Triumph Speed Triple R Dark
It could reach a top speed of 253.8 km/h/ 157.7 mph.
Triumph Speed Triple R Dark | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 30 Units |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 253.8 km/h/ 157.7 mph |
Ignition | Digitalinductive type via electronic engine management system |
Spark Plug | NGK CR9EK |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Frame | Aluminum beam twin-spar |
Suspension | Front: Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, Rear: Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with rebound and compression damping |
Brakes | Front: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston radial monoblock calipers, Brembo, switchable ABS Rear: Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen, switchable ABS |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR 17 |
Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR 17 |
Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5in |
Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
Weight | 212 kg / 466 lbs (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
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.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
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 radial monoblock calipers, Brembo, switchable ABS in the front and a Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen, switchable ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, while the rear was equipped with a Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with rebound and compression damping. The Speed Triple R Dark was fitted with a 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1435 mm / 56.5in long.
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OverviewEdit
Triumph Speed Triple R Dark
Triumph special edition of the Speed Triple R the
Dark. The bike has been created in collaboration with custom paint shop, 8
Ball, and only 30 units of the Speed Triple R Dark will be produced. Technical
specifications remain unchanged though the Dark will come with a color-matched
belly pan and fly screen as standard.
Employing the very latest creative paint shop techniques, Triumph has created a striking crystal midnight black veil effect over bright scarlet red. The bikes livery is airbrushed in intense white with a smoky aged appearance. Both sides of the tank carry a hand airbrushed union flag adding to the craftsmanship and allure of the bike, says a press release from Triumph.
Review
The R model gets a three-way
adjustable piggyback-reservoir shock. Its about 10mm longer than the vanilla
bikes and provides 10mm more wheel travel (135mm), which is also why its seat
is 0.8-inch higher and its rake a tad steeper. Its also why Triumph gave all
the Triples an adjustable swingarm pivot; the Rs pivot is 4mm lower.
Just like before, the R model gets the four-piston radial-mount brake calipers up front instead of the plain bikes two-piston floaters, and just like before theyre almost too powerful in their initial bite when many times all you want is a tiny nibble. Whats new this year is standard ABS for both models in the U.S. market, controlled by a new Nissin regulator that weighs just 3.3 pounds. Full credit to Triumph for providing this important safety feature at only a $400 premium over last years R model (the regular Triple goes from $8899 to $9399).
There have been a few adjustments in the engine compartment: First gear is a bit taller, and Triumph says recalibrating the fuel injection has made the bike 30 percent less thirsty in urban use. (Our 12 model got 41 mpg in mixed use.) The EFI tune also includes a kicker function for reduced engine braking that works well enough to make people assume the bike has a slipper clutch. Urban use, of course, is one area where the close-coupled little Triumph excels, but we set off instead into the Spanish mountains behind the ancient port city of Almería. Battling strong headwinds at 8000 rpm and 90 mph on the motorway is not the bikes forte, though if you pronate yourself behind the flyscreen and Rollie Free your legs, its doable and even worthwhile when you pass the exit for Rioja, home to one of my favorite grapes. I havent been to lots of places, but Ive zipped past plenty of them. Sadly, Rioja looks a lot like Palmdale from the freeway. Then we were into the tight two-lane stuff up in the pine trees and ancient farmhouses. The wind had died down and life was about as good as it gets; rain over the last couple of days had every plant happily oxygenating, but meant we had to keep a sharp eye out for wet spots in the shadows. The tighter the road, the better the ST likes it. Though rake is about half-a-degree steeper with the new frame, trail on the R is in fact 2.6mm longer, at 95mm. Thats still a quick steering number, and with its wide handlebar and light weight, this is a motorcycle an expert rider could really snap into corners. As for me, I have to remember to squeeze the tank with my thighs so as to not put too much input into the bars. The little three-cylinder remains a favorite engine, with a more-or-less flat powerband devoid of spikes that begins making usefully sporty power as low as 5000 rpm and puts out a raspy, classic Jaguar burble the whole time. That absence of spikes is another reason the Triple R is such an easy bike to ride fast. Triumphs claim of 106 horses translated to 94 rear wheel ones on our Dynojet last year, a low enough number that you get to give the thing a good workout as the road climbs above 6000 feet. (On the downslope, with its panoramic view of the next valley, it occurred to me I was actually tilting at windmills in Spain. Sorry.) The accessory Arrow stainless slip-on on my bike had its sound deflector removed from the end cap; even so, it was acceptably quiet while producing a couple hp more, according to Triumph. Since it only removes about a pound of weight, though, cheapskates could source an Arrow emblem to stick on the stock unit and be nearly as cool.
The quickshifter is another nice option for people who plan to do track days; on the street, I can take it or leave it: The six-speed box is short-throw, quick and precise enough without it. But really, we werent in town much, where Triumph says its Intellishift design, which is dependent on gear loading and speed, also works great. I wouldnt spring for the ASV-style levers unless I had fingers about three inches longer than my current ones. Was it an awesome ride and am I worthy? Yes and no. In my defense, I only crashed the one time. Can I say with authority that the new Street Triple is way better than the old one? Not really. But youll love the standard ABS the first time somebody turns left across your bow, and youll probably feel the better weight distribution and EFI throttle kicker if you do track days. Stylewise, I think the new exhaust is a big improvement. Undertail is so 90s. The R is a lot of good, everyday-usable sportbike for the money, and most of us could be just as happy, $600 wealthier and an inch closer to the pavement with the regular model. Its new, its improved, and it is what it was: one of Cycle Worlds favorite motorcycles. Source
Make Model | Triumph Speed Triple R Dark |
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Year | 2013 |
Production | 30 Units |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 1050 cc / 64.1 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 79 x 71.4 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid-cooled |
Compression | 12.0:1 |
Induction | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
Engine Oil | 10W/40 Synthetic |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel 3 into 1 into 2, twin high level stainless steel silencers |
Ignition | Digitalinductive type via electronic engine management system |
Spark Plug | NGK CR9EK |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 99 kW / 133 hp @ 9400 rpm |
Max Torque | 111 Nm / 11.3 kgf-m / 82 ft.lbs @ 7750rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | X ring chain |
Frame | Aluminum beam twin-spar |
Front Suspension | Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, |
Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with rebound and compression damping |
Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston radial monoblock calipers, Brembo, switchable ABS |
Rear Brakes | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen, switchable ABS |
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 / 82.6in Width (handlebars) 795mm / 31.3in Height without mirrors 1110mm / 43.7in |
Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5in |
Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
Wet Weight | 212 kg / 466 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |
Consumption Average | 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg / 47.5 Imp mpg |
Standing ¼ Mile | 11.3 sec |
Top Speed | 253.8 km/h/ 157.7 mph |
Review | Cycle World |