Triumph’s standard Street Triple mixes Triumph Speed Triple style with the tech of a Triumph Daytona 675 engine. It's light, fast, fun, agile, stylish and cool... and it just got even better. The 'R' version comes with fully-adjustable suspension and fiercer radial four-pot Nissin front brakes, making it the perfect bike to tempt UK riders away from their sportsbikes. Triumph have been planning this uprated version since the launch of the standard Street Triple, so it's no after thought. If you're looking for a high-spec middleweight that blows the competition away, the Triumph Street Triple R is in a class of one.
Engine
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The 675cc, 12-valve three-cylinder motor is unchanged from the standard Triumph Street Triple, with peak output staying at a healthy 107bhp at 11,700rpm. This is 16 ponies less than theTriumph Daytona 675, but offers more than enough power to keep most riders entertained. Torque remains the same as the standard model also at 51ftlb, which it makes at 9100rpm. The 675cc lump is a gem and stands up to any task, from town riding to back road thrashing. The problem is that it sounds so good at full throttle it could get you into trouble!
Ride and Handling
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The standard Triumph Street Triple is a very nice handler, but the R version is even better. 41mm USD forks and piggy-back rear shock are from Kayaba and are both fully adjustable, so you can set the bike up to suit. Compared to the standard Triumph Street Triple the forks are shorter and the shock is longer and firmer, pitching you over the front more and giving a more aggressive riding position. It also results in a slightly taller seat height, up 5mm on the standard bike. Steering lock is slightly limited, but at only 167kg the bike is a lightweight and easy to manoeuver.
Equipment
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The Triumph Street Triple R is a naked bike in the true sense of the word, so there's not a lot of unnecessary clutter. It comes with Magura handlebars like its big brother the Speed Triple (although the shape is the same as the standard Triumph Street Triple). The instrument panel features analogue tacho, digital speedo and clock, lap timer and gear indicator, plus a series of gearchange warning lights.
Quality and Reliability
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Some recent Triumphs, including the Triumph Daytona 675 have had questionable reliability and durability, which is why we haven’t given it a 5/5 rating, but overall none of this should put you off if you’re considering a Triumph Street Triple R. It has some nice touches and good quality parts as standard.
Value
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At £6220 you're paying a premium for the 'R' tag, since the already good Standard Triumph Street Triple is only £5399 and represents very good value for money. For the extra dosh you get full adjustable suspension, magura handlebars and a new seat cover. It is better, but is it nearly a grand better? If you like to venture on track occasionally and push the limits, then you'll probably find it is. At nearly £1000 less than a Triumph Daytona 675 it sits neatly between the two bikes as a great compromise for those who want to have their cake and eat it.
Insurance
Insurance group: 14
Model History
Model History
2007: Triumph Street Triple launched.
2008: Triumph Street Triple R launched.
2008: Triumph Street Triple R launched.
Other Versions
Standard Triumph Street Triple, features more basic suspension and brakes, plus lacks Magura handlebars.
Specifications
| Top speed | 141mph |
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| 1/4-mile acceleration | 11.93 secs |
| Power | 107bhp |
| Torque | 51ftlb |
| Weight | 167kg |
| Seat height | 805mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.4 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | 38mpg |
| Tank range | 145 miles |
| Insurance group | 14 |
| Engine size | 675cc |
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| Engine specification | liquid-cooled 675cc, DOHC, 12v, in-line triple. Fuel injection, 6 gears. |
| Frame | aluminium beam frame |
| Front suspension adjustment | preload, compression and rebound. |
| Rear suspension adjustment | preload, compression and rebound. |
| Front brakes | 220mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Four-pot radial Nissin calipers with 308mm twin discs |
| Front tyre size | 120/70 x 17 |
| Rear tyre size | 180/55 x 17 |
Triumph has modified a lot of changes in its bikes.
ReplyDeletebecause, I think their 2013 Speed Triple model was quiet simple bike. but its 2014 model looks more aggressive.