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|name = | |name = Triumph Speed Twin | ||
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|aka = Speed Twin 5T | |aka = Speed Twin 5T | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Triumph | ||
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|production = 1937 - 2019 | |production = 1937 - 2019 | ||
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|class = | |class = Cruiser | ||
|engine = Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, Parallel twin | |engine = Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, Parallel twin | ||
|bore_stroke = 96.5mm x 96.5mm | |bore_stroke = 96.5mm x 96.5mm | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019
The Triumph Speed Twin was a 490cc, 4-stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Triumph from 1937 through 1958.
Edward Turner's revolutionary vertical twin only had a brief production period in the late 1930's when WWII intervened. Post-war, the Speed Twin re-appeared in similar form with the Addition of telescopic forks replacing the old style girders. Maroon Speed Twins were used by the majority of police forces in Britain and were popular for their speed and flexibility.
The Speed Twin was the basis for all Triumph twins until the 1980s. Its four-speed transmission was a simple design that would be used in several Triumph models over the years.
- 27 brake horsepower and tunable to 50 bhp for racing
- Four-speed transmission in separate case
- Top speed: 92 mph
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Triumph Speed Twin | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Speed Twin 5T |
Production | 1937 - 2019 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, Parallel twin |
Bore / Stroke | 96.5mm x 96.5mm |
Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
Horsepower | 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 6750RPM |
Torque | 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 4950RPM |
Fuel System | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
Ignition | lucas altrnator |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: 41 mm cartridge forks, 120mm travel Rear: Twin shocks with adjustable preload, 120 mm rear wheel travel |
Brakes | Front: Double discs 305 mm Rear: Single disc 220 mm |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 160/60 ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 56.3 inches (1430 mm) |
Width | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.81 inches (808 mm) |
Weight | 350.09 pounds (158.8 Kg) (dry), 209.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph Speed Twin was a Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, Parallel twin Cruiser motorcycle produced by Triumph between 1937 and 2019. Max torque was 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 4950 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 6750 RPM.
EngineEdit
A 96.5mm bore x 96.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1200.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
DriveEdit
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate assist clutch.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 160/60 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 305 mm in the front and a Single disc 220 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm cartridge forks, 120mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Twin shocks with adjustable preload, 120 mm rear wheel travel. The bike weighed just 350.09 pounds (158.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.
2019 Triumph Speed TwinEdit
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