At the heart of the 2001 Triumph Speed Triple naked motorcycle, Triumph utilizes a 955 cc (58.3 cu in) in-line three, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 9,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 115.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Speed Triple measures 196 kg (432 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.78 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 16 indexed model years from 1995 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
115.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.56 HP/kg (1.78 kg/HP)
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement955.0 ccm (58.27 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line three, four-stroke
Power110.0 HP (80.3 kW)) @ 9200 RPM
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 65.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight196.0 kg (432.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5612 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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