Australian Motorcyclist

TRIUMPH Speed Twin 1200

IF YOU DON’T WANT to fall into any of the common categories of rider, you’ll find that the options are limited short of starting from scratch and building your own bike. But every now and then a bike steps outside those common categories, and if you’re looking for that special bike, I suspect that when you first saw the Triumph Speed Twin in all its shinning glory, you were hooked. Especially when the bike is simply universally attractive.

Well, it’s better than attractive - the 1200 twin is a dashingly fine-looking machine in that modern but retro way and it’s even better to ride. And you won’t have to spend a wallet full of money kitting yourself out in riding

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