Triumph Speed Triple R
135 hp, 1050 cc, 467 lbs2013 - 2014
Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 425 lbs1996 - 2003
EngineTriumph Speed Triple RHonda CB500
Displacement1050 cc499 cc
Max power135 hp (@9 400 RPM)57 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque81 lb ft (@7 750 RPM)34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)
Redline9 500 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-3DOHC Inline-2
Compression12.00:110.50:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart2.93 quart
Oil type10W50, Motul 300V 10W40, Motul 5100 10W5010W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EKNGK CR8EH9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves128
Bore79.0 mm73.0 mm
Stroke71.4 mm59.0 mm
Weight to power3.46 lbs/hp7.46 lbs/hp
Power to weight722 hp/2500lbs334 hp/2500lbs
GearboxTriumph Speed Triple RHonda CB500
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.751.947
Final drive2.3332.666
1. gear2.733 (64 mph)3.461 (43 mph)
2. gear1.947 (89 mph)2.235 (68 mph)
3. gear1.545 (113 mph)1.75 (86 mph)
4. gear1.292 (135 mph)1.478 (102 mph)
5. gear1.154 (152 mph)1.28 (119 mph)
6. gear1.074 (163 mph)1.13 (134 mph)
ChasisTriumph Speed Triple RHonda CB500
Frame typeAuminium beam twin-sparDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction
Front susp.Ohlins 43mm NIX30 usd forks (4.72 in travel)37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel)
Rear susp.Ohlins TTX36 twin tube Monoshock (5.12 in travel)Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel)
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500