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Triumph Street Triple (2007-current)

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...

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Poke

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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.

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  • Posted 6 years ago (30 September 2007 18:00)
redbites

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redbites says:

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!

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  • Posted 6 years ago (01 November 2007 13:13)
marty1035

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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?

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  • Posted 6 years ago (29 January 2008 02:59)
Mike Mallett

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Mike Mallett says:

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

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  • Posted 5 years ago (28 May 2008 16:47)
simber9

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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.

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  • Posted 5 years ago (18 February 2009 15:19)

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