The Triumph Speed Triple T509 was a motorcycle model that was released in 1998. It was equipped with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with DOHC and four valves per cylinder. The motorcycle had a capacity of 885 cc, a bore and stroke of 76 x 65 mm, and a liquid-cooling system. The compression ratio of the engine was 10.0:1, and it used synthetic oil, 10W/40 as lubrication.
The induction system of the Speed Triple T509 was fuel injection with a 41 mm diameter. The ignition system was digital CDI, and it used NGK DPR8EA-9 spark plugs. The motorcycle had an electric starter, and it was capable of delivering a maximum power of 80.5 kW / 108 hp / @ 9000rpm and a maximum torque of 84.0 Nm / 8.57 kgf-m / 62 ft-lb / @ 6,500rpm.
The Triumph Speed Triple T509 had a six-speed transmission with a final chain drive. It had a steel trellis frame, upside-down forks, preload, dump and rebound adjustable, and a monoshock, preload, dump and rebound adjustable rear suspension. The motorcycle also had double discs of 320 mm with 4 piston calipers in the front brakes and a single 220 mm disc with 2 piston caliper in the rear brakes.
The front tire size was 120/70 ZR17, while the rear tire size was 190/50 ZR17. The seat height was 800mm, while the dry weight was 196 kg / 422.1 lbs and the wet weight was 206 kg / 454.1 lbs. The fuel capacity was 18 liters / 4.7 gallons, and it had an average consumption of 6.25 L/100 km / 16.0 km/l / 37.6 US mpg / 45.2 Imp mpg. The standing 1/4 mile was 11.3 sec / 185.9 km/h / 115.5 mph, while the top speed was 218.9 km/h / 136 mph.
The Triumph Speed Triple T509 was reviewed positively by Motorcycle.com.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Speed Triple T509
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 885 cc / 54.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 76 x 65 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Induction | 41 mm Fuel injection |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK, DPR8EA-9 |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 80.5 kW / 108 hp / @ 9000rpm |
| Max Torque | 84.0 Nm / 8.57 kgf-m / 62 ft-lb / @ 6,500rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel, trellis frame |
| Front Suspension | 45 mm Upside-down forks, preload, dump and rebound adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, preload, dump and rebound adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 196 kg / 422.1 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 206 kg / 454.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.25 L/100 km / 16.0 km/l / 37.6 US mpg / 45.2 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 12.6 m / 41.3 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 36.5 m / 119.8 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.3 sec / 185.9 km/h / 115.5 mph |
| Top Speed | 218.9 km/h / 136 mph |
| Review | Motorcycle.com |
