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Reveling in Rebirth
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2006 Triumph Speed Triple
Basem Wasef
01/01/2006
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Photography by Kevin Wing
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Inspired by the European
street-fighter aesthetic, the Speed Triple is a model of the compact, efficient
styling inherent in the hooligan-bike archetype. A tubular, aluminum alloy frame
visually merges the seat and tank to the largely visible mechanical components,
which appear to be cradled by the curvaceous exhaust system that terminates with
a short pair of silencers.
 A large analog tachometer and a digital
speedometer provide key information at a glance, while fuel economy, average and
top speed, and distance-to-empty displays are available at the touch of a
button. Rev-happy riders can program a shift light that provides a progressive
color-coded indication of the engine’s rpm. (Click image to enlarge)
Perched above the Triumph’s seat,
wrapped around its tank, and straddling its high-revving engine, the Speed
Triple’s sharp handling and responsive engine offer a challenging dynamic that
rewards riders who approach the edges of its ability. By building modern bikes
that recall the spirit of classics such as the T150 Trident, Triumph has
experienced yet another renaissance by refusing to yield to the status
quo.
Whether through its whimsically overpowered übercruiser, the 2.3 liter
Rocket III, or the highly anticipated Daytona 675, Triumph will continue to
underscore its reputation as a company that defies the banality of corporate
mentality. And while those bikes have decided appeal, it is the Speed Triple
that most successfully ties the adventurous days of the company’s past with the
promise of a bright future.
www.triumph.co.uk
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