Triumph Street Triple R (2008-2012)

Coming straight from a GSX-R 750 the Street Triple R feels very different but in mostly good ways. The engine feels almost as powerful as my 750 due to there being so much usable torque way down in the revs. And although the standard cans aren't the loudest, you'll instantly fall in love with the induction sound only Triumph can make. Handling is sweet, with track-worthy adjustable KYBs, Daytona frame and powerful 4 pot brakes. The instrument display is excellent, showing MPG, gear, lap timer, adjustable rev lights. The torque and rear bias means the Streety really loves to wheelie. The handling is fantastic, and at the same weight as my 2004 Gixxer the Street feels more nimble. It does lack a steering damper, which would have been nice. The fairings, what little there are, tend to rattle a bit over bumps, and the seat isn't very comfy where the sides stick out at the front. Overall great bike. Let's not forget how damn good the Street Triple looks. It's probably the best looking factory Streetfighter on the market, and it also happens to go fast, handle well, sound great and fairly priced to boot!

Someone on here has said the build quality is poor. No, complete tosh, it's great. Anyway, on with the review. I managed to get a 2010 Street Triple R with less than 4k on the clock. It's the phantom black and gold wheel combo (best look by miles) with fly screen, rear hugger, fender extender, extended/aluminium radiator cover, belly pan, heated grips, hand guards and new rear Metzeler M5 tyre. All I can say is I love this bike, it's so trackable, handles so amazingly...so confidence inspiring, the sound is great (it's the induction you're hearing not the exhaust!) and it's not bad on fuel either! The only thing I've had issues with is the seat, it's very, very firm and gives you numb bum in no time. I'll probably try getting gel pads inserting and if that doesn't work, buy an eye wateringly expensive Courbin or Sargent seat. Doubt I'll be letting this bike go for at least a couple of years, it's got great handling, sound, fuel economy and (so far) reliability. Love it! BUY ONE!

had one for a while in 2011, not my cup of tea, good fun at lower speeds and tighter roads, first gear wheelies and a cool engine sound, but quickly becomes breathless when chasing your mates on sporty inline fours, very exposed and a top speed that seems to take a lifetime to achieve.

I've had this bike for nearly two years. It's been great fun. I've changed the OE Qualifiers (rubbish) to Sportsmart and I'm ordering a Sargent seat to improve the ride comfort. Those are my only changes. Great fun, great bike and Made in Britain.

The short version is that I love this bike. I traded in a Sprint St for it and find the Street way more comfortable, apart from the seat. I have written a much longer review on my blog here: http://glyniblog.com/?p=1250 with bags of photos.

Owned and loved a Daytona 675 from 06 to 09, then the Street Triple R came out and exchanged the Daytona for the R.Just as good as the Daytona, but as I am now 58, the R is more comfortable and every bit that all reports say !!! I would only change it for an improved R. Keep making them "Hinckley" !!

Enjoyed riding my Orange R for 4 weeks around the streets, through the canyons and along the sweeping bends of Pacific Coast Highway until the headlights burned out from some electrical anomaly. Handed the bike into the dealer a week ago. Don't know whats happening as I have heard nothing. Hope I get it back soon and not after weeks and months like others have experienced. I'll try to test ride the Ducati Streetfighter and the Monster 1100s while I am bikeless.

This bike is a blast, very useable torque at low end and quick as you need for road use. Great commuter bike! Amazing!

This bike is a blast, very useable torque at low end and quick as you need for road use. Great commuter bike! Amazing!

I bought a Street Triple R and its an absolute blast. The engine, handling and brakes are stunning, but there are some really naff bits. The speedo can't be seen because of reflections from the shiny bars and clamps. Also, Triumph seem to have forgotten how to make mudgards. I rode through some rain on a farmer muddied road and ended up with a mud splattered back and the centre section of the radiator became blocked. Not good enough.