This Modded Triumph Speed Triple Calls Itself The Punisher, Spent Years in the Making

The bike we’ll be looking at today was recently completed by the Mighty Motorcycles crew, but it first went on their workbench around 10 years ago. Josip got the commission from his best friend over in Germany, and the two spent some time working on it together before it was shelved. As their starting point, they settled on a Triumph Speed Triple from the model-year 2005.

It comes with a fuel-injected 1,050cc triple at its core, boasting four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 12:1. The inline-three engine is good for up to 128 hp and 78 pound-feet (106 Nm) of torque, which can translate into an 11-second quarter-mile time. On the other hand, top speed is rated at a very healthy 150 mph (241 kph), and the motorcycle weighs in at 416 pounds (189 kg) without fluids.

Sturdy brakes and adjustable suspension complete the package, making the Speed Triple a very exciting piece of machinery to ride or customize. Josip finally resumed work on this build about a year ago, focusing mostly on the cosmetic side of things. For starters, he ditched the OEM seat and tail unit but kept the fuel tank and front fender. The donor’s twin-headlight arrangement is also gone, leaving room for a gorgeous cafe-style fairing.

This part is an aftermarket component slightly reshaped to suit the proportions that Josip was after, complete with an offset LED projector on the left. A lot of work went into creating the custom mounting paraphernalia which supports this handsome front fairing, and the result is simply impeccable. Of course, things are no less intriguing at the back.

Along with the factory tail section, Mighty deleted the original subframe in favor of a fresh alternative manufactured in-house. Its flanks and undersides are encased in metal panels, but what really grabs our attention in that area is the tailor-made cafe racer tail. Josip fashioned it from scratch out of fiberglass and kept the mold for future use, just in case he ever gets the chance to make a similar piece for a different project.

Dual LED taillights are recessed into the bodywork at the rear and accompanied by tiny aftermarket turn signals a bit further ahead. Then there is that stunning one-off saddle, featuring black Alcantara with diamond pattern stitching and looking like a million bucks. Rounding out the creature’s updated attire is a bespoke belly pan, adorned with stickers showcasing some of the brands used here.

All the bodywork items were ultimately finished in a matte-black base, joined by yellow, orange, and red stripes on the upper bits. Silver detailing depicts the number 76 on the tail and fairing, but we don’t know what sort of significance it holds for the owner. Internally, the Speed Triple’s 1,050cc powerplant hasn’t been changed in any notable way, as it was in good condition and didn’t require more grunt than it already had.

Josip did, however, install some new exhaust plumbing, which comprises a stainless-steel mid-pipe with an integrated oxygen sensor. The setup is linked to a carbon fiber muffler from Mivv, neatly placed on the right-hand side of the rear wheel. Not only does the replacement pipework look a lot cleaner than the standard arrangement, but it is also considerably lighter.

For ample stopping power, the bike saw its Nissin calipers revamped and mated to Probrake rotors on both ends. Nothing has changed about its suspension, though, because the factory goodies did the trick just fine. The wheels were shod in Michelin rubber fore and aft, so we’re not too sure why Mighty decided to add a Pirelli sticker on the belly pan.

In the cockpit, we find clip-on handlebars enveloped in Biltwell grips, but the Speed Triples standard instrumentation is still present. The clip-ons are complemented by high-grade rearsets from Gilles Tooling, thus completing the machine’s ergonomic package. Last but not least, all its electronics were hooked up to a fresh wiring harness, which is mostly stashed below the seat in seamless fashion.

With the transformation process wrapped up after so much time, the finished specimen was christened The Punisher by Mighty Motorcycles’ frontman. He really leaned into the Speed Triple’s aggressive nature, and the fruit of his labor is absolutely spectacular to say the least! The model’s standard appearance wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but this particular iteration from Croatia is sure to turn a lot more heads than its stock counterpart.