Technology is at the forefront of all modern motorcycles, and you will be impressed with what Triumph packs on the Spreed Triple 1200 RS. Most of the technology assists with rider safety, such as the impressive Optimised Cornering ABS & switchable Optimised Cornering Traction Control. You will enjoy the confidence these bring to your riding. I can vouch for how good these systems are, as the roads I rode on during the time I had the bike were greasy and cold, yet the machine never stepped out of line even when pushed hard and fast.
Comfort on a Naked Sports machine is often hard to achieve as you are buffeted by wind, splashed by rain and lent forward looking like you are performing a Yoga move. But Triumph has addressed some of these issues by providing the rider with 13mm wider handlebars, allowing you to sit more upright, taking pressure off your back and neck. I found the riding position fine, and even after several hours on the bike, I didn't feel that I needed a Chiropractor. Neither did I require padding for my posterior as the saddle is supportive. Triumph has also altered the footpeg position and seat height, so your knees are not scrunched up, and you can move to a tucked position when riding faster.
Moving onto integrated technology on the Speed Triple 1200 RS, it has a brand new 5" TFT instruments display that puts you in control of Riding Modes, Traction control, Navigation, and much more. All these adjustments can be made while riding by engaging the switch controls on the handlebars. The screen layout is available in two different themes, which change the display's colour scheme, and the new optically bonded 5-inch screen guarantees less reflection and therefore improves the image clarity in any lighting condition. The super clear display provides crucial information for the rider, who will instantly know their speed, gear and revs.
Five riding modes are featured on the Speed Triple 1200 RS. These are Rain, Road, Sport, Track and Rider. Each adjusts the bike's behaviour to suit the intended use through the ride-by-wire throttle system. The throttle response is adjusted according to the selected riding mode, traction control, and ABS settings.