Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS The Revolution Is Here.

Triumph launch their long-awaited Speed Triple 1200 RS which they see as a revolution in power, performance, handling and technology. Designed from the ground up to provide the ultimate naked bike.

The British brand has built the most powerful and fastest-accelerating Speed triple ever with higher 1160cc capacity producing 180PS peak power.

This is an increase of 30PS and the peak torque increase 8Nm to 125 Nm. The machine makes an incredible noise with a new free-breathing intake and exhaust.

10kg lighter, at just 198kg wet it is agile, precise, with dynamic handling due to an all-new mass centralised chassis. It is narrower, with a more dominant and purposeful riding position.

Adopting the latest technology, it is the smartest, sharpest and most technologically advanced Speed Triple ever.

It has Optimised Cornering ABS & switchable Optimised Cornering Traction Control
(with IMU).

An all-new 5” TFT instruments, with five riding modes, including enhanced Track mode combined with the new Triumph Shift Assist up-and-down quick-shifter.

Other new features are the distinctive full-LED lighting, full keyless system and My Triumph Connectivity System fitted as standard.

THE MOST POWERFUL, HIGHEST TORQUE AND FASTEST 
ACCELERATING SPEED TRIPLE EVER.

With an all-new higher capacity 1160cc triple engine developed with insight from our Moto2™ race engine programme, the new Speed Triple 1200 RS delivers 180PS peak power at 10,750 rpm and 125NM peak torque at 9,000 rpm, giving an incredibly exhilarating ride. It's also more responsive, it is 650rpm higher-revving. It comes with a new free-breathing intake and exhaust for a hair-raising new triple soundtrack.

All-new engine

The powertrain has been completely redesigned, with every single element engineered for increased performance and reduced mass, making the new engine significantly lighter, by 7kg. It's more compact than the previous Speed Triple powertrain, despite the bigger capacity, giving the new model the perfect balance of aggression, performance and control.

Significantly higher power and torque

The engine delivers significantly higher power and torque compared to the previous generation – making this the most potent and torque-rich Speed Triple ever – with fantastic performance and character across the entire rev range, and all of the signature "wall of torque" triple delivery, taken to a whole new level.

The engine delivers blistering new performance, with 30PS more power and a peak of 180PS at 10,750 pm. It revs harder, with the red line now raised by 650 rpm to 11,150rpm, and maintains all of the incredible torque and character in the low and mid-range that the Speed Triple has always been renowned for, with 125 Nm peak torque at 9,000rpm, 8Nm more than the outgoing model.

Incredible power-to-weight ratio

The new 3 cylinder engine's outstanding performance, combined with the all-new Speed Triple 1200 RS's reduced weight, delivers the highest power-to-weight ratio in the Speed Triple's history, over 25% greater than the previous generation, and nearly double the original 1994 Speed Triple.

The best sounding Speed Triple ever produced.

Thanks to the all-new free-breathing intake and exhaust system, the new Speed Triple 1200 RS is also the best sounding Speed Triple ever produced, with a visceral intake roar and characteristic triple exhaust howl.

Thanks to 12% less powertrain inertia, the engine also picks up quicker, feels sharper, and sounds sharper still.

Optimised new clutch and gearbox

A new lighter weight slip and assist clutch uses state-of-the-art friction compound reducing the number of clutch plates. This minimises mass and improves clutch feel while maximising control during high-speed downshifting.

Combined with a completely new, and more compact, stacked 6-speed gearbox, gear changes are significantly smoother than the previous generation, with optimised ratio progression.

Performance is further enhanced by the new ignition system, with twin tip spark plugs for increased durability at high engine speeds and reduced weight of the cooling system, neatly packaged with an integrated oil circuit heat exchanger.

THE MOST AGILE, PRECISE, DYNAMIC AND RESPONSIVE
HANDLING SPEED TRIPLE EVER.

10kg lighter and with an all-new lightweight chassis, all-new rider ergonomics and a more dominant and purposeful riding position, the new Speed Triple 1200 RS is nothing less than a handling revolution. Premium track specification equipment includes new Brembo Stylema® brakes, Metzeler RACETEC™ RR tyres and performance-tuned Öhlins suspension.

All of these improvements combine to deliver a new Speed Triple 1200 RS that's been designed to feel as agile and dynamic to ride as a Street Triple RS.

All-new lightweight chassis

The all-new chassis has been designed from the ground up to deliver the lightest and best-handling Speed Triple ever, with even more agile, precise and dynamic handling, in a tighter, more toned, and centralised mass package.

With a wet weight of just 198kg, the new bike is an incredible 10 kilograms lighter than the previous generation. It has a 17% lighter cast aluminium frame with weight distribution that is further forward and lower down.

The dominant and purposeful riding position

The new Speed Triple 1200 RS has 13mm wider handlebars, delivering a more dominant and purposeful riding position, giving better feel and control for a more predictable ride. Improvements in the ergonomics of the bike and the riding position are achieved through the new footrest position, which has been moved inwards slightly from the previous generation model, allowing improved ground clearance without compromising legroom.

Substantial improvements have also been made to the seat profile and construction, which is now more comfortable while allowing the rider to take a more natural tucked-in position for focussed riding.

Seat height is a comfortable 830mm.

Premium Öhlins fully adjustable suspension

Contributing to the all-new Speed Triple 1200 RS's handling revolution are premium track specification components fitted as standard.

