TRIUMPH Speed Triple (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Triumph Speed Triple was a series of naked machines in a streetfighter style without an aerodynamic plastic fairing. The 1994 Triumph Triple was one of the first machines made in a streetfighter style.

In 2004, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Speed Triple, a naked motorcycle that featured the same package as the previous model and an additional Tornado Red paint scheme. Also, a new special edition machine was available in Jet Black, with a black-finished frame, swingarm, and wheels.

In the aesthetic department, the bike packed standard features, such as a twin round headlight design, a two-piece dual seat with an optional passenger seat cover, a single exhaust system mounted on the right side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2004 Triumph Speed Triple had installed underneath its fuel tank a 955cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 120 hp with maximum strength at 9,100 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 5,100 rpm.

In the suspension department, the bike packed a 45 mm adjustable upside-down telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm floating discs and four-piston calipers on the front and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear.