Triumph Speed Twin 1200 User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Warning
The battery contains harmful
materials. Always keep children and
pets away from the battery at all
times.
Battery Removal
Warning
Make sure that the battery terminals
do not touch the motorcycle frame.
This may cause a short circuit or spark
which would ignite battery gases
causing a risk of personal injury.
All Models except Speed Twin 1200 and
Thruxton RS
2
4
3
5
1
8
679
3
1. USB socket
2. Positive (+) terminal
3. Engine Control Module (ECM) fasteners
4. Accessory cable
5. Connectors
6. Battery
7. Negative (-) terminal
8. Battery cover
9. Battery strap
To remove the battery:
▼ Remove the seat (see page 71).
▼ Disconnect the battery leads,
negative (black) lead first and then
the positive (red) lead.
▼ Release the accessory connector.
▼ Carefully release the accessory
connector cable from the ECM unit
clips.
▼ Loosen the fasteners on the ECM
unit.
▼ Release the three connectors to the
ECM unit.
▼ Carefully lift the ECM unit and place
to the side allowing access to the
battery.
Note
Make sure that the ECM unit is handled
with care during the battery removal or
installation process.
▼ Detach the USB port socket.
▼ Remove the battery strap.
▼ Remove the battery cover.
▼ Carefully remove the battery from
the motorcycle.
Speed Twin 1200 and Thruxton RS Only
3
12
4
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) terminal
3. Negative (-) terminal
4. Battery strap

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Specifications

General

Displacement	1200 cc
Bore x Stroke	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	12.1:1
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Gearbox	6-speed
Front Wheel	Cast aluminum alloy, 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminum alloy, 17 x 5.0 in
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	160/60 ZR17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 8-valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Max Power	98.6 HP (73.5 kW) @ 7, 250 rpm
Max Torque	112 Nm @ 4, 250 rpm
Exhaust	Stainless steel 2-into-2 exhaust system with twin silencers
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Tubular steel
Front Suspension	120mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel
Front Brakes	Brembo 4-piston calipers, 320mm discs, ABS
Rear Brakes	Nissin 2-piston caliper, 220mm disc, ABS
Seat Height	809 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 liters
Dry Weight	216kg (476lb)