The Speed Triple is the bike that sort of started the naked superbike madness and set the guidelines for the future streetfighter generations. 2016 brings a host of upgrades for the 1,050cc naked triple, most of them in the engineering department, but without overlooking the aesthetic revisions.
One of the most important changes the 2016 Speed Triple brings concerns the engine. Hinckley's main goal was to improve the power and torque figures and better the fuel efficiency. Many of the engine's components were redesigned to offer better gas flow, from the intake ports to the exhaust.
Triumph now uses a new machined crank, new pistons, combustion chambers, cylinder heads, and a new exhaust that offers 70% freer flow. The silencer was also adapted to the new engine character and provides higher power and torque.
Electronics found their way into the 2016 Speed Triple quite neatly
The new Speed Triple integrates Triumph's latest electronics package, including ABS and ride-by-wire. The latter puts no less than five riding modes at the rider's disposal, with Rain, Road, Sport, and Track settings complemented by a Rider-configurable setting. This fifth mode allows riders to store individual parameters that suit a particular riding style best and access them at a press of a button.
Various levels of traction control and ABS intervention are associated with certain riding modes, but both TC and the anti-locking system can also be disengaged completely.
LED turn signals with machined aluminium bodies are part of the stock trim, as well as revised headlights, radial Brembo monoblock calipers with 320mm front rotors, and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires.
Speed Triple R brings top-spec suspensions and carbon fiber parts
The S version of the Speed Triple is equipped with 43mm USD Showa forks and a matching rear monoshock, but its R-spec sibling introduces premium Ohlins NIX30 forks and a TTX36 twin tube rear damper with full adjustability.
R versions can be effortlessly recognized by anyone, as they sport a red rear subframe, a carbon fiber front fender and belly pan, plus matching tank infill panels, machined aluminium finisher parts, red stitching and rim stripes.
No power figures have surfaced yet, but rumors indicate around 140 horsepower for the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple. Stay tuned, as we plan to catch up with the bike next week at EICMA.
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