Then & Now: Triumph Speed Triple vs. Trident T160
Jolly goode fun
By John L. Stein, Photography by Kevin Wing
Dyno
Those curves look like they could have been plotted with a straightedge. The Triumph's oversquare 1050cc triple knows no boundaries. Horsepower builds all the way to redline and torque output is a steady 70 lb.-ft. from just off idle all the way to 9250 rpm.
Ergos
Hinckley's big street brawler puts you in an upright and aggressive position which is great for ripping around town, but brutal on the freeway. That seat is big, soft and comfy, but exhaust heat can be problematic and 32.7 inches is too far from the pavement for anyone shorter than about 5-foot-10.
Triumph Speed Triple | Price $11,299
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| Tech Spec |
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| Engine type: l-c inline-triple |
Frame: Aluminum twin-spar |
Rake/trail: 23.5º/3.3 in. |
| Valve train: DOHC, 12v |
Front suspension: 43mm Showa fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
Seat height: 32.7 in. |
| Displacement: 1050cc |
Rear suspension: Showa shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
Wheelbase: 56.1 in. |
| Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 71.4mm |
Front brake: Dual Brembo four-piston calipers, 320mm discs |
Fuel capacity: 4.3 gal. |
| Compression: 12.0:1 |
Rear brake: Nissin single-piston caliper, 220mm disc |
Weight (tank full/empty): 493/464 lbs. |
| Fuel system: EFI |
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Qualifier |
Colors: Blazing Orange, Jet Black, Fusion White, Matte Black |
| Clutch: Wet, multi-plate |
Rear tire: 180/55ZR-17 Dunlop Qualifier |
Availability: Now |
| Transmission: 6-speed |
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Warranty: 24 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Measured horsepower: 117.7 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
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Contact:www.triumphusa.com |
| Measured torque: 70.7 lb.-ft. @ 7250 rpm |
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| Corrected 1/4-mile: 11.00 sec. @ 125.5 mph |
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| Top-gear roll-on: 3.14 sec. |
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| Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 36/31/34 mpg |
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By John L. Stein
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