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BONNEVILLE Speed Twin 900

REASONS TO RIDE

 

 

Contemporary, fun, and accessible, here are some of the key reasons why the Speed Twin 900 is Triumph’s most successful custom classic bike

Powered by the latest generation of our High Torque 900cc Bonneville engine, updated for 2021, with its unique character, distinctive sound, stripped-back custom styling and accessible engaging riding experience. The Speed Twin 900 comes with even more beautiful style and comfort, making the perfect Bonneville for today’s rider.  It’s Triumph’s most successful custom classic bike and, as the updated Speed Twin 900 is launched, we take a look at why this iconic modern motorbike is so well loved, and what features for 2021 make this the greatest ever generation.

 

 

Triumph Speed Twin 900

1. ICONIC TRIUMPH DESIGN DNA

The Speed Twin 900 contains the same iconic DNA as the first 1959 Triumph Bonneville, which came to encapsulate a whole generation of motorcycle culture, updated and refined for the 21st century with all of the modern capability and performance needed to match its incredible character and style. 

With its signature classic Triumph design features, distinctive sound and timeless style, torque rich performance and easy handling set-up. The Speed Twin 900 builds upon this incredibly popular custom classic to make it more comfortable and beautiful than ever. 

2. BEAUTIFUL PREMIUM DETAILING AND FINISH

Taking the incredible standard of design details and quality finish to an even higher level, the Speed Twin 900 features a host of design touches with cast wheels with machined spoke detailing, brushed aluminium headlight brackets, throttle body finishers, and a bench seat, this bike simply oozes cool British understated style. 

3. THRILLING AND RESPONSIVE TORQUE RICH PERFORMANCE

The Speed Twin 900’s 900cc, liquid-cooled twin Bonneville High Torque engine provides an incredible ride. It offers an impressive peak torque of 80Nm at a low 3,800rpm and peak power of 65 PS at 7,500 rpm, which delivers power and torque smoothly, just where you need it most, low down and in the mid-range. 

Updated for Euro 5 with cleaner and lower emissions, the Speed Twin 900’s responsive Ride By Wire throttle and easy action torque assist clutch, combined with the accessible low seat height and high specification equipment and technology, gives you a confidence inspiring, thrilling and responsive ride every time.

 

 

4. EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENCE INSPIRING RIDE

The Speed Twin 900 builds on its renowned confidence inspiring, easy riding set-up with a bench seat that has a 10mm thicker foam construction for an enhanced seat-to-foot-to-handlebar ergonomics, and making it even more comfortable whether you’re travelling short or long distances. 
With a low 765mm seat height, low stand over, slim width and high specification suspension, delivered by 41mm cartridge front forks with traditional stylish fork gaiters and twin rear suspension units, the Speed Twin 900 has been designed to be as easy to ride as it is beautiful to look at.

5. CLASS LEADING TECHNOLOGY FOR ENHANCED SAFETY AND CONTROL

There’s more to the Speed Twin 900 than meets the eye, with a host of state of the art technology beautifully integrated to enhance the bike’s rideability, safety and control. This includes Road and Rain riding modes, which adjust the throttle map and traction control settings at the touch of a button. Ride-by-wire offers a more intuitive level of control, while liquid cooling reduces emissions and offers a greater fuel efficiency. The Street Twin’s capability is enhanced further still by Switchable Traction Control, ABS, a torque-assist clutch, an immobiliser hidden inside the key and its under seat USB charging socket. Accessory options include fitted heated grips and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for even more comfort and peace of mind. With a high service interval of 10,000 miles/16,000km the Street Twin delivers you great peace of mind and a low cost of ownership.

6. ICONIC TRIUMPH BRITISH TWIN SOUNDTRACK

With a totally unique and distinctive British Twin engine soundtrack, the Speed Twin 900 has an unmistakable rich and warm tone that you will fall in love with. Featuring an innovative design which hides the catalyst box under the motorcycle to deliver a clean slim flowing exhaust profile the Speed Twin 900 dual upswept brushed stainless steel silencers add the finishing touch to a stunning design and a hair raising sound.