A sneak preview of the 2012 Speed Triple R, Tiger Explorer, and Bonneville Steve McQueen edition before their official launch at the Milan Motorcycle Show in November
Speed Triple R
Triumph first dipped its toe in the “R” model pool with the Street Triple R and subsequently followed it up with the Daytona 675R, two models that have proved a resounding success. Half of Street Triple sales worldwide are R models and the same is true for the Daytona, meaning it was only a matter of time until the Speed Triple R emerged—so here it is.
Following the same pattern as the Daytona 675R, the Speed Triple R uses Öhlins’ NIX30 43mm forks and TTX36 shock to upgrade its suspension. However the naked bike also gets lightweight PVF five-spoke forged aluminum wheels and Brembo monobloc calipers. According to Triumph the wheels alone shed 3.8 pounds from the overall weight and insiders say the difference between the R and stock Speed Triple is like comparing the 2010 Speed Triple with the updated 2011 version…in other words, watch out!
Photo Gallery: New 2012 Triumph model info released - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: New 2012 Triumph model info released - Sport Rider Magazine
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