Engineered by Triumph for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2020 Triumph Speed Twin pairs a 1200 cc (73.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 96 HP (70.1 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 112 Nm (82.6 lb-ft) at 4,950 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (4,950 rpm) and peak power (6,750 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Speed Twin measures 214 kg (472 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 807 mm (31.8 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 302 km (188 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 28 indexed model years from 1937 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
80 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,950–6,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~302 km (188 mi)
Engine
Displacement1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power96.0 HP (70.1 kW)) @ 6750 RPM
Torque112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 4950 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke97.6 x 80.0 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital-inductive type via engine management system
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet. multi-plate
DrivelineX ring chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel cradle
Rake22.8°
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension41mm cartridge forks
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks with adjustable preload
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre160/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
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