New from Triumph: an improved Speed Triple for 2017 ?
A slightly modified Triumph Speed Triple was "surprised" by our colleagues from MCN, who are always well informed when it comes to their national motorcycle production. Among the changes observed, an air intake integrated in the new windshield suggests an improvement in the performance of the 3-leg via the intake …
A slightly modified Triumph Speed Triple was "surprised" by our colleagues, who are always well informed when it comes to their national motorcycle production. Among the changes noted, an air intake integrated in the new windshield suggests an improvement in the performance of the 3-leg via the forced air intake..
Sport-radical or sport-chic? That is the question…
Currently developing 135 hp and 111 Nm, the 1050 cc in-line three-cylinder could thus develop more punch at high revs, and relaunch itself in the "arms race" currently observed in the category of sporty roadsters ().
Some internal adjustments and a revised injection will undoubtedly be part of this goal, while the engine manufacturers also seem to be interested in the exhaust part from the "raw" aspect of the high silencers and the absence of thermal protections..
The Speed Triple surprise in these photos also sports the Brembo radial brake calipers and different radiator scoops. And that’s about all that sets it apart from: rather skinny as a facelift, which tends to suggest that this novelty will play more the card of evolution than of revolution..
This choice would corroborate the confidences given to MNC by Jean-Luc Mars, CEO of Triumph France, who confided in our report that the brand was currently hesitating between radicalizing its iconic roadster to compete with its or on the contrary staying on the road by playing the roadster card. "so chic" and full of character.
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Explorer perfected also in approach … |
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A new version of the Explorer was also recently surprised during dynamic testing, suggesting an upcoming evolution of the Triumph maxi-trail. The modifications would relate in particular to the esthetics, with in particular a front face partly redesigned for more dynamism. Electronically adjustable suspensions – as on the new Trophy 1200 SE – would also make their appearance, probably as options. So many modifications intended to get closer to the market leader, the R1200GS (read in particular our) |
"The market for sports maxi roadsters is on the decline, so the question arises internally of the relevance of making the Speed Triple ultra-efficient and exclusive to the detriment of comfort", told us the boss of the French subsidiary whose choice seems focus on an overhaul without radicality, as Ducati did for example with its .
An anti-skid and driving modes would not however be useless taking into account the mechanical performances of the motorcycle, especially if they are brought to increase! A few pounds less on the scale (214 kg all full currently) would not displease us either….
Triumph, however, has plenty of time to position itself, since MCN would have a sure source that this new Speed Triple would only land in "18 months", ie in September 2016. To be continued: stay tuned !
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