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Triumph Speed Triple (2008)

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Triumph Speed Triple (2008)

At a glance

Capacity
1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in
Power
94.9 Nm / 131 hp @ 9100 rpm
Torque
105 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 78 ft-lb @ 5100 rpm
Seat height
815 mm / 32.1 in

The full picture.

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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2008
EngineFour stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in
Bore x Stroke79 x 71.4 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooled
Compression Ratio12.0:1
LubricationWet sump
Engine Oil10W/40 Synthetic
InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
IgnitionDigital inductive type
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EK
StartingElectric
Max Power94.9 Nm / 131 hp @ 9100 rpm
Max Torque105 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 78 ft-lb @ 5100 rpm
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameTubular, fabricated aluminum alloy, perimeter
Front Suspension45 mm Upside down forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel120 mm / 4.7
Rear SuspensionMonoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel140 mm / 5.7 in
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50 ZR17
Rake24 degrees
Trail84 mm / 3.3 in
DimensionsLength 2115 mm / 83.3 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1250 mm / 49.2 in
Wheelbase1429 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height815 mm / 32.1 in
Dry Weight189 kg / 416.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.89 gal
Standing 1/4 Mile11.8 sec
Top Speed248.7 km/h / 154.5 in
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