Triumph Speed Triple R vs Triumph Speed Triple R ABS (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Speed Triple Rstacks up against the Triumph Speed Triple R ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Speed Triple RTriumph Speed Triple R ABS
Model year20172015
Price$15,200$14,699
Engine1050 cc1050 cc
Horsepower140 hp135 hp
Torque112 Nm111 Nm
Weight192 kg186 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo 4-piston Monobloc radial calipers. Switchable ABS.Double disc. Brembo 4-piston 4-pad radial calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin single 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS.Single disc. Nissin single 2-piston sliding caliper. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Triumph Speed Triple R vs Triumph Speed Triple R ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Speed Triple R and the Triumph Speed Triple R ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Speed Triple R brings 140 hp in a 192 kg package, while the Triumph Speed Triple R ABS counters with 135 hp at 186 kg. On price, the Triumph Speed Triple R ABS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: