Speed Triple

g®eg™ · 03-22-2005, 12:41 PM

And the icon's been reborn. A brand new 1050cc, three-cylinder, fuel-injected engine gives great welts of bottom-end torque, massive mid-range punch and impressive levels of power. Yet this is no mere steriod injection. The motor's been refined with a new slick-shifting gearbox and clutch, yet the gnarly character of the in-line triple, that's proven so addictive to legions of Speed Triple devotees, remains fully intact.

Containing this powerhouse is a completely new chassis. A rigid aluminium frame, fully adjustable upside-down forks and remote reservoir rear shock, radial four-piston brake calipers, five-spoke wheels and an evocative single-sided swingarm give cutting edge precision, while the Speed Triple's brutal style is inspired by the short, cut-down look so popular on the streets of southern Europe.

Stronger. Smoother. Sharper. The Speed Triple legend continues.

R1Rookie · 03-22-2005, 01:43 PM

I want one. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to trade in my R1 and according to USAA, my insurance will go UP if I get the triple.

rdracehack · 03-22-2005, 03:22 PM

probablly cause it's over 999cc

Triumphant · 03-27-2005, 02:37 PM

I think that my speed triple is the best bike I've ever owned. I can only imagine what it'd be like having a few more ponies. I really like the exhaust settup on the 05 but not in love with the chopped rearend.

BeverlyHillsNinja · 03-30-2005, 08:18 AM

This is the bike(earlier model) that Cruise rides in Mission Impossible 2.

SundayStyle · 03-30-2005, 11:44 AM

Beautiful!

g®eg™ · 03-31-2005, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeverlyHillsNinja

This is the bike(earlier model) that Cruise rides in Mission Impossible 2.

yes

mercutio80 · 06-02-2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

I want one. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to trade in my R1 and according to USAA, my insurance will go UP if I get the triple.

Odd. For some reason, my insurance cut in half when I went from a Sprint ST to a new Speed 3.

gixxer27519 · 06-03-2005, 10:19 AM

Maybe its the fact it doesn't have farrings, but man the wheel base looks short.

DavidHopkins · 01-09-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by T-595 Greg

yes

they have this poster on the wall at the Hinkley plant in the UK (and I've been round it .. they organise factory tours around the production area!!). Don't know of any other manifacturer that does that in it's factory. They don't, however, let you take any cameras in.

The other poster they have is Steve McQueen, out-and-out Triumph Bad Boy.

g®eg™ · 01-09-2006, 08:23 AM

DavidHopkins · 01-09-2006, 08:45 AM

factory tour ... http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/4450.aspx

Grashopr · 01-09-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gixxer27519

Maybe its the fact it doesn't have farrings, but man the wheel base looks short.

Virtually the same wheelbase as every other model that uses that frame setup.. 1997-2006 T595's, 955i's, and Speed 3's.

joneswa · 10-31-2006, 07:56 PM

That bike has an unmistakeable look and it turns heads everywhere it goes. I couldn't resist buying that bike the first time I saw it in the showroom. No buyers remorse for. I still don't see many on the streets which is equally empressive, it will remain unique for a long time.
The ride is awsome, the sound from the engine has no equal in the bike community. It is alway a pleasure to get on an go.
Man I love this bike.