March 09 forum

The Speed Triple is the most popular Triumph of the Hinckley era, selling over 35,000 units since being introduced for the 1994 model year. Such is the significance of the Speed Triple to Triumph, company owner John Bloor has authorised use of his signature on the fuel tank for the very first time on the 15th Anniversary Special Edition.

The limited edition model comes in a unique metallic Phantom Black colour scheme, with hand finished red pinstriped wheels to match unique '15th Anniversary Special Edition' decals on the rear bodywork and flyscreen complete the special edition's sophisticated yet aggressive look.

The Special Edition is based on the 2009 Speed Triple and comes equipped with a number of additional items as standard, including a colour matched bellypan and flyscreen. Also included is a stylish and comfortable Gel Seat from the Genuine Triumph Accessories range.Adding to the desirability of the new model, each buyer will receive an exclusive Speed Triple 15th Anniversary watch as a special gift. This high quality timepiece will not be available to buy separately and is only available to purchasers of the bike. First hitting the showrooms in February 1994, the three-cylinder Speed Triple has been the quintessential embodiment of Triumph's British Bulldog spirit. Initially drawing heavily on the influence of the stripped down café racers of the 1960s, the first models were powered by a 98PS version of Triumph's modular engine and were a regular sight on British race tracks in the thrilling Speed Triple Challenge race series.

Weighing in at 189kg and developing 132PS and 105Nm of torque, the 2009 Speed Triple is the lightest and most powerful version to date. With its distinctive triple sound accompanying a muscular linear power delivery that pulls strongly from tick over to red line, combined with precise and agile handling and powerful Brembo radial front caliper brakes, the Speed Triple perfectly embodies the street fighter spirit and, like most 15 year olds, is most definitely a bike with attitude, vigour and a lust for life.
The Speed Triple 15th Anniversary Special Edition will arrive early this year with pricing yet to be announced.