Triumph Speed Triple R (2012)

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The Triumph Speed Triple R is a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 1050cc. It has 12.0:1 compression ratio, multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, and a maximum power of 99 kW/135 hp at 9400 rpm. It has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a six-speed transmission with a final drive of X ring chain. The motorcycle features an aluminum beam twin-spar frame with Ohlins 43mm NIX30 upside-down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, and an Ohlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with rebound and compression damping. The front brakes are two 320mm discs, four-piston radial monoblock calipers, and switchable ABS, while the rear brakes are a single 255mm disc, two-piston caliper, and switchable ABS. The front and rear wheels are forged aluminum alloy 5 spoke 17 x 3.5in and 17 x 6.0in respectively, with the front and rear tires measuring 120/70 ZR 17 and 190/55 ZR 17. It has a fuel capacity of 17.5 L/4.6 US gal, weighs 212 kg/466lbs when wet, and has an average fuel consumption of 5.95 L/100 km, 16.8 km/l, 39.5 US mpg, or 47.5 Imp mpg. The top speed for the bike is 253.8 km/h or 157.7 mph, and it has a standing ¼ mile time of 11.3 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Speed Triple R

Year: 2012


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 43mm 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 / 466lbs
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

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