Is the Triumph Speed Triple T509 a rare bike?
Is the Triumph Speed Triple T509 a rare bike?
Short-lived but a really great machine (and one that starred in the Mission Impossible film) the T509 brought with it the iconic ‘bug eye’ headlights, flat bars and a single sided swingarm. Surprisingly rare, they are brimming with a raw spirit.
What is a T509?
This latest incarnation of the Speed Triple is Triumph’s best yet. Using the frame and engine from its flagship Daytona sportsbike, Triumph has created a naked musclebike which offers strong performance and quirky looks. For 1997, the Triple was updated, and renamed the Speed Triple T509.
How heavy is a Triumph Speed Triple?
The new Speed Triple has a wet weight of 212 kg (467 lb) and a claimed dry weight of 192 kg (423 lb). The new Speed Triple’s power is allegedly 140 hp (100 kW) at 9,500 rpm, and 82.6 lb⋅ft (112.0 N⋅m) at 7,850 rpm.
Can I tour on a street triple?
For touring you just can’t beat the bikes that are made for that purpose. The Striple is not bad out on the highway though; it will cruise effortlessly and smoothly around 7000 rpm forever and the wind takes the weight off the arms and wrists.
When did Speed Triple get abs?
Triumph themselves admit the Speed Triple is probably their most important modern model. The original launched in 1994 and marked the reborn British brand finding its mojo….Triumph Speed Triple 1050 (2005-2015) spec.
| Original price | £7,650 |
|---|---|
| Rider aids | ABS only (from 2011) |
| Frame | Aluminium tubular perimeter |
What is the top speed of the triumph T509 Speed Triple?
With this drive-train, the Triumph T509 Speed Triple is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 225.0 km/h (139.8 mph). On the topic of chassis characteristics, responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Triumph T509 Speed Triple has a frame with front suspension being and at the rear, it is equipped with.
What makes the T509 so special?
Also, the T509 is the first Speed Triple to have electronic fuel injection, which means it can eat up the miles even better.
What was the last year for the T309 Speed Triple?
The final T309 Speed Triple was built in 1996. The newly introduced T595 Daytona was supplied with fuel injection, and the 955 cc engine.
What happened to the Triumph Speed Triple in 1997?
For 1997, the Triple was updated, and renamed the Speed Triple T509. The 885cc engine received Sagem fuel-injection, and the steel-tube frame was replaced with a new aluminium tube perimeter frame and single-sided swingarm, again borrowed from Triumph’s flagship sportsbike, the T595 Daytona. Peak power also increased, this time to 80kW (108bhp).
