Triumph Speed Triple R - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R is a middleweight naked bike designed for aggressive street riders seeking sharp handling and raw performance. Known for its potent 140 hp three-cylinder engine, lightweight carbon fiber bodywork, and agile aluminum frame, it delivers thrilling acceleration and precise cornering. Best suited for experienced riders who demand a responsive, track-capable machine for demanding road and circuit riding.
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph Speed Triple R |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless Steel 3 into 1 into 2. twin high level stainless steel pipes. |
| Greenhouse gases | 160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 6.92 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg) |
| Driveline | X ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.0 x 71.4 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Torque | 112.00 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 7850 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 140.00 Horsepower">HP (102.2 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 9500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy multi-spoke |
| Rear brakes diameter | 255 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin single 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS. |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo 4-piston 4-pad radial calipers. Switchable ABS. |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Öhlins TTX36 twin tube Monoshock with rebound and compression damping |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins 43mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping. |
| Trail | 91 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 22.8° |
| Frame type | Aluminum beam twin-spar. Single-sided, aluminum alloy with eccentric chain adjuster swing arm. |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 litres (0.25 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 litres (4.62 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7330 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 191.0 kg (421.1 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Comments | Lighter weight carbon fibre body panels. |
| Factory warranty | 2 year warranty unlimited mileage |
| Instruments | LCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, fuel gauge, trip computer, analogue tachometer, lap timer, programmable gear change lights, service interval announcement display, TPMS ready |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Matt Graphite/Red, Crystal White/Red |
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⚠ Safety Recalls (1)
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S motorcycles. A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wire, rerouting it to avoid contact with the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB552.
Source: NHTSA. View all Triumph recalls →
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