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2008 Street Triple

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2008 SPEED TRIPLE

The Speed Triple, with its mix of a monstrously powerful three-cylinder engine, top quality chassis and an aggressive, stripped down stance, enters its fourteenth year as part of Triumph’s Urban Sports range. This year it brings with it a host of styling refinements including, a redesigned radiator, brand new rear sub-frame, new LED rear light, Brembo radial front calipers, black anodized front forks and new tapered anodized aluminum handlebars. Harder than ever, the Speed Triple retains its status as the definitive factory streetfighter.

 

 

 

AVAILABLE COLORS:


Jet Bladk
Blazing Orange
Fusion White

$10,399 MSRP

Engine

Type

Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder

Capacity

1050cc

Bore/Stroke

79 x 71.4mm

Compression Ratio

12.0:1

Fuel System

Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Ignition
 

Digital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system
 

Transmission

Primary Drive

Gear

Final Drive

X ring chain

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox
 

6-speed
 

Cycle Parts

Frame

Aluminum beam twin spar

Swingarm

Single-sided, aluminum alloy with eccentric chain adjuster

Front Wheel

Cast aluminum alloy multi-spoke 17 x 3.5in.

Rear Wheel

Cast aluminum alloy multi-spoke 17 x 5.5in.

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR 17

Rear Tyre

180/55 ZR 17

Front Suspension
 

Showa 43mm upside down forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 141 mm travel

Front Brakes

Twin 320mm floating discs. Twin Brembo 4 piston 4 pad radial calipers. Radial master cyclinder

Rear Brakes

Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2 piston sliding caliper

Instrument Display/Functions
 

 LCD multi-function speedometer, trip computer, analogue tachometer and programmable gear change lights
 

Dimensions

Length

2115mm (83.3in)

Width (Handlebars)

780mm (30.7in)

Height

1250mm (49.2in)

Seat Height

815mm (32.1in)

Wheelbase

1429mm (56.2in)

Rake/Trail

23.5°/84mm

Weight (Dry)

416lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity
 

4.6 gal
 

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

Maximum Power

132PS / 131bhp / 97kW @ 9,250 rpm

Maximum Torque
 

105Nm / 77ft.lbf) @ 7,550 rpm
 

FEATURES
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The Speed Triple’s 1050cc, three cylinder engine, with its unmistakable character and sound, pumps out a great surge of bottom-end torque, massive mid-range punch and an impressive level of overall power. Peak power is 131bhp at 9250rpm while peak torque of 77ft.lbf arrives at 7550rpm. Triumph’s Keihin ECU offers sophisticated mapping for quicker starting, cleaner running and fuel economic engine.
Engine		 5-spoke alloy wheels add to the Speed Triple’s streetfighter attitude.
Wheels		 The fully adjustable 43mm upside down forks and rear monoshock add superb levels of quality and control, while the new black anodized finished to the front forks amplify the Speed Triple’s rebellious look.
Suspension
High-spec, twin Brembo radial front caliper four pad, four piston units, with a radial master cylinder, supply outstanding braking performance.
Brakes		 The Speed Triple’s rear-end has sharp, minimalist styling and features a new rear sub-frame, polished stainless steel heat shields and repositioned ball burnished aluminum rear foot rests to give the passenger rider more leg room. It also sports a new, clear-lens LED rear light.
Rear End		 Magura tapered, anodized aluminum handlebars are a sharp addition to the Street Triple’s minimalist styling.
Handlebars

GALLERY
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