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We first saw the modern Speed Twin in late 2018, when Triumph revived the historic model name for an up-spec standard in the Bonneville lineup. Triumph’s design brief calls for a “modern classic performance roadster” that merges sporty wheels, suspension, and tech with their iconic parallel twin. More than 11,000 Speed Twins have been sold since the model’s reintroduction.
Updates for 2022 are modest and useful. The 1,200cc “High Power” engine picked up another three horsepower, a broader torque spread, and an inertia reduction of 17 percent, which should make the big twin spin up a bit faster.
The engine’s now pushing 100 horsepower at 7,250 rpm and 83 foot-pounds at 4,250 revs. Internal improvements include high-compression pistons (12:1, nearly twice that of the original 1937 Speed Twin!), increased valve lift, more duration from the camshaft, and revised ports. Peak torque is 700 rpm lower and redline is 500 rpm higher than the previous model. Revised ride modes suit the engine changes.
Of course, emissions have been reduced to comply with the latest EURO standards. Great care was taken to hide the emission-control devices to preserve the brushed stainless exhausts’ clean sweep from (cylinder) head to tail.
Triumph also took the opportunity to make some chassis and performance updates. The Speed Twin now rolls on new 12-spoke wheels and Metzeler Racetec RR tires with a 43 mm Marzocchi inverted cartridge fork (not adjustable) up front and twin preload-adjustable shocks out back. The front brakes have been upgraded to Brembo M50 monoblocks for plenty of stopping power.
Triumph calls the Speed Twin a “customer favorite” for good reason. It seems they’ve finally solved the gap between the racy Thruxton and the standard T120 with this model. This update makes the bike all the more compelling, especially for the minor price increase, although the non-adjustable fork could be a mark against a motorcycle that pursues performance in every other category. We’ll have to try it for ourselves and report back.
The Speed Twin's price has jumped up a few hundred dollars to $12,500 for the base model in the United States ($13,900in Canada), or $12,800 for Matte Storm Grey or Red Hopper paint. Look for the ‘22s in dealerships starting in August of this year.
| 2022 Triumph Speed Twin | |
|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $12,500 (base) |
| Engine | 1,200 cc, liquid-cooled, eight-valve, parallel twin |
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Transmission, final drive |
Six-speed, chain |
| Claimed horsepower | 99 @ 7,250 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 83 foot-pounds @ 4,250 rpm |
| Frame | Tubular steel with steel cradles |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Marzocchi inverted cartridge fork, non-adjustable; 4.7 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks, adjustable for preload; 4.7 inches of travel |
| Front brake | Dual Brembo M50 monoblock radial calipers, ABS |
| Rear brake | Nissin two-piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Rake, trail | 22.3 degrees, 3.5 inches |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 inches |
| Seat height | 31.5 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 3.8 gallons |
| Tires | Metzeler Racetec RR, 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear |
| Claimed weight | 476 pounds (wet) |
| Available | August, 2021 |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| More info | triumphmotorcycles.com |
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