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150 mph
Top speed & performance | |
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Max torque | 82 ft-lb |
Top speed | 150 mph |
1/4 mile acceleration | – |
Tank range | 132 miles |
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 Bike Overview Triumph’s Speed Triple 1050 is fast in fact, you can probably hit 150mph on this bike. It feels great when you’re on it, although it is quite heavy especially around corners.
But noise aside, the performance of a larger capacity yet lighter engine with its more compact gearbox and new faster acting quickshifter (both up and down, with a new variable position sensor) will power the Speed Triple 1200 RS from standstill to 100mph a full second faster than the 2018 model, and 3.8s quicker to …
Both are fantastic bikes, ride great, have ABS (Very important for a beginner), and you won’t out grow them in a single riding season.
Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner The Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner has become the fastest ever Triumph motorcycle, reaching a speed 274.2 mph (441.1 km/h) on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, US.
Having owned a 2008 Speed Triple since 2012 I love the concept of a straight bar naked triple. …
Summary of owners’ reviews | |
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Overall rating: | 4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5) |
Ride quality & brakes: | 4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5) |
Engine: | 4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5) |
Reliability & build quality: | 4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5) |
1,050 cc Triumph Speed Triple
1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple | |
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Manufacturer | Triumph |
Production | 1994-present |
Class | Standard or streetfighter |
Engine | 1,050 cc (64 cu in) inline triple |
A new IMU controls the multiple electronic rider aids, and Triumph’s front wheel lift control. In the Road mode, wheelies are controlled smoothly, especially in the lower gears.
Specifications
Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder |
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Capacity | 675cc |
Bore/Stroke | 74.0 mm / 52.3 mm |
Compression | 12.85:1 |
Max Power EC | 106 PS/105 BHP (78 kW) @ 11,850 rpm |
It’s more than powerful enough to be fun on faster roads but the Street Triple really shines on twisty roads or around town. It’s an ideal first big bike but will reward more experienced riders who may get closer to the limit than they would on a more powerful or sportier motorbike.
Triumph Motorcycles has revealed it will be shifting production of its Speed Triple and Tiger 1200 models to Thailand in a restructure that will free up the Hinckley base for its premium ranges.
To answer your question, bikes like the Street Triple or built for a bit of both, the city and long-distance riding. Seats won’t be as plush like you find on a cruiser or an advt-tourer, but you can clock some good saddle time on.
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10 Best: Triumph Since about 1902, Triumph has been the most reliable British-made motorcycle with a 29% failure rate after four years. Similar to Harley-Davidson, they produce mainly larger displacement cruiser models and not much really for the novice rider.
By quarter-mile time, 12 seconds or less
Model year | Motorcycle | Final speed |
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2012 | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | 143.80 mph (231.42 km/h) |
2010 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | 138.51 mph (222.91 km/h) |
2010 | Yamaha VMAX | 137.00 mph (220.48 km/h) |
2016 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | 146.62 mph (235.96 km/h) |
2020 Triumph Street Triple RS 0-60, quarter mile, specs
0-60 mph | 3.1 seconds |
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Top speed | 241 kph / 150 mph |
Price | $13,000 |
Year introduced | 2020 |
Displacement | 765 cubic centimeters (0.8 liters / 47 cubic inches) |
Short-lived but a really great machine (and one that starred in the Mission Impossible film) the T509 brought with it the iconic ‘bug eye’ headlights, flat bars and a single sided swingarm. Surprisingly rare, they are brimming with a raw spirit.
Where are Triumph’s factories based? Triumph has six-world class factories around the world. Two of these factories are based in Hinckley in the UK, just a stone’s throw from the Mallory Park race track. There are also three factories in Chonburi, Thailand, and one in Manaus, Brazil.
The Triumph Triples are a family of modern DOHC inline three-cylinder motorcycle engines made from 1990 onwards by the Triumph Motorcycle Company at their Hinckley, Leicestershire factory. … Bike magazine ranked the Hinckley Triumph Triple as the 10th best motorcycle engine of all time.
Triumph Street Triple RS is a super bike available at a starting price of Rs. 11,30,865 in India. It is available in only 1 variant and 2 colours. The Triumph Street Triple RS is powered by 765cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 121.36 bhp and a torque of 79 Nm.
Triumph Street Triple R vs Street Triple RS: Specs Both Triumph Street Triple R and RS make use of the same 765 cc triple-cylinder engine but in different states of tune. So, the R has 115 bhp and 77 Nm on tap while Street Triple RS has 121 bhp and 79 Nm on offer.
You’ll want to pour in about 3.1 litres of oil, but more importantly, you’ll want to check that the oil level is correct just like we did in Step 1 to make sure you have the right amount of oil in your motorcycle. Both too much, and too little oil can damage your Street Triple’s engine in different ways.