Triumph Speed Triple R
135 hp, 1050 cc, 467 lbs2013 - 2014
Kawasaki Ninja 250R
32 hp, 249 cc, 373 lbs2007 - 2012
EngineTriumph Speed Triple RKawasaki Ninja 250R
Displacement1050 cc249 cc
Max power135 hp (@9 400 RPM)32 hp (@11 000 RPM)
Max torque81 lb ft (@7 750 RPM)16 lb ft (@9 500 RPM)
Redline9 500 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 300 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-3DOHC Inline-2
Compression12.00:111.60:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart1.23 quart
Oil type10W50, Motul 300V 10W40, Motul 5100 10W5010W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EKNGK CR8E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves128
Bore79.0 mm62.0 mm
Stroke71.4 mm41.2 mm
Weight to power3.46 lbs/hp11.64 lbs/hp
Power to weight722 hp/2500lbs214 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah, YTX9-BS
GearboxTriumph Speed Triple RKawasaki Ninja 250R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.753.087
Final drive2.3333.071
1. gear2.733 (64 mph)2.6 (41 mph)
2. gear1.947 (89 mph)1.789 (60 mph)
3. gear1.545 (113 mph)1.409 (75 mph)
4. gear1.292 (135 mph)1.16 (91 mph)
5. gear1.154 (152 mph)1.0 (106 mph)
6. gear1.074 (163 mph)0.893 (119 mph)
ChasisTriumph Speed Triple RKawasaki Ninja 250R
Frame typeAuminium beam twin-sparTubular, diamond
Front susp.Ohlins 43mm NIX30 usd forks (4.72 in travel)Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Ohlins TTX36 twin tube Monoshock (5.12 in travel)Swingarm (uni-trak), 5.12 in travel