Triumph’s SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS ADDICTIVE PERFORMANCE AND RAZOR-SHARP HANDLING
Triumph annouce their new Speed Triple 1200 RS. Review to come when we get a chance to jump on one. Watch this space.
• Incredible triple-powered performance, more powerful than ever before
• Pinnacle in precision handling and technology featuring state-of-the-art Öhlinselectronic suspension
• Bold Speed Triple design with an even sportier look and purposeful details, embodying power and presence
• Comprehensive range of independently adjustable electronic rider aids, includingindependently adjustable Front Wheel Lift Control
• Available in dealerships from April 2025
Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the new Speed Triple 1200 RS for 2025, with unmatched triple power and torque, peerless handling and even more state-of-the-art rider-focused technology.
More powerful than ever, Triumph’s 1160cc triple engine delivers relentless acceleration and performance, with 183PS at 10,750 rpm and 128Nm at 8,750 rpm.
Thrilling and utterly addictive, the three-cylinder engine delivers the ultimate blend of low-end drive and top-end punch, giving cutting-edge performance on the road and on the track. It couples instant throttle response with an effortlessly smooth power delivery. A revised dynamic crankshaft balancing strategy further enhances this for a significant improvement in engine refinement.
Featuring Öhlins latest-generation SmartEC3 semi-active suspension, precision-focused dynamics, and a signature roadster riding position, it delivers razor-sharp handling, agility and control in every turn. Brembo Stylema® calipers and a Brembo MCS span and ratio adjustable lever offer serious stopping power and a customisable feel, even during the most demanding riding. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tyres deliver racetrack performance in a fully street-legal tyre.
Carefully engineered to be just 199kg ready to ride, the Speed Triple also sports slightly wider, higher bars and features a bold, aggressive design with purposeful details. Its sporty, upright stance conveys power and presence while ensuring the perfect balance of agility and control. With a narrow seat profile, the rider can feel an intuitive and effortless connection with the bike, delivering precise handling and real-world comfort.
The new Speed Triple’s rider-focused package of equipment and technology puts the rider in control, offering exceptional levels of adjustment. The cutting-edge Öhlins Objective Based Tuning Interface (OBTi) allows riders to easily adjust the suspension’s dynamic damping characteristics in different riding scenarios. The seven parameters that can be independently adjusted are:
• Front Firmness
• Rear Firmness
• Braking Support
• Acceleration Support
• Initial Acceleration Support
• Cornering Support
• Cruising Support
There is also new independently adjustable Front Wheel Lift Control, Engine Braking Control, brake Slide Control, and fully adjustable cruise control.
Triumph Motorcycles’ Chief Product Officer Steve Sargent said: “The new Speed Triple 1200 RS is now more refined, with a significantly improved electronics package, that makes it even easier for customers to exploit and enjoy the improved performance.”
MORE POWERFUL THAN EVER
With 183PS at 10,750rpm, the new engine delivers 3PS more than the previous generation of Speed Triple. Torque is improved too, with 128Nm at 8,750rpm, which is not only 3Nm more than the outgoing model but is delivered slightly lower in the rev range.
Incorporating the learnings and expertise gathered during Triumph's Moto2™ engine development, the Speed Triple 1200 RS engine has been engineered to be more powerful, durable, compact, and lightweight.
A new, free-flowing exhaust system and compact, lightweight silencer streamline gas flow and centralise mass to improve performance while maintaining the Speed Triple's signature triple bark.
In addition, the must-have accessory for the new Speed Triple will be the new Akrapovič silencer, which features a titanium outer wrap and mounting bracket, finished with a carbon fibre endcap and laser etched Akrapovič logo.
RAZOR SHARP HANDLING
Featuring innovative 'spool valve' technology for even faster adjustment and improved comfort, state-of-the-artÖhlins® SmartEC3 semi-active technology delivers perfectly tailored, precise, and dynamic handling.
