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Of course there are some hang ups, but we dare to ride this bike for less than $13,000 instead of grinning.

2022 Triumph Speed ​​Twin is the latest generation of iconic nameplates produced by the brand from 1938 to 1940 and 1947 to 1966, and then relaunched in 2019 for modern thrill seekers. In the past few years, everyone aspires to be a fast, fun, and non-bankrupt cafe racer.

relatively. This bike was introduced to dealers in the summer, and before the beach season was about to end, I was given a few weeks of premium seating time.

There have been many notable updates in the past few Speed ​​Twins. Among other improvements, the latest version has higher peak power, more mid-range power and torque, higher specification front forks, brakes, and tires to provide better handling, upgraded riding modes (road, rain and Sports) and higher specifications of ABS and LED lighting daytime running headlights to improve safety.

The appearance of the bicycle has also undergone minor changes. It is now equipped with new 12-spoke wheels, brushed stainless steel tubes, anodized headlights and fender brackets, and streamlined striped tank graphics.

If you have read some of my Indian and Zero Motorcycle reviews, you will know that this can easily become my favorite question. Because no matter what the bicycle can provide, the feeling of riding and the feeling of riding can easily become the most important and memorable factor. As far as I am concerned, if you are not irritated every time you step on a motorcycle, but just fantasize about the fun of the future, what is the point of owning a motorcycle?

Without further ado, I can sum up my views on Speed ​​Twin riding in six words: it rekindled my love for motorcycles. The reasons are both personal and technical. Personally, it is interesting to review Triumph bikes because my first and only personal motorcycle comes from this brand. This is a 2014 Bonneville T-100. It brought me a lot of adventure, joy and pain.

The reason for the first two nouns is obvious-she is a beautiful beast with sweet seats, mudguards, mirrors and lighting modules-and the third is because life in the city can be rough on a motorcycle. My bicycle has withstood freezing temperatures, it has rained and snowed, and I have seen multiple covers and unfastenable accessories mysteriously disappeared, all her wires have been cut, been knocked down many times, and so on.

For me, all the abuse means education on my motorcycle—and a bicycle, like an old dog, not acting as quickly as before. So, going back to my six-character outline, riding a brand new Triumph brought back all my fledgling motorcycle fun... and then some. After all, on a technical level, the new Speed ​​Twin is nearly 20 pounds lighter than Bonnie, but has a 33% larger engine (1200 cc vs 900cc).

The resulting power-to-weight ratio, plus some of the upgrades mentioned above, produces a lively little lane separator. I tested it in the entire New York metropolitan area and found that it is very flexible when entering and exiting traffic at high and low speeds. When I let my friend Holly ride a motorcycle for the first time on a warm Saturday, its best features may have been the best tested.

I picked her up in Brooklyn and we rode to Coney Island. The way out was a relatively easy short trip, but on the return journey, the bike did shine. I absolutely must get somewhere at some time... which requires me to go all out on the 20-mile journey back to Manhattan, with my novice in the back seat. When we bombed Belt Park Avenue and flew onto Flushing Avenue, smashed the Manhattan Bridge and destroyed Canal Street, we were really too bad. Did I finish it on time? Yes. Is Holly excited and convinced that I am a bike lane at the same time? maybe.

The real point is that this bike brings back all the excitement promised by riding. It may look old-school, but it is loaded with the performance characteristics of the new school and provides a strong adrenaline impulse that is far beyond approachable. Any expectations brought by the price tag ($12,500) are reminded. The most impressive thing for me is its acceleration at an already high speed. Not every bike-certainly not mine-can jump from 60 to 85 miles per hour when needed, but this Speed ​​Twin responds to this call without hesitation. Hallelujah.

Of course, if I don't ask some small questions, I will be negligent. The first is heat. When the Speed ​​Twin is truly ignited, you will begin to feel the hell around the calf. If you are wearing pants, this is not dangerous, but it may cause a minute or two.

Secondly, it is very personal, but the very sporty metal spikes are not the Earl Grey teacup that I know well. I like stronger nails, which allow you to stand up easily on a bicycle, not only to stretch your legs, but also to observe the scene in traffic jams. This is for nails that are as strong as my worn-out ol'Bonnie It's definitely easier.

Finally—this one only applies to riders living in urban areas with narrow streets and very tight congestion—I don’t like rearview mirrors. They protrude from the end of the handlebar, which is not the best choice for in and out traffic. I find that I often worry about removing the rearview mirrors of other vehicles, especially on my Coney-to-Chelsea Speedrun. Thankfully, no such haircut has occurred, but in the process, my beard may have grown a few gray hairs.

Nevertheless, this bike is a bit like the Honda Civic because it is very suitable for personalization. Triumph itself provides more than 50 customized accessories, covering everything from seats to handles to head bolt covers. All accessories are developed together with the bicycle to achieve seamless installation. This means that just like I adjusted the nonsense from my T-100, you can make Speed ​​Twin your own-and like it unreasonably.

The base price of the 2022 Triumph Speed ​​Twin is $12,500.

Engine: 1200 cc liquid-cooled horizontal parallel twin cylinders