Motorcycle specifications Triumph1050 SPEED TRIPLE 2012 Don't look away

there are simple things that can be so overwhelming. That look, those crazy eyes, that intimidating expression, it's the soul of the Speed Triple. To underscore its importance, this Triumph has only changed it twice in its life. One was in 1997, when the dual optics were introduced and the Speed discovered its true identity. The other time was... for 2011.

a tricky styling exercise: the headlights are no longer round, but they still exude the Triple identity. The Speed's eyes are merely a nod to its profound evolution. While its engine has taken a dose of strong coffee, its chassis has swallowed the espresso machine whole. The fact is, the competition hasn't let this streetfighter pioneer go it alone. Italy and Japan now offer machines that don't shy away from head-butting.

for some time, rumors of a larger displacement were circulating in cyberspace. Nothing of the sort: the 3-cylinder still measures 1050 cm3. With the help of a few mechanical engineers, the boiler found a few extra horsepower in its bowels. A few more revs for a series of impatient watts to spit out 135 hp from the English mill. Torque rises by 8% to 11 mkg. And with the scales 8 kilos lighter, the Speed's power-to-weight ratio should further enhance its capabilities.

hinckley's main focus has been on the chassis. The 2011 Speed Triple introduces a new frame and redesigned geometry, with a focus on mass concentration. New wheels, thinner brake discs, a new 43 mm upside-down fork that's still fully adjustable, and an apparently new monobracket all contribute to the roadster's weight reduction.

as if to show that his change is not a spur-of-the-moment one, the British bad boy takes the opportunity to change his suit. In addition to his wide eyes, the changes include radiator scoops, fuel tank, rear frame, mufflers and wheel design. He's also thinking about safety, as ABS can be added as an option. And the gentleman almost thinks he's a bourgeois, with his new dashboard, to which a tire-pressure controller can be added. The anti-theft device with coded key is no luxury.
Of course, its overall lines make it stand out from the crowd, with its compact appearance, thuggish looks and desire to slap you in the face. And yet, this Speed Triple seems less rebellious than before...

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