Triumph Speedmaster
Encyclopedia
The Triumph Speedmaster is a British motorcycle
designed and built in Hinkley
, Leicestershire
by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd
. Launched in 2002 with a 790 cc twin-cylinder engine, the capacity was increased to 865 cc in 2005 and the Speedmaster was upgraded to fuel injection in 2007.
. The original model had the 790 cc air-cooled DOHC twin engine and had an extended 65.2 inches (1,656.1 mm) wheelbase with the crankshaft at 270 degrees. Main differences from the Bonneville America included black finish to the engine, shortened gearing, a flat handlebar on risers, one piece saddle and cast alloy wheels. The 'Speedmaster' name was last used in 1965 for the Triumph T120R by American importers but not by the Triumph factory.
In 2005, the engine capacity was increased to 865 cc (carburettor-fuelled) delivering peak power at 6,500 rpm, with maximum torque of 68Nm available at 3,500 rpm. In 2007, a multipoint sequential fuel injection model was launched, with a new design alloy wheels, a restyled chain cover, pillion footrest hanger and upper fork shrouds, as well as slash cut silencers and four new paint schemes.
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designed and built in Hinkley
Hinkley
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, Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire...
by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd
Triumph Motorcycles Ltd
Triumph Motorcycles Ltd is the largest surviving British motorcycle manufacturer, which was established in 1984 by John Bloor after the original manufacturer Triumph Engineering went into receivership...
. Launched in 2002 with a 790 cc twin-cylinder engine, the capacity was increased to 865 cc in 2005 and the Speedmaster was upgraded to fuel injection in 2007.
Development
The Triumph Speedmaster was launched in 2003 as a 'factory custom' cruiser based on the Triumph Bonneville AmericaTriumph Bonneville America
The Triumph Bonneville America is a British motorcycle designed and built in Hinckley, Leicestershire by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.-Development:...
. The original model had the 790 cc air-cooled DOHC twin engine and had an extended 65.2 inches (1,656.1 mm) wheelbase with the crankshaft at 270 degrees. Main differences from the Bonneville America included black finish to the engine, shortened gearing, a flat handlebar on risers, one piece saddle and cast alloy wheels. The 'Speedmaster' name was last used in 1965 for the Triumph T120R by American importers but not by the Triumph factory.
In 2005, the engine capacity was increased to 865 cc (carburettor-fuelled) delivering peak power at 6,500 rpm, with maximum torque of 68Nm available at 3,500 rpm. In 2007, a multipoint sequential fuel injection model was launched, with a new design alloy wheels, a restyled chain cover, pillion footrest hanger and upper fork shrouds, as well as slash cut silencers and four new paint schemes.