Triumph America

The new Speed Triple 1050 is more than another pretty face. It retains its signature three-cylinder engine and that wicked howl from the twin mufflers. This bike always had a sweet mill but now it’s a bit better. A revised airbox and sump plus new EFI mapping a smaller header and high efficiency radiator combine to churn out an extra five horsepower and a claimed 8% increase in torque. Of course we will need to verify this on our own dyno down the road but for now, Triumph claims that the 2011 Speed Triple 1050 churns out 133 horsepower at 9400 rpm. Torque is supposed to be 82 lb-ft at 7750 rpm. What that means is when it comes time to rip-off some rolling burnouts at bike-night, the Speed Triple will have you covered. Oh, and you want to impress the chicks with the sick low-speed wheelies – yeah, it does those too.

The bike handles well on the streets and also on the track, but the bike is meant to be ridden on the streets and it does the job brilliantly. Sitting on the bike like every other naked is upright and is very comfortable while the gearing is made for the streets and the traffic filled roads, you can use all the torque provided and with ease. Ring the throttle and it surges ahead ring it a bit roughly and it’ll show you its wild side.

A brilliant naked street fighter will be available in India in the last quarter of this year and is priced at Rs 8 lakhs which is very competitive. With its iconic status Speed Triple is going to give every other naked available in the market a run for their money. 

Expected Launch : 28th November 2013
Expected Price : Rs 8.00 L