Triumph Speed Triple R (2013)

The 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R is a powerful motorcycle with a liquid-cooled, transverse three-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1050 cc. It has a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and is fueled by a multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection system. The motorcycle generates a maximum power of 99 kW and a maximum torque of 111 Nm. The clutch is wet and multi-plate, while the transmission has six speeds. The front suspension features Öhlins 43mm NIX30 upside-down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, while the rear suspension is Öhlins TTX36 twin-tube mono-shock with rebound and compression damping. The bike is equipped with Brembo brakes, which includes a dual 320mm disc at the front and a single 255mm disc at the rear, both of which are switchable ABS. With a weight of 212 kg and a seat height of 825 mm, the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R has a fuel capacity of 17.5 liters. The average fuel consumption is 5.95 L/100 km, and it has a top speed of 253.8 km/h. The motorcycle is praised for its rideability, although some reviewers find fault with the bike’s comfort levels.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Speed Triple R

Year: 2013

Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 1050 cc / 64.1 cub in

Bore x Stroke: 79 x 71.4 mm

Cooling System: Liquid-cooled

Compression Ratio: 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: Digital inductive type via electronic engine management system

Spark Plug: NGK CR9EK

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 99 kW / 135 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: Aluminium beam twin-spar

Front Suspension: ~Ahlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping,

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins 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, switchable ABS

Wheel Front: Forged aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in

Wheel Rear: Forged aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 6.0 in

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17

Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR 17

Rake: 22.8 degrees

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 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec

Top Speed: 253.8 km/h/ 157.7 mph

Review: Ride Apart