Triumph’s updated Street Triple R with new styling and a cleaner, more responsive 765cc engine will hit Australia in the second quarter.
Pricing will be released close to the release but as an indication the previous R model cost $15,950 (plus on-road costs), while the S is $14,100 and RS is $17,650.
However, it may cost even less if the US pricing is any indication as it will be $US750 or 7% cheaper at $US10,500.
Like the S and RS, the new R gets the updated styling.
Street Triple R styling
- Twin LED headlights;
- New sporty bodywork;
- Compact muffler;
- Restyled mirrors with more adjustability;
- New paint and graphics schemes with red rear sub-frame.
Like before, there is a low version with a 780mm seat height.
Engine updates
The engine is now Europe 5 compliant with 88kW of power and 77NM of torque.
Triumph claims it has a more responsive feel, thanks to 7% reduced rotational inertia.
They also claim it improves low and midrange usable torque.
It comes now comes with three riding modes (Road, Rain and Sport)
There is also a new Triumph Shift Assist up and down quickshifter with slip and assist clutch.
It also features Brembo calipers, hi-spec fully adjustable Showa suspension and Pirelli Rosso III tyres.
Accessories include:
- Scrolling LED indicators
- Water resistant luggage with quick release mount;
- Colour-coordinated belly pan and seat cowl;
- Fly screen visor;
- Machined mirrors and reservoirs;
- Arrow slip-on silencer;
- Tail tidy;
- Internally wired heated grips; and
- Paddock stand bobbins.