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GENERAL INFORMATION	Speed Triple	Speed Triple
Manufacturer	Triumph	Triumph

Model Year	2005	2005

Model	Speed Triple	Speed Triple

M.S.R.P.	$9,999.00	$9,999.00

POWERTRAIN
Engine	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder

Displacement	1050 cc	1050 cc

Bore x Stroke	79 x 71.4 mm	79 x 71.4 mm

Compression Ratio	12.0:1	12.0:1

Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Horsepower	130 PS (128 bhp) at 9,100 rpm	130 PS (128 bhp) at 9,100 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Ignition	Digital – inductive type – via electronic engine management system	Digital – inductive type – via electronic engine management system

Transmission	6-speed	6-speed

Clutch	Wet, multi-plate	Wet, multi-plate

Final Drive	X-ring chain Primary Drive: Gear	X-ring chain Primary Drive: Gear

Torque	105 Nm (78 ft.lbf) at 5,100 rpm	105 Nm (78 ft.lbf) at 5,100 rpm

DIMENSIONS
Frame	Tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy perimeter	Tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy perimeter

Length	83.3 in. (2,115 mm)	83.3 in. (2,115 mm)

Width	30.7 in. (780 mm)	30.7 in. (780 mm)

Height	49.2 in. (1,250 mm)	49.2 in. (1,250 mm)

Wheelbase	56.2 in. (1,429 mm)	56.2 in. (1,429 mm)

Seat Height	32.1 in. (815 mm)	32.1 in. (815 mm)

Dry Weight	416 lbs. (189 kg)	416 lbs. (189 kg)

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Jet Black, Neon Blue, Scorched Yellow	Jet Black, Neon Blue, Scorched Yellow

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Swingarm: Single-sided, aluminum alloy with eccentric chain adjuster Front: 45 mm USD forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping Rear: Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping	Swingarm: Single-sided, aluminum alloy with eccentric chain adjuster Front: 45 mm USD forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping Rear: Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping

Brakes	Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Tires	Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 180/55 ZR 17	Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 180/55 ZR 17


Rake	23.5º	23.5º

Trail	3.3 in. (84 mm)	3.3 in. (84 mm)