Triumph had been teasing a new model recently and we expected it to be the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200, instead of a variant of the Speed 400.
It turned out to be true, but we did not quite expect the updated 1200 to be so much more powerful and sporting such high specs. Well, it should be so anyway, since the manufacturer will stop producing the cafe racer Thruxton 1200 from next year, so it is the Speed Twin’s turn to step up to bat. There are two variants of the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 – standard and RS.
The engine for both the standard and RS versions remains the same 1200cc parallel-twin with a 270-degree crank, but it now features cams with new profiles and new ignition timing, to “pull harder for longer up to the rev limit.” As such, maximum power is kicked up by 5hp at 7,750 RPM from 99hp. Maximum torque is 112.6Nm at 4,250 RPM. That is a very good 3,500 RPM spread between peak torque and peak power, giving the rider “power everywhere” in the rev range.
Chassis for the standard includes reworked 43mm Marzocchi upside-down forks and twin Marzocchi rear shock absorbers with remote reservoirs. There are twin 320mm brake discs up front, while the tyres are Metzeler Sportec M9RR. The handlebar is raised higher and further forward to provide roomier riding position.
As for the RS, the front features fully-adjustable Marzocchi forks, and Öhlins rear shock absorbers. The front brakes also use twin 320mm discs, but are clamped by Brembo Stylema calipers. The tyres are also swapped out for the racier Metzeler Racetec RR K3. The handlebar has the same position as the standard’s but the footpegs are placed higher and further back. Buyers can also opt for clip-on handlebars.
As for rider aid, both versions are equipped with a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) which provides cornering ABS and traction control. The standard has Road and Rain ride modes, while the RS has an additional Sport mode.
There is a new round-shaped dashboard that incorporates LCD and TFT elements, and provide turn-by-turn navigation via Bluetooth connection to your smartphone.
Lastly, the styling. The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 may look the same as any Bonneville, but the tank has been reshaped with raked lines and deep knee cutouts, and with a new cap. The side panels look cleaner and the LED headlights has a new daytime running light (DRL) signature.
See? The Speed Twin 1200 is taking over from the Thruxton after all, while offering more possibilities and accessibility. Service intervals are at every 16,000km.
Prices are £12,495 (RM69,955.98) for the Speed Twin standard and £14,495 (RM81,126.48) for the Speed Twin 1200 RS.
