Can you lower a Triumph Speed Triple?
Lowering kit for Triumph Speed Triple 1050. The new suspension lowering brackets in the kit replaces the standard units on the bike dropping the rear suspension by 40 mm (1.6 in) measured vertically from the rear axle to the upper surface of the seat unit.
What was the top speed of the 2008 Triumph Triple?
With the 2008 Speed Triple, Triumph takes further the powerful legacy of both this very successful model and the three-cylinder engine that starts controversy for some, and makes other’s hearts beat faster and harder.
When was the first Triumph Speed Triple made?
Triumph first produced and marketed the Speed Triple in 1994 and the bike was fitted with a modular 885cc engine. At the time it was introduced, carburetors were the best option to feed an engine, but the three cylinders were cooled with the help of a water cooling system.
What kind of power does a Speed Triple have?
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.
With the 2008 Speed Triple, Triumph takes further the powerful legacy of both this very successful model and the three-cylinder engine that starts controversy for some, and makes other’s hearts beat faster and harder.
What kind of engine does a Triumph Street Triple have?
Triumph’s standard Street Triple mixes Triumph Speed Triple style with the tech of a Triumph Daytona 675 engine. It’s light, fast, fun, agile, stylish and cool… and it just got even better.
Why was the Triumph Speed Triple so popular?
The Triumph Speed Triple was planed to gain popularity with the help of its reliable mechanics, sufficiently powerful engine, and extremely compact chassis which leaded to great maneuverability and an excellent road behavior.
Do you need to test ride a Triumph Triple 1050?
The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is a motorcycle you need to test ride before you buy it. Not everyone likes the slightly lairy handling, which has a suspension set up on the firm side – you could do trackdays on the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 and acquit yourself respectably, but road riding is harder work because of that firmness and precision.