TRIUMPH Speed Triple (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2002, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Speed Triple, a naked motorcycle that debuted in 1994, being one of the first machines made in a streetfighter style without an aerodynamic plastic fairing.

The 2002 model came with several aesthetic, technical, and performance improvements, including a second-generation closed-loop fuel injection system that delivered more horsepower and clean-burning, responsive performance.

In addition, the chassis was revised, packing a shorter wheelbase, better steering, and a raised rear ride height. It also featured a restyled bodywork, a digital instrument panel, and a more compact dual-headlight system. In addition, the 2002 model was seven kg (15 lbs) lighter than the previous model.

The bike's appearance was represented by a dual headlight system, a two-piece dual seat with an optional passenger seat cover, a single side-mounted exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The motorcycle was built around a tubular aluminum alloy perimeter frame, with a 45 mm USD adjustable telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent handling.

In the braking department, the machine's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm floating discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear.

As for the power figures, the 2002 Triumph Speed Triple had its heartbeat set by a 955cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 120 hp at 9,100 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 5,100 rpm.