Kiwi Rider Feb 2025 Vol.1 | Page 12

ROAD NEWS

SHARPER SPEED TRIPLE HITS 180HP

More powerful than ever before , Triumph ’ s 1160cc triple engine delivers big power and torque for the naked sportster , pushing out a whopping 134.6kW ( 180.4hp ) at 10,750rpm and 128Nm at 8750rpm . The new bike features some trick bling in the way of the latest generation Öhlins SmartEC3 semi-active suspension , Brembo ’ s stunningly good Stylema calipers and a Brembo MCS span- and ratio-adjustable lever offer serious stopping power and customisable feel / bite- point for even the most demanding riding . The forged aluminium wheels come shod with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tyres for racetrack performance in a fully street legal tyre . Kerbside wet weight is 199kg ready to ride , helped by the addition of a lithium-ion battery and lighter wheels . The 2025 Speed Triple RS comes with slightly wider and higher bars than the last model for a sporty , upright stance to ensure the right balance of agility and control . Where the yokes have been updated to

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