Triumph Speed Triple R
135 hp, 1050 cc, 467 lbs2013 - 2014
Kawasaki Z750
106 hp, 748 cc, 498 lbs2007 - 2012
EngineTriumph Speed Triple RKawasaki Z750
Engine code5VX8
Displacement1050 cc748 cc
Max power135 hp (@9 400 RPM)106 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque81 lb ft (@7 750 RPM)57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM)
Redline9 500 RPM12 100 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-3DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.00:111.30:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W50, Motul 300V 10W40, Motul 5100 10W5010W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EKNGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1216
Bore79.0 mm68.4 mm
Stroke71.4 mm50.9 mm
Throttle bore32.0 mm
Weight to power3.46 lbs/hp4.70 lbs/hp
Power to weight722 hp/2500lbs531 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxTriumph Speed Triple RKawasaki Z750
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type525
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.751.714
Final drive2.3332.867
1. gear2.733 (64 mph)2.571 (71 mph)
2. gear1.947 (89 mph)1.941 (94 mph)
3. gear1.545 (113 mph)1.556 (117 mph)
4. gear1.292 (135 mph)1.333 (136 mph)
5. gear1.154 (152 mph)1.2 (152 mph)
6. gear1.074 (163 mph)1.095 (166 mph)
ChasisTriumph Speed Triple RKawasaki Z750
Frame typeAuminium beam twin-sparTubular steel, 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)Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel