Introduced in 1994, the Speed Triple was named in honor of Triumph’s 1938 Speed Twin. It utilized Triumph’s popular inline triple engine in a streetfighter design that quickly earned a reputation as the hooligan’s bike of choice due to the torquey power delivery, excellent handling, and surprisingly comfortable ergonomics. It’s even the vehicle of choice of Wheelie University!
2011 brought a serious update to the Speed Triple lineup with an aluminum frame, restyled bug-eye headlights, lower seat, and a 1,050cc motor that produced 133 hp and 82 lb-ft of torque.
For 2013, Triumph introduced a Special Edition (SE) variant of the Bonneville and the Speed Triple. The latter got a Matte Graphite paint job, blue frame, tank stripes, and color-matched fly screen/belly pan/seat cowl, and Triumph produced just 200 of them.
It also got multiple carbon fiber pieces: the front fender, side pods, tank cover panel, and inner radiator panels.
Finally, the Speed Triple SE was differentiated with unique covers for the clutch, sprocket, and alternator, as well as a rubber tank pad, clear taillight, blue wheel pinstripes, new mirrors, and some blacked out pieces: the silencer heat shields, handlebars, and clamps.
This example is VIN: SMTN01PK9DT593723. The current seller acquired the motorcycle through a previous Iconic Motorbikes auction in May 2026. The seller states: “I have been looking for the perfect bike for me to ride when I visit Los Angeles, and after buying this for that purpose, I decided that I am most comfortable ripping around LA on a supermoto. This is a beautiful bike in great condition, but I determined too late that it didn’t fit my purpose.”
The odometer shows 4,490 miles.
Maintenance:
The motorcycle was recently serviced in preparation for its return to auction. We fitted new Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires, fully serviced the forks with new fork seals and 10W fork oil, cleaned, lubed, and adjusted the final drive chain, and changed the oil (10W40) and oil filter.
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition: Cleaned, Lubed, Adjusted
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Fresh Rebuild
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 20/25
Tire Date Code Rear: 25/25
Tire % Remaining Front: 100%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 100%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 34 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.80V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.20V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench, Runs Well on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles
Mechanical Issues:
There are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Motodemic LED headlight.
Akrapovič exhaust.
Triumph bar-end mirrors.
Fender eliminator.
Steel braided brake lines.
Battery Tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on new Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires with date codes of 2025 at the front and 2525 at the rear.
The sale includes 3 ignition keys, the owner’s handbook, and some maintenance records.
Cosmetic Blemishes: Please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Triumph is offered on a clean Texas title.
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