Improving the performance, style and handling were the targets of Triumph’s updates to its Speed Twin for 2021.
The result is a touch more power (3hp) across the mid-range and top-end, peak torque being reached at lower revs (now 112Nm at 4250rpm) and more responsive (17 per cent less inertia). Making it nicer to ride is a torque-assist clutch.
The updates were also driven by Euro5 compliance, resulting in improved fuel consumption and longer service intervals, now out to 16,000km.
Better Handling
The forks, brakes and tyres have been upgraded – higher specification Marzocchi USD forks with cartridge damping, higher specification Brembo M50 radial monobloc calipers and Metzeler Racetec RR tyres fitted to new lightweight 12-spoke cast alloy wheels.
Electronics
The riding modes (Road, Rain and Sport) have been tweaked, and there’s ABS and switchable traction control. There’s also an inder-seat USB charging socket and standard immobiliser.
Style
There’s new brushed stainless-steel twin upswept silencers, new anodised headlight and mudguard mounts, distinctive tank graphics and three contemporary colour schemes.
50+ Custom Accessories
The 2021 Speed Twin is the perfect platform for personalisation with over 50 custom accessories that riders can add to enhance the style, practicality and security of their bike.
These range from multi-function LED indicators, to quilted seats and luggage, knee pads, engine embellishers, head bolt covers, sump plates, heated grips and many more.
All genuine Triumph accessories have been designed and developed alongside the bike itself, to the same exacting standards, to ensure perfect integration and excellent durability, and all come with the same two-year unlimited mileage warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type
Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Capacity
1200 cc
Bore
97.6 mm
Stroke
80 mm
Compression
12.1:1
Maximum Power
100 PS / 98.6 bhp (73.6 kW) @ 7250 rpm
Maximum Torque
112 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Fuel System
Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Exhaust
Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers
Final Drive
O ring chain
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch
Gearbox
6-speed
CHASSIS
Frame
Tubular steel, with steel cradles
Swingarm
Twin sided aluminium
Front Wheel
Cast aluminium alloy 17″ x 3.5″
Rear Wheel
Cast aluminium alloy 17″ x 5.0″
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre
160/60 ZR17
Front Suspension
Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Twin RSUs with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel
Front Brakes
Twin Ø 320mm discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes
Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
Instruments
Twin dial analogue speedometer and tachometer with LCD multi-functional
displays
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Length
2099 mm
Width (Handlebars)
778 mm
Height Without Mirrors
1097 mm
Seat Height
809 mm
Wheelbase
1413 mm
Rake
22.3 deg
Trail
91.5 mm
Wet weight
216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 litres
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel Consumption
5.1 litres / 100 km
