2008 Triumph Speed Triple

– 2008 Triumph Speed Triple

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Hard as nails. The definitive streetfighter.

The Speed Triple, with its mix of a monstrously powerful three-cylinder engine, 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 including, a redesigned radiator, brand new rear sub-frame, new LED rear light, Brembo radial front calipers, black anodised front forks and new tapered anodised aluminium handlebars. Harder than ever, the Speed Triple retains its status as the definitive factory streetfighter.

The 2008 Speed Triple will be available from March 2008.

The Urban Sports Range – The 675cc and 1050cc triple engines that power Triumph’s stunning sports bikes are renowned for their strength and flexibility from tickover to redline. The range includes Streetfighters, Supersports, Adventure Sports and Sports Touring bikes all with unique character, real world performance and a distinctive triple roar.

FEATURES:

Engine
The Speed Triple’s 1050cc, three cylinder engine, with its unmistakable character and sound, pumps out a great surge of bottom-end torque, massive mid-range punch and an impressive level of overall power. Peak power is 131bhp at 9250rpm while peak torque of 77ft.lbf arrives at 7550rpm. Triumph’s Keihin ECU offers sophisticated mapping for quicker starting, cleaner running and fuel economic engine.

Wheels
5-spoke alloy wheels add to the Speed Triple’s streetfighter attitude.

Suspension
The fully adjustable 43mm upside down forks and rear monoshock add superb levels of quality and control, while the new black anodized finished to the front forks amplify the Speed Triple’s rebellious look.

Brakes
High-spec, twin Brembo radial front caliper four pad, four piston units, with a radial master cylinder, supply outstanding braking performance.

Rear End
The Speed Triple’s rear-end has sharp, minimalist styling and features a new rear sub-frame, polished stainless steel heat shields and repositioned ball burnished aluminum rear foot rests to give the passenger rider more leg room. It also sports a new, clear-lens LED rear light.

Handlebars
Magura tapered, anodized aluminum handlebars are a sharp addition to the Street Triple’s minimalist styling.

SPECIFICATIONS USA – 2008 Triumph Speed Triple:

Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity 1050cc
Bore/Stroke 79 x 71.4mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1

Fuel System
Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Transmission
Final Drive
X ring chain

Clutch
Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox
6-speed

Cycle Parts

Frame
Tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy perimeter

Swingarm
Single-sided, aluminum alloy with eccentric chain adjuster

Front Wheel
Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in

Rear Wheel
Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 5.5in

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR 17

Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR 17

Front Suspension
43mm USD forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping

Rear Suspension
Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping

Front Brakes
Twin 320mm floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers

Rear Brakes
Single 220mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimensions
Length 83.3in
Width (Handlebars) 30.7in
Height 49.2in
Seat Height 32.1in
Wheelbase 56.2in
Rake/Trail 23.5 degree/84mm
Weight (Dry) 416lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.7 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)
Maximum Power
131bhp at 9,250 rpm
Maximum Torque
77ft.lbf at 7,550 rpm

Colours
Jet Black, Fusion White, Blazing Orange

Price TBD

SPECIFICATIONS UK – 2008 Triumph Speed Triple:

Engine 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

Transmission
Final Drive
X ring chain

Clutch
Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox
6-speed

Cycle Parts
Frame
Aluminium beam twin spar

Swingarm
Single-sided, alumium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster

Front Wheel
Cast aluminium alloy , multi spoke, 17 x 3.5in

Rear Wheel
Cast aluminium alloy, multi spoke, 17 x 5.5in

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR 17

Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR 17

Front Suspension
Showa 43mm upside down forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension
Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound and compression damping, 141mm travel

Front Brakes
Twin 320mm floating discs. Twin Brembo 4 piston 4 pad radial calipers. Radial master cylinder

Rear Brakes
Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2 piston sliding caliper

Dimensions
Length 2,115mm (83.3in)
Width (Handlebars) 780mm (30.7in)
Height 1,250mm (49.2in)
Seat Height 815mm (32.1in)
Wheelbase 1,429mm (56.2in)
Rake/Trail 23.5 degree/84mm
Dry Weight 189kg (416lbs)
Fuel Tank Capacity 18 litres (4.0 gal)

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)
Maximum Power
132PS / 131bhp / 97kW @ 9,250 rpm

Maximum Torque
105Nm / 77ft.lbf @ 7,550 rpm

Colours
Blazing Orange, Jet Black, Fusion White

Price £7,999.00 ‘on the road’ retail

Specifications and features are subject to change