I bought a 2022 Street Twin a few months ago, trading in a KTM 390 Duke in the process. I owned the Duke for almost two years, it was my return to motorcycling after more than 30 years without a motorcycle. The Duke was OK because it was light, efficient and nimble but the Street Twin is a thrill to ride even in a Walmart parking lot. In my elderly opinion (I'm 73) any of the Triumph Bonneville's are the most beautiful motorcycles on the road today matched with a wonderful sound, comfort and ride quality. In contrast, my son owns a BMW S1000RR with 205 hp and amazing electronics. I rode it, I appreciate the technology and crazy power, but I wouldn't trade my Street Twin for anything. I'm retired, but everyday my hour or two of riding the Street Twin is the best part of my day.

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, the Street Twin is a fantastic bike.

@towerdave4836

2 жыл бұрын

There’s hope for me yet - I’m also 73 and looking for an easier ride than the Benelli 250 2 C I have had for the last 47 years!

@andrewrogers2313

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this post! I think this thought convinced me

I bought a 2022 Gold Line Street Twin. I live in the foothills of Southern California and have no problem roaming the hillsides. Also, the freeways are no problem. The bike is light, responsive and very agile. The paint scheme is unique and gives a vintage look to the traditional Bonneville look. Paid a premium for the model but it was worth it. Only change I made was the mirrors. Went to bar end which gives me complete view of the traffic following me. Comfortable "cushy" seat for those long rides. Over my life time this is my 8th motorcycle (not all at the same time). The exhaust sound and the "burble" is very pleasant but not too loud to be obnoxious. I do not agree the Street Twin is an "entry level" bike. It is a 900cc machine with the premium quality that Triumph provides in each and every bike they produce. I have no idea what an "entry level" bike is. This is a premium "Old School" naked bike. As the British say: "THe Street Twin has plenty of GRUNT." Considering all my years of riding I would strongly recommend Triumph Bonneville Street Twin for an effortless smile generating motorcycle adventure.

I grew up in the states during the 1960's. I rode a BSA 650 Lightning once and a Rocket III for one Summer that belonged to my brother in law, but I have never owned a Triumph or a BSA. I've owned many motorcycles over the years, mostly Japanese bikes and four Harleys. I curretnly have my Harley for sale. They ride loke a dump truck. I have always been drawn to the Bonnevilles mainly the T100 for their style. I love the peashooter exhaust and the total look, but after wactching many videos on the Street Twin, now called the Speed Twin 900 I've decided that's the one I for me. There are several reasons I decided on the Speed Twin 900. One, 900cc is all I need and a five speed gearbox is fine with me and will serve me well for the type of riding I do. I like the fork gaiters. I've had bikes before and at 20,000 miles needed new fork seals, the fork gaiters will proect the fork tubes and therefore I won't need to replace the fork seals. I also like the way the upswept megaphone exhaust system allows you to make chain adjustments and change the rear tire without having to remove the silencers. And the cast wheels allow you to run tubeless tires. I know the T100 and T120 has to run spokes and peashooter exhaust to look right , but I'll take a Speed Twin 900. I already have my Harley for sale and if I sell it by Spring I hope to have my first Triumph in my gargae in the Spring, a red Triumpj Speed Twin 900. Wish me luck. Thanks for the video. Ride safe and enjoy every journey.

@BikeMatters

8 ай бұрын

Have a fantastic time with your Triumph, thanks for the comment Gene!

Just came in from a 2 hour Sunday ride on my 2022 Street Twin...I commute 5 days a week on her and still love riding her on Sundays

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear that, glad you enjoy yours as much as Brett did during his review!

Hello and thank you for bringing this magnificent motorcycle to life. I am French and also watch the new videos of our friends who live a little further. This bike gives me chills, I hope to have reached the age of reason and for me (and my dear), I think it would be the most beautiful adventure. Congratulations again, and thank you for sharing.

