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I recently timed my fifth-gear 60-80 at 7 seconds. I was a tad disappointed actually...



60-80 relates to the 3-4000 rev range which is where Triumph have to reduce the power to pass emissions tests. Drop it down a gear or 2 (or 3 if you're mechanically-sadistic).
Incidentally (and a slight hijack), before I had the first service done, I could hit 79 in 2nd at the red line; I can just clear 70 now. That thicker oil doesn't half sap power. (and before anyone says it, yes, I do realise it's needed.)