daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
The Texas winter was quite mild, allowing me to ride with Kiki often while many motorcycles across the country were stored away for the season. I’m also incredibly grateful for my battery charger, which kept Kiki ready to go whenever I wanted!
This evening, my friend and I attended the Triumph Icon event here in Austin, where Triumph Motorcycles unveiled several special edition models. But the highlight for me was finally seeing the new 2025 Speed Twin 900 in person. I’ve watched countless videos about this stunning bike, but it hasn’t shown up in showrooms yet, so I was beyond excited to check it out. It felt just about perfect for me.
Finding a bike that fits me well is a challenge, and after being disappointed by how the Triumph Speed 400 felt, I was a little nervous that the Speed Twin 900 wouldn’t be a great fit either. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case at all. Surprisingly, I was almost able to flat-foot it with the stock seat, which I didn’t expect. The seat height is listed at 780 mm – exactly the same as Kiki, my 2007 BMW F650 GS – yet on Kiki, I can only tiptoe. I have no idea why there’s such a difference, but I’m not complaining! On top of that, the riding position is nice and neutral, which I really like.
It’s definitely at the top of my list for new bikes. Maybe one day, I’ll make it mine!
I went for a nice ride with Kiki tonight. The weather was so nice and warm, so why not? Please enjoy (click here to watch).
I got a new keychain for my motorcycle, and it feels perfect since my bike is named Kiki. The keychain is crafted from meltable plastic pieces, giving it a pixel-art vibe. I absolutely love it!
I kept up my quirky tradition of riding my motorcycle when the temperature dips below freezing. It’s such a ridiculous thing to do, but still a lot of fun! Kiki’s heated handgrips seem like they’d be amazing, but they’re just okay. They keep your palms warm and toasty, but the rest of your body – and even the backs of your hands – stays frozen. 🥶
