Triumph Speed Twin 500 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Triumph Speed Twin 500

Year:
1959 – 63

Engine:
Four stroke,
parallel twin, OHV

Capacity:

490 cc / 29.9 cub in.

Bore x Stroke:
63 x 80 mm

Compression Ratio:
7.2:1

Cooling
System:
Air cooled

Induction:
Single Amal carburetor 15/16″

Ignition :
6 V magnetic flywheel

Starting:
Kick

Max Power :
20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 6500 rpm

Clutch:
Wet,6 plate

Transmission:

4 Speed,
constant mesh

Final
Drive:
Chain

Frame :
Singe tube frame

Front Suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork

Rear Suspension:
1947-1954 sprung hub,
after 1954 Swingarm with two shock absorbers

Front Brakes:

Drum,
7 in SLS

Rear Brakes:

Drum,
7 in SLS

Front Tyre:
3.25 – 19, Dunlop Universal

Rear Tyre:
3.50 – 19, Dunlop Universal

Wheelbase:
1372 mm / 54 in

Saddle Height:
749 mm / 29.5 in

Ground Clearance:
152 mm / 6.0 in

Dry Weight :
155 kg / 341 lbs

Fuel Capacity :

18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal