Triumph has finally pulled the covers off its long awaited new model, and it’s a jaw dropper.
With promises at the end of 2016 of a motorcycle that would set “a new benchmark in every way – power, weight, handling and looks,” the venerable British marque rolled out the new 2017 Street Triple lineup, and these street stormers seem set to deliver everything they promise.
Whether you’re looking for an addictive everyday ride or a full-on track weapon, the new Street Triple S, R and RS deliver it all. Each come with their own unique tailor made level of power, performance, technology and suspension, and they’re packed with goodies such as selectable riding and traction modes, ride-by-wire throttle, clutchless shifting and full TFT display up front.
Here’s the breakdown of the three models:
Street Triple S
- New 765cc engine
- 113 PS at 11,250 RPM
- 73 NM peak torque at 9,100rpm
- Showa suspension front and rear, with preload adjustable RSU
- ABS and Switchable traction control
- All-new ‘gullwing’ swingarm
- Road and Rain riding modes
- LED position light bulb headlights
- Updated LCD instrument pack including an on-board computer with: fuel gauge, odometer, trip meter and journey distance
- All-new bodywork
- Sporty twin-seat design
- Black powder coated main frame, subframe and swingarm
Street Triple R
In addition to all of the above, the Street Triple R includes:
- 118 PS at 12,000 RPM
- 77 NM peak torque at 9,400rpm
- Brembo M4.32 monobloc front brake calipers with radial master cylinder
- Assist and slip clutch
- Fully adjustable Showa separate function fork front suspension
- Fully adjustable Showa RSU
- Switchable ABS and traction control
- 5” full-colour TFT instrument pack
- 4 Riding modes Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
- High-spec onboard computer, including all the features of the ‘S’ model plus: journey time, average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, range to empty, two trips and ambient temperature
- New switchcubes with 5-way joystick control
- DRL headlights
- Self cancelling indicators
- Sporty body-coloured flyscreen with integrated air intake from Speed Triple
- Premium seat stitching and vinyl
- Red rear subframe, wheel pinstripes and detailing
- Low ride height (LRH) model available
Street Triple RS
In addition to all of the above, the Street Triple RS includes:
- 123 PS at 11,700 RPM
- 77 NM peak torque at 10,800rpm
- Brembo M50 monobloc front brake calipers
- Brembo MCS span and ratio-adjustable lever, radial master cylinder
- Fully adjustable Showa big piston fork front suspension
- Öhlins fully-adjustable piggyback reservoir RSU Quickshifter
- 5 Riding modes Sport, Road, Rain, Rider and Track
- Matt silver painted aluminium rear subframe
- Body-coloured bellypan and pillion seat cowl (pillion seat also supplied)
- Lower chain guard
So if you’ve been waiting for a street machine that will amaze the unwashed masses, now’s the time. Fly the Union Jack proudly as you own the streets on a new Street Triple.