Rumors that the engine will fall somewhere around 1700cc and punch out triple horsepower and torque figures. If you are interested in the idea of a Triumph Big Twin to compete with Harley and the metric brands, get your checkbook ready for what will likely be a 2009 model year launch.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John P. @ Feb 15th 2008 9:40AM
It looks too fat to be a Triumph, almost like they are trying to out harley harley-davidson. Good Luck with that.
I guess their other fat bike is selling to come out with this monster. go figure.
AC @ Feb 15th 2008 10:05AM
I don't care much for that one, but they still make the sexiest bike in the world:
http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/Speedtriple_gallery_pop_4_2008.jpg
Pinhead @ Feb 15th 2008 11:26AM
+1
sickest streetfighter produced
Reign @ Feb 15th 2008 10:15AM
I'll take one, it'll go nicely with my Daytona 675. :-)
rgseidl @ Feb 15th 2008 11:57AM
I don't see why anyone would need a 1700cc engine on a motorcycle at all. Except in the US, most cars have mills that size (or smaller). A motorcycle is supposed to be a fast and above all nimble vehicle, not a two-wheeled tank.
A BMW F800 with an 800cc balanced parallel twin ought to be plenty for cruising the highways and byways.
Alan44 @ Feb 15th 2008 12:16PM
I have a Honda with a 1300 cc V4 and love to wind it out, I can't imagine being stuck with a wimpy 800 cc scooter. If you haven't played with the big boys, don't put them down.
jim @ Feb 15th 2008 2:46PM
I have a big Johnson...
Edsel @ Feb 15th 2008 3:37PM
You are exactly right, rgeisdl. Vintage Triumphs were known, in their day, as very nimble bikes that could outrun any Harley in the twisties and probably in the straights too if it were a Triple.