Triumph Speed Triple T509 (1997)

The Triumph Speed Triple T509 is a motorcycle that was produced in 1997. It has a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 885cc, and a liquid cooling system. With a compression ratio of 10.0:1, it is capable of producing a maximum power output of 80.5 kW / 108 hp at 9,000rpm and a maximum torque output of 84.0 Nm at 6,500rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The frame is made of steel trellis materials and the suspensions, front and rear, are adjustable. The front brakes consist of two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc and two-piston caliper. The bike has a seat height of 800mm and a dry weight of 196kg. It has a fuel capacity of 18L, with an average consumption of 6.25L per 100km. The bike takes 12.6m to brake from 60 km/h and 36.5m from 100 km/h. It can reach a top speed of 218.9 km/h and complete a quarter-mile in 11.3 seconds. Overall, the Triumph Speed Triple T509 is a powerful motorcycle that offers adjustable suspensions, good brakes, and a solid frame.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Speed Triple T509

Year: 1997


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

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