Triumph Speed Triple (2008)

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

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