| MODEL | TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE T509 1997 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 885 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 76 x 65 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 80.5 kW / 108 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | 41 mm fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Front Suspension | 45 mm upside-down forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 196 kg / 422 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 206 kg / 454 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.25 L/100 km / 37.6 US mpg / 45.2 Imp mpg |
| Top Speed | 218.9 km/h / 136 mph |
The 1997 Speed Triple (T509) moved the 885 cc triple to fuel injection, raising power to about 108 hp, and gained the aluminium frame and single-sided swingarm from the Daytona, plus a six-speed gearbox and upside-down forks. Testers liked its engine character and brakes but found the suspension firm and the power peaky.
