Triumph Speed Twin makes its debut in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 9.46 Lakhs, it is a modern classic styled similarly to the Street Twin.
Triumph has launched the more powerful modern classic, Speed Twin in India. It is priced at Rs 9.46 Lakhs (ex-showroom). It looks similar to the Street Twin but gets a bigger engine, minor visual differences and some more features.
Speed Twin borrows its engine from Thruxton cafe racer. The 1200cc liquid-cooled 8-valve parallel-twin engine is meant for cruising. It produces 96 BHP at 6750 RPM and 112 Nm at 4950 RPM.
The motor comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with ride-by-wire throttle. It also gets torque-assisted semi-automatic clutch. At higher RPMs, you can switch the gears without using the clutch.
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For suspension purposes, the Speed Twin uses 41mm cartridge forks and twin-shock absorbers with adjustable preload at the rear. The front and rear suspension travel stand at 120mm.
Speed Twin uses twin 305mm discs at the front with Brembo 4-piston calipers and a single 220mm rear disc with Nissin 2-piston calipers. Dual-ABS is offered as standard fitment.
Standard features offered onboard include ABS, Switchable Traction Control, Ride-by-wire, Riding Modes (Sport, Road and Rain), LED tail light, USB Power Socket, Trip Computer, Immobiliser and Tire Pressure Management System.
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The motorcycle weighs 196 kgs, which is nearly 7 kgs lighter than Thruxton. the fuel tank capacity is 14.5 Litres. Triumph Speed Twin claims to offer a fuel economy of 20.8 kmpl, which should deliver an expected riding range of 250-270 kms.
Speed Twin is offered in three colour options – Korosi Red/Storm Grey, Silver Ice/Storm Grey and Jet Black.
Triumph is also offering up to 80 accessories on this bike, including touring seats, visual upgrades, alarm system, exhaust system and much more.
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Triumph Speed Twin competes with Kawasaki Z900RS and BMW R nineT. It is much cheaper than its rivals, which go for Rs 15 Lakhs and Rs 17.45 Lakhs, respectively.
