By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Retro Classic
Triumph Speed Twin 900 (MY2025) vs Speed Twin 900 (MY2023)
You'll feel the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 hook into a bend the instant you lean it over. The 2023 Triumph Speed Twin 900 flicks in lightly.
So which one do you buy?
The 2025 Speed Twin 900 has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Inches ahead: 2025 Speed Twin 900
For the Monday-to-Friday grind, the 2025 Speed Twin 900 pulls a nose in front. The difference is friendlier manners. Your own commute could easily flip it.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Narrow edge: 2025 Speed Twin 900
In the twisties, the 2025 Speed Twin 900 asks a bit less of you to go quickly. Put it down to a sportier chassis. Call it a modest edge.
What makes each one tick
2025 Speed Twin 900
Marzocchi suspension and a shorter wheelbase move the 2025 Speed Twin 900 off the gentle-cruiser path, and it's at home on twisty back roads. It's eager to change direction. The brake lever still leaves every stop to the rider, while an IMU runs cornering ABS in the background. The twin's low-rev shove pulls it hard out of corners.
2023 Speed Twin 900
The 2023 Speed Twin 900 talks through its exhaust, where the parallel twin's own firing order comes out as a rich note. Torque meets the throttle down low. Its 30.1 in (765 mm) seat puts your feet down easily at a stop, and it's composed through town traffic.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The 2023 Speed Twin 900 has the lower seat: 30.1 in (765 mm) vs 30.7 in (780 mm).
- Cruise Control: option on the 2025 Speed Twin 900, not offered on the 2023 Speed Twin 900.
- Luggage System: option on the 2025 Speed Twin 900, not offered on the 2023 Speed Twin 900.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Look elsewhere
For all-day comfort, both fall short. Keep the rides short and you'll get on fine with either.
For character and running costs, you won't find daylight between them. Let the test ride settle it.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
2025 Speed Twin 900
What owners say
Strengths
- Sleeker, more dynamic styling
- Enough engine pep to drive out corners
- Genuine sporting capability from upgraded chassis
2023 Speed Twin 900
What owners say
Strengths
- Torquey and characterful engine
- Low seat height and light feel
- Excellent build quality and finish
- Fun, engaging handling
Known problems to check before you buy
2025 Speed Twin 900
- Rear turn signal non‑compliance recall (SRAN630 / 25V141) Recall 25V141000 The red rear turn signals were installed too close to the tail light, failing to meet FMVSS 108. Dealers will replace them with amber signals free of charge. Affects all 2025 Speed Twin 900, 1200, and 1200 RS models.
- Hard starting when cold A 2025 owner reports the engine requires two start attempts and occasionally sputters or dies when cold; ambient temperature not believed to be a factor.
- Fork noise when cold A knocking or rattling noise may be heard from the front forks under compression over uneven road surfaces, particularly when cold.
2023 Speed Twin 900
- Alternator wiring connector overheating Recall 24V785000 The plastic connector between the alternator and main harness can suffer thermal degradation, leading to poor charging, stalling, or in extreme cases, smoke and fire. Triumph issued safety recalls 24V785 and 26V078 to inspect and repair affected motorcycles.
What they share
- Wet weight
- 476 lb (216 kg)
- Displacement
- 900 cc
- Engine
- Parallel twin
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Power
- 64 hp (48 kW)
- Torque
- 59 lb-ft (80 Nm)
- Peak torque at
- 3,800 rpm
- Fuel capacity
- 3.2 US gal (12 L)
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Front tire
- 100/90-18
- Rear tire
- 150/70-17
Where the spec sheets split
| 2025 Speed Twin 900 | 2023 Speed Twin 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) |
| 2025 Speed Twin 900 | 2023 Speed Twin 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) | Telescopic |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| 2025 Speed Twin 900 | 2023 Speed Twin 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Option | Not offered |
| Luggage System | Option | Not offered |
| LED Headlight | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
