I LOVE my Street Twin. It's the same bike you're riding in this video. And the proper color name is Matte Ironstone! Loved the video! Sometimes I wish I would have went with the T120, but most of my riding is city and country roads (very little highway riding) and I can zip around on this bike very well! And oh yes, that sound is perfect!

Its torture watching someone ride my local everyday roads whilst I'm machineless. To add insult to injury I'm having to watch a fellow ex-pat Yorkshire man having all the fun 🤪😂 Ive subscribed for more torment and maybe some inspiration to get my a** in gear! 👍

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Cooke😁 sorry about that 😂😂😂😂 yes, get yourself a bike 😁 and join in the fun 😁 glad to have you aboard 😁

Great review again perfect Great listening to you’re genuine comments Nice machine

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

A lot to like about this bike. The low seat height and plentiful torque will probably sell me one eventually and it's cheap enough to upgrade the shocks without going broke. Things I would like to see are 1) the clock from the Trident and 2) some way to shave off a few more pounds of weight.

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

Marvellous 😊

@kamalakannankamalakannan4815

Жыл бұрын

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I loved the Barry Sheene joke. Made me giggle. Lovely bike. Perfect for what it’s designed for.

@TAYM

10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks L 😁

This little beast would be my recommendation for the best first bike for someone set on a Bonneville. All the looks and enuff performance to get you going for a while. Then theres literally endless mods that can be done to increase performance later on. A keeper in other words.

@patthewoodboy

2 жыл бұрын

I've done sports bikes , its a great bike for people in their twilight years , my last bike 🙂

Great review thank you. I have a 2018 model and absolutely love it! Mine doesn’t have the rain mode option but I have no idea if it’s worth it on a bike, I’ve never had a rain mode on any bike! Love the sound the bike makes and the power is just right.

@TAYM

Сағат бұрын

Thanks G 😁

Make a good daily rider. No spokes and very little polished alloy/chrome to worry about so easier to keep clean than the T100. I’m sure it provides the same riding pleasure as the T100 so may be a better choice for those who want transport for all weathers rather than a dry Sunday rider. Nice review.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Can’t argue with that 😊 thank you

The T100 has a higher seat height and dual gauges as well as spoked wheels, so I prefer it. I did read Barry Sheene's autobiography in my youth (70s) and by then he had broken most of the bones in his body. It was a good read I remember, but it put me off motorcycling for a few years.

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe he had to live in Australia after his last one so the pain didn’t get too much as the metal didn’t expand and contract too much

Triumph high up on my list.I want a blacked out engine cause Ivan the Interceptor the moisture would cling to engine casings when it rained in winter in my shed with no doors. Street Twin have blacked out engine also has cast alloy wheels which be good to fix punctures on side of the road with a puncture repair kit & mini air compressor in pannier.Pity about the single clock but not a deal breaker.The T100 definitely looks better with 2 clocks & less angled seat.Pity Triumph didn't release a T100 SE model with cast alloy 17" wheels & blacked out engine.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

It is a shame I agree 😊

Beauty is harmony of forms. And this bike is.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Marvellous, it is indeed😊

you do have good luck with the weather !.....Nice seeing the boats, I miss my 24ft Triton ( Australian built yacht, in the late 70's one nutter sailed one across the pacific and round cape horn )

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty amazing where people will sale small yachts. How’s the weather with you?

@tomstockell9481

2 жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Still raining - unbelievable - wettest summer / autumn on record .....wish I was bumbling round the English country side on Arthur amongst the daffodils - enjoy !...did you see my hitchcocks adjustable clutch and brake lever suggestion ? Just put them on Arthur they are great

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomstockell9481 have you done a video?

@tomstockell9481

2 жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Good idea, will do, but really need a go pro, 49th birthday coming up so might ask the 'trouble and strife' is she can buy me one...

Mr. TAYM, would you consider reviewing an Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory? Or, it's sportbike twin the RS 660? I bought one the day before we identified lung cancer as the answer to myriad problems being experienced! Wow- talk about an emotional rollercoaster & a 'lifeline' to hang on to during treatment/recovery (the bike). It's labeled as a naked bike, although fared. Stats: 400#'s, 100hp/49.4 ft./Lbs., compact footpegs w/ a mostly upright seating position. But, it looks like a race rep bike, has a HUGE electronics suite, is incredibly agile, not too loud but exceptionally quick. I've found that it is the very best handling bike I've ever touched. Sincerely. It's SO good that although I think that you'd struggle to make the appointment, you'd be absolutely WOWWED! by it while riding. No round dials, extra (cheap) buttons on handlebar...Finally, after illness & treatment, I'm down to 5' 8" @ 100Lbs., have lost all muscle mass and feel slightly uncoordinated due to lack of activity. My meager 31" of leg feels a little cramped, so I'm unsure if anyone over 6' can actually fit well. I did it, I own it outright & so far I've been able to put 260 miles on it. That ship has sailed Mr. TAYM. This was new in 2021 (replaced nothing) in a new market. Competes with: Triumph Street Triple R, KTM Super Duke 790 & Ducati SuperSport 950. Arguably, 3 of the best motorcycles ever. I'd love it, you'd love it & channel viewers get a 'looky loo' at what non-retro bikes are doing for looks, designs, colors, new technologies, etc... I'm blessed with an Indian Scout as well, so- I have a cross country, mile munching cruiser w/ a delicious Bassani 2 into 1 chrome exhaust, factory leather bags...it's AWESOME in every way and I'm blessed to be it's current steward.

