2021 Triumph Speed Twin unveiled, to make way to India

Triumph Motorcycles has just unveiled the new 2021 Speed Twin complete with a list of updates and while most of the changes cannot be seen, what matters is on the inside.

Starting with design, the bike retains the silhouette and overall styling from the previous-gen Speed Twin. This includes the big 14.5-litre fuel tank, classic styling, side panels and twin-pod analogue instrument cluster. There are changes, however, that are present and very subtle. The wheels, for example, are a new set of 12-spoke cast-aluminium 17-inch alloys. There is a set of new anodised headlamp mounting brackets and a new set of brushed aluminium mounts for the fenders. The exhaust now ends in brushed stainless steel end cans.

The mechanicals are where the majority of the changes are. Starting with the engine, it is the same 1,200cc parallel twin engine. Triumphed has reworked this, however, and added new high-compression pistons, revised ports, cam profiles and even a lightweight camshaft. A lighter alternator has also been added that reduces inertia by 17 percent.

The engine is now capable of spinning faster and feels more responsive. This has also resulted in an increase in power by 3PS to a total of 100 PS at a higher 7,250 rpm. Torque however, remains the same at 112Nm but peaks at a lower 4,250 rpm.