Triumph has released a special limited edition Speed Triple 1200 RR in association with top Swiss watch maker Breitling.
The new bike is based on the firm’s flagship sporty roadster, the Speed Triple 1200, in 178bhp faired RR form. It’s a high-end machine even as stock of course, with Öhlins electronic suspension, Brembo Stylema brake calipers, full electronic riding aids package, single-sided rear swingarm and aluminium twin-spar frame.
But the Breitling edition – limited to just 270 bikes – adds even more luxury, in the form of a super-posh paint scheme with gold hand-painted details, a real leather seat with French stitching, a bespoke Akrapovic silencer, and a host of lightweight carbon fibre bodywork parts.
The Breitling tie-in also means a special customised startup screen on the full colour TFT LCD dash, a Breitling logo on the rear wheel finisher and a gold Breitling tank badge.
Of course, there’s also a new Breitling Triumph watch that comes with the bike: a Chronomat B01 42, with titanium and 18k red gold case, an anthracite dial and brown leather strap.
Originally designed for the Italian aerobatics team Frecce Tricolori in 1983, the Chronomat bucked the electronic quartz trend by bringing back a mechanical chronographs (stopwatch mechanism).
According to the firms, it’s this spirit of bold innovation that thrives in the new Chronomat B01 42 Triumph — a watch born from a shared philosophy with Triumph’s own pioneering role in the world of motorcycles.
Triumph CEO Nick Bloor said, “Teaming up with Breitling, we’ve united two worlds, delivering our shared passions for precision, speed, and impeccable style.”
“The Chronomat and the Speed Triple 1200 RR exemplify our joint devotion to the highest standards of design and performance,” added Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. “With Triumph, we share a rugged spirit that combines artistry with adventure.”
The price for all this opulence? A not-completely-mental £22,995 on the road, and we reckon it will sell out sharp. More info from your nearest Triumph dealer, or here.
SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RR BREITLING LIMITED EDITION SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled, 1160cc, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Capacity | 1160 cc |
| Bore | 90.0 mm |
| Stroke | 60.8 mm |
| Compression | 13.2:1 |
| Maximum Power | 180 PS / 177.6 bhp (132.4 kW) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm |
| 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 |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS | |
| Width (Handlebars) | 758mm |
| Height Without Mirrors | 1120mm |
| Seat Height | 830mm |
| Wheelbase | 1439mm |
| Rake | 23.9 ° |
| Trail | 104.7mm |
| Wet weight | 199kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5L |
| CHASSIS | |
| Frame | Aluminium twin spar frame, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Swingarm | Aluminium, single-sided |
| Front Wheel | Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Rear Wheel | Cast aluminium, 17 x 6.0 in |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) |
| Rear Tyre | 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 |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc. Brembo twin piston caliper, OC-ABS. Rear master cylinder with separate reservoir |
| Instruments | Full-colour 5″ TFT instruments |
| CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS (EU) | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 litres / 100km |
| Emissions | 144 g/km |
CHRONOMAT B01 42 TRIUMPH SPECIFICATION
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01
Diameter: 30 millimeters
Depth: 7.2 millimeters
Winder: self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 70 hours
Number of components: 320
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph: column-wheel, vertical clutch, 1/4th second, 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display: hour, minute, second, date window
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: titanium
Diameter: 42 millimeters
Thickness: 15.10 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 50.5 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed titanium, sapphire crystal
Crown: 18 k red gold, screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: titanium & 18 k red gold, unidirectional ratcheted, with rider tabs, numerals, and indexes
DIAL/HANDS
Anthracite with black chronograph counters
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands, Triumph logo featured on the central seconds chronograph hand
STRAP
Brown perforated leather strap with folding clasp