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SPEED TRIPLE
The icon. Redefined.
Speed Triple. Real world performance for riders who know. The definitive streetfighter. The benchmark. The best. In a word. Legend.
New for 2011, Triumph has taken all that’s good about the Speed Triple and created an all new model. A new chapter in the legacy. All-new chassis is the sharpest tool in the box. And that 1050cc triple. Oh yes, the engine. And the look? Short. Stubby. Aggressive. Twin headlights. Single sided swingarm. Alloy bars. Pure Speed Triple. Improved.
Features
Overview
All-new chassis and riding position inspires total confidence with light and precise handling that is perfectly balanced for an incredibly planted and stable ride.
Triumph’s trademark twin headlights, single-sided swingarm and high-level silencers have all been restyled for a more aggressive and contemporary look, as well as improved performance, while the soulful 1050cc triple has been refined and uprated with 7% more torque for an even more engaging experience.
The 2011 Speed Triple sports the kind of specification you would expect from a top-of-the-range naked sportster. Track derived specification includes four-piston Brembo brakes for eye-popping stopping power, fat alloy handlebars, fully-adjustable 43mm upside down forks for maximum control and a comprehensive instrumentation that includes lap timer and programmable gear shift light.
The 2011 Speed Triple also comes with optional anti-lock brakes for the first time and is available with a host of genuine accessories to personalise the look, performance and practicality of this exciting machine.
Engine
Liquid cooled 12-valve DOHC in-line three-cylinder 1,050cc engine. Max torque. Max pulling power. 1050cc triple delivers a punch unlike any other. More torque and greater refinement than ever.
Frame
Design and function. All-new twin-tube over engine design is carefully sculpted to accentuate the styling while delivering class leading agility and stability in one package.
Styling
Twin headlamps up front are a new interpretation of the classic ‘bug-eye’ look while classic Speed Triple cues remain throughout, including single-sided swingarm, twin silencers and that stubby, aggressive stance.
Security and Safety
Coded key immobiliser comes as standard. Sophisticated ABS and tyre pressure monitors are options for first time on a Speed Triple.
Tech Specs
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1050 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 79.0 x 71.4mm |
| Valve/Induction system | DOHC, 12 valves |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | X ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Oil Capacity | 3.8 litres |
| Frame | |
| Frame type | Aluminium beam twin-spar |
| Rake/Trail | 22.8º / 90.9mm |
| Tyre, front | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyre, rear | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheel, front | Cast aluminium alloy multi-spoke 17 x 3.5in |
| Wheel, rear | Cast aluminium alloy multi-spoke 17 x 6.0in |
| Swingarm | Single-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel 3 into 1 into 2, twin high level stainless steel silencers |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension, front | Showa 43mm upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel |
| Suspension, rear | Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 130mm rear wheel travel |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes, front | Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston 4-pad radial calipers (ABS model available) |
| Brakes, rear | Single 255mm disc, Nissin single 2-piston sliding caliper (ABS model available) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2,086 mm x 728 mm x 1,033 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,437 mm |
| Seat height | 828 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.5 litres |
| Wet Weight (ready to ride) | 214 kg |
| Functions | |
| Instrument Display | LCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, fuel gauge, trip computer, analogue tachometer, lap timer, programmable gear change lights, service interval announcement display, TPMS ready |
| Performance | |
| Maximum power | 135PS / 133bhp / 99 kW @ 9400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 111Nm / 82 ft.lbs @ 7750rpm |
Video
Press Reviews
Speed Triple (2011 - onward) - MCN
2005 was the last time Triumph updated the Speed Triple by giving it the new 1050cc engine. Five years on and Triumph saw fit to update, overhaul and completely transform its biggest selling bike – 65,000 models sold since 1994. For 2011 the Speed Triple has an all-new chassis package, frame and swingarm included, to turn MCN’s favourite big-bore naked bike into a thoroughly modern big-bore naked bike. Changing the round ‘bug-eyed’ glass and chrome twin headlights for modern plastic items could have gone so badly wrong for Triumph. After all, changing something so iconic can be likened to downgrading the M1 to 45mph maximum speed limit. Thankfully Triumph got the new version spot on and the new Speed Triple is the best yet and arguably the best super naked out there.
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