This includes the Öhlins Objective Based Tuning Interface (OBTi), which continuously monitors and adjusts the suspension damping characteristics. So, whether riding in a straight line, braking for a corner, balancing the bike mid-corner, or accelerating out of a corner, the damping characteristics are adjusted to give the desired performance in each scenario. Riders can now customise this performance using an intuitive menu system on the TFT instruments, so the bike continuously monitors and adapts the damping in real-time to deliver the optimum performance for the conditions.
For the next level of precision and control, the Speed Triple 1200 RS also features an adjustable steering damper, delivering smooth and predictable handling in every situation, as well as a pair of Brembo Stylema callipers with an MCS lever, delivering impeccable stopping performance and a customisable brake feel. Completing the set-up, the Speed Triple 1200 RS has Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 fitted as standard, which has a bi-compound design for optimised grip, stability and durability.
The bike is compact, with bars slightly wider and higher than the outgoing model, giving it the perfect balance of agility and control. This creates a sporty, upright roadster stance that delivers effortlessly precise handling and real-world comfort.
Where the yokes have been updated to accommodate the broader bars and the addition of the steering damper, the finish of these components has been updated to a sophisticated and understated black tone, contrasting with the gold Öhlins forks.
BOLD DESIGN AND AGGRESSIVE STYLING
With sharp lines and a purposeful stance, the Speed Triple 1200 RS has a strikingly handsome silhouette. Its sculpted tank and minimalist rear end blend seamlessly with the rear light and numberplate hanger.
Taking cues from the 30 years of Speed Triple design DNA, the new model retains the signature twin headlights and single-sided swingarm, which reinforce the bike’s modern and aggressive styling and serious performance capability.
Evolving the design for an even sportier look in 2025, the aluminium twin-spar frame and lightweight new wheels reduce gyroscopic forces for a faster turn-in and greater agility, making carving through corners effortless, while a new seat cowl sharpens the rear end of the bike.
Despite all the extra technology and the electronic suspension, the Speed Triple is still one of the lightest bikes in the class, at just 199kg wet weight with fuel. The Speed Triple's new lithium-ion battery, which is significantly lighter than a conventional battery, contributes to this.
From the bar-end mirrors to the meticulously sculpted swingarm, the attention to detail, build quality, and overall level of finish are second to none.
RIDER-FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY
The 2025 updates also introduce new performance electronics that are configurable by the rider and adjustable independently of the riding modes. The new front wheel lift control system, which incorporates inputs from the six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) to determine the bike's pitch, offers four levels of adjustment.
Engine Braking Control is customisable according to the rider's preference. It complements the adjustable throttle maps and allows riders to adjust the engine feel to suit their riding style and conditions.
Brake Slide Assist, available in Track mode only, optimises the ABS calibration for track riding by allowing more front wheel slip and more rear wheel lift. This maximises performance on track and minimises intrusive feelings, all while providing a safety net in case of unexpected conditions.
With five distinct riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport, Track, Rider), Optimised Cornering ABS and switchable Optimised Cornering Traction Control, and the Triumph Shift Assist up and down quickshifter all fitted as standard, the Speed Triple has all the advanced features to maximise performance and safety in all conditions.
The 5" TFT instrument interface's design provides instant access to all key information, controlled by the intuitive 5-way joystick and backlit switches. The standard-fit My Triumph Connectivity System enables turn-by-turn navigation and phone and music control.
There’s fully adjustable cruise control for longer rides, and a new Emergency Deceleration Warning feature activates a high-frequency flash of the brake light to alert other road users in case of hard braking and rapid deceleration.
The Speed Triple 1200 RS features keyless operation for the ignition, steering lock, and fuel filler cap. The wireless function can be turned off with a single button press for added security.
ON THE ROAD
Customers can choose from £17,495 OTR from three eye-catching colours, including Jet Black, or the premium options, Granite and Diablo Red, and Granite and Performance Yellow, all with striking new graphics. With more than 25 Genuine Triumph Accessories, owners can make the Speed Triple their own. Bikes will be arriving in dealerships from April 2025.
Test Ride coming soon, so watch this space for the Road Tests and Reviews feature.
Thanks Jez, Abe and Isaac.