The heart and soul of any motorcycle is its engine, and the Speedmaster's 865cc, DOHC, eight valve, air-cooled, parallel twin cylinder engine uses a 270° crank firing interval, giving a throbbing beat and smooth, torque-laden power delivery. Peak power of 55PS (54bhp) arrives at 6750rpm, with maximum torque of 69Nm (51ft.lbf) available at just 4800rpm. Both cylinders vent through deep-chromed slash-cut silencers while the satin black engine finish adds a crisp, understated edge to the handsome lines of what is a very distinctive and evocative power plant.

The riding position, which is slightly more aggressive than the usual laid-back cruising stance, supports and 'cups' the rider into the gunslinger seat ready to launch at the horizon. Upper fork shrouds add even more style, while high risers mount the flat 'drag' handlebars on the slab-style top yoke and match the chromed forward set footpegs.

The Speedmaster boasts a pair of cast wheels with a crisp look all of their own; the 18 inch front wears a 110/80 tyre, the 15 inch rear a 170/80. The twin shocks and wide-style telescopic forks straighten the curves and iron out the bumps, giving a planted and supple ride. Twin 310mm front discs - gripped by twin-piston calipers - haul the Speedmaster up as hard as you want.

As a hot-rodded 'Factory Custom', the Speedmaster proves that less is more, and minimalism is key to the bike's harder edge. The rev-counter is mounted discretely on the fuel tank nacelle, the large round white-faced speedo perches cleanly in the rider's line of sight on its top-yoke mounting. The tank itself holds 19.3 litres of fuel, giving a useful range. Three stunning paint options are available for 2008: Phantom Black, Phantom Black and Tornado Red with a silver coach line and the brand new Pacific Blue and Aluminium Silver with a gold coach line.

If the Speedmaster's bare bones want a little more flesh on them, the ever-expanding Triumph accessory range features an array of bolt-ons specifically designed to lend even more appeal and individuality.

With its punchy engine and mean looks the Speedmaster is the very essence of an old-school street-rod, packing performance and style into one very individual motorcycle.

  Colour Options:

Phantom Black

Phantom Black/Tornado Red with a silver coach line