Triumph Speed Twin 900 User Manual

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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Changing Gears
Warning
Take care to avoid opening the throttle
too far or too fast in any of the lower
gears as this can lead to the front
wheel lifting from the ground (pulling a
'wheelie') and to the rear tire breaking
traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with
the motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss of
traction will cause loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Warning
Do not shift to a lower gear at speeds
that will cause excessive engine rpm
(r/min).
This can lock the rear wheel causing
loss of control and an accident. Engine
damage may also be caused.
Shifting down should be done such
that low engine speeds will be ensured.
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1. Gear shift pedal (6 speed shown)
To shift gear:
▼ Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
▼ Shift into the next higher or lower
gear.
▼ Open the throttle part way, while
releasing the clutch lever. Always
use the clutch when shifting gear.
Note
The gear shift mechanism is the
'positive stop' type. This means that, for
each movement of the gear shift pedal,
you can only select each gear, one after
the other, in ascending or descending
order.

Triumph Speed Twin 900 Specifications

General

Displacement	900 cc
Bore x Stroke	84.6 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Max Power	65 PS / 64.1 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7, 500 rpm
Max Torque	80 Nm @ 3, 800 rpm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Gearbox	5-speed
Frame	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame
Front Tire	100/90-18
Rear Tire	150/70 R17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Exhaust	Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel
Front Brakes	Single 310 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston caliper, ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper, ABS
Front Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy, 18 x 2.75 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy, 17 x 4.25 in
Seat Height	765 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 litres
Dry Weight	198 kg
Width Handlebars	760 mm
Height Without Mirror	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1450 mm