Tech Spec EVOLUTION The original British badass gets upgraded suspension, lighter wheels and a generous helping of carbon-fiber. RIVALS Aprilia Tuono V4R, Ducati Monster 1100 EVO, KTM Super Duke, Moto Guzzi Griso, MV Agusta Brutale. TECH SPEC Price $15,999 Engine type l-c inline-triple Valve train DOHC, 12v Displacement 1050cc Bore x stroke 79.0 x 71.4mm Compression 12.0:1 Fuel system EFI Clutch Wet, multi-plate Transmission 6-speed Claimed horsepower 133 bhp @ 9400 rpm Frame Aluminum twin-spar with single-sided swingarm Front suspension Öhlins 43mm inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping Rear suspension Öhlins shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebund damping Front brake Dual Brembo Monobloc radial four-piston calipers, 320mm discs Rear brake Brembo two-piston caliper, 255mm disc Front tire 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Supercorsa SP Rear tire 190/55ZR-17 Pirelli Supercorsa SP Rake/trail 22.8˚/3.6 in. Seat height 32.5 in. Wheelbase 56.5 in. Fuel capacity 4.6 gal. Claimed curb weight 466 lbs. Colors White, black Availability Now Warranty 24 mo., unlimited mi. Contact Triumph Motorcycle of America385 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr.Newman, GA 30265678.854.2010www.triumphmotorcycles.com Verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Impeccable performance means this might be the best all-around streetbike. The Speed Triple R will cost $15,999 with ABS. That’s spendy, but you get a lot of upgrade for that $3200 premium. The Ohlins TTX36 shock alone retails for $1200.The Speed Triple R will cost $15,999 with ABS. That’s spendy, but you get a lot of upgrade The stronger structure of forged aluminum allowed Triumph to thin the rims from 4mm to a scant 2.5mm, cutting weight where it matters most.The stronger structure of forged aluminum allowed Triumph to thin the rims from 4mm to a s The new five-dog transmission debuts on the Speed Triple R and will be carried over to the 1050cc Tiger dual-sport and Sprint sport-tourer in 2013.The new five-dog transmission debuts on the Speed Triple R and will be carried over to the « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By : Ari Henning Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
