The 2008 Triumph Speed Triple is a powerful motorcycle fitted with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1,050cc. The engine features DOHC, four valves per cylinder, and a liquid-cooling system. The bike has a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and runs on 10W/40 synthetic engine oil. It has a multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection system and digital inductive type ignition with NGK CR9EK spark plugs. The bike has an electric starter and is capable of producing a maximum power of 131 horsepower at 9,100 rpm and a maximum torque of 105 Nm at 5,100 rpm. The bike is fitted with a wet, multi-plate clutch, a six-speed transmission, and a chain final drive system. The frame is made of tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy, and has a perimeter design. The motorcycle features a 45 mm upside-down fork suspension system and a monoshock with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes consist of two 320mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear brake consists of a single 220 mm disc and two-piston calipers. The wheels are fitted with 120/70 ZR17 front tires and 190/50 ZR17 rear tires. The bike has a 24-degree rake and an 84 mm trail. The dimensions of the bike are length 2115mm, width 780 mm, and height 1250 mm, with a wheelbase of 1429 mm and a seat height of 815 mm. The bike weighs 189 kg and has an 18-liter fuel capacity. The Triumph Speed Triple has a top speed of 248.7 km/h and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.8 seconds. According to Motorcycle.com, the bike’s overall performance is impressive.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Speed Triple
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 x 71.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | 10W/40 Synthetic |
| Induction | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition | Digital inductive type |
| 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 | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy, perimeter |
| Front Suspension | 45 mm Upside down forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.7 in |
| 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 |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Trail | 84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2115 mm / 83.3 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1429 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 189 kg / 416.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.89 gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 248.7 km/h / 154.5 in |
| Reviews | Motorcycle.com |