@TAYM

6 ай бұрын

Thanks DCG 😁 here’s one I made earlier kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGqeqqmYk8SfZpc.htmlsi=XwQuD_YLOL5bkSJw 😁

A bit late watching this, but it was a good video thanks. (Did you once have a NT700?). Anyway, I have the Speed Twin 900(same bike really). I have had a a couple of T120s in the past. Then I wandered off to other bikes, including BMWs and various triples; but I had to return to Bonnevilles, not least because my wife was happy with the Bonneville pillions. My dealers didn’t have a T100 in stock, but I took the new Spreed Twin 900 out and was very happy with that. Also because I could put a top box on it for pillion comfort when needed and the odd bit of luggage. Regarding the height of the seat, my dealer recommended a moto trimmer and upholstery repairer who did a great job of raising the seat about an inch, to the same seat height as the t120/t100, using the same original cover but filled with some silicon and padding. So the seat height and leg room is no longer an issue. A riding buddy of mine thinks it’s the best sounding bike he has ever heard…

@TAYM

4 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea with the seat 😁 the speed 900s are such good value for money too I think😁 thanks Pete😁

@petewebb6952

4 ай бұрын

@@TAYM yes, I would be happy with either the T100 or the Speed / Street Twin 900. As I have the Speed Twin 900 I will try and be content with that for now. Now I’m in my early seventies the Bonneville 900s are just right for me.

Are you still liking your Orange 1200 Speed twin what do you think of it I bought one three weeks ago still getting bedded in with it! ? Ponty Pete!

@TAYM

4 ай бұрын

It is wonderful 😁 got a video coming up on it soon 😁 thanks Pete 😁

Think the 22 plate is a speed 900, name change. Have you tried the speed 1200? Like to hear your thoughts.

@TAYM

4 ай бұрын

Yes they changed shortly after this video 😁 yes, I have ridden the 1200 speed a few times now and the newer 900. I have also just ridden the 24 speed 1200 but that video won’t be up for a week or so 😁 thanks N 😁

Lovely review and brings me full circle. I've tested a few of the Triumph twin road models (T100/T120 and Speed) but not the Street. Moved on to look at the W800 and came across your lovely videos. Watching your outings on Wendy made me book a test on a low mileage dealer s/h standard W800. Tbh I was very surprised and disappointed at the vibration - investigating if it is a 'bad un' and will take another out. However, it sort of returns me to Triumph which I moved away from - and you make some good comments about your love-hate with them. You refer to the other bikes Bertie and Betty and I love the naming of them, but in this video, I've a bit lost - perhaps a reminder of which is which as we get a new video. Is Betty 'the Bonnie' T120? I found the T100 a nice ride, and the T120 a locomotive by comparison (amazing torque), and the Speed Twin is just amazing - but not to live with all round. My previous searches had led me to buy a Kawasaki Z900RS (I know - how did that happen). You really should try one - my first four, and very much a twin rider for 40 years, the Z-RS is a revelation that doesn't leave me disappointed that it's a four. It was the Z that led me to the W800 as a possible companion to the Z for the slower jaunts out. But reference above comments on the W, I'm still looking - so the Street is back in the interest.

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I have owned a Z900RS Cafe, you might see it in my early videos, but sold it as it made in into a twenty year looney!!!! Absolutely loved it, and thee sound! The key to the buzz on the W800 is really thick foam grips and very quickly you get used to it/forget it.

@davgb7904

2 жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Ah. Didn't know you had an RS. I'll go back over your other videos! Keep up with you lovely mutterings. I'm a Colchester chap - once - so I enjoy your videos even more by knowing some of the old evening Suffolk roads ridden in my youth. Thanks.

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

@@davgb7904 I have looked back over my videos and it appears I have deleted the videos with the RS (probably a Speedo issue) but you can see it in this video which is only available via this link kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4eAq6eCnM2wl8o.html

Question. How the heck do you find the time to motorcycle and run a boat? I used to sail out of Wolverstone and Mersea and it was a full time hobby!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

I also ride horses, run a livery yard and work full time 😊 it helps with my ADHD 😂😂😂

@13thearl

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Strewth!

