Triumph Launches Speed Twin Café Racer Edition: Timeless Elegance Meet Contemporary Sports Style

• Triumph reveals new Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition, limited to just 800 motorcycles worldwide, each accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
• Elegant Cafe Racer sports style with clip-on handlebars and brown bullet seat, plus high-quality details including bar end mirrors
• Exclusive British racing-inspired colour scheme and graphics
• Available in dealerships from March 2026 (Markets to update)

ATLANTA, GA – January 27, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition – a limited‑run model inspired by the original British cafe racers of the 1960s.

Limited to just 800 worldwide, this exclusive model is based on the Speed Twin 1200 RS, gaining clip-on handlebars, deleting the pillion pegs and featuring a distinctive brown bullet seat with removable cowl, as well as a carefully curated package of styling enhancements.

Each Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition is also supplied with its own Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring the exclusivity of this Limited Edition motorcycle.

The elegant sports styling is defined by the low, tucked riding position created by the clip-on bars, the streamlined single-seat profile and the refined attention to detail throughout the motorcycle. Machined bar-end mirrors reinforce the bike’s clean silhouette, while ribbed clutch and alternator cover badges, black head bolt covers and sculpted knee pads add subtle but distinctive detailing. Practical touches include pillion footpeg finishers, with the footpegs removed as standard and supplied in the crate for owners who wish to reinstate two-up capability.

Completing the look is an exclusive British racing-inspired colour scheme, combining Competition Green and Aluminium Silver paintwork with Aluminium Silver wheels and a colour-coded Competition Green headlight bowl.

Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “The latest Speed Twin 1200 has already struck a chord with riders across Europe and the US who value performance, style and everyday usability.  Building on that success, the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition will sit at the top of the Speed Twin range, taking inspiration from the British cafe racer scene of the 1960s. With a global production of just 800 motorcycles, the Cafe Racer Edition will appeal to collectors and regular riders alike, offering more distinction and exclusivity, as well as combining heritage influence with premium specification and engaging performance.”

ART IN MOTION
The Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition has a committed riding stance, with low clip‑on handlebars, clean bodywork and a tapered rear end, that shift the rider forward and create a distinctly athletic silhouette.

The Cafe Racer Edition gains a striking Competition Green and Aluminium Silver colour scheme that blends contemporary elegance with classic racing heritage. Inspired by the iconic British Racing Green shade, this modern interpretation delivers a fresh yet familiar celebration of Triumph’s racing history. The fuel tank is finished in Aluminium Silver as the primary colour, delivering a clean, modern metallic base with subtle depth and sheen. Competition Green panels form the secondary graphics, creating a modern, visual split.

A precisely applied Empire Gold coachline defines the transition between colours, adding a handcrafted, premium detail, while the “Cafe Racer Edition” graphic in Empire Gold completes the tank with a clear sense of exclusivity. The two‑tone theme continues across the seat cowl, finished primarily in Competition Green with Aluminium Silver detailing, and highlighted by a matching Empire Gold coachline that mirrors the tank and provides visual continuity from front to rear. The side panels, also finished in Competition Green, feature a bold Number 12 graphic in Aluminium Silver.

Completing the look, the headlight bowl and fork protectors are finished in Competition Green, while brushed aluminium front and rear mudguards add contrast, complementing the Aluminium Silver elements. The result is a Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition that feels timeless and purposeful, rooted in Triumph’s racing heritage, yet built with modern precision and attention to detail.

RAZOR LIKE RESPONSES
For riders seeking a more dynamic and engaging ride, the Speed Twin 1200 RS Cafe Racer features an even more focused riding position defined by low clip‑on handlebars. Just like the Speed Twin 1200 RS, its dynamic character is supported by top‑specification suspension, with fully adjustable Marzocchi forks paired with Öhlins rear suspension units.

Braking performance is delivered by twin Brembo Stylema calipers acting on 320 mm discs, while high‑performance Metzeler Racetec RR K3 tyres come fitted as standard, delivering confident braking performance with direct, consistent feel at the lever.

THRILLING AND CHARACTERFUL SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Power comes from Triumph’s high‑compression Bonneville 1200 twin engine, producing 105 PS at 7,750 rpm and delivering strong, sustained performance all the way to the 8,000 rpm rev limit. The distinctive 270‑degree firing order, combined with a low‑inertia crankshaft, ensures an immediate throttle response and characterful power delivery, while strong torque is maintained throughout the rev range, peaking at an impressive 112 Nm. 

CUTTING-EDGE PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGY
Combining modern performance with classic character, the riding experience can be tailored through Road, Rain and Sport riding modes, allowing the engine response to be matched to conditions and rider preference. Optimised Cornering ABS and Traction Control are fitted as standard, operating seamlessly in the background to support confident, controlled riding.

Just like the Speed Twin 1200 RS, the Cafe Racer Edition is equipped with Triumph Shift Assist that complements the character and power delivery of the engine. Discreetly positioned behind the gear‑shifter, the system maintains the clean, uncluttered appearance that defines the motorcycle’s modern classic style.

LCD and TFT displays are neatly housed within a traditional circular dial to enhance clarity and functionality while preserving the Speed Twin’s timeless look. This layout enables turn‑by‑turn navigation and phone connectivity, while also incorporating a conveniently positioned USB‑C charging socket, subtly integrated to maintain the bike’s refined finish.

CATEGORY-LEADING PREMIUM FINISH AND DETAILING
Timeless design is paired with advanced engineering, incorporating modern technology within classic-inspired styling details. The clean, uncluttered appearance is achieved by carefully concealing cables and hoses, while the fuel tank features raked lines and deep front cut‑outs, finished with a flip‑up filler cap for a clean, purposeful look.

The black powder‑coated engine casings and compact silencer contribute to the uninterrupted exhaust run and underline the motorcycle’s timeless character. At the front, an elegant round headlight incorporates full LED lighting with a distinctive DRL signature.

HISTORY OF THE CAFE RACER
The British cafe racer movement emerged in the 1960s, centred around transport cafes such as the Ace Cafe in London. Triumph’s parallel‑twin Bonneville engines became a natural choice for cafe racers, combining strong performance, balanced handling and unmistakable British character. Decades on, that influence remains, with Triumph customers and custom designers reinterpreting the spirit and style of the original cafe racers through modern engineering, performance and design.

ON THE ROAD
Customers in the UK can ensure they are the first to secure their new Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition using Triumph’s new Reserve My Triumph technology. This new bike reservation service will be progressively introduced across Europe and other major markets from Spring 2026. The new Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer will be available to order from £15,995 OTR. Customers can find out more at triumphmotorcycles.co.uk. Bikes will be arriving in dealerships from March 2026.