Significantly
Updated for 2008:
• High-spec Brembo front brake calipers and radial
master cylinder
• Restyled alloy multi-spoke wheels
• Black anodised 43mm Showa upside down front
forks
• Tapered, anodised aluminium Magura handlebars
• New rear sub-frame and redesigned bodywork
• Redesigned radiator shrouds
• Repositioned aluminium pillion footrests
RAW POWER
The Speed Triple, with its mix of a monstrously powerful
three-cylinder engine, a top quality chassis and an
aggressive, stripped down stance, enters its fourteenth
year as part of Triumph’s Urban Sports range.
This year it brings with it a
host of styling refinements to refresh this iconic motorcycle,
helping ensure its status as the definitive factory
streetfighter.
Starting from the front of the bike,
a redesigned radiator shroud gives the bike a more integrated
appearance, while the new tapered anodised aluminium
handlebars and the black
anodised front forks enhance the aesthetics. The brakes
have been upgraded to high-spec twin Brembo radial front
caliper four pad, four piston units with a radial master
cylinder for
outstanding braking performance. The alloy multi-spoke
wheels have been completely restyled too.
The rear-end of the Speed Triple
takes on a completely new design, with a brand new subframe,
polished stainless steel heat shields and new ball burnished
aluminium pillion
footrests to give the pillion rider more leg room. The
clear-lensed LED rear light is taken
from the award-winning Daytona 675 and, thanks to the
rear-end redesign, the bike looks
great from the back, which fellow riders can admire
as you leave them behind…
The 1,050cc, DOHC, fuel-injected,
three-cylinder engine that powers the Speed Triple remains
unchanged for 2008, and for good reason - the gnarly
character of the inline triple
is intrinsic to the Speed Triple’s brutish charm.
The engine pumps out a great surge of bottom-end torque,
followed by a massive mid-range punch and an impressive
level of
overall power, all of which is delivered to the rear
wheel via a slick shifting six-speed gearbox. Peak power
is 132PS (131bhp) at 9,250rpm while peak torque of 105Nm
(77ft.lbf)
arrives at 7,500rpm. Triumph’s second generation
Keihin Engine Control Unit offers sophisticated mapping
for quicker starting, cleaner running and fuel economic
engine.
A rigid aluminium frame contains
the engine and provides massive strength with steering
geometry that gives fast-steering neutrality plus great
stability. The fully adjustable 43mm upside down forks
and rear monoshock – specifically developed for
the Speed Triple – add superb levels of quality
and control. The evocative single-sided swingarm adds
style and substance while the twin-level oval section
exhaust pipes enhance the engine’s distinctive
and addictive induction roar.
The Triumph Accessory range for
the Speed Triple includes the popular Arrow 3 –
into - 1 full race system (for circuit use only), as
well as a host of other factory-approved parts. The
list includes fat handlebars, high performance silencers
(for circuit use only), belly pan, rear hugger and a
wealth of carbon fibre goodies and other cosmetic additions,
such as the
anodised radiator cowl and heel guards.
Three colour options are available
for 2008; Jet Black, Fusion White and Blazing Orange.
Delivering undiluted attitude and a unique presence
on the road, the Speed Triple has always been synonymous
with motorcycling in its most direct, rawest form available,
and all the better for it.
Colour Options:
Jet Black
Fusion White
Blazing Orange
Specifications:
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