what's actually fitted before agreeing a price. The seat comfort is mediocre for anything over 90 minutes, so budget for an aftermarket unit if you tour. Service intervals are 10,000 miles which helps keep running costs reasonable. Overall, it's aged well and used prices are genuinely sensible right now.