2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS First Ride - Cycle News

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Apr 32025

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 30 years since Triumph launched the first Speed Triple in 1994. While many bikes have come and gone, the Speed Triple story continues with the new 180 hp Street Triple RS—Triumph’s most powerful and advanced bike yet. With Öhlins Smart EC3 electronic suspension and cutting-edge rider aids, including front wheel lift control and a new engine brake strategy, it’s a true leap forward. The Öhlins Smart EC3 system, previously found only on high-end models like the Ducati Panigale V4 S and Honda Fireblade SP, uses Objective Based Tuning Interface (OBTi). This lets riders adjust suspension behavior on the fly, as it constantly adapts compression and rebound damping. Triumph also tweaked the styling with a new seat cowl, exhaust, and lighter wheels for a more agile look. The one-piece ’bars are wider and higher, and there’s a new adjustable steering damper from Marzocchi. An updated five-inch TFT dash with Bluetooth controls the new rider aids and suspension settings through five riding modes. Standard features include cruise control, backlit switchgear, fully keyless ignition, and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tires, plus an Emergency Deceleration Warning system that flashes the rear brake light during hard braking. At first glance, the $19,995 MSRP RS looks similar to the previous model, but under the surface, there are many updates. Triumph organized two days of testing for us, with one day on the roads of southern Portugal to test the Smart EC3 suspension and another at the challenging Portimão racetrack to push the new aids to their limits. However, Mother Nature had other plans. - #Triumph #SpeedTriple #1200RS

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