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

The Triumph T509 Speed Triple motorcycle specifications include a 885 cc (54.00 cu in) engine, power of 105 hp (76.6 kW) @ 9,300 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432.1 lb).

Key specifications

1998Year released
885 ccDisplacement
105 hpPower
84.0 Nm @ 7,600 rpmTorque
196 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height

How the Triumph T509 Speed Triple 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 power105 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp

About 20% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 69th 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 power69th

105 hp — more powerful than about 69% 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 • 105 hp
Chassis snapshot

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

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.536 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 535.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 118.6 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1998

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line three, four-stroke
Displacement 885 cc (54.00 cu in)
Power 105 hp (76.6 kW) @ 9,300 rpm
Torque 84.0 Nm (8.6 kgf-m or 62.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,600 rpm
Valves per cylinder 3
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

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

Performance

Top speed 225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.5357 hp/kg

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