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Video: Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle 2

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Icon original video is back with the part two of their amazing Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle video. In this video Nick ’Apex’ Brocha is back and this time he is next to his Empire teammate, Ernie Vigil. The two are riding some of the most amazing bikes in the world: a pair of crackling Triumph Speed Triples - built by Roaring Toyz for the sole purpose of going sideways.

The video has been shot on the the rolling hills of High Plains County that seems to be the ultimate drifting playground: low traffic, perfect asphalt and endless twisties have kept them busy resurfacing roads with their rear tires for weeks.

And as they were "bad boys" local police was on their way. Police officer Dan Brockett, the only man with the muscle to keep these two in sight is driving a 550 HP Ford Mustang Cobra built for speed.

Video: Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle 2 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 15 January 2012 11:00 EST.

Triumph Speed Triple "Impoz Speed Racer"

Kirby@topspeed.com(Kirby) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:15:00 GMT

Very often are we floored by a custom bike that takes the original model and turns it into something that’s better than what we expected. Yet that’s what 27-year-old Benjamin Blanchard was able to accomplish.

The French graphic designer took a Triumph Speed Triple bike and injected some straight up attitude into it. Already sporting a powerful 1,050cc DOHC three-cylinder, fuel injected engine, Blanchard went out of his way to re-model the bike to his liking. Carbon fiber was used on the bodywork of the bike, with incredible detail put on a lot of its parts.

The prevalent use of carbon fiber on the bike drastically reduced its weight, making it lighter and faster than any of the standard Speed Triple’s out there. The light weight of the bike, combined with its powerful engine, has turned an already impressive Speed Triple into the Impoz Speed Racer.

It takes a really impressive presence to catch our attention. Benjamin Blanchard managed to achieve that - and more.

gallery: 2010 Triumph Speed Triple

Triumph Speed Triple "Impoz Speed Racer" originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:15 EST.

Triumph Speed Triple by Schneider

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:49:00 GMT

Take a look at this bike and you’ll most likely have troubles recognizing it as being a Triumph Speed Triple (at least we did), much less uncover the special features that made the transformation into custom possible. The bike was customized by Austrian Triumph specialist Julian Schneider for his own use on the twisties of the Austrian Alps.

Schneider, who is actually a fan of New Zealand motorcycle racer and land speed record holder Burt Munro, has actually called his bike the Burt Munro Edition. Although it won’t set any records as it is powered by the original engine, which only got some intake modifications and a Supertrapp exhaust, this Triumph should now handle and feel much sweeter considering the great number of aftermarket parts. It features full Ohlins suspensions and a steering damper, Marchesini magnesium wheels and a Beringer brake system. Also, the LSL bars, footrests and headlight as well as the Magura brake and clutch controls together with the several other Rizoma parts contribute at turning this into a completely different ride.

Overall, the bike looks like a modern café racer and the red/black with gold stripes and rims looks just striking.

Triumph Speed Triple by Schneider originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 15:49 EST.

2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE unveils new logo

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:26:00 GMT

This might look like a subtle way to modify the Triumph Speed Triple, but it is actually a production special edition model that the British motorcycle company created and on which a new logo is being introduced. The bike will go on sale in Italy this summer and while technically it is unchanged from the standard Speed Triple, visually it is a whole different story. To begin with, the matte olive drab color gives it that serious appearance and another thing you’ll notice is the different "Triumph" and "Speed Triple" lettering.

This means Triumph gets rid of their traditional logo with the swoopy R in the subtle attempt to approach things in a more modern way and this particular Speed Triple SE shows precisely this. The bike now still looks aggressive and powerful but quite honestly we thing Triumph did just what they thought a customer would ask his tuner to turn his Speed Triple into (visually, of course) and we like it…a lot.

2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE unveils new logo originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 10:26 EST.

Triumph Speed Triple

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:51:00 GMT

Triumph is aware of the fact that it just isn’t enough to be part of the world’s motorcycle history so they reinvent themselves creating and then carrying on manufacturing unique motorcycles such as the Speed Triple. If some of those models end up determining the creation of other ones, which is definitely the case here (just check out the Street Triple), it means there’s great demand in that sector and it is also very likely for that first bike to stick around for more action. The 2010 Triumph Speed Triple does so and with not many changes to set it apart from the previous model year. So let’s see what Triumph is betting it will sell their bike.

Triumph Speed Triple originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 23 February 2010 03:51 EST.

