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 steroid 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 aluminum 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.