I bought one 2 weeks ago.. 600mls run in now.. Nice bit of kit great looks, nice punchy engine 74mpg.. Happy at 60-65mph Wonder what Steve McQueen would hav thought..! 😆

As a Tracer 900 owner you would think I would be underwhelmed by a "mere" 64 ponies but I couldn't have been more wrong, I absolutely loved it when I had a demo ride! My next bike for sure, but please, Triumph, can we have some nicer colours, the red on the previous model was much nicer in my opinion. And will an enterprising aftermarket supplier please make a proper full front mudguard, one that doesn't need an extender? The modern fashion of shortie ones is bloody ridiculous!

Excellent video! I just accidentally got a Street Twin. Was browsing at a local dealer and a 2022 Gold line was sitting there. I owned a 883, HD Sportster, 750 BMW GS adventure bike, and a 350 BMW Adventure bike… The BMW too tall for me.. and always felt uncomfortable in short turns and slow speeds. Ive got a short stature. The HD Sportster was great, sound look and low seat but it felt very heavy and hard to maneuver in tight turns… I Love my Triumph 900 Street Twin!!!! It fits, it’s got great torque, and superb maneuverability!!’ EVERYTHING ABOUT THE 900 TWIN… is better than all the above mentioned bikes for me!!! I absolutely love it!! The Torque is Amazing… so so fun and functional. If you need to get out of the way of traffic… the twin moves safely and quickly ahead of the congestion and traffic! POWER WHEN AND HOW YOU NEED IT!!! It’s my Motorcycle for LIFE!!! I will never get any other bike! The Scrambler is nice but doesn’t maneuver like the Twin!! My Review!!! SUPERB!!!!!

great vid !! I ride a 2020 ST in jet black ! Triumph Street Twin rocks !! Greets Klaus

Great review and very fair and objective comments. From a T120 owner the best bike I've ever owned!

This is definitely the bike i wanna get. Just saw the cobalt blue in the dealership. Fantastic. Was going to go with trident but not after seeing this and sitting on it. Not even test riding it.

@Adam-mo2qw

2 жыл бұрын

The trident will entertain for longer but it has no character. I'd buy the street twin for the exhaust note alone though

Great review! The spec sheet for the 900 twins doesn't do these bikes justice. Only when you ride them to you really see how brilliant they are. I went for the Street Scrambler as it's ergonomically perfect for me at 5'10". The engine is so much fun and sounds fantastic. For me, the suspension on these is tailor-made for our crappy British roads. Guaranteed grin with every ride!

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, keep enjoying the Scrambler!

I love your enthusiasm for this bike!! I watched this review a couple months ago and wanted to thank you now as I recently purchased a 2022 Street Twin! Only took it out for a short spin so far, but what bike! Love it!

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

That is very kind thank you Marty! Enjoy it, I'm sure you will!

@moedtimer

2 жыл бұрын

I got mine yesterday. Ironstone color. I like that color because it sort of look like the 2019 green scrambler i had before. I totaled last year

Great video great bike, I’ve got a 2019 and love it.

I’m interested that you say it’s not a tourer, is that maybe due to the fact most people tour on adventure bikes these days? In my early twenties I rode my old bonnie to Corsica and back, coming back via the Pyrenees. I’ve happily ridden my current Street Twin on the NC500 and all across Europe, as far North as Svalbard and as far South as Brindisi, with the factory screen, a rack and the factory panniers I find her a joy to tour on. A friend has just crossed Canada on one and regularly tours the Rockies. She’s an incredibly adaptable bike and part of the joy of touring her is the ease of riding you described, on the country lanes near my house she’s a joy, and when I want to go somewhere she copes beautifully with motorways until I get to the fun places. Possibly the only bike you ever need? I’m 60 now and my next bike will be another Street Twin, I also have a RE Classic 350, and she’s a good tourer if you have a lot of time.

@savagejabbit5929

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear 👍 I'm on my second street twin as I regretted swapping my first one for a new suzuki vstrom 1000 xt 🤪 happy to be back on street twin 😁😁 sounds like you make good use of yours... How many miles you clocked up 🤔👍

@johnhill8529

2 жыл бұрын

@@savagejabbit5929 I run about 6000 a year. From Easter to end of September she’s my daily commuter, and I try 1-2 good tours a year and plenty of weekend trips.

