Further to my new member thread, I'm curious as to the power output of the T509 with 885 mill. Its quoted as either 98 or 108 at the crank, as opposed to the later 955 which from memory was 115-118 at the crank. However when reading RWHP the 885 varies from 81 to about 88 which seems a little low if the crank power was 108, and also that the 955 Speed Triple often gets quoted as having 110 RWHP give or take Thoughts please
Figures vary wildly from bike to bike and even engine to crank as so many factors come into play, i would sort the bike out first and see if you like riding it then go from there
The t509 is about 10 bhp light compared to a t3. Giving about 88 at the tyre. Is was a bit of an embarrassing moment for triumph with the speed triple challenge bike were a lot slower with the 509. Basically it runs t3 barrels and pistons but the efi hampered it sum what. The power can be brought back by fitting 750 (short stroke t3 items).
