Triumph Speedmaster review

A good-looking bike that is a nice alternative to the classic look of the Bonneville
Looks and now a motor with some punch
Could still do with more punch

The Speedmaster is aimed at being a bit more brutish than the Bonneville while retaining the good looks. Which it is. New for 2005 the Speedmaster get the Thruxton’s bigger, and more powerful, 865cc engine that gives it a bit more of a kick in the pants. Looks faster than it actually is, which is kind of the point really.The Speedmaster is aimed at being a bit more brutish than the Bonneville while retaining the good looks. Which it is. New for 2005 the Speedmaster get the Thruxton’s bigger, and more powerful, 865cc engine that gives it a bit more of a kick in the pants. Looks faster than it actually is, which is kind of the point really.

The Speedmaster is aimed at being a bit more brutish than the Bonneville while retaining the good looks. Which it is. New for 2005 the Speedmaster get the Thruxton’s bigger, and more powerful, 865cc engine that gives it a bit more of a kick in the pants. Looks faster than it actually is, which is kind of the point really.

Length (mm)2424
Width (mm)844
Height (mm)1184
Dryweight (kg)229
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)720
Suspension Front41mm forks
Suspension RearChromed spring twin shocks
Adjustability RearAdjustable preload
Wheels Front18 x 2.5in
Wheels Rear15 x 3.5in
Tyres Front110/80 18
Tyres Rear170/80 B15
Brakes FrontTwin 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Brakes RearSingle 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)16.6
Wheelbase (mm)1655
Trail (mm)153
ChassisTubular steel cradle
Length (mm)2424
Width (mm)844
Height (mm)1184
Dryweight (kg)229
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)720
Suspension Front41mm forks
Suspension RearChromed spring twin shocks
Adjustability RearAdjustable preload
Wheels Front18 x 2.5in
Wheels Rear15 x 3.5in
Tyres Front110/80 18
Tyres Rear170/80 B15
Brakes FrontTwin 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Brakes RearSingle 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)16.6
Wheelbase (mm)1655
Trail (mm)153
ChassisTubular steel cradle
Cubic Capacity (cc)790
Max Power (bhp)61
Max Power Peak (rpm)7400
Torque (ft/lb)44
Torque Peak (rpm)3500
Bore (mm)86
Stroke (mm)68
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio9.2
IgnitionDigital - inductive type
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryTwin carburettors
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain
Cubic Capacity (cc)790
Max Power (bhp)61
Max Power Peak (rpm)7400
Torque (ft/lb)44
Torque Peak (rpm)3500
Bore (mm)86
Stroke (mm)68
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio9.2
IgnitionDigital - inductive type
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryTwin carburettors
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain