Positioned in Triumph's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Triumph Speed Triple utilizes a 1050 cc (64.1 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 130 HP (94.9 kW) at 9,100 rpm while maximum torque reaches 105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 123.8 HP per liter and a 1,600 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,100 rpm), 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 189 kg (417 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.69 HP/kg (1.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 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.
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
123.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.69 HP/kg (1.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,100 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1050.0 ccm (64.07 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line three, four-stroke
Power130.0 HP (94.9 kW)) @ 9100 RPM
Torque105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
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