The Speed Triple Story
Back in 1994, Triumph launched a bike that was so distinctive and thrilling that it created a whole new category, the “Naked Streetfighter”. The original hooligan, the Speed Triple, introduced a new attitude and style; aggressive, agile, powerful and purposeful. This was the bike that personified Triumph’s new modern attitude and innovation, and changed the way people rode and thought about Triumph.
the NAKED STREETFIGHTER
In 1994 a stripped-back sporty Triple-engined 855cc newcomer was unleashed to the world. The Speed Triple was a revelation for riders and press alike, who eagerly slotted this incredible bike into a newly-coined “naked streetfighter” category.
The Speed Triple was immediately dubbed the ‘Original Hooligan’, and press reviews at this time included characteristically enthusiastic soundbites such as; “Triumphs never used to be this bonkers” Bike Magazine, January 1994. At the same time, MCN wrote “The all-black, stealth bomber clothes can’t hide the fact that this is one of the most accomplished chassis/engine combinations on the road. Superb power and response, with a huge spread of torque and that unique throaty exhaust note. Purposeful, naked aggression waiting to be unleashed.”
The Speed Triple
with updated fuel injection, engine management system, revised exhaust design, and new inverted forks, had come of age. Now recognised for its class-leading agility, handling and balance, by 2010 the popularity of the Speed Triple was such that Triumph released a John Bloor limited edition model to mark the 15th anniversary.
In 2011
a number of restyling improvements that include a new lighter-weight alloy tubular chassis, further weight savings and an engine update have produced increased power of 135PS and an even more impressive torque configuration across the entire rev range. By 2016, 104 engine parts had been precision-refined to improve the Speed Triple’s power output to 140PS, and the introduction of technology such as ride-by-wire and riding modes further consolidated the Speed Triple’s position as a game-changing class-leading streetfighter.
Now, in 2018, the most powerful, best handling and most technologically advanced Speed Triple is here.
Newly Updated Triple engine
Not only is the Triumph 1050cc Triple engine packed with even more power (now peaking at 150PS @ 10,500rpm), but it’s a newly updated triple engine with a fuller and smoother torque curve all the way through the range, so it spins up faster, revs harder for longer, and delivers all the way up to a red line that’s now a full 1,000 rpm higher than it was before.
PREMIUM ENHANCEMENTS
It’s an addictive ride with iconic nose-down attitude together with superior handling, stylish finishing, a hair-raising soundtrack, and other brand new premium enhancements including a full-colour 5-inch TFT instrument display, optimised cornering ABS and traction control delivered by a new inertial measurement unit. Up to five riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport, and Rider-Configurable plus the RS-only Track), and illuminated switch cubes for quick and easy access to functions.
The original Hooligan
Now more powerful, more responsive, and built to provide a perfect balance of attitude, handling and character, with a Triple engine soundtrack you’ll never forget.
