BREAKING: 2021 Triumph Speed Twin Launched In India

The latest Euro5/BS6-compliant iteration Is not only more powerful but also gets better underpinnings

• The 2021 Triumph Speed Twin makes 3PS more than before.
• Features a sophisticated inverted fork, Brembo radial calipers up front, and Metzeler Racetec RR tyres.
• The electronics package, features list, and frame have been retained. 

Triumph has launched the 2021 Triumph Speed Twin in India at Rs 10,99,000. Comparatively, the BS4 Speed Twin was priced at Rs 9.46 lakh (both ex-showroom India) at launch, back in 2019. Apart from complying with the stricter BS6 emissions norms, Triumph has blessed the neo-retro roadster with several upgrades to make it an even better all-round motorcycle. The 2021 Speed Twin is available in three colours: Matt Storm Grey, Red Hopper and Jet Black.

The most crucial update lies in the 1200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin ‘High Power’ engine, which features lighter internals, new high-compression pistons, revised ports and new cam profiles, not to mention a new intake system and brushed twin exhausts. These additions help it make 100PS -- 3PS more than before -- at an identical 7250rpm. The peak torque output remains the same at 112Nm, but arrives 500rpm lower, at 4250rpm. Triumph also says the torque has a more even spread, with 100Nm arriving in as early as 3000rpm. 

The engine is paired with the same 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch as before. The motorcycle is reined in by the same set of electronic aids, including the Rain, Road and Sport riding modes, working in conjunction with the traction control system and ABS. 

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While the powertrain nestles inside the same Thruxton-derived double cradle frame, it now gets a more sophisticated 43mm Marzocchi inverted front fork and a pair of preload-adjustable rear shock absorbers. The brakes have also been improved thanks to new Brembo M50 radial calipers clamping down the twin 320mm discs, whereas the rear gets a 220mm disc with a Nissin caliper (same as before). Even the tyres have been swapped from the already competent Pirelli Diablo Rosso III to the even sharper Metzeler Racetec RR units. 

Other small updates include new anodised headlight mounts, new fender mounts, a new colour scheme and 12-spoke cast aluminium wheels. The motorcycle retains the same twin pod semi-digital instrument cluster and lighting system as before. The motorcycle tips the scales at 216kg (wet) as opposed to 196kg (dry) in the earlier model. And at 809mm, the seat height has gone up by 2mm.

Triumph has taken a commendable effort with all these updates, and we hope this translates to better sales in the country. That said, we'd have liked it better if the front fork was adjustable. Expect Triumph to offer this in the next update. Other alternatives to the 2021 Speed Twin include the BMW R nineT and the Ducati Scrambler 1100.