I agree I’ve looked at all sorts and triumph are in a league of their own in quality. Quality costs. You get what you pay for. It’s like buying a base 911.. it’s still a real gem

Many thx - this is a great video! Very helpful 👍 The audio quality is also stellar - can I ask what microphone you used?

Literally only just realised you’re on my home turf! Nice to see someone on the same roads! And what roads some are👌🏽

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Yup loads of our reviews are around South Norfolk

I got a 2016 when I got my license this year.I was lucky to get one in good condition with lots of upgraded parts.

I bought a Gold Line 2022….. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!❤❤❤

Just bought one! Happy Days!!!

Cool video review 👍Just that I wanted the Triumph to make bigger looking motorcycle. It doesn't look or give big bike feel ..until you ride it and love it... it's beautiful motorcycle🔥

@chuckmatses6803

10 ай бұрын

That's why they make the T100.

Just ordered one it's now called the speed twin, after riding sports bikes for years this will be a nice change.the look of the bike takes me back to the seventies when I started riding in 1972 .

@BikeMatters

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@domcovers8729

Жыл бұрын

Street twin and speed twin are different bikes.

@briansummers5389

Жыл бұрын

@@domcovers8729 the triumph website says speed twin Bonneville 900 previously known as the street twin.the street twin is no longer listed as the speed twin has replaced the street twin name.

@briansummers5389

Жыл бұрын

@@domcovers8729 I'm riding a speed twin Bonneville 900 now exactly the same bike as street twin. Brian

Excellent bike, I’m in the process of buying one. ( Ironstone.)

That's been in the can awhile, sun was out and hedges still green! Wow, my little RE 350 whilst great, bows to your big twin, job to get off her I bet!

As an American I refuse to call my Street 900 a “ Bonnie”… as an American that sounds too Feminine ! This is purely a Masculine motorcycle!!! I will call mine “ The Bonn”! I love it it’s an Amazing piece of Mechanical and Engineering Beauty!!! Torque! Elegance! Just enough to feel safe and have fun!!! I love my Gold Line 2022 Street” Bonn”!!!!

If you want a retro looking bike, you just can't bet a Bonnie. I had one for many years and just loved it. I did sell it and would buy it back if it came up for sell again.

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

I have just bought the one (cobalt blue) for my wife (birthday gift), who is making the full driving license now. Hopefully she will pass it 'cos her VanVan is on sale. Fingers crossed. I was not sure if that was the right bike for her but after seeing your review I know it was a good decision. Thanks Mate

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the comment. Hope your wife gets on well with it!

It is a beauty! I want one!

Really like triumph Street twin fantastic bike guys 👍

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Andrew!

Triumph are making a big deal about 10k service intervals. That's fine if you do 10k per year because, unless I am totally wrong, the service interval is 10k OR every year whichever comes sooner. And the dealer will change the oil at 1 year regardless of miles as oil degrades with time. If you want to keep warranty or get pcp you need to factor in the cost of a yearly service even if you do the average 3k miles per year

This is my dream bike. And I'm currently bike-less.

As a rather happy owner of a 2021 St.Twin I must say though that it would need a double disk at the front, it would be nice to have a six gears gearbox, the gearbox is not flawless it can be clunky and harsh sometimes and it's a bit bouncy at the rear. Very nice bike overall.

@ganesanparamasivam9988

2 жыл бұрын

Correctly said.

why do I see some of the 2021 speed twins with the upgraded upside forks and new brembo brakes and other 2021s have the standard forks and previous generation brembos?

I have the very same model and color. Like you, I do adore it.

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Wish we got to keep this one!

Now called Speed Twin 900. c.f. Speed Twin 1200: the 900 has the 18” front wheel you mentioned, whereas the 1200 has 17” front wheel. I prefer the 18” front wheel. Great bike for us older experienced riders too.

Good review. I am torn between a Trident 660 and this model. I am in Thailand and the price difference between them is about 1,850 GBP. I really like torque having had an 1100 GS and a Buell Ulysses [the best bike I have ever ridden], so maybe a Street Twin would be better, but the Trident pulls from low down, too. I'll have to test ride the pair of them at Triumph Chiang Rai. There is no need for anything faster in Thailand. At the moment, I have a KTM 390 Duke which I will keep.

