The Triumph Speed Twin 5T motorcycle specifications include a 498 cc (30.39 cu in) engine and power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,300 rpm.
Key specifications
The 1938 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Triumph Speed Twin 5T 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.
About 69% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 9th percentile across Triumph models.
About 48% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 13th percentile across Triumph models.
Triumph database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
27 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Triumph models with power data.
498 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Triumph models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Specific power | 54.2 hp/L |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 498 cc (30.39 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,300 rpm |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery/ coil |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Rigid |
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| Front suspension | Girder fork |
| Rear suspension | No shocks |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
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Other specifications
| Seat | Dual seat |
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