2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS – First Look
Roadster receives SmartEC3 semi-active suspension, electronics updates, and Euro 5+ compliance
Triumph announced a new Speed Triple for 2025, adding the latest in semi-active suspension, updated electronics, and a revised Euro 5+ compliant engine. The faired Speed Triple 1200 RR however appears to be phasing out, though it is still technically still around as a 2025 model with the limited edition Breitling edition. Arriving in showrooms in April, the 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS arrives in dealerships with a starting price of $19,995.
The engine remains a 1,160cc Triple, but it now claims 181 hp at 10,750 rpm and 94.4 lb-ft. at 8,750 rpm, compared to 176 hp at 10,750 rpm and 92.2 lb-ft. at 9,000 rpm claimed by the previous iteration. Triumph says the engine should feel smoother than before, thanks to a new crankshaft balancing strategy.
The Speed Triple 1200 RS also receives a new exhaust that… well, let’s just say it wouldn’t look out of place on your kitchen counter warming up your Pop Tarts. Triumph says the new silencer design helps centralize mass, but its proportions don’t fit the rest of the bike as well as the previous muffler did, in my opinion. Naturally, Triumph describes its Akrapovič titanium exhaust with carbon fiber endcap as a “must-have accessory.”
Apart from the chonky exhaust, the Speed Triple 1200 RS’ design doesn’t look much different from the previous version. The wheels are a new, lighter design, and the seat cowl is a new shape. The handlebars are wider and slightly higher than before, and the 2025 model gains an adjustable steering damper, changes that required new triples. Otherwise, the overall design is familiar, with the same angled headlights, and lines formed by the aluminum twin-spar frame.
The biggest upgrade from the previous Speed Triple is the Öhlins SmartEC3 semi-active suspension, an upgrade on the 2.0 version Triumph used on the RR model in 2021. The suspension uses Öhlins’ Objective Based Tuning Interface (OBTi) to continuously optimize the damping characteristics to match the situation, whether you’re braking into a curve, transitioning mid-corner, or accelerating out of it.
Brembo provides the twin Styelma monoblock front calipers, MCS radial master cylinder, and two-piston rear caliper. Cornering ABS comes standard. The switchable traction control system is also lean-sensitive, taking advantage of the six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU). Both traction control and ABS are linked to the Speed Triple’s five ride modes: Rain, Road, Sport, Track, and the customizable Rider mode.
New for 2025 is a front wheel lift control system, engine braking control, and brake slide control. Lift control offers four levels of adjustment, using the IMU to determine the pitch of the bike. Engine braking control complements the ride modes, adjusting the engine to suit different riding styles and conditions. Brake slide assist is only available in Track mode, optimizing the ABS to allow more front wheel slip and rear wheel lift.
Rounding out the electronics package are a bidirectional quickshifter, cruise control system, and a new emergency deceleration warning system that flashes the brake lights to warn others of sudden, hard braking. A five-inch TFT display and five-way joystick help manage all the electronic systems. A smartphone connectivity system enables turn-by-turn navigation as well as calling and audio.
Other features include a new lithium-ion battery, keyless operation of the ignition, steering lock and fuel filler cap, a 32.7-inch seat height, and a claimed wet weight of 439 pounds.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS starts at $19,995 in Jet Black. For $20,320, you can get a choice of Granite Triumph Performance Yellow or Granite and Diablo Red.
2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Specifications | |
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Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
Displacement | 1160 cc |
Bore x Stroke | 90.0 mm x 60.8 mm |
Compression | 13.2:1 |
Maximum Power | 181 hp at 10,750 rpm (claimed) |
Maximum Torque | 94.4 lb-ft. at 8,750 rpm (claimed) |
Fuel System | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
Exhaust | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer |
Final Drive | X-ring chain |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist |
Gearbox | 6 speed with bidirectional quickshifter |
Frame | Aluminium twin spar frame, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
Swingarm | Aluminium, single-sided |
Front Wheel | Cast aluminum, 17 x 3.50 in |
Rear Wheel | Cast aluminum, 17 x 6.00 in |
Front Tire | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 - 120/70ZR17 58W |
Rear Tire | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 - 190/55ZR17 75W |
Front Suspension | Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable USD forks, , SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping, 4.7 inches of travel |
Rear Suspension | Öhlins monoshock RSU with linkage, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping, 4.7 inches of travel. |
Front Brakes | Twin 320mm floating discs. Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, OC-ABS, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder, 4.7 inches of travel. |
Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc. Brembo twin piston caliper, OC-ABS. |
Instruments | Full-colour 5" TFT instruments |
Length | 82.3 inches |
Width | 31.9 inches |
Height | 42.7 inches (without mirrors) |
Seat Height | 32.7 inches |
Wheelbase | 56.9 inches |
Rake | 23.9° / 4.1 inches |
Wet weight | 439 pounds (claimed) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.1 gallons |
Service Intervals | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) / 12 months (whichever comes first) and a 2-year Factory Warranty as standard |
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Exhaust canisters are quickly becoming the ugliest part of new motorcycles.
Euro 5+ standards for high performance motorcycles is the factor for 'ugly' exhausts.