Naked Motorcycles
1996Triumph Speed Triple 750
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Built around a 749cc liquid-cooled inline four making 97 hp and 66 Nm, the 1996 Triumph Speed Triple 750 is a British roadster. It weighs 216 kg wet and has a 5-speed gearbox and a 25-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 216.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 97.0 HP (72.3 kW) @ 8750 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Triumph, built around a 749cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
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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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →52
out of 100Average
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple 750 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 81.3% of the time, 0.9 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 52% of models.
All years of this model: 52 / 100 (average) from 509 tests.
81.3%Passed first time
10.5%Failed outright
8.2%Fixed during test
26,000Typical miles
171Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
52
52
19961997
Against its rivals · ranks 2 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ducati 750 Sport | 59 Average | 2,600 |
| 2 | Triumph Speed Triple 750 | 52 Average | 509 |
| 3 | Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer | 50 Average | 640 |
| 4 | Triumph Trident 750 | 49 Average | 3,539 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Zephyr 750 | 44 Average | 8,705 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Zephyr 550 | 35 Below average | 7,648 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Power
- 97.0 HP (72.3 kW) @ 8750 RPM
- Torque
- 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m) @ 8500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4491 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 76.0 x 55.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1491 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Wet weight
- 216.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 25.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 43 mm Telescopic forks, adjustable for preload compression and rebound
- Rear suspension
- Tri-link rising rate mono-shock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 255 mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 255 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
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 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 25 L | 25 L | 25 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | 52 Average |
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 750?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple 750 has a Capacity of 749.0 ccm (45.71 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Triumph Speed Triple 750 have?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple 750 has a Power of 97.0 HP (72.3 kW) @ 8750 RPM.
How many gears does the Triumph Speed Triple 750 have?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple 750 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Triumph Speed Triple 750?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple 750 has a Torque of 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM.
How much does the Triumph Speed Triple 750 weigh?
The 1996 Triumph Speed Triple 750 has a Wet weight of 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds).
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