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TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN ADDS MORE HANDLING PROWESS

T riumph has revealed the second generation of its Speed Twin , with the 2022 model aiming to set a new benchmark in the modern classic category when it comes to handling . An evolution over the 2018 model , the 2022 Speed Twin sees many of the same advancements we ’ ve seen in the rest of the Triumph modern classic range . That means Euro5 compliance , more power and updated styling . But there ’ s a little more to it than that . Styling upgrades centre around new lightweight 12 spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Metzeler Racetec RR tyres and a new brushed stainless steel exhaust system . The bikes will be available in three colours ; red , matte black and jet black , with red and matte black being premium options . In the engine , not only has Triumph ticked the all-important Euro5 box , the engine has seen a number of internal changes to gain almost 3hp more power taking the bike to 98.6hp ( 73.5kW ) of peak power . This is backed by 112Nm of grunt and a richer mid-range . At the head of the updates for 2022 is a reduction of 17 % of rotating inertia in the crankshaft . This helps enable the engine to spin up faster than the previous generation ,

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