TRIUMPH Speed Triple R (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, the British motorcycle manufacturer released the Triumph Speed Triple R, a naked sports machine that featured components from the biggest names in the motorcycle industry, such as Ohlins and Pirelli.

The bike's relatively new chassis and riding position delivered total confidence with light and nimble handling, enhanced by Ohlins suspensions and Pirelli Supercorsa SP tires that provided excellent grip.

In the visual department, the 2013 machine had standard features, such as a twin headlight unit, a small fly screen, a one-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a red-finished subframe, a single-sided swingarm, and 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike's aluminum beam twin-spar frame was fitted with a 43 mm adjustable Ohlins telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm floating discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 255 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R had its heartbeat set by a 1,050cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 136 hp with a peak force at 9,400 rpm and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.