Motorcycle specifications Triumph1050 SPEED TRIPLE RS 2018 Now, let's get to work!

On the edge of the English countryside, far from the docks and close to peaceful farmhouses, there's little sense of the hustle and bustle of the city. You think of other things, of time, of taking it. But philosophy doesn't have quite the same flavour near Hinckley. There, in Leicestershire, a bug has recently been struck by lightning and is now thinking of just one thing: attack. On many levels - on the road, against other machines that have supplanted its intrinsic bestiality, against itself perhaps. And that's probably why the Triumph 1050 Speed Triple has become RS in its top-of-the-range definition. It's understandable. More watts and more arguments, it was worth shaking things up a bit.

And so it is. The big British roadster moves up a notch. In its S version, the Speed Triple already says a lot. We therefore expect to see a marked increase in value for its "premium" definition. Its name is inspired by the very recent developments of its little sister, the 765 (800) Street Triple. The sportiest version is called RS. And to keep things logical, the top of a Speed has been given the same name. And that's how we say bye-bye to an R that appeared 6 years ago.
Let's leave these family stories aside and take a look at the potential of the new Speed Triple RS. And it starts with a cavalry of fine dignity. The big 3-cylinder has treated itself to more than a hundred new parts to boost its spirit. It wanted to have energy to spare, and it does. It rumbles, it sends, it wants to chase the big boys. And with 150 hp, more revs and greater vivacity, the British block is ready to join the fray.

For this RS version, Triumph has taken up the good formula tried and tested at the start of the R: Öhlins and carbon, and now reinforced electronics.
Let's take a look at the most delicious part: the suspension. The equipment chosen is beautiful, efficient and full of promise. The fork is a 43mm-diameter NIX30 model, while the rear will be powered by a TTX36 monoshock. Both are adjustable for preload, rebound and compression.
Then it's time to indulge yourself with a diet, the ingredients of which are sure to please. On this RS, the front mudguard, radiator scoops and exhaust baffles are made of carbon fiber. The equipment continues to make a real difference to the Speed S, with the addition of an engine cover, a seat cover, a pair of Arrow silencers, specific brake and clutch levers and a new comfort seat. In addition to the qualitative gain, the benefit on the scales is significant: 3 kilos, which brings this Speed Triple RS down to 189 kilos dry weight.

Seduced, you'll do as everyone else does and approach the bike. You can already imagine yourself filing down the footrests and sending big watts out of the corners. But the machine obeys only its master, and now it recognizes him. Electronically. A keyless ignition system is now on board. You can leave the technical appendix in your pocket and take possession of the Speed. It obeys, unlocking its steering and ignition.
You've taken your place on the handlebars. That's great. And you're already enjoying the beautiful 5' TFT color display, just like on the standard Speed. Except here, there are 3 additional displays and a stopwatch. The engine has started, it's belching, and so are you. It's time to go. And if you're a stickler for trajectory and responsiveness, you'll prefer this RS version, because it's also fitted with an IMU inertial unit. Not a Bosch system, as found on the majority of grinding wheels, but a technology developed in collaboration with Continental. The unit continuously collects measurements of roll, pitch, yaw, angle of inclination and acceleration. As a result, the steering aids react more precisely, with ABS and traction control optimized for cornering: they ensure better distribution of braking forces, slip rate and torque for optimum performance in straight lines and curves. The driver can set these to his or her liking using the Track driving mode, available only on the RS. This is in addition to the Road, Rain, Sport and Rider modes already available on the S. The latter also features cruise control, backlit controls, USB connection, optimized gearbox, revised anti-dribble clutch, new wheels, big Brembo brakes and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires.
There are very few complaints about the 1050 Speed RS. There are a few very personal trifles, such as the non-return of the round headlamps and the regret for the lightened rims of the first R model. And since the 765 Street Triple RS puts out more watts than the R, which in turn puts out more watts than the S, it would have been nice to see a spoonful of extra horsepower here too, just to put a stamp on the name.
What about the shifter? Well, it's simple: an up/down model is available as an option. Here, the manufacturer could have made an effort and fitted it as standard.

The Speed has been extensively redesigned, but remains a Triple even though it has become an RS. With its twisted twin headlights, single-arm design, under-seat exhausts and thuggish profile, it defends its idea of design and grunt. Curious or charmed, the British roadster knows how to provoke reactions. And now, it's going to provoke new ones in the streetfighters who flout its authority. In its early days, as today, it remains "apart" from the bullies of the road. And that's why we choose him. Get drunk, the Speed wants to get drunk!

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key features of the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 RS:

- 1,050 cm3 three-cylinder engine upgraded with 105 new components
- Maximum power up 10 hp to 150 hp at 10,500 rpm
- Maximum torque up to 117 Nm at 7,150 rpm
- New instrument panel with 5" TFT color display
- New backlit controls with 5-position joystick
- New cruise control
- New, more direct exhaust with two upward-curving silencers
- New, improved gearbox
- New high-gloss alloy wheels
- Redesigned anti-dribbling clutch
- Disconnectable ABS and traction control
- USB power socket
- Machined hubcaps
- Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires
- Two-piece seat engraved with Triumph logo
- Characteristic double-cradle aluminum frame
- Aluminum handlebar-tip mirrors
- Five riding modes: Road, Rain, Sport, Rider and Track
- Dual front discs with radial-mount Brembo monobloc calipers
- Daytime running lights integrated into headlights
- Lighter than the previous generation despite the addition of new technologies
- New ABS and traction control system optimized for cornering
- New inertial unit by Continental
- New keyless ignition including immobilizer and electronic steering lock
- Arrow titanium sports muffler with carbon-fiber end caps and heat shield
- Brembo MCS adjustable clutch lever with matching clutch lever
- Adjustable Öhlins NIX30 upside-down forks and TTX36 twin-tube monoshock
- New front mudguard and carbon-fiber radiator scoops
- Matching engine cover
- Passenger seat cover with key release
- Matte aluminum rear buckle
- More comfortable 3D Net rider seat