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Triumph Speed Twin is a name that has survived since before the outbreak of World War II when the 500cc 5T version was produced between 1938 and 1940. After the war, it continued to be produced until the mid-’60s. Currently there are two variations of the open-class Speed Twin, the 1200 and 1200 RS, and then this new Speed Twin 900. Prior to 2024, you could argue that the Speed Twin 900 and the Street Twin that preceded it were the most entry-level machines in Triumph’s Modern Classics lineup. But the introduction of the 2024 Speed 400 created a motorcycle more aligned with that title in the range.
For 2025, Triumph has taken this middle child of the family and revamped and upgraded almost every area of the bike. Key updates were made to the chassis, electronics, and styling, while less significant changes were made to the engine. What’s better is that despite the design team touching almost every aspect of the bike, the base pricing of the machine has only increased $100 for 2025.
To get familiar with the Speed Twin 900 we headed to the south of Spain, where we spent an entire day riding a variety of roads. This bike, like so many in Triumph’s Modern Classics range, provides gobs of nostalgia, without any of the shortcomings associated with a vintage machine. If that’s of interest to you, this bike needs serious consideration.
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