Triumph Speed Triple

Triumph Speed Triple Half Millionth Special

Make Model	Triumph Speed Triple Half Millionth Special
Year	2011
Engine	Liquid-cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	1050
Bore x Stroke	79 x 71.4 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Induction	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition / Starting	Digital–inductive type via electronic engine management system / electric
Max Power	135 hp 99 DW @ 9400 rpm
Max Torque	111 Nm @ 7750 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Frame	Tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy perimeter
Front Suspension	Showa 43mm upside down forks, 120mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension	Showa monoshock, 130mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 255mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR 17
Seat Height	825 mm
Dry-Weight	214 kg
Fuel Capacity	17.5 Litres

Celebrating an important milestone in the company’s history, comedian and motorcycle enthusiast Ross Noble will be using a uniquely liveried Speed Triple, Triumph’s 500,000th bike, in a week-long ‘Sit Down Tour’ Noble will visit England, Scotland and Wales, guided only by fans via Twitter, to uncover some of Britain’s best biking routes.

The half-millionth bike to roll off Triumph’s production line since 1990, the bike used Noble is destined to become a collector’s item. The one-off Speed Triple uses a unique red, white and blue paint scheme, created using a brand new production technique.

After the Sit Down Tour is over, The Speed Triple will be auctioned with all the proceeds going to the Riders for Health. The charity provides vital motorbike transport for medics to reach otherwise inaccessible parts of rural Africa .

"Reaching the 500,000th bike in just twenty years is a terrific achievement and a credit to the hard work of everyone at Triumph and our dealer partners globally. To mark the occasion and also to celebrate our British roots, we wanted to do something that gave our customers a chance to get involved. We were delighted when Ross agreed to help us mark the milestone with his Sit Down Tour, which will involve dealers, riders and fans across the UK,” stated Guy Masters, GM of Troumph UK on the Sit Down Tour.