Top 10 Fastest Triumph Motorcycles Ranked by Top Speed
TL;DR
- The Speed Triple 1200 RR is the fastest production Triumph ever built, with a tested top speed of 165 mph.
- The Daytona 675 hit 160.8 mph in GPS-instrumented testing – the fastest supersport Triumph ever made.
- The Rocket 3’s 2,458cc triple is the largest engine on this list but tops out at around 138-139 mph stock due to an electronic limiter.
- Triumph does not publish official top speed figures for its current models; all figures below come from named independent tests or engineering estimates.
- The Street Triple 765 RS at 150.4 mph is the most practical fast Triumph for everyday street riding.
Triumph’s fastest bikes share one thing: inline triple-cylinder engines that sound unlike any four-cylinder on earth. Whether it’s the screaming 675cc Daytona triple revving to 14,000 rpm or the 1,160cc bruiser in the current Speed Triple 1200, the triple format rewards riders who stay in the upper half of the rev range. Here are the 10 fastest production Triumph motorcycles, ranked by confirmed or best-available top speed data.
The Top 10 Fastest Triumph Motorcycles at a Glance
| Rank | Model | Engine | Power | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speed Triple 1200 RR (2022+) | 1,160cc triple | 177 hp | 165 mph* |
| 2 | Speed Triple 1200 RS (2021+) | 1,160cc triple | 177 hp | 161 mph** |
| 3 | Daytona 955i (1997-2006) | 955cc triple | 128 hp rwhp | 161 mph |
| 4 | Daytona 675 / 675R (2006-2017) | 675cc triple | 126 hp | 160.8 mph |
| 5 | Sprint ST 1050 (2005-2013) | 1,050cc triple | 128 hp | ~160 mph |
| 6 | Street Triple 765 RS (2017+) | 765cc triple | 123 hp | 150.4 mph |
| 7 | Speed Triple 1050 (2005-2017) | 1,050cc triple | 133 hp | ~150 mph |
| 8 | Daytona 660 (2024+) | 660cc triple | 93.6 hp | ~140 mph |
| 9 | Rocket 3 R / GT (2020+) | 2,458cc triple | 165 hp | ~139 mph*** |
| 10 | Tiger 1200 GT Pro / Rally (2022+) | 1,160cc triple | 150 hp | ~137 mph |
*Men’s Journal road test, 2022. **Rider Magazine, Algarve circuit, 2025. ***Bennetts BikeSocial runway test, 2024.
1. Speed Triple 1200 RR (165 mph) – The Fastest Triumph in Production
The Speed Triple 1200 RR is the quickest Triumph you can buy from a dealer right now. It shares the 1,160cc, 177-hp inline-triple from the Speed Triple 1200 RS but adds a partial café racer fairing – and that body work makes a real difference at triple-digit speeds. Men’s Journal clocked a top speed of 165 mph on an unrestricted highway stretch during a first-ride evaluation (2022). The RS’s naked aerodynamics cap it at 161 mph by comparison.
Hardware matches the RS: Öhlins suspension front and rear, twin Brembo Stylema front calipers on 320mm discs, and a full 6-axis IMU electronics suite. The fairing is the differentiator. Current MSRP is around $21,000 USD for 2026.
2. Speed Triple 1200 RS (161 mph) – 177 hp and No Fairing
The Speed Triple 1200 RS hits 161 mph despite having no fairing – a naked bike running 161 mph says everything about what 177 hp does when you get a long enough road. Rider Magazine’s tester reached 260 kph (161 mph) at Algarve Race Resort in Portugal down a 0.6-mile front straight before braking for Turn 1 (Rider Magazine, 2025). The 2025 model is listed at 180.5 hp per Triumph’s updated figures.
The tester specifically noted that wind blast above 200 kph (125 mph) on the naked bike was intense – the RS is fighting aerodynamics all the way to the limiter in a way the RR does not. MSRP is $19,995 for the 2025 RS.
3. Daytona 955i (161 mph) – Triumph’s First Real Sportbike
The Daytona 955i launched in 1997 as the T595 Daytona and ran through 2006, hitting 161 mph with a 955cc inline-triple making 128 hp at the rear wheel at 10,500 rpm, inside a cast aluminum frame. This was Triumph’s first genuine push into Japanese-grade supersport territory – a full fairing, sharp chassis, and a triple-cylinder howl that no inline-four could replicate. The T595/955i established the platform Triumph has followed ever since.
4. Daytona 675 / 675R (160.8 mph) – The Best Supersport Triumph Ever Built
GPS-instrumented testing by MotoStatz recorded the Daytona 675 at 160.8 mph top speed, with a 0-60 time of 3.10 seconds and a quarter-mile of 10.70 seconds at 134 mph (MotoStatz, 2021). The 675cc triple revs to nearly 14,000 rpm and produces 112 hp at the rear wheel – more than any rival 600cc four-cylinder when it was current. Production ran from 2006 to 2017.
The 675R variant with Öhlins suspension and Brembo calipers uses the same engine and records the same top speed number; the extra hardware is chassis-focused. Triumph ended production in 2017, but the 675 is still the fastest supersport Triumph ever made and routinely earns “best British sportbike ever” mentions from the press that originally tested it.
