Triumph Speed Triple R vs Triumph Speed Triple ABS (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Speed Triple Rstacks up against the Triumph Speed Triple ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Speed Triple R | Triumph Speed Triple ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Price | $15,200 | $12,799 |
| Engine | 1050 cc | 1050 cc |
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 135 hp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Weight | 192 kg | 186 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo 4-piston Monobloc radial calipers. Switchable ABS. | Double disc. Brembo 4-piston 4-pad radial calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin single 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS. | Single disc. Nissin single 2-piston sliding caliper. ABS. |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Triumph Speed Triple R vs Triumph Speed Triple ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Speed Triple R and the Triumph Speed Triple ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Speed Triple R brings 140 hp in a 192 kg package, while the Triumph Speed Triple ABS counters with 135 hp at 186 kg. On price, the Triumph Speed Triple ABS has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: