Triumphs legendary Speed Triple is now available in Special
Edition guise, as was unveiled at EICMA November 09. The 'SE' sees
the most famous model of the modern Triumph era get updated
suspension and two-tone paint for the first time in its 15 year
history.
First introduced in 1994 as a classy café racer, the
Speed Triple's place in history was cemented in 1997 when the Speed
Triple was 'streetfightered' with wide, flat bars and distinctive
twin headlamps. The Speed Triple has remained a cult classic,
starring in three movies (Mission Impossible 2, The Matrix and
Johnny English) and spawning a whole host of competitors in the
'factory streetfighter' class.
The new Speed Triple SE features a higher specification than the
standard Speed Triple. The vivid Tornado Red colour scheme features
a sporting Crystal White centre stripe and black pinstripe, with a
colour matched fly screen and seat cowl.
The Speed Triple SE also includes upgraded suspension that
includes modified internal components in both the forks and rear
suspension unit to improve the damping characteristics. Combined
with a 5% softer rear spring, the latest Speed Triple offers better
ride comfort, reduced fork dive under heavy braking and superior
body control. Mechanically the Speed Triple SE identical to the
standard model, featuring a 128bhp version of Triumph's signature
1050cc three-cylinder engine.
The Speed Triple SE is available now from authorised Triumph
dealerships at $17590 + ORC.
www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au
About Triumph:
Triumph Motorcycles, the iconic British motorcycle marque, is
solely owned by Bloor Holdings Ltd. First established in 1902 and
now located in Hinckley, Leicestershire, Triumph has always set the
pace for category-winning machines. From the iconic Bonneville to
the award-winning Daytona 675, Triumph offers a blend of design,
character, sex appeal and performance that combines to create truly
distinctive motorcycles. The rebel choice of 1960s stars such as
Steve McQueen, James Dean and Bob Dylan, today Triumph continues to
attract a diverse range of screen heroes, music idols and sports
stars such as Tom Cruise, Nicholas Cage, Joseph Fiennes and Hugh
Laurie.
For more information please contact:
Mal Jarrett
Marketing Manager
PS Importers
20 Stubbs Street Kensington, Vic 3031
Mob: 0407 726682
Tel: + 61 (03) 9381 9765
Fax: + 61 (03) 9381 9798
Email: mal@psimporters.com.au