2011 Triumph Speed Triple pictures leaked

New aluminium chassis to feature on Triumph's new naked

Posted: 27 September 2010
by Visordown News

PHOTOS on Triumph's own website have confirmed the rumours of an all-new Speed Triple for 2011.

Although there's been no official announcement of the bike, details including the facts the 2011 machine will be some 20kg lighter than its predecessor leaked out through emissions documents last week. Now we know how they've managed such significant weight savings.

The images have appeared in the accessories section of Triumph's website, in a new category entitled “2011 Speed Triple”. Although none show the entire bike, they do reveal styling details including redesigned headlights, with a more angular shape similar to those on the forthcoming Tiger 800. They also show that, as suspected, there's an entirely new chassis, made using cast aluminium, which is where the majority of the weight savings come from.

Styling cues like the twin, high-mounted exhausts continue, albeit with the option of a single, low-slung end can instead. Other options shown include a bellypan, seat cowl and two types of fly screen.
The engine retains its 1050cc capacity despite rumours of an all-new 1200cc motor, although modifications are expected to boost power significantly over the current bike – the emissions documents for the new machine show it's actually dirtier than the old bike, suggesting it's been much more heavily tuned.

Of course, given Triumph's endless leaks of the new Tiger 800, there's a good chance these Speed Triple pictures haven't appeared by accident – although since the firm plans to continue selling the old model at least in the early part of 2011, it may be a genuine mistake. Either way, the pictures leave little doubt about either the bike's existence nor its final appearance.

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PhantomGixer

This is great news!!

I have wanted a street for over 2 years now and I have finally got something to look foward to a tasty Speed Triple...

Lets hope its not hugely expensive...

Posted: 27/09/2010 at 13:59

Justyn Black

Anyone else notice what looks like an ABS ring on the rear brake?

Posted: 27/09/2010 at 15:40

PhantomGixer

I dont see a ring? I see a brake....

Posted: 27/09/2010 at 15:59

Franco Zoppi

You're definitley right! On picture 7 there's clearly a phonic wheel!

Posted: 27/09/2010 at 16:20

Mike D 7

Screw this LAME PLASTICS & "Not so LAME" FRAME REFRESH and slap in the new 1.2L Triple

Posted: 27/09/2010 at 19:57

John Doe 3

why a 1200cc?? buy a B-King and put a turbo on it if thats what you want. I had a 2009 Speed Triple and with the slight HP increase they announced and 20kg lighter, this bike will have PLENTY of torque. You could pull a fifth wheel with this bike. Numbers are just numbers, just try one and then see if you think it really needs another 150cc. The bigger the motor the heavier it gets and the less nimble it gets, for what? to gain an extra 15-20HP?

Posted: 28/09/2010 at 02:52

Cookie Monster 2

Those headlights are minging just like every other crap looking jap 'super' bike out there.

Posted: 28/09/2010 at 13:19

aprilio range

lo l

Are you sure of that 20 kg ?

I think 2 kg is the true number, which is non significant.

The actual bike weights 189 kg.

Posted: 28/09/2010 at 14:40

aprilio range

189 Kg is for a street triple.

217 Kg is for a speed triple.

So the new speed triple could weight 197 Kg, which is plausible and desirable.

Posted: 28/09/2010 at 14:43

PhantomGixer

ok heres the scoop...

straight from Triumph

"I can confirm colours as :

Diablo Red
Crystal White
Phantom Black

At this moment i have no deposits as it's been a well kept secret ( until now) There will be some built in October with more in Nov/Dec so no 9 months waiting!

That's this year ( spoke to my guy @ the factory yesterday) some made in October with a majority in Nov/Dec
ABS is an option but as yet no pricing - although it won't be long.

If you placed a deposit today I'm estimating at around 6-8 weeks for delivery."

RESULT!!!

Posted: 28/09/2010 at 14:52

"The 2011 Speed Triple has the same engine capacity as its predecessor at 1050cc, however the model has more fuel going into the engine, meaning it’s been fine tuned for more performance." Taken from todays Visordown News Page Titled "Revamped Triumph Speed Triple for 2011. "

nope still confused

Posted: 28/09/2010 at 18:04

Rob Chisholm

An iconic and cracking bike made even better! What else does anyone want for pity's sake. I'll always prefer the Bug-Eyes on my 1050 but that's just personal preference.

Having 1200cc instead of 1050 doesn't make anyone a better rider, and let's face it the overwhelming majority of us can't properly exploit the 1050cc it has already ... of course I suppose it gives us more brownie points at the pub and no doubt will entice that blonde to jump in the sack with you a bit quicker too ... dream on. Triumph seem to know exactly what they are doing these days.

What interests me is what plans they have to use the 800cc motor in anything other than the new Tiger ... a Suzuki GSX-R750 challenge by way of a Daytona 800 perhaps? A Tiger Tourer along the lines of the KTM 990SM-T.

I'm looking forward to seing the Thunderbird Roadster