Triumph 865 SPEEDMASTER 2016 — Specifications

Black, black, and even more black. The Speedmaster indulged in a few touches of it in 2014. Which elements take on this color? Rim and headlight trim, handlebars, wheels, foot controls, damper springs, airbox cover, etc., etc. New silencers handle the song of the twin, which has its cooling fins machined.

Meaner, the 865 Speedmaster would like to bite into an 883 Iron. The little Triumph custom received fine evolutions in 2011, and as a result becomes more shadowy, almost standoffish while showing itself to be more accessible. The forks got rid of their superfluous trim and blackened their sleeves, the front rim grows from 18 to 19 inches while taking care to modify its spokes, the rear mudguard is trimmed straight with a scythe, and technically, the wheelbase loses 55 mm, which should make the custom easier to engage. If the look gains aggressiveness, it’s the opposite for life on board. With a lower seat (690 mm) and a wider handlebar, the riding position improves in comfort. Like its America and Bonneville cousins, the machine marks its difference from traditional customs with its 865 cm3 parallel twin engine fired at 270°. Its 61 horsepower allows it to cruise in complete tranquility on the boulevards. If you're looking for something meaner, Triumph has available in the catalog twice as big and twice as expensive: the 1700 Thunderbird Storm.

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