For a long time, Triumph used the “Street” designation to differentiate its smaller-capacity models from their big siblings. So what was once the Street Twin became the Speed Twin 900, clearing up a lot of customer confusion by calling a spade a spade: The Speed Twin 900 is the middleweight version of Triumph’s beloved 1,200cc roadster.
With 300 fewer cc’s and costing $3,100 less, the 900 is more approachable all around, though it makes do with a single front brake disc; lower-spec, nonadjustable right-side-up fork; and a five-speed gearbox. The 900cc parallel twin—also used in the Bonneville T100 and Scrambler 900—produces a claimed 64 hp at 7,500 rpm and 59 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,800 rpm. Compared to the Bonneville T100, the Speed Twin 900 doesn’t lean quite so hard into the retro space while still emphasizing British style and sportiness. Edward Turner’s original Triumph Speed Twin of the late 1930s practically revolutionized the motorcycle market by popularizing the parallel-twin layout with which Triumph has made its name for nigh on 100 years. It’s only fitting that the Speed Twin name is used for more than a single model in Triumph’s current lineup.
The 2024 Speed Twin 900 is available in Jet black for $9,895; additional colors are increased to $10,395. The limited-production Stealth Edition, featuring a hand-painted fuel tank, costs $10,645.
