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Triumph Street Triple (2005-current)

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New price	£5,349
Engine size	675cc
Power	97.6bhp
Top speed	141mph
Insurance group	14

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Triumph’s new Street Triple looks just like a Speed Triple but with the engine out of the Daytona 675 – and it’s a revalation. The Street Triple is light, fast, fun, agile, sounds great, stylish, cool and cheap, too. Overnight the new Triumph has made its rivals seem like relics. The Street Triple isn’t just the best in its class it’s good enough and cheap enough to tempt all but the most performance-obsessed away from their sportsbikes. Not only that the little Triumph is comfortable enough to be an everyday town motorcycle, a first big bike or Sunday morning blaster. Like the new Triumphs of recent times, it seems like the firm from Hinckley once re-written the rule book.

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It’s impossible to think of a better engine to power the Triumph Street Triple. The 675cc triple, lifted from the firm’s Daytona 675 offers absolutely everything you need whether you’re a new rider, do lots of town riding or you want to have fun out on the open road. The Street Triple motor is packed full of grunt, sounds great at full throttle and has enough power on tap to keep all but the most hardcore of riders entertained.

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Although the Triumph Street Triple doesn’t have fully adjustable suspension, out of the crate it’s set-up perfectly to suit UK roads and UK-riders, which is more than you can say for its soft n’soggy Japanese rivals when they leave their factories. The lightweight Triumph floats over bumps but doesn’t tie itself in knots when you turn the wick up. The Street Triple’s spacious, upright riding position affords the rider lots of control while being very comfy at the same time.

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You don’t get much in the way of bells and whistles on the Triumph Street Triple aside from Nissin calipers a multi-function LCD display and underseat pipes, but to be honest the Street Triple doesn’t need any superfluous add-ons to make it the great motorcycle it is. There are a number of bolt-ons available from Triumph like a fly screen, belly pan, rear seat hump and carbon fibre parts.

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Some recent Triumphs, including the Daytona 675 have had question marks over their 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 Street Triple. For the price this motorcycle is very well made and has decent attention to detail.

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Costing just £5399 the Triumph Street Triple is fantastic value for money. It’s only £200 more than the GSR600, £100 more than the new Hornet and cheaper than the Ducati S2R and Kawasaki Z750. It beats of these bikes hands down when it comes to performance, usability, style, sound and handling – the Street Triple really is that good. Find Triumph Street Triple motorcycles for sale.

Insurance group: 14

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2007: Triumph Street Triple launched.

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Specifications

Top speed	141mph
1/4-mile acceleration	11.93 secs
Power	97.6bhp
Torque	47ftlb
Weight	167kg
Seat height	800mm
Fuel capacity	17.4 litres
Average fuel consumption	38mpg
Tank range	145 miles
Insurance group	14

Engine size	675cc
Engine specification	12-valve, in-line triple, 6 gears
Frame	Aluminium twin spar
Front suspension adjustment	None
Rear suspension adjustment	None
Front brakes	2 x 308mm discs
Rear brake	220mm disc
Front tyre size	None
Rear tyre size	180/55 x 17

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STREET TRIPLE 675

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£6,649

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STREET TRIPLE 675

5 miles

£5,895

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STREET TRIPLE 675

3000 miles

£4,590

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STREET TRIPLE 675

4500 miles

£5,195

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STREET TRIPLE 675

1968 miles

£5,990

Owners' Overall Rating (10 reviews)

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grinning from ear to ear

SLIGHTLYMAD

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just got me one after 6 years on a 600 bandit......not stopped grinning yet and i'm still taking it easy cause i'm running it in!

16 May 2009
LOVING IT!

Poke

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Can ride for hours, I've got the gel seat and it's worth it! And I have such a grin on this bike - and the induction roar just makes my grin even wider :o) So glad I P-Exed my old Speed Four for this little beauty.

27 September 2008
BEST bike EVER?

lee6R

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I LOVE this little bike. Had most of the sports 600's before this and was in fear of my licence! Changed to a naked to drop my speed down...... This bike is amazing - Fast, comfortable, sounds incredible, torquey AND revvy, good looking, superb handling and it's BRITISH!!! Licence still in jepardy though.....:( SO glad i got this bike, i will be keeping it for a very long time (tempted R version though...). No doubts whatsoever on reliabilty, just be sure to check the oil regularly and enjoy the ride!

30 July 2008
Simply awesome, but not reliable.

gohard

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Every wonderful thing that has been said about this bike is true, so I will leave others to waffle on about that. Now for some negative news... Twice, the linkage bolt between my foot shifter and the shifting rod has come undone.... then it plain broke. No problems, it is just a double headed bolt, right? I take it in to the shop and the first thing they tell me is that they need to replace my rear suspension before it FAILS. So am I lucky that the bolt broke to find this out? When were they going to tell me? Then a TWO WEEK wait to get my little bolt from the UK to the USA. I spoke with Triumph at length and they told me that this was a rare case (in their defense). Then I wanted to upgrade the shock (and pay the difference) to the Daytona model that didn't involve any penny pinching... and I was declined. So I hope the price point recalled suspension holds up! My point I want to make to future buyers in the USA specifically is this.... The bike is awesome when it works, but if you need a reliable ride to work every day... plan on having a back up bike while your Striple is collecting dust while it waits for parts!

10 July 2008
A real winner

wjlonien

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Rode it on this years Triumph Tridays in Austria. What a fantastic bike! Read more at http://wolfgang.lonien.de/?p=669

04 July 2008
awesome

lulubike

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absolutely brilliant why would you want anything else...........

21 May 2008
How long?

alex mitchell

LONDON , UK

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Well I finally placed my deposit for the street triple. Only to find I have to wait till sept/oct. Great that I am getting a great British bike but gutted I have to wait 9 months to get it? in Jan.

06 February 2008
Believe the hype

brandviolet

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I took delivery of a black ST with belly pan, visor/screen in November. In a word, think "Spitfire." It's amazingly light, quick to start and stop, piles on power in any gear. I haven't pushed its limits while I'm running it in and until the weather gets a bit more friendly, but I'm sure this bike will gleefully scare the hell out of me once it's a bit warmer, drier and sunnier. With the screen and the great riding position, I might even try a European excursion this year. The 675 triple is an amazing engine ... are litre bikes on their way out? (harharhar...)

13 January 2008
Time will tell

brandviolet

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I took delivery of a black ST with belly pan, visor/screen in November. In a word, think "Spitfire." It's amazingly light, quick to start and stop, piles on power in any gear. I haven't pushed its limits while I'm running it in and until the weather gets a bit more friendly, but I'm sure this bike will gleefully scare the hell out of me once it's a bit warmer, drier and sunnier. With the screen and the great riding position, I might even try a European excursion this year. The 675 triple is an amazing engine ... are litre bikes on their way out? (harharhar...)

13 January 2008
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streetsahead

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I'm now three weeks into Street Triple ownership and so far so good. I'm no longer a young hooligan being over forty but still enjoy the thrills of biking. My last steed was an Aprilia RSV which I loved - never thought I would part company - and thrashed it most of the time. However the racing position played havock with my ageing wrists so a more upright position was needed. The Street Triple has a fantastic chassis, brilliant engine (as near to a Jap engine as you can get), Good (non adjustable)suspension, satisfactory finish and a no frills approach to add-on's. I have the Belly Pan, and fly screens on my bike, both items costing £149 each and I've just ordered a rear hugger 'cos there isn't one as standard. The engine is a real peach, loads of torque and yet pulls well higher up the rev range. The chassis is just as good. I find myself diving into corners far too hard thinking I'm back on the RSV. Tyres are also really very good for standard rubber. Only issue so far is the drive chain which is definatley one link too long as standard. The bike was purchased new with the chain adjusted correctly and it was already past half of the adjustment, but i'll mention this the dealer on my next visit. I never thought I would buy a Triumph, but this is obviously a new breed of Triumph far removed from Triumphs of old. In summary, a real belter of a bike which can satisfy both commuter or Boy Racer and all for £5349!!

07 October 2007

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simber9 says

Marty1035

You said the street is a Triumph so it will either fall apart or break down or both. I have mine since 17 June last year and not a problem. It starts up at the first press of the button, not a leak of any kind or any kind of problem. A mate of mine has a rocket three and he had had his bike over two years and not a single problem. Other Triumph owners have told me the same thing and some of them have really hammered their bikes. Sorry mate, but you are talking out of someplace the sun does not shine out of.

18 February 2009 15:19

Mike Mallettsays

Street Triple experience

While wandering in Birmingham last November I was approached by a very nice young lady who asked if I would like a test ride. The occasion was the NEC motorcycle show and I happened to be loitering next to the new Triumph Street Triple. The young lady, who was a Triumph employee made quite an impression on me – with her extensive knowledge about motorbikes, and Triumphs in particular – I hasten to add. She signed me up for a test of the aforesaid Street Triple. So one very fine day in early April, and accompanied by Russ on his Buell, we set off to Bulldog Triumph to take them up on their offer. I expect you are all aware that the Street Triple is a scaled-down version of the 1050cc Speed Triple which has been around for a few years. Its 675cc 3-cylinder engine produces 98bhp and 47ftlb of torque. The bike weighs just 167kg which is 20 kg lighter than the Honda CB500. We won’t bother talking about top speed because that’s only of interest to people who are still in short trousers. But it’s the way it gets there that’s impressive. When I ride an unfamiliar bike it always takes me a few miles to get used to it and become familiar with the position and response of the controls and any idiosyncrasies etc. None of that this time – within about 100 yards of the shop I felt almost as one with the bike and in total control – or so I thought. Actually controlling myself on this bike was the biggest problem. At last I was on a bike that had absolutely no problem keeping up with – and even overtaking – Russ on his Buell. Triumph seem to have paid particular attention to weight distribution on this bike. There was no feeling of the bike being dominated by a large centre of mass, which tends to happen with other light but larger-engined bikes. The result is the bike feels immensely controllable during braking (which I found almost too powerful), cornering and direction changes. It just gives a feeling of much greater control and confidence. The most impressive and surprising feature of the bike is the way the engine generates its torque. At 2000 rpm, or even slightly less, in top gear I pulled open the throttle when Russ accelerated on a clear road and the difference between the two bikes was unexpectedly small. And this from only 675cc! The torque-monster Buell produced a lovely rumbling thunder and the Street Triple a three-cylinder wail reminiscent of the works Triumph and BSA triples of the early 70s. The Triumph was equipped with an Akropovic exhaust manufactured for Triumph, and which I was assured was street-legal. However, I would prefer something slightly less stirring for everyday use. I am not really qualified to compare this bike with the modern Japanese sports bikes. The only experience I have had recently was riding a Honda CBR600R. The difference was remarkable. With the Honda the engine was flat until the tacho hit 7000+rpm, the motor seemed to be screaming with not much happening in the forward motion department until heady rpm’s were reached. I can understand why people who like sports bikes are now looking at Triumphs with greater interest. They are, comparatively, much easier to ride. So you are now wondering if I have put my deposit down and if not why not. Back in the 70s when I could not get enough of the adrenalin rush from riding an Allspeed equipped, Zip-Kart tuned RD400 with clip-ons and rear-sets I would not have hesitated. The Street Triple brought those feelings back and I very much enjoyed it – pure motorcycling pleasure. But in smaller doses now since I have now become a bit of an old fogey. There was very little to criticise about the bike itself – if I was really pedantic I could say that the throttle response could be slightly smoother – and the brakes felt too powerful if anything. Also the suspension is not quite so refined as the Buell’s. However – when I got back on the old Trophy it felt like a behemoth. But a well-built, reliable, comfortable and friendly be

28 May 2008 16:47

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marty1035 says

Hahaha

The rave reviews are all well and good but it's a triumph which means it'll either break down or fall apart (or both). And why make a bike to look like another in the range that is already out of date?

29 January 2008 02:59

redbitessays

street triple

I own a Speed Triple and I feel a little conned by the Street Triple. The whole point about buying the ST (my 4th in 10 years) was it's uniqueness. I think Triumph should have designed the Street to look different. Designer's just played safe playing on the brilliant Speed Triple's design and character. Now I feel like people think I'm on a 675!

01 November 2007 13:13

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Poke says

My test ride

As a Speed Four owner, I wondered how the Street Triple would compare. I took if for a test ride and soon found out, it's a barking bike with a barking engine and exhaust too. It feels half the weight of my Speed Four, with lower seat height and much wider bars - but in truth, there's not much in it - only a few kg and about an inch in the seat and bar departments. Pootling around town, the Street3 was nimble, well mannered and easy to ride, yet itching to get going. Out of town, it made me feel bit of a minx. Open that throttle and you're off with that incredible triple roar and a massive grin on your face - it really deserves the hooligan tag of the Speed family! Handling is sweet. There's a bit of vibration through the seat and bars that kicks in around 4k rpm - which probably explains why they have a gel seat in the accessories catalogue. The Street Triple "only" has 2-pot brakes whereas my Speed4 has 4-pot which are like dropping an anchor, so I wondered how they'd compare. The answer is, they're good enough, although not up there with the S4. My only disappointment is not with the machine itself, but with its extras. At the very least it needs the pixie hat and alarm as STANDARD. Truth is that these and the seat cowl, screen, belly pan, and hugger are ALL EXTRAS, adding about £800-£1,000 to the price. Shame on you Triumph for advertising it everywhere with the pixie hat. So who's it for? Everyone, new and experienced, male and female, short and tall... But new riders be warned, it might be sweet to ride, boost your confidence and break you in gently... but give it respect it or it will bite you on the bum, just like any 600cc+ bike.

30 September 2007 18:00