2018 Triumph Speedmaster in depth review

2018 Triumph Speedmaster in depth review: I'm not usually a "cruiser guy" but I think the 2018 Triumph Speedmaster may have turned me! I've enjoyed riding the laid back Trumpet for the last few weeks and have learned as much as possible about what it's like to live with the bike - here are my findings...

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My current motorcyles are:-
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Triumph Street Triple R
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Ducati 899 Panigale

[ironmanmichael]

Congratulations on being the only reviewer, ever, to test the lights at night. As a serious biker, I've always found test reviews lacking in this regard. Keep up the good work.

[kinkong]

I've got a bad back and now 57 but 21 inside my wife said i will never grow up lol and that's the bike for me been looking for ages then found a triumph stand sat on one and instantly fell in love with it,
It was like sitting in an armchair so comfortable and your review has finally convinced me to get one once test ridden of course but your review was so in depth i can see it just a matter of fact.
Thanks for a great review

[ismaelbonal]

This is - no doubt- the most comprehensive review of any motorcycle (ot vehicle) I have come across. You, sir, are simply amazing. Hats off.

[mikeylikesit]

I’ve been on a thruxton since 2014 and I’m 6’3” and approaching my 40’s. I’ll be test riding this bike on Sunday. Hopefully my knees will love it. Good review and very comprehensive. I agree the back seat and sissy bar are a must and I’ll be fitting those if I get it

[josepmariaaguascaribot]

Another installment of the Triumph expert. Well done, as always. Congrats.

[QuangNguyen]

love your works TMF, stay safe on the roads ! from Vietnam with admiration.

[impoppa]

TMF - this has been one of the BEST bike reviews I have come across. Just stumbled across a 2019 Speedmaster at a local dealer yesterday which has been kitted out a bit with floorboards, windscreen, upgraded seat, upgraded pillion back rest, Mini ape bars and maybe one or two other bits and bobs. The bike looked sweet and felt fantastic to sit on. Got me interested in digging up a bit of info on Speed Master and so found your review. Excellent review and very helpful. Unfortunately I am not in the position to upgrade my current bike for at least 6 to 8 months, otherwise I would be back at the dealer tomorrow to take the bike for a test ride and go from

[pablod]

Nice review. I’ve had my Speedmaster for a few weeks; I’m taking it in this morning for the break-in servicing with about 750 miles on it so far. I’m a backroads, weekend cruiser, and this bike is perfect for that relaxed style of riding. If I were planning on spending a lot of time riding on the Interstate, I suppose I’d get the windscreen and/or the straight bars so I could lean forward a bit, but I can tolerate 30-60 minutes of gripping the beach bars for dear life when I get above 65 MPH.
I have to give you a big thanks for your videos about ACF-50. I gave the bike a spray-down last weekend, so I should be protected until the spring. After watching your mishap with the high-pressure sprayer, I went to the gardening store and bought a little plant mister for about 10 dollars. Once pumped up, the bottle maintains pressure and (assuming the ACF-50 is somewhat warm) sprays it in a very fine mist. Much better than the little squirt bottle that comes with the 1 qt bottle.

[MaxMeridius]

I love your reviews! I own this bike for 3 seasons - I don’t ride it in the winter here in New England .. I watch these videos, and it helps me deal with seasonal blues 👍🏻

[johnDukemaster]

This is a review worth the name! Well done! I had the old Speedmaster (-07) for 9 years and 96 000km. Didn't even have to adjust valves! Look forward to your (hopefully) testride on the Speed Twin!

[myworldntl]

Just had a go on one if these at destination triumph by guildford, my god they sound nice, and with the comfort seats and back rest, ridiculously comfortable for even 2 people. Lovely bike, especially with the highway pack fitted (comfort seats, backrest, windscreen and panniers)... i’ll have to get one once i can afford it!

[hartley]

LOL, laughed when you said about your foot touching the ground. I test rode a Triumph Thunderbird a few years ago, barrelling into a corner, heel touched the deck and ripped my foot clean of the peg, nearly went straight off the road. Id like to say my skill kept me on the tarmac and got me round the bend but it probably had more to do with the £3000 deposit i had to put down on the bike for the test ride.

[JuliusPereira-zbcq]

The only detailed review on this bike with handwritten notes to be exact 👍😊

[wojScibor]

Brilliant review that covered all relevant points! Cheers from Canada!

[bknbuzzsourceagency]

Great job with your videos, mate! I love the detail and unbiased reporting. Re: Traction Control - I don't know if the 2018 model had it, but the 2020 Speedmaster definitely does.

[adamjames]

TMF - love your videos, you would probably know by now these are available with cushioned back rest for pillion & spring loaded snap on/off screen for touring, keep the Vida coming I love them from Aus 👍

[mineraldelcielohotelenmine]

This is the best review i have seen about the speedmaster, thanks for share.

[docgreen]

Hi TMF - yes, as others have noted, a very well balanced review. I’ve had mine since the summer and had the sissy bar, engine protectors, V&H pipes, heated grips and lots of other goodies fitted. I haven’t yet decided on bags, like you I don’t like the Harley-type leather arrangements, so I’ve been using a ruck sack and that doesn’t work for overnighters. The lack of a centre stand is a problem. I bought bobbins and a paddock stand and it just doesn’t do it, so chain maintenance is a problem. Front suspension travel is a little limited but generally not an issue. Early grounding of the foot pegs enforces a slight change in riding style but again not an issue. However, like you have observed - what a fun bike - it is a great bike and one I’m proud to own. I’ve been away for the past week and really missing it - what more is there to say!! Thanks again and hope to meet up on Sunday? Yours aye, Alan

[laikatravels]

Great review, I've done 350 miles on mine now and pretty much agree with you. I've got the heated grips and they are lovely. Personally, I don't mind the rubber bands on the bars, if you want to change them it's quite easily done. Totally agree with the single clock, Bonneville ones would be better. Lack of a centre stand is a pain, I got a paddock stand with castor wheels which makes it very manoeuvrable. You should buy one! Jay Leno did a review on this bike and he was pretty smitten as well. Hope to see you Sunday at NEC

[Bikergramp]

The Missenden Flyer does a GREAT job reviewing bikes. I hope to see all the videos he has.