Triumph Speed Twin 500 (1947-58) technical specifications
Triumph Speed Twin 500 is produced in 1947-58. Engine is Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV, displacement 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. , produces power 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm. Triumph Speed Twin 500 weighs 182 kg / 401 lbs. Triumph Speed Twin 500 has 2 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'| Model: | Speed Twin 500 |
| Years: | 1947-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 63 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Single Amal carburetor 15/16" |
| Ignition: | 6 V magnetic flywheel |
| Starting: | Kick |
| Max Power: | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet,6 plate |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain |
| Frame: | Singe tube frame |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | 1947-1954 sprung hub, after 1954 Swingarm with two shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 7 in SLS |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 7 in SLS |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - 19, Dunlop Universal |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 - 19, Dunlop Universal |
| Wheelbase: | 1372 mm / 54 in |
| Saddle Height: | 749 mm / 29.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 152 mm / 6.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |