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>> 17/August/2010 - Special Edition Triumph Speed Triple 

Triumphs legendary Speed Triple is now available in a Special Edition guise, that was first unveiled at EICMA November 09. The 'SE' sees the most famous model of the modern Triumph era get updated suspension and two-tone paint for the first time in its 15 year history.

First introduced in 1994 as a classy café racer, the Speed Triple's place in history was cemented in 1997 when the Speed Triple was 'streetfightered' with wide, flat bars and distinctive twin headlamps. The Speed Triple has remained a cult classic, starring in three movies (Mission Impossible 2, The Matrix and Johnny English) and spawning a whole host of competitors in the 'factory streetfighter' class.

The new Speed Triple SE features a higher specification than the standard Speed Triple. The vivid Tornado Red colour scheme features a sporting Crystal White centre stripe and black pinstripe, with a colour matched fly screen and seat cowl.

The Speed Triple SE also includes upgraded suspension that includes modified internal components in both the forks and rear suspension unit to improve the damping characteristics. Combined with a 5% softer rear spring, the latest Speed Triple offers better ride comfort, reduced fork dive under heavy braking and superior body control. Mechanically the Speed Triple SE is identical to the standard model, featuring a 128bhp version of Triumph's signature 1050cc three-cylinder engine.

The Speed Triple SE is available now from authorised Triumph dealerships at $17590 + ORC.

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