Triumph Speed Triple T509 (885i)


Triumph Speed Triple T509 – 885cc engine
TypeRoadster
Production1997-1998
PredecessorTriumph Speed Triple 900
SuccessorTriumph Speed Triple 955i

History

Triumph Speed Triple T509 (885i) 1997-1998

Specifications

ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement3-cylinders, transverse in-line
Bore & Stroke76,0 x 65,0 mm
Displacement885 cm³ (54,0 cu. in)
Compression ratio11.0:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power108,0 hp (79,4 kW) / 9100 rpm
Max. torque85,0 Nm (8,7 kg*m) / 7500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)3,88 sec.1
Top speed227 km/h (141 mph)2
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection, 3x 41 mm
Fuel economy / consumption6,80 l / 100 km (34,6 mpg)3
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchWet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveChain
Gear ratio
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
2.733
1.947
1.545
1.291
1.154
1.074
FRAME
Frame (type)Twin-spar (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel45 mm telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travelSwingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 140 mm / 5,5 in
Front tire size120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size190/50-ZR17
Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity18,0 l / 4,75 US gal.
Low level warning lamp3,5 l / 0,92 US gal.
Fuel typeUnleaded 95 RON (US 89 CLC/AKI)
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemDigital Inductive
Alternator12V-480W
Battery12V-14Ah
DIMENSIONS
Overall length2115 mm / 83,3 in
Overall width720 mm / 28,3 in
860 mm / 33,8 in – to mirrors
Overall height1170 mm / 46,1 in
Seat height800 mm / 31,5 in
Wheelbase1440 mm / 56,7 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight196 kg / 432 lbs
Curb (wet) weight

Images

Triumph Speed Triple T509 (885i) 1997-1998
Triumph Speed Triple T509 (885i) 1997-1998
Triumph Speed Triple T509 (885i) 1997-1998

Videos

1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Manuals

References

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Triumph Speed Triple T509 (11/1997), 0-60 mph
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Triumph Speed Triple T509 (11/1997), Top Speed
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Triumph Speed Triple T509 (11/1997), Average MPG