Is the Triumph Speed Triple a good bike?

Is the Triumph Speed Triple a good bike?

Yes, it’s a bit heavier than the competition, but the triple engine’s wonderful spread of torque makes it far more relaxed and you simply can’t beat the sound you get from that motor. When it comes to smiles per mile, the Speed Triple 1050 remains simply one of the best naked bikes around.

What is the top speed of a Triumph Speed Triple?

160 mph
Top Speed: 160 mph (Est.)

Is the Triumph Speed Triple T509 a rare bike?

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.

What is the fastest production Triumph motorcycle?

Triumph Rocket 3
The all-new Triumph Rocket 3, featuring the world’s biggest production motorcycle engine at 2,500cc, delivering the highest torque of any production motorcycle you can buy with 221Nm @ 4,000rpm, has demonstrated an incredible acceleration by setting a staggering new Triumph production motorcycle record of 0-60 mph in …

How fast is a street triple?

Technically it runs easily 220+ km/h. When you do speeds >160km/h on a naked bike, it loses all the fun factor.

How big is the engine on a Triumph Triple?

Triumph Speed Triple Make Model Triumph Speed Triple Year 2005 Engine Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. Capacity 1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in Bore x Stroke 79 x 71.4 mm

When did the Triumph Triple 1050 come out?

Watch the 2005 video roadtest of the Triumph Speed Triple here. The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is a motorcycle you need to test ride before you buy it.

Why does my Triumph Speed Triple stop running?

This is a reoccurring problem on some of the best bikes from Triumph, and the Speed Triple seems to have the same ignition pickup coil problem. Symptoms associated with this problem include the bike just dying or stops running when it’s hot, and then starts up again when it cools down. Here’s where things get a bit tricky.

Where is the pickup coil on a Triumph Speed Triple?

The Speed Triple is a carburated bike and the pickup coil is usually located behind the engine cover on the right side of the bike. 2. A Difficult Front Break Yet another problem faced by Triumph bikes, especially naked bikes, is the front brake problem.

Watch the 2005 video roadtest of the Triumph Speed Triple here. The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is a motorcycle you need to test ride before you buy it.

Which is the latest version of Triumph Triple?

2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Sapphire Black, 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Matte Silver Ice All-new in every dimension, the Speed Triple 1200… 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Matte Silver Ice, 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Matte Silver Ice All-new in every dimension, the Speed Triple 12…

What kind of engine does a Triumph Speed Triple use?

Like the recently introduced Sprint ST (CW, May) that uses the same engine, the Speed Triple now features Keihin EFI, which Triumph goes to great pains to point out was developed specifically for motorcycle use, unlike the previous Sagem setup. There was only the mildest hiccup right off idle, but after that the show was on.

What’s the weight of a 2005 Triumph Triple?

Retained is the characteristic tubular-aluminum frame construction and previous sporty geometry (23.5-degree rake/3.3-inch trail), but new castings drop weight a few pounds (claimed dry weight is unchanged at 416 pounds).