5. Sprint ST 1050 (~160 mph) – The Fast One Nobody Remembers
The Sprint ST gets left off most Triumph speed lists, and that’s a mistake. The 2005-2013 1,050cc version hits approximately 160 mph in a sport-touring body that carries panniers and a comfortable rider position. The 1,050cc triple produced 128 hp claimed, with independent dyno testing confirming 117.7 hp at the rear wheel (Wikipedia, Sprint ST). Triumph took the Speed Triple’s engine, wrapped it in touring bodywork, and ended up with a bike that could run with purpose-built sportbikes on a straight while being far more comfortable for a 400-mile day.
6. Street Triple 765 RS (150.4 mph) – The Overachiever
The Street Triple 765 RS hits 150.4 mph in GPS-instrumented testing (MotoStatz, 2024) – a number that belongs on a sportbike spec sheet, not a 166-kg naked middleweight. Triumph geared the final three ratios close together so the 765 RS reaches peak power right at the rev limiter in top gear. MotoStatz also recorded a 0-60 of 3.10 seconds and a quarter-mile of 10.79 seconds at 132 mph. The 765cc triple shares combustion geometry with Triumph’s Moto2 championship engine. Current RS starts at around $13,100 USD with Öhlins suspension and Brembo Stylema brakes as standard.
7. Speed Triple 1050 (~150 mph) – The Original Hooligan
The Speed Triple 1050 (2005-2017) topped out around 150 mph, fitting its streetfighter brief. The 1,050cc triple made 133 hp in its final 2016 iteration and received cornering ABS via IMU for the 2018 model revision before making way for the 1200 RS. What it traded in top-end reach, it made up for in mid-range punch – the kind that felt savage at legal speeds even if a supersport could edge it past 130 mph on a long straight. Used R-spec examples run $7,000-$10,000.
8. Daytona 660 (~140 mph) – The Newest Entry
The Daytona 660 launched for 2024 with a revised 660cc triple making 93.6 hp at 11,250 rpm and a 12,650 rpm redline. Triumph does not publish a top speed figure. The ~140 mph estimate comes from power-to-weight ratio and Triumph’s own note that gears 3-6 were shortened specifically to help the bike reach top speed faster (Triumph Motorcycles, 2024). No independently GPS-instrumented test was available at publication – treat the figure as an engineering estimate.
9. Rocket 3 R / GT (~139 mph) – The Torque Monster With an Electronic Leash
The Rocket 3 is electronically limited to around 138-139 mph stock despite carrying the largest production motorcycle engine on earth at 2,458cc. Bennetts BikeSocial’s 2024 runway day at RAF Elvington confirmed it: the fastest stock Rocket 3 recorded 138.781 mph at the mile marker (Bennetts BikeSocial, 2024), with bikes hitting the rev limiter in very short order on the straight.
The reason to care is not top speed. The 163 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm produced a 0-60 time of 2.73 seconds at Cartagena, Spain, on a near-production machine (Triumph Motorcycles, 2019). Nothing else on this list accelerates harder below 80 mph. The 2025 Rocket 3 R starts around $24,000 USD.
10. Tiger 1200 GT Pro (~137 mph) – Fastest Adventure Triumph
The Tiger 1200 uses the same 1,160cc triple as the Speed Triple 1200 but tuned to 150 hp inside a tall ADV chassis. Top speed is around 220 km/h (137 mph) per product data (BikeDekho, 2024). The taller, more upright riding position creates more aerodynamic drag than the naked Speed Triple, which explains the lower top speed despite sharing engine architecture. The Tiger 1200 GT Pro starts at $20,495 USD for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Triumph Motorcycles
What is the fastest Triumph motorcycle you can buy new?
The Speed Triple 1200 RR is the fastest Triumph in current production at 165 mph tested (Men’s Journal, 2022). The partial café racer fairing gives it an aerodynamic edge over the naked Speed Triple 1200 RS, which peaks at 161 mph (Rider Magazine, 2025). Both bikes use the same 1,160cc, 177-hp inline-triple.
How fast is the Triumph Daytona 675?
GPS-instrumented testing by MotoStatz (2021) recorded 160.8 mph for the Daytona 675. The 675cc triple revs to nearly 14,000 rpm and produces 112 hp at the rear wheel – more than any same-displacement four-cylinder rival during its 2006-2017 production run.
Why is the Rocket 3 near the bottom of this speed ranking?
An electronic speed limiter holds stock Rocket 3s to around 138-139 mph, confirmed by Bennetts BikeSocial’s 2024 runway test. The 2,458cc engine accelerates to 60 mph in 2.73 seconds (Triumph, 2019), but the limiter and cruiser-body aerodynamics keep top speed well below smaller, lighter Triumphs.
Does Triumph publish official top speed numbers?
No. Triumph does not publish official top speed figures for any current production model. All figures in this article come from named independent tests or engineering estimates. Any source citing a specific Triumph top speed without naming an independent test should be treated with skepticism.
What is the fastest Triumph for daily street use?
The Street Triple 765 RS at 150.4 mph (MotoStatz, 2024) is the most practical fast Triumph. At 166 kg wet, with Öhlins suspension and Brembo Stylema brakes at around $13,100, it delivers more performance per dollar than anything else on this list.
Is the Triumph Daytona 660 faster than the old Daytona 675?
No. The 675 recorded 160.8 mph in GPS testing (MotoStatz, 2021); the 660’s estimated top speed is around 140 mph. The 660 targets entry-level sport riders with 93.6 hp; the 675 made 126 hp claimed. They are different bikes for different riders.
