Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Triumph Speed Triple R

The Speed Triple R takes Triumph’s class leading roadster and creates a machine dripping with beautiful engineering and delivering a whole new level of poise and agility. Stopping the Speed Triple R are top specification four-piston radial mono-block callipers from Brembo, the leading brand in MotoGP racing, with Triumph’s switchable electronic anti-lock system accessed through the instruments. Together, the brakes and wheels offer a 5% increase in braking performance over the standard Speed Triple. Available colors Phantom Black and Crystal White, with prices $17,499.

Triumph Speed Triple R Specifications

Engine and Transmission

  • Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
  • Capacity 1050cc
  • Bore/Stroke 79.0 x 71.4mm
  • Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
  • Exhaust Stainless Steel 3 into 1 into 2, twin high level stainless steel silencers
  • Final Drive X ring chain
  • Clutch Wet, multi-plate
  • Gearbox 6-speed
  • Oil Capacity 3.8 litres (1.0 US gals)
Chassis, Running Gear and Displays
  • Frame Aluminium beam twin-spar
  • Swingarm Single-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster
  • Wheel Front Forged aluminium alloy 5 spoke 17 x 3.5in, Rear Forged aluminium alloy 5 spoke 17 x 6.0in
  • Tyre Front 120/70 ZR 17, Rear 190/55 ZR 17
  • Suspension Front Öhlins 43mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel, Rear Öhlins TTX36 twin tube Monoshock with rebound and compression damping, 130mm rear wheel travel
  • Brakes Front Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston Monobloc radial calipers , Switchable ABS, Rear Single 255mm disc, Nissin single 2-piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS
  • Instrument Display/Functions LCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, fuel gauge, trip computer, analogue tachometer, programmable gear change lights, lap timer, service interval announcement and TPMS ready, switchable ABS
Dimensions and Capacities
  • Length 2100mm/82.6in
  • Width (handlebars) 795mm/31.3in
  • Height without mirrors 1110mm/43.7in
  • Seat Height 825mm/32.5in
  • Wheelbase 1435mm/56.5in
  • Rake/Trail 22.8 degree/90.9mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity 17.5 litres/4.6 US gals
  • Wet Weight (ready to ride) 212kg/466lbs