Triumph Speed Triple T509 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Speed Triple T509 motorcycle specifications include a 885 cc (54.00 cu in) engine, power of 108 hp (78.8 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432.1 lb).

Key specifications

1997Year released
885 ccDisplacement
108 hpPower
85.0 Nm @ 7,600 rpmTorque
196 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height

How the Triumph Speed Triple T509 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.

Engine power108 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp

About 24% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Triumph models.

Displacement885 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 7% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 57th percentile across Triumph models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm

Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 54th percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Triumph database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power73rd

108 hp — more powerful than about 73% of Triumph models with power data.

Displacement57th

885 cc — larger displacement than about 57% of Triumph models.

Seat height54th

800 mm — taller than about 54% of Triumph models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line three, four-stroke • 885 cc • Liquid cooled • 108 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 800 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.551 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 551.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 122.0 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1997
Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line three, four-stroke
Displacement 885 cc (54.00 cu in)
Power 108 hp (78.8 kW)
Torque 85.0 Nm (8.7 kgf-m or 62.7 ft.lbs) @ 7,600 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 196 kg (432.1 lb)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.5510 hp/kg

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