Milan 2009: 2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMT

While this Triumph Speed Triple SE might look like a standard model with a racy look achieved with the use of a flyscreen, seat cowl and a red/white stripe or red/black stripe color scheme, we would have to say that this show bike is actually meant to promote Triumph’s partnership with Ohlins.

The British Speed Triples will come with Swedish suspension components in 2010. The modified internals in the forks and shocks offer greater damping capabilities while the rear shock gains a five percent softer rear spring. The changes will reduce fork dive, offer greater suspension control and also stand for more comfortable rides.

Hmm, this is a rather facile way of upgrading an already great roadster and it doesn’t all fall in the hands of Triumph.

Milan 2009: 2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 13:02 EST.

Girls know best: Triumph and calash

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:26:00 GMT

Motorcycles are often referred to as being metal horses, but we never actually thought that someone would actually think at hooking a calash to a brand new Triumph Speed Triple for a very sexy (if personal opinions count) photo shoot.

These babes are apparently into some kind of perverted royalty game, which – as long as it involves motorcycles too and nobody gets injured – we love.

Girls know best: Triumph and calash originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 26 August 2009 11:26 EST.

Triumph Speed Triple Brown Racer SE

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:30:00 GMT

The Triumph Speed Triple Brown Racer is a special edition model made in France and which distinguishes thanks to the unique bronze color scheme and gold rims. It also features other gold parts such as the exhaust pipes, clutch and brake levers as well as handlebar ends and these do contribute at the overall customized appearance, although you don’t need to be an expert to spot that there’s nothing standard about the way that this Triumph motorcycle looks.

Triumph Speed Triple Brown Racer SE originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 20 August 2009 12:30 EST.

Triumph Speed Triple Carbon Fiber Limited Edition

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:13:00 GMT

British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph upgrades their Speed Triple 1050 with a multitude of carbon fiber pieces and calls it a limited edition model. This exclusive naked motorcycle relies on the very same 1050cc inline-triple engine powering the standard Speed Triple with its 130 bhp while the Brembo brakes and Showa suspensions are also there.

The Speed Triple Carbon limited edition model additions are purely cosmetic so the only color matching the carbon fiber flyscreen, cowl, infill panels, heat shield and front fender was matt black. The handlebars have also been black painted and the mirrors were anodized.

Only 55 such bikes are available for the price of $11,800 so contacting your local dealer now would be an inspired move if you’re caught up by this unique model.

Triumph Speed Triple Carbon Fiber Limited Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 20 February 2009 14:13 EST.

Triumph Urban Sports 2009 Promo

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:55:00 GMT

Having introduced the 2009 range of sport and naked bikes, Triumph now presents a promotional video inviting riders to go their own way. The video features the new Street Triple R among a multitude of choices: Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, Tiger and Sprint ST.

Triumph Urban Sports 2009 Promo originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 27 October 2008 15:55 EST.

Triumph's Matt Black Speed Triple

Anthony Kodack@topspeed.com(Anthony Kodack) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Posted on 03.31.2008 15:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed under: Triumph | Triumph Speed Triple | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News

Triumph's Matt Black Speed Triple originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 31 March 2008 15:00 EST.

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 video

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:18:00 GMT

No, there is no mistake! The official video of the new Triumph Speed Triple 1050 has finally arrived and it illustrates a beautiful bike, beautiful sights, all being backed-up by a very appropriate soundtrack. Just take the time and listed the three cylinders whistle

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 video originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 6 March 2008 11:18 EST.

Triumph Speed Triple

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:56:00 GMT

You’ve seen it, you’ve craved for it, and you’ve most likely ridden the Triumph Speed Triple over its thirteen years of production. Its extremely powerful three cylinder engine combined with a top notch chassis made it go like a train and steer like a gazelle, but the stripped down stance first blinked an eye.

Triumph Speed Triple originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 20 December 2007 15:56 EST.

MIVV Exhaust for 2007 Triumph Speed Triple

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:06:00 GMT

MIVV Exhaust for 2007 Triumph Speed Triple originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 August 2007 16:06 EST.

Only 50 Special Edition Speed Triple to be made

Anthony Kodack@topspeed.com(Anthony Kodack) — Fri, 11 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Posted on 05.11.2007 09:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed under: Triumph | Triumph Speed Triple | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News

Only 50 Special Edition Speed Triple to be made originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 11 May 2007 09:00 EST.