Triumph Speed Triple S.E.

Triumph Speed Triple S.E.
Manufacturer	Triumph
Production	2010
Engine	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	12.0:1
Top Speed	226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph
Ignition	Digital–inductive type via electronic engine management system
Spark Plug	NGK, CR9EK
Transmission	6 Speed
Frame	Aluminum beam twin-spar, perimiter
Suspension	Front: Showa 43mm upside down forks Rear: Showa monoshock
Brakes	Front: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo Rear: Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR 17
Wheelbase	1435mm / 56.5in
Seat Height	828 mm / 32.6in
Weight	219 kg / 471lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	17.5 Liters / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid-cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.0:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 ZR 17 front tire and a 190/55 ZR 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo in the front and a Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa 43mm upside down forks while the rear was equipped with a Showa monoshock. The Speed Triple S.E. was fitted with a 17.5 Liters / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1435mm / 56.5in long.

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Overview

Triumph Speed Triple S.E.

The Triumph Speed Triple SE gets more than just a cool paint job with uprated suspension, flyscreen and seat cowl and retains the 128bhp three-cylinder 1050 motor common to all Speed Triples.  The suspension changes will be introduced on all Speed Triples in 2010 as the bike enters what is thought to be the final year before a new model is scheduled to replace it.

It may be heading into its fifth year of production but it remains a great-looking bike with the performance to match. The suspension changes include modified internals in the forks and shock to improve the damping. Combined with a five per cent softer rear spring, Triumph claim a better ride and reduced fork dive under braking.

Triumph is celebrating 15 years of the Speed Triple, the most successful motorcycle of the company’s modern Hinckley era, with a distinctive limited edition model. Triumph pioneered the now-famous “streetfighter” style in the early 1990s by pulling inspiration from a growing group of enthusiasts that were modifying their track-based motorcycles for a more menacing look on the street. The “streetfighter” or “naked” category of motorcycles was born and the Speed Triple has maintained a strong hold on the category ever since.

The limited edition 15th Anniversary Speed Triple stays true to the bike’s original inspiration by featuring unique Phantom Black metallic paint, hand-finished red pinstriped wheels and ‘15th Anniversary Special Edition’ decals on the flyscreen and rear bodywork. A number of Genuine Triumph accessories available as options for the regular Speed Triple come as standard equipment to complete the custom look of the 15th Anniversary model, including a gel seat and a color-matched flyscreen and bellypan.

This anniversary has prompted John Bloor, the British entrepreneur who rescued Triumph and rebuilt the marque to become one of the fastest growing motorcycle manufacturers in the world, to authorize the use of his signature on a production model for the very first time.

“There are very few motorcycles that truly break through and shift design for the entire sport. The Speed Triple is one of those motorcycles,” said Jim Callahan, North American Marketing Manager for Triumph Motorcycles. “The Speed Triple has been refined over the years for even better styling and performance, but the bike has always remained true to the original concept and has always been one of the most recognized streetfighter style motorcycles. It is one of Triumph’s greatest success stories.”

More than 35,000 Speed Triples have been sold since the model was introduced. First hitting the showrooms in February 1994, the three-cylinder Speed Triple embodies Triumph’s British bulldog spirit.

Drawing heavily on the influence of the stripped down café racers of the 1960s, the first models were powered by a 97hp version of Triumph’s modular engine and were a regular sight on British race tracks in the thrilling Speed Triple Challenge racing series.

Over the years, the Speed Triple evolved to become the definitive factory streetfighter. The arrival of the fuel-injected T509 Speed Triple in 1996 saw the introduction of the radical twin bug-eyed headlights, single-sided swing arm and oval section frame that have since become Speed Triple trademarks. In 1998 the streetfighter look was completed with the switch from low-slung clip-on handlebars to the classic tall and wide handlebars. The Speed Triple also hit Hollywood, first in the Matrix and then alongside Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2. With each generation, the Speed Triple has become lighter, more powerful and brimming with even more attitude.

Weighing in at 416 lbs. and developing 130hp and 77 ft. lbs. of torque, the 2009 Speed Triple is the lightest and most powerful version to date. The bike’s distinctive triple sound is accompanied by a smooth and muscular power curve that pulls strongly from idle to red line. Handling is agile and precise and is augmented by powerful Brembo radial front caliper brakes.

Features and Specifications: Engine: Weighing in at 189kg and developing 132PS and 105Nm of torque, the 2009 Speed Triple is the lightest and most powerful version to date. With its distinctive triple sound accompanying a muscular linear power delivery that pulls strongly from tickover to red line, combined with precise and agile handling.

Brakes: Powerful Brembo radial front caliper brakes supply precision braking performance.

Bodywork: The Speed Triple’s rear-end has sharp, minimalist styling. It features a new rear sub-frame, polished stainless steel heat shields and repositioned aluminum pillion footrests to give passengers more leg room. It also sports a clear-lens LED rear light.

Accessories: The Speed Triple 15th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the 2009 Speed Triple and comes equipped with a number of additional items as standard, including a color matched bellypan and flyscreen. Also included is a stylish and comfortable Gel Seat from the Genuine Triumph Accessories range.

Make Model	Triumph Speed Triple Special Edition
Year	2010
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement	1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	79 x 71.4 mm
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Compression	12.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	10W/40 Synthetic
Exhaust	Stainless Steel 3 into 1 into 2, twin high level stainless steel silencers
Induction	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Digital–inductive type via electronic engine management system
Spark Plug	NGK, CR9EK
Starting	Electric
Max Power	94.9 Nm / 131 hp @ 9100 rpm
Max Torque	105 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 78 ft-lb @ 5100 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	X ring chain
Frame	Aluminum beam twin-spar, perimiter
Front Suspension	Showa 43mm upside down forks
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Showa monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo
Rear Brakes	Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo
Wheel Front	Forged aluminum alloy, 5 spoke 17 x 3.5 in
Wheel Rear	Forged aluminum alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 6.0 in
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR 17
Rake	22.8°
Trail	90.9 mm / 3.6 in
Dimensions	Length 2100mm / 82.6 in Width (handlebars) 795mm / 31.3 in Height without mirrors 1110mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase	1435mm / 56.5in
Seat Height	828 mm / 32.6in
Wet Weight	219 kg / 471lbs
Fuel Capacity	17.5 Liters / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
Instruments	LCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, fuel gauge, trip computer, analogue tachometer, lap timer, programmable gear change lights, service interval announcement display, TPMS ready
Consumption Average	5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 44.9 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	11.6 sec
Top Speed	226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph