Naked Motorcycles
1996Triumph Speed Triple
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The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple is the original Hinckley Speed Triple, a café-racer-style triple. Its liquid-cooled 885cc inline three makes 98 hp and 81.4 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A 790 mm seat and 209 kg dry weight make it a characterful roadster.
- Capacity
- 885.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 209.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW)
Other years
1995
1996
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2013
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a street-focused naked bike for hard cornering, quick city bursts, and weekend blasts rather than long-distance cruising.
- Built for
- Aggressive, torquey, and muscular in character, with a growling triple-cylinder engine and razor-sharp handling that encourages confident, spirited riding.
- Not ideal for
- Not well suited for absolute beginners, off-road use, or riders prioritizing plush comfort and long-haul touring capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 885.0 ccm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW)
- Torque
- 81.4 Nm (8.3 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4689 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 209.0 kg
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1995 | 1996 | 2000 | 2005 | 2009 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 885 cc | 885 cc | 955 cc | 1050 cc | 1050 cc | 1050 cc |
| Dry weight | 209 kg | 209 kg | 199 kg | 189 kg | 189 kg | — |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 805 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | — | 18 L | 16.6 L | 18 L | 17.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Triumph Speed Triple?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple has a Capacity of 885.0 ccm (54.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Triumph Speed Triple have?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple has a Power of 98.0 HP (72.1 kW).
How many gears does the Triumph Speed Triple have?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Triumph Speed Triple?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple has a Torque of 81.4 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 60.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Triumph Speed Triple weigh?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple has a Dry weight of 209.0 kg (460.8 pounds).
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