Great video, love the roads from Lings to your boatyard but I was waiting the whole video to find out cc, torque and price point! As I’m fairly new to your channel I’d also appreciate you saying what Bertie is and same for Tigger

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

The Street twin is 900 cc. Bertie is a royal Enfield 500 and my old tiger is 1050. The new Tiger is 888 cc

@alanspence1716

2 жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Thanks, this will help me enjoy your videos even more! I was at Lings Foxhall Rd yesterday for a service and dreaming about next bikes... decided the NT1100 is a bit too huge for me unless I want to ride across USA - driven across in a car. I love the roads around Ipswich, but cover those to the south more. I've also sailed those waters a few times, mostly starting from Brighlingsea, on a Dehler 34. Keep up the good work, your videos are superb.

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanspence1716 Thank you for your kind comments, they are appreciated. I was there too yesterday morning first thing (video coming soon) it was bloody cold though, I dressed for 18 degrees but it felt like freezing 😂😂

Tell me, now you've ridden the almost mate to the T100, did you have an opinion of the difference. I know compared to Betty, your preference but you rode the T 100 after this so, knowing you bought the T 100, I guess that tells it. But if you remember the Street, vividly, what's the word. You did say you thought the single clock gave better wind deflection. Thanks again me brother.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

The Street Twin was a marvellous, slightly lighter version of the T100. It has a different more sporty sound from the exhaust and as you note, only one big clock. Yes I thought it may have deflected some wind but both are naked bikes with little wind protection but also very little buffeting. The Street twin has a slightly more sporty feel and position so it feels like you have less wind blast. This could be the clock or the position, I don’t know. 😊

Nice ride, great bike. I'd like one but can't bring myself to p/ex the W650.

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

I fully understand

Would like a bike but roads bit too dangerous these days.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

They can be 😕 but if you take it steady and watch out for idiots it’s not too bad 😁 and unlike driving a car, the more you do it this less likely you are to have an accident because your skills improve. With a car, your complacency increases 😁 thanks JC 😁

Who's Betty? The wife

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 my T120 Black 😁 thanks MH 😁

number 7

Is Bertie a T120?

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Bertie is a classic 500 😁 Betty is a T120 and I sometimes the wrong name comes out 😂😂😂 thanks GS 😁

Is it me u never said what size engine it was? Is it me u never said how much they cost new ? Is it me ???

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

It’s a street twin 😁 whilst they don’t make them anymore (they are now speed twins) they were all 900cc. On the later video of the Speed Twin 900 I do mention the engine size because it might have been the 1200 😁 I do say that it’s the same size engine as the T100 which everyone knows is 900cc and that it costs about £1000 less 😁 the price at the time depended on where you bought it from and could vary by as much as a £1000 so stating a price would have been wrong for some people 😁 Most people that have managed to find this video can usually manage to find the Triumph website and or their local triumph dealer and find out the price 🤔 or is that me ? 😁 thanks PP 😁

I don't understand why anybody would buy this over a speed twin.

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

I have never tried the speed twin and might be able to agree with you after I have.

@SinghDynamite

2 жыл бұрын

£2500 price difference and 300cc engine size difference might have something to do with it. The street twin is a entry level Triumph, the bike that most new riders would lean towards. The speed twin is the next level up from T120 which would require a more experienced confident rider. But definitely the Speed Twin is way more desirable thank the Street Twin.

@aintnothinbutdablues

Жыл бұрын

Low Seat high, better sounding, engine, less weight, better looking…

@chuckmatses6803

Жыл бұрын

@@aintnothinbutdablues Easier handling, less money, won’t kill you as easy…

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

Price & better al-rounder especially in town Speed Twin a better Tourer & hoon bike.

Ok je prend envoyer moi une quantité.🙂💀

You should have prepared yourself with more facts before embarking on this 'review'. How many times during your 32 min. video did you say how nice the sound was - too many. Can't you tell the difference between metal and plastic? Who are Berty and Bessie? Quite a useless review.

@TAYM

2 жыл бұрын

I think your missing the point of my video.

@col4166

2 жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Hear, hear.

@col4166

2 жыл бұрын

@@TAYM I am not a number, I am a free man !

@dungspreader

2 жыл бұрын

Rosslyn , you are a very silly person . There is no Bessie .

@greywolf9292

Жыл бұрын

Rosslyn, Is that you TMF perhaps in your weekend guise? Or are you just a huge fanboy of his? ( Sorry if I've used inappropriate pronouns). Most bikes now replace metal with plastic, once covered with paint the ping ring test can make aluminium and plastic hard to distinguish. Perhaps you should write Triumph and other manufacturers and get them to include what every part is made from in their Specifications. Then you or TMF or whom ever you identify as at the time, can spout it all off in a video. Oh and the Street twin sounds really good, just in case you missed that fact.