Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS – Our Full-Season Verdict!

After a full season and around 5,000 km on the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS, it’s time for our honest long-term verdict. We rode it everywhere: country roads, city traffic, long tours, Sardinia’s grippy asphalt and several trackdays. In this wrap-up we explain who this bike is perfect for — and who might be better off with something else. What’s in the video Engine character: 183 hp triple with strong low-down torque, usable on real roads Handling: light, agile, stable — easy to ride for many skill levels Everyday use: surprisingly comfortable ergonomics for tall riders; suitable for touring Suspension: electronic Öhlins with a huge usable range; standout performance Brakes: class-appropriate stopping power Electronics & UI: great tuning but laggy, unintuitive menu system Road vs. track: brilliant on country roads; on fast circuits less planted than superbike-derived nakeds Tyres tested: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 on Sardinia trip; Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 on track Reliability: zero issues in the entire long-term test Value: strong equipment level for the price; no option packs needed Who it’s for: riders who spend 90% of time on the road but want occasional track fun 00:00 Intro & long-term test summary 01:39 Mileage & season overview 02:10 Road impressions — agility, power balance, torque 03:22 Everyday usability & comparison to other hypernakeds 04:17 Triple engine advantages vs. Street Triple RS 06:56 Throttle response, sound & real-world rideability 07:36 Torque benefits on the road 08:31 Low-rpm behaviour & engine character 09:12 Ergonomics & long-distance comfort 10:49 Electronic Öhlins suspension — range & performance 12:31 Brakes & equipment value 14:01 Menu system & UI criticism 16:35 Sardinia trip – tyre choice & impressions 20:15 Tyre wear & handling in Sardinia 20:20 Trackday impressions at Slovakiaring 22:12 Road vs. track priorities & value for money 23:23 Styling, riding feel & personal takeaways 24:05 Price, reliability & competition comparison 25:26 Why everyone wanted to ride the Speed Triple 26:29 Final thoughts & conclusion --------------------------------------------------------- Click here to see the Insta360 action cameras used: --------------------------------------------------------- Insta360 X5: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_t... Insta360 X4: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_t... Insta360 Ace Pro: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-... Insta360 Go 3S: https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3s?ut... --------------------------------------------------------- Other channels from 1000PS: All review articles: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us/articles 1000PS.com: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us Instagram:   / reels   Tik Tok:   / 1000ps_official   YouTube    / @1000pscom   --------------------------------------------------------- 1000PS Partner Links: ▶ Continental Tires: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcontinental ▶ Motorex Oil of Switzerland: https://1000ps.to/ytcommotorex ▶ Calimoto Navigation App: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcalimoto ▶ CHIGEE: https://1000ps.to/ytchigee