The fully-adjustable Öhlins suspension both front and rear have been tuned to deliver the optimum balance of performance, comfort and control.

On the front, the Speed Triple 1200 RS has Öhlins NIX30 upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping. On the rear, the rider can benefit from the Öhlins TTX36 twin tube mono-shock, also adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping.

The entire suspension package has been tuned for the bike's lower weight, higher power and torque, and new geometry, and developed to feel just as at home on the track as it is on the road.

The new 1200 RS comes equipped with a step-change in Speed Triple technology, including all-new 5" TFT instruments, new Triumph Shift Assist up-and-down quickshifter, Optimised Cornering ABS, switchable Optimised Cornering Traction Control (with IMU), 5 riding modes – including Track mode, new distinctive full LED lighting, complete keyless system and the My Triumph Connectivity System fitted as standard.

The new Speed Triple 1200 RS features brand new 5" TFT instruments.

Both the TFT screen itself and the user interface are entirely new, designed to provide the rider with the capability to apply more on-the-go adjustment compared to the previous generation, such as the ability to change traction control settings while riding.

Essential information is clearly available for the rider, who will instantly be able to know their speed, gear and tacho thanks to the new TFT display and its new configuration, with space being created for any additional information or menus by sliding the tacho to the side as required.

The TFT screen layout is available in two different themes, which change the colour scheme of the display. The new optically bonded 5-inch screen guarantees less reflection and improves image clarity in any lighting condition. A lap timer is also included for track use.

My Triumph Connectivity System fitted as standard.

The user interface on the new Speed Triple 1200 RS is further enhanced by the My Triumph Connectivity system, fitted as standard.

Speed Triple owners can now access turn-by-turn navigation via the free My Triumph app, GoPro control, phone control and music operation. The rider can control all of this through the switch cubes and access all related information through the TFT screen.

Enhanced new Triumph Shift Assist

The new Speed, Triple 1200 RS's technology revolution, includes substantial improvement in the ride-enhancing features available as standard. A new Triumph Shift Assist up and down quick-shifter is part of the standard equipment. Ideal for spirited riding and track use, it enables clutchless up. It downshifts while maintaining the throttle position, ensuring smooth, effortless and refined gear shifting both while accelerating or decelerating, thanks to its new variable position sensor, which provides an optimised shifting position.

The new Optimised Cornering ABS system represents an additional confidence-inspiring aid to the new Speed Triple 1200 RS rider. The new Continental MIB-EVO ABS modular, with an integrated 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and more refined ABS control, continuously monitors roll, pitch and yaw acceleration rates, to calculate the lean angle and ensure the optimum brake force for any situation.

The system is adjustable through the TFT instruments and left-hand switch cube. It offers two selectable intervention levels, "Road" and "Track". The "Track" settings have been tuned to be unintrusive, and virtually indistinguishable during fast track riding. The ABS settings are linked to the riding modes, but can also be selected independently if the rider chooses. The new linked braking system improves stopping distances and stability under hard braking.

Switchable Optimised Cornering Traction Control

Also facilitated by the IMU, the Speed Triple 1200 RS's new Optimised Cornering Traction Control ensures the optimum slip rate and torque control at any lean angle, improving acceleration and control in both straight lines and when cornering.

There are 4 levels of intervention to choose from ("Rain", "Road", "Sport" and "Track"), plus the ability to turn traction control off completely. Again, the "Track" setting has been developed to maximise forward progress and minimise perceived intervention when riding hard. Traction control settings are linked to the riding modes, but can also be independently adjusted.

Riding mode adjustments are easily accessible through the switchgear while riding.

Safety has been further enhanced thanks to the stunning new aggressively styled lighting system on the new Speed Triple 1200 RS, which includes the new LED headlights with an incredibly distinctive new daytime running light signature (market-specific) are now brighter and whiter for enhanced visibility on the road.

The attractive new tail light is equally distinctive. It has been completely redesigned with a unique signature LED design, delivering a more compact silhouette to the rear.

Self-cancelling indicators are fitted as standard.

The new Speed Triple 1200 RS is also equipped for the first time on a Triumph, with a full keyless system, including keyless ignition and steering lock, and a new keyless fuel filler cap.

The keyless system can be disabled if required with the simple press of a button on the key fob to ensure greater security.

Cruise control fitted as standard.

The rider can activate the fully adjustable cruise control through the switch cubes, which is fitted as standard, for improved long-distance rideability.

Enhanced switch cube illumination

To complete the riding-aid features, the unique segment backlit switch cubes now have a new more penetrative amber glow from the LEDs inside the switches, making them easier to read.

For additional rider comfort and convenience, neatly integrated internally wired heated grips and a tyre pressure monitoring system are available as accessory fit.

UNIQUELY FOCUSSED AND FIT FOR PURPOSE

Aggressive, agile and purposeful; the original Triumph Speed Triple created the performance naked category back in 1994, and coined the phrase 'factory streetfighter'. Designed from the ground up for the road, as a naked performance street bike, the 2005 Speed Triple 1050 then reset the benchmark all over again in a competitive class of predominantly adapted track-oriented sports bikes. 

With the new Speed Triple 1200 RS, once again, Triumph stands almost alone in the category with a motorcycle that has been designed first and foremost as a road-focused naked performance street bike, with all of the benefits for the rider. None of the shortcomings inherent in track-focused motorcycles evolved for the road. Power, torque and handling can never be fully exploited.