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

We also have a review of the Trident on our page if you wanted to make a comparison!

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeMatters Thanks. I'll watch it now.

Great video with loads of info, I test rode one last year and bought it. I absolutely love this bike and like you always dreamed of owning one, (from the 70s). One question though, how did you find the tyres? There is loads of debate in forums about how crap they are, I must confess I find they tramline a bit but otherwise OK. Would welcome your thoughts.

@johnmartin7158

2 жыл бұрын

Fair comment.

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this kind words mate! To be honest, I didn't find any issues with the tyres, but I can't say this may wouldn't be something I noticed on a longer term review! Either way I'd happily own one.

@savagejabbit5929

2 жыл бұрын

I can throw this bike round the corners fine on these tyres... Can't wait to try it on some better tyres 😃😁😁

Thanks a lot for the great content. Big fan. I am thinking of the street twin to go cruising at 100KMH average speed with my partner and install side luggage. Do you think the bike can handle that? We are both short at 165cm and relatively light.

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I'd reckon you'd get on fine with that, but always best to try for a test ride if you can to make sure.

@savagejabbit5929

2 жыл бұрын

The bike will take that in its stride👍 me and the missus weigh 420lbs between us and I'm 6'3... Currently on my second street twin after missing my first one 😁😁

The little wrench is showing on yours too.

I have the 2021 T100 Bonneville and love it, it has the 900cc engine as well and more than enough power for riding a mixture of British roads with good fuel economy, of course better then the 1200cc versions so cheaper to run. Still ride around with a big grin. The one downside to these types of bike is the cleaning if you happen to ride on wet or damp country roads, they do get covered in grime in all the hard to access places, and may take 2 hours to get clean again.

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the comment!

@Meowface.

2 жыл бұрын

From what I’ve read from owners it appears the 120 owners are getting better fuel range Probably due to the increased torque means they’re riding at lower rpm than the t100 owners

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

Get a bike blow drier that'll dry bike out.I use one & it's great & powerful enough to blow stones out around engine & no towel smears from drying.

@klavy67

10 ай бұрын

@@ruahinesriderany links to the one you purchased man? Ta

@ruahinesrider

10 ай бұрын

@@klavy67 Brands vary from country to country.I got mine from Repco in New Zealand & is called Big Boi Buddy Junior which is great for bikes & do 1 car but you can get bigger Big Boi Buddy driers. Repco in NZ 🇳🇿 has a sale on now for them.

Does anyone know?: Is the engine in the street twin the same internally as the Street Scrambler?

@JohnnyXoz

2 жыл бұрын

yes, it's the same

I'd like to see you try the Speed Twin, and compare the two. I'm thinking of getting a Street.Twin.or a Speed Twin next spring, and am undecided as to what to go for. Will, probably, be buying S/H, maybe a couple of years old, so if I buy a Street Twin it will be 2019 or newer so that I get the 65bhp model and not the earlier 55bhp model.

@rbattson7171

2 жыл бұрын

Geoff... Tried both, ended up with the 2019 street twin. Great all rounder, looks more retro and is less manic. Also the St twins riding position is easier on the wrists and lower back on a longer ride. To summarise, if you want to go hell for leather everywhere get the speed twin. If you want something a little less full on, but with lots of addictive torque and way cheaper do what I did. My twin, at 58yrs is my last new bike. Its a keeper.

@Jaffa1951

2 жыл бұрын

@@rbattson7171 Thanks for that. I'm 70, so not thinking about hooning around too much anyway. Probably take your advice. I do like the twin clocks on the Speed Twin though, but don't want a T100 as there's so much chrome to polish and wire wheels to clean. !st world problems!!

@user-rf9me7xm1w

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Geoff, yes, go for the later model, I owned a 2017 street twin for three years and had numerous problems, mainly electrical. There were also gearbox issues with the early models, which should now be fixed. The street twin is also very heavy which sometimes caused problems when manoeuvring. Test ride both and see which suits you best. I’d personally go for the trident if it’s a Triumph you’re after. Good luck.

@Jaffa1951

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-rf9me7xm1w Thanks. I thought about the Trident, but, to be honest, it's just not retro enough for what I'm looking for. I've thought about the Interceptor as well, but am still undecided. Good info on the issues the earlier Street Twins had. I'll look into it - wasn't aware of that.

@martinrea8548

2 жыл бұрын

@@rbattson7171 Would this bike be suitable for touring, do you think? Are there panniers available for it? Thanks.

It’s “entry level” only due to price point. People of any experience level can enjoy that bike.

Can you change exhaust on these euro 5s?

@captainaverage721

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of aftermarket choice from numerous manufacturers

Oi, possuo uma t 120. Talvez a street, mais leve, seja mais indicada pra mim. Vai saber? Abraço! ZéRo Kralento RJ Brasil 👍🤘

The service interval is 10k or 1 year, whichever come first. So for a lot of folk, riding, maybe only 3k annually, they will still have to have the annual service carried out on their bikes, to keep the service history intact, otherwise, as we know, the second hand value will be worthless... What a world we've been led into. !! 😢

The only big problem with this bike is its too damn low. Its alredy not a big bike and thats fine, but common Triumph, 765mm seat height….. And as we‘re already Talking, change the front to 17“ and give it propper tires. Besides that its a lovely bike (i had one for some years)

I think this guy really like the Street Twin, LOL. So do I, I think it's time to sell the Fatboy!

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

He certainly does!

12L fuel tank ... how many times have to stop within 150 kilometers? i dont understand why dont they put a 14L tank ?

@surdzo

11 ай бұрын

With fuel consumption of 4l/100km you’re going to get about 300km range out of that 12l tank. On a naked bike you’ll appreciate that stop on fuel station after 3h of riding 😉

@ruahinesrider

6 ай бұрын

At 60miles per UK gallon(4.5L) you'll get 200km per 9L & 215-220km per 10Liters of fuel leaving 2L in the tank. Riding slow will increase distance to about 64mpg (105km).So be able to do 200-225km per 10L depending on how you ride with 2L in tank to stop crap getting into fuel system leaving 500ml-1L for emergency & still 1L in tank to stop crap getting into fuel system which fuel pumps are sensitive to bad fuel,sludge etc.

Great review, but I’m a little sick of the term “ entry level” .

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, trust us we don't like to use the term 'entry level' as the bike is that good it doesn't seem like it! but we gotta do what we gotta do 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@informedcarpet

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeMatters I suppose I don’t see it as entry level, the Speed Twin , T100, and the T120 are all very different bikes. I think all of the models stand alone.

motorcycle is funny, but nothing special, there are many bad things, but the worst thing for me as a triumph owner is after sales assistance, a real shit here in Portugal

Why master cylinder reservoir is so ugly? why it can't not be a single part as BONNEVILLE T100 has?

Not so much a review. But a fan boy rave.

I know Triumph say 10,000 miles for a service, which is good, but seeing as Triumph also say 10k or yearly, which ever comes 1st, then having 10,000 miles is a bit meaningless as most riders do not cover that in 3 years!

Wait, a 900 doesn't have much power? There must be something wrong with your machine then. Not! Ya, these are quite fast, but no, they won't beat The Hyabusa.

Love everything about this bike, except the measly 64 horsepower. You'd think that Triumph could easily get 90 horsepower out of a 900cc engine.

@savagejabbit5929

2 жыл бұрын

Just swapped my suzuki vstrom 1000 xt for a new street twin.... HP figures nothing to do with it 🙄 the St is so much more fun.... It must be the TORQUE 💪💪😃😃

Test rode this bike and absolutely hated it. Rear suspension is soggy and wallows all over the road. Engine is gutless and even the riding position feels poor. Just didn't connect with this bike at all.

@BikeMatters

2 жыл бұрын

Sad to hear! But clearly not the right bike for you then. Have you since tried something else?

@petergroome3287

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeMatters might try the speed twin but I understand this has the same suspension set up so I doubt if this will work either. I'll stick to my Ninja for now..... what I don't understand is how any reviewer could say this bike is fun to ride.... very misleading.