2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR First Look
Tue, 14 Sep 2021
A modern café racer
After a thankfully brief teaser campaign, Triumph revealed its new Speed Triple 1200 RR, a modern café racer based on the naked Speed Triple 1200 RS.
Triumph did a lot more than just slap a partial fairing on the RS. While it’s still not a fully-faired sportbike (hence why it’s still a Speed Triple and not a Daytona), the RR is a much more track-focused machine than the RS. And that’s saying something.
For the RR, Triumph added clip-on handlebars that are five inches lower and two inches further forward than on the RS. The footpegs were also moved up and slightly back, creating a more aggressive riding position than the fully-naked model. The seat is 32.5 inches from the ground, which is 0.2 inches lower than the Speed Triple RR’s saddle.
Triumph also upgraded the suspension to an Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 electronically-adjustable semi-active suspension system. Both the front and rear suspension are fully adjustable, even while riding, and the semi-autonomous feature continuously adjusts compression and rebound damping to match riding style, speed and acceleration.
The lightweight 17-inch cast aluminum wheels are the same as on the RS, but instead of Metzeler Racetec RR K3 tires, the double-R’s wheels come clad in Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tires. The V3s use a new racing compound developed in the World Superbike Championship for the tire’s shoulder, and feature a new tread design to improve response to lateral forces and improve wear regularity. For even stronger performance, Triumph offers track use-only Diablo Supercorsa SC2 V3 tires.
The fairing is angled slightly downward, contributing to the more aggressive silhouette. The fairing incorporates the RR’s single round headlight, which reminds us of when the Speed Triple had twin circular lights instead of the angled bug eye lights on recent models.
The engine remains the same liquid-cooled 1160cc Inline-Three as the Speed Triple 1200 RS, with Triumph claiming a peak output of 177 hp at 10,750 rpm and 92 lb-ft. at 9000 rpm. The exhaust system is similar, but with a brushed stainless steel silencer and black end cap.
The engine is paired with a stacked six-speed transmission and a slip-and-assist clutch. A quick shifter derived from Triumph’s involvement in the Moto2 championship comes standard. On upshifts, the Triumph Shift Assist adjusts ignition, fuel and throttle angle to relieve pressure on the gears. For downshifts, the system controls throttle blips for smoother gear changes.
The Speed Triple RR comes with five ride modes, an IMU, cornering ABS, switchable cornering traction control, advanced front wheel lift control, and fully adjustable cruise control. Other technological features include a five-inch full-color TFT display, illuminated switch cubes and a full keyless system.
The 2022 Speed Triple RR will be offered in two paint schemes, a Red Hopper and Storm Grey or a Crystal White and Storm Grey, with gold striping. Both color options come with color-coded belly pan and pillion seat cowl. A carbon fiber front fender, side panels, and carbon infill panels around the fairing, tank and cockpit add a premium touch.
Naturally, Triumph offers a selection of accessories for customizing the Speed Triple 1200 RR, including machined brake reservoirs, scrolling turn signals, heated grips and luggage options.
The 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR is priced at $20,950, a $2,450 increase over the suddenly pedestrian RS model. The RR comes with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty, with service intervals set at 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Expect the RR to arrive in dealerships in January.
2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Capacity | 1160 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 90.0 mm x 60.8 mm |
| Compression | 13.2:1 |
| Maximum Power | 177 hp @ 10,750 rpm (claimed) |
| Maximum Torque | 92 lb-ft. @ 9,000 rpm (claimed) |
| Fuel System | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer |
| Final Drive | X-ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Frame | Aluminum twin spar frame, bolt-on aluminum rear subframe |
| Swingarm | Aluminum, single-sided |
| Front Wheel | Cast aluminum, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Rear Wheel | Cast aluminum, 17 x 6.0 in |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) |
| Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR 17 (75W) |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable USD forks, 120mm travel. Öhlins S-EC 2.0 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Öhlins monoshock RSU with linkage, 120mm rear wheel travel. Öhlins S-EC 2.0 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | Twin 320mm floating discs. Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, OC-ABS, radial master cylinder with separate reservoir, span & ratio adjustable |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc. Brembo twin piston caliper, OC-ABS. Rear master cylinder with separate reservoir |
| Instruments | Full-colour 5´´ TFT instruments |
| Length | 82 inches (2085 mm) |
| Width (Handlebars) | 30 inches (758 mm) |
| Height Without Mirrors | 44 inches (1120 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.5 inches (830 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in (1439 mm) |
| Rake | 23.9º |
| Trail | 4 in (104.7 mm) |
| Wet weight | 439 lbs (199 kg) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4 gal (15.5 liters) |
| Service interval | 10,000 miles (16,000km) /12 months |
Become a Motorcycle.com insider. Get the latest motorcycle news first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
Dennis has been a part of the Motorcycle.com team since 2008, and through his tenure, has developed a firm grasp of industry trends, and a solid sense of what's to come. A bloodhound when it comes to tracking information on new motorcycles, if there's a new model on the horizon, you'll probably hear about it from him first.
More by Dennis Chung
Will there be a Street Triple RR or even a Trident RR?
Oh No! Triumph's website lists the fuel capacity for this RR at 3.4 gallons. The RS naked version has a 4.1 capacity, so that's a significant reduction! 😡
https://www.triumphmotorcyc...
New Rider's Hub
Get StartedFind your Motorcycle
Top Brands
Popular Articles
2025 Ducati Panigale V4 and V4 S – First Look
Official: 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT Announced
2024 Ducati Diavel V4 vs Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R – Side by Side
Official: The US Is Getting the 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
Small Adventure Bike, Big Adventure Dreams
You may also be interested in
Official: 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT Announced
Ducati Unveils the Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition
2025 Ducati DesertX Discovery – First Look
2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR - First Ride
Triumph Teases Speed Triple 1200 RR Prototype
Limited Edition 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Revealed
2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 - First Look
Are Parallel-Twins Really That Boring? – Question of the Day
Vincent Series C Black Lightning: History on Wheels
MO March Giveaway: GoPro HERO12 Black
2025 Triumph Daytona 660 Review – First Ride
Exploring Barber Small Bore on the 2025 Honda Grom
Discover Mosko's New Range of Gear Featuring RHEON Labs CE Armor
How To Protect Motorcycle Chrome
What Should Be Standard On More Motorcycles? – Question of the Day
Tickets Available For Dusty Lizard in Silverton, CO
Street Legal KTM Freeride, Husqvarna Pioneer Electrics Coming for 2025
2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite – First Look
By Dennis Chung
See also: All-New Triumph Tiger 1200 Confirmed for 2022, 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Prototype Revealed, Triumph Teases Speed Triple 1200 RR Prototype.