Triumph Speed Triple 1050 / R / S / RS — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,050cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-3 DOHC 12-Valve (Twin Underseat Exhaust & Single Swingarm Icon) · Source: Triumph Speed Triple 1050 / R / S / RS (2005–2020) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 / R / S / RS (2005–2020) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2005–2020 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 / R / S / RS (chassis 515NJ/515NV/NN01/NN02) requires 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1 Racing)) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.4 L (3.59 US qt) with filter service (T1218001 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 234 kPa / 2.34 bar / 34 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)), paired with 3× NGK CR9EIA-9 / LMAR9AI-8 spark plug(s) and a YTX14-BS / YTZ14S battery.
Drain only: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~271 km (168 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1 Racing) |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.4 L (3.59 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | T1218001 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) · Rear: 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 234 kPa / 2.34 bar / 34 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 234 kPa / 2.34 bar / 34 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR9EIA-9 / LMAR9AI-8 × 3 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14-BS / YTZ14S (12V 12.0Ah Sealed AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1050 cc · 150 hp @ 10,500 rpm · 117 N·m (86.3 lb-ft) @ 7,150 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 825 mm (32.5 in) · 212 kg (467 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15.5 L (4.1 US gal) · ~17.5 km/L → ~271 km (168 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 16,000 km / 16,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 16,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Spanned 2005–2010 round-headlight 515NJ, 2011–2015 515NV chassis, 2016 ride-by-wire NN01, and peaked with the 2018–2020 150 hp IMU-equipped 1050 RS (NN02).
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Burly long-stroke 1,050cc triple takes 3.4 L of SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50 JASO MA2 synthetic oil with spin-on filter T1218001 (HF204).