Attribute | ![]() Triumph Speed Twin 1939 × | ![]() Triumph Speed Twin 1938 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1939 | 1938 |
Make | Triumph | Triumph |
Model | Triumph Speed Twin | Triumph Speed Twin |
Category | Allround | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor. Amal |
Engine details | 360 degree paprallel | 360 degree paprallel |
Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
Power (kw) | 19.7 | 19.7 |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition | Lucas altrnator | Lucas altrnator |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | Rigid-optional sprung hub | Rigid-optional sprung hub |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Seat | Single seat | Single seat |
Other | ||
Light | - | Headlamp-Turner designed nacelle |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Dry weight (kg) | 158 | 158 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1241 | 0.1241 |