accommodate the wider bars ( and the addition of the steering damper ), the finish has been updated to a sophisticated and understated black tone , contrasting with the gold of the Öhlins forks . The new Speed Triple ’ s package of equipment and technology offers high levels of adjustability . This includes the cutting-edge Öhlins Objective Based Tuning Interface ( OBTi ), allowing riders to easily adjust the suspension ’ s dynamic damping characteristics in different riding scenarios . The seven parameters that can be independently adjusted include Front Firmness , Rear Firmness , Braking Support , Acceleration Support , Initial Acceleration Support , Cornering Support and Cruising Support . New for this year are independently adjustable Front Wheel Lift Control , Engine Braking Control and Brake Slide Control , as well as fully adjustable cruise control .
The 5-inch TFT instrument interface gives access to all key information , controlled by a 5-way joystick and backlit switches . The standard-fit My Triumph Connectivity System enables turn-by-turn navigation , as well as phone and music control . There ’ s also fully adjustable cruise control for longer rides , and a new Emergency Deceleration Warning feature activates a highfrequency flash of the brake light to alert other road users in case of hard braking and rapid deceleration . Service intervals are every 10,000km or every 12 months ( whichever comes first ) and there ’ s a two year warranty as standard . The 1200RS will come in three colours , Jet Black , Granite and Diablo Red and Performance Yellow . Due to arrive in dealers from March this year , pricing for the Speed Triple 1200RS has yet to be announced .
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