Triumph Speedmaster

got my self a new speedmaster changed from a new honda vt 750. i have been biking now for 40 years so i no a good bike when i see one.my speedmaster is a 2015 model. first thing i did was change the pipes to a set of lone tors dont get the short ones much to loud .the bike goes like a dream has a good top speed .if you dont want a harley this may be the bike for you. bad points no centre stand.

Already done the 1+ liter bikes- both cruiser & tourers, and, decided that a lighter, middleweight cruiser would meet most of my needs. This Speedmaster exceeded all of my expectations: lighter than all of the other mid-sized bikes, with more power, deeper lean angles & conservative, yet 'custom' good looks. I really enjoy the the clutch/transmission engagement- very linear, consistent & requires no more than the lightest touch.

Like many others, TOR Shorty slashcuts, hard saddlebags, a Triumph QR Roadster windscreen, and, now she does everything well. I can commute to work & get just under 50 MPG, take the wife up to the mountains, or, the beach, and, race around with my sport bike buddies (they hate that I can keep up on the twisties!) The sound of the exhaust is music- a highly recommended mod- and, there is a good selection available- all improve the sound dramatically.

The light weight, combined with the low center of gravity, allow for a very flickable cruiser, so, when combined with the throttle/clutch/transmission, you are a better rider- as you don't have to focus so much on the details of your actions. This bike allows me to ride faster, while being safer.

The only negative that I see is the instrumentation, as it seems like an afterthought. It is cheap and no thought went into the design, placement, let alone information shared with the rider. Idiot lights on the gas tank, along with a poorly angled tachometer- are virtually unreadable at any speed. The speedometer-also small- is readbale, but, barely. And, it's mounted on a cheap, flat stamped piece of metal- so, it vibrates-always.

But, other than 1 small complaint, it's an outstanding bike. I replaced my front spring with Progressives and have a very well handling motorcycle. Not sure how bad it was before replacing them, as I purchased in the off season, and, had them replaced before Spring-but, front & rears work well together and, from what I read-braking is also improved by allowing the rear wheel to remain planted during emergency braking. I have a 2012, so, I only have 1 front disc, but, it works well enough, although, I do find that I use them together quite often to maintain full control. Hey, it's a good habit to have anyways.

I purchased used, and, am pretty convinced that it will remain in 'like new' condition for quite a long time, as the chrome is very good, as is the depth and lustre of the paint. The engine is quite solid and has been used in many bikes made by Triumph: Bonnevilles, Thruxtons, Scramblers, Americas and others! It is very under stressed in this application, and, has an excellent reliability record.

Virtually every manufacturer offers a cruiser in the mid-size market (650-999cc's), and, by my reckoning- they are all pretty good bikes. But, this is lighter, more powerful, faster & more nimble than all of the others- and, it has the classic lines of a vintage Triumph to boot! What's not to love?

Love my Triumph.It caught my eye on a dealers forecourt in Plymouth and I had to have it. It was a 2005 and with barely 2k miles. I'm a tall rider 6'5" and find it low and long and comfortable. I rode this bike all summer and put another 3k miles on it. I laid it up during the winter and put it back on the road the following spring. One thing these bikes don't like is being laid idle. The bike's clutch stuck & developed a fault when riding one day. When accelerating up through the gears the bike felt jerky and the gearbox clunky? This was later found to be a mix of two items. Triumph appear to of fitted a rear cush drive rubber made of recycled rubber? and also a cush gearbox sprocket? The rear's not capable of the torque this engine puts, out and the front sprocket perishes with engine heat and chain oil.What happens is both fight against each other and makes for the clunky rattly noises under load. It's a more common problem than I thought and Triumph denied any such problem. Well after being told to fit the cush drive off a Thunderbird (a popular mod) and a new chain and solid gearbox sprocket. It now rides great. I was told by Bridge Motorcycles of Exeter Triumph had a recall on 2004/5 & 2006 bikes and I could of had the work done for free? Oh well, it's something I can live with. I love it so much I intend keeping it for a very long time.

Had the bike nearly 2 years now and really like it. Had sports bikes before this and decided it was time to slow down and be more careful. Still enjoyable to ride, handles well, comfortable and fast enough for most. I have added the triumph off road pipes which make a big difference to the exhaust note, bullet indicators and a side mount licence plate which looks the business. I have also cut the rear fender to give it a more bobbed look and show more rear tyre which i think makes it look even better. It's a cool bike and looks best in black. Only downside for me is lack of comfort at high speeds as you need to hold tight but this is the same for any unfaired cruiser type bike. Would recommend for people returning to biking, people who want to take it a bit easier and those who want a good weather weekend bike.

These twins have had some serious problems. If you catch the starter clutch just right it recoils and smacks into the case and brakes its mounting point making the starter useless. With this happening to many in the US Market, Triumph decided to warranty the bikes whether they had existing warranty or not. I personally saw this happen to at least 6 including the Bonneville T100 model and America in both the 865cc version and 790cc as I worked at a Triumph franchise at the time. The only solution was to pull the motor out and completely take it apart and replace the case with Triumph's new 'reinforced case". Lets see if that will work. Beware! Triumph's are great quality but trust them only as far as you can throw them. -DMS

The stock mufflers had to go. Motor sounded like a sewing machine and I could not hear the exhaust. Long TORS with the last baffle drilled out improved the performance and the sound. Added dresser bars, Corbin seat with pillion, sissy bar and rack and a windshield. Accessories cost a bundle. Bike ran good and I enjoyed it. I had a carb rubber go bad and it had to go to the dealer and he replaced it and synchronized the carbs. It was like a new bike. Major power improvement and it told me that the orginial carbs were out of sync. A great bike. Handles very well and has more power than I can use. It attracts a lot of attention and I will be happy with it for many years to come. Great value for the money.

Great blke for 52 year old rider just returning to motor cycling after 30+ years.Great styling & an acceptable ride to be invited out with the Harley boys..Regularly cruise at 80 mph which it will do all day.Suspension could be improved hoe-wever it does the bjob on most avaeage road conditions.

Overall i really love this bike & would recommend it all.

Excellent ride, handles perfectly, acceleration when you need it and brakes are more than adequate. Always wanted a Harley, but when out to purchase this was the better machine, have now covered 2500 miles with no issues. Looking to put TOR exhausts on to improve the sound as stock pipes are a bit tame.

Ive owned the following bikes,kawasaki 600zzr,suzuki 600 bandit,kawaski zr750s,triumph bonneville t100,triumph 955 st sprint,honda 650 dullville, honda vtr 1000 firstorm,harley davidson dyna 1584 glide,and many more. So i think i might be a bit of an authority on whats nice to ride. The Triumph Speedmaster (with America handle bars fitted) is by far the best of the above. It has pulling power, relaxed cruising ability, agility,just the right amount of vibration, Grip, holds a line, stopping power and sounds great. If your short like me 5ft 6" with a 26" inside leg you can reach the floor, but you will need Norman Hyde foot pegs which bring them some 4" closer to you. So if you want a bike to pop to the shops on or a bike to tour europe on buy a Speedmaster or an America but you might like to add another brake disc up front.

I bought my speedy back in August after not having ridden a bike for 25 years. No test ride - I wanted it so I bought it - it is better than I expected and it brings a smile to my face everytime I ride it - Awsome