Triumph Speedmaster

Triumph aims to build on success of the 'America' model the British manufacturer introduces the new 'Speedmaster' for 2003.

Built on the same low-slung chassis and powered by the 790cc twin-cylinder engine, the Speedmaster is tailored for riders who like their cruisers to have a more hot-rod feel.

Triumph’s 270-degree crank, DOHC, eight-valve engine provides the power and this time it breathes out via dual, deep-chromed pipes.

The riding position too, is slightly more aggressive. Flat bars on risers pull back from the slab top-yoke and matched to heavy-chrome forward pegs, the rider sits snug in a gunfighter-style seat with scalloped support.

The tachometer is housed in the tank nacelle, where it’s visible at a quick glance, directly beneath the white-faced speedo angled back into the rider’s eye view from its top-yoke mounting.

Triumph Speedmaster - 2003 - Specifications

Engine - Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin, 270° firing interval
Capacity - 790cc
Bore/Stroke - 86 x 68mm
Compression Ratio - 9.2:1
Induction - Twin carburettors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters
Ignition - Digital, inductive type
Claimed Power - 61hp @ 7,400rpm
Claimed Torque - 60Nm @ 3,500rpm
Final Drive - X ring chain
Clutch - Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox - 5 speed
Frame - Tubular steel cradle
Swingarm - Twin-sided, tubular steel
Front Rim - Cast, 18 x 2.5in
Rear Rim - Cast, 15 x 3.5in
Front Tyre - 110/80 R 18
Rear Tyre - 170/80 R 15
Front Suspension - 41mm forks
Rear Suspension - Chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes - Twin 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brake - Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Length - 2,424mm (95.4in)
Width - 844mm (33.2in)
Height - 1,184mm (46.6in)
Seat Height - 720mm (28.3in)
Wheelbase - 1,655mm (65.2in)
Rake/Trail - 33.3°/153mm
Dry Weight - 229kg (504lb)
Fuel Capacity - 16.6 litres
Colours - Jet Black with Tornado Red infill - Jet Black with Racing Yellow infill
RRP - $15,290
Available - February, 2003