- Changes to chassis and components
- Likely to continue with a 1200cc parallel-twin engine
- Likely debut by the end of 2026
The next-generation Triumph Speed Twin 1200 has been photographed undergoing road tests overseas, and the latest images suggest some meaningful engineering updates are on the way.
The most significant change appears to be a redesigned chassis. Unlike the current model’s dual-cradle frame, the updated bike uses the engine as a stressed member. That shift in construction points to a more performance-focused approach and could contribute to improved rigidity while trimming overall weight.
Suspension hardware also seems to have been reworked. The test bike is fitted with a link-type rear monoshock, indicating Triumph has revised the rear setup to enhance stability and feedback. While exact specifications remain unconfirmed, the move suggests handling improvements are a priority for this update.
Other components look familiar. The prototype continues to use 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends, wrapped in Metzeler Racetec RR K3 tyres. Braking hardware appears unchanged as well, with twin 320mm discs and Brembo callipers at the front, supported by a single rear disc.
As for the engine, there is no clear indication of performance gains at this stage. The current Speed Twin 1200 runs a 1200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin producing 103.5bhp and 112Nm of torque, and those figures are expected to carry over largely unchanged. The focus of this revision seems to be on the chassis rather than outright power.
Taken together, the updates suggest Triumph is nudging the Speed Twin 1200 further toward modern roadster territory, potentially improving agility and ride dynamics. That direction may appeal to riders seeking sharper performance, although purists who favour the model’s classic feel may have mixed opinions.
The prototype still appears to be in relatively early development, so the finished production version is likely to arrive by end of 2026, or possibly even later.
Image source- Motobob
