2021 Triumph Speedmaster gets more grunt and 47 mm Showa forks

2021 Triumph Speedmaster

Triumph’s handsome laid-back Speedmaster scores new 47 mm Showa cartridge forks for 2021. A pre-load adjustable monoshock looks after the rear.

A different tune compared to the T 120 sees the Speedmaster make a little more torque at the expense of a couple of ponies. 106 Nm at 3850 rpm is the peak number, 90 per cent of which is sustained through to 5750 rpm, while its 77 horsepower peak arrives at 6100 rpm.

Speedmaster has a slightly different engine tune to the T120 but shares its 270-degree parallel twin which features lighter internals for 2021

Ride-by-wire provides riding mode functionality with the traction control algorithms also changing with the riding mode. ABS is also provided along with a Brembo twin-disc front end.

Seat height is a very low 705 mm and the twin seat set-up promises to be more comfortable.

The seat configuration can be easily switched between a twin or single seat set up, tailoring the look of the Speedmaster to suit personal taste and allowing the fitment of a useful accessory rear rack.

All Triumph motorcycles feature 16,000 km service intervals and the 2021 Bonneville range is expected to start arriving in Australia from the second quarter of 2021. Pricing is yet to be announced.

2021 Triumph Speedmaster Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS – BONNEVILLE SPEEDMASTER
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Capacity	1200 cc
Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	80.0 mm
Compression	10.0:1
Maximum Power	78 PS / 76.9 bhp (57.5 kW) @ 6100 rpm
Maximum Torque	106 Nm (78.2 lbft) @ 4000 rpm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Exhaust	Chromed stainless steel 2 into 2 twin-skin exhaust system with chromed stainless silencers
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, torque assist clutch
Gearbox	6 speed
CHASSIS
Frame	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame
Swingarm	Twin sided fabrication
Front Wheel	Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in
Rear Wheel	Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 3.5 in
Front Tyre	MT90B16
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16
Front Suspension	Ø 47 mm Showa cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Mono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment
Front Brakes	Twin Ø310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers
Rear Brakes	Single Ø255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliper
Instruments	Analogue speedometer with LCD multi-functional display
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Length	2225 mm (87.6 in)
Width (Handlebars)	910 mm (35.8 in)
Height Without Mirrors	1055 mm (41.5 in)
Seat Height	705 mm (27.8 in)
Wheelbase	1500 mm (59.1 in)
Rake	25.3 °
Trail	91.4 mm (3.6 in)
Wet weight	263 kg (580 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.0 litres (3.2 US gal)12.0 litres (3.2 US gal)
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
Fuel Consumption	60.9 mpg (4.6 l/100km)
CO2 Figures	105 g/km
Standard	EURO 5 CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures for fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real driving results.
SERVICE
Service interval	10,000 miles (16,000km) / 12 months