cowl and pillion seat for practicality. clutch lever effort.
In the engine department Triumph has cranked
things up significantly in the update to the 765cc
triple-cylinder engine, with developments coming
directly out of Triumph’s Moto2 engine team. On top of its already high standard of built-in
tech, Triumph has seen to it that the new Street
Triple RS now features an even better technology
spec. The TFT system has enhanced functionality
with MyTriumph connectivity system software
installed and enabled, ready to be used with the
accessory-fit Bluetooth module. The system –
which debuted on the Scrambler 1200 – enables
GoPro interaction, turn-by-turn navigation and
phone and music operation via the ergonomically
optimised switch cubes, and displayed on the
TFT screen. It also features new style second
generation graphic schemes, in four different
styles, and four different colours. The TFT screen
angle can be adjusted for optimum visibility to suit
rider height.
The result is a boost in torque, which is now 9%
higher in the mid-range before peaking out at an
even higher 79Nm at 9350rpm with a smoother
delivery thanks to the new exhaust.
Power is also up by 9% in the mid-range, peaking
at 123PS (90.4kW) at 11,750rpm, thanks to
updates including a new exhaust cam optimised
for more mid-range performance, plus new higher
precision machining on the crankshaft, clutch and
balancer, which Triumph says has lowered inertia,
reducing the engine’s rotating mass. This makes
it even more responsive (not that it was exactly
lacking before…), as a result of a 7% reduction
in rotational inertia, which, combined with the
increase in torque across the rev range, delivers a
notable improvement in get-up-and-go.
The gearbox on the new Street Triple RS has
also seen updates in the form of shorter 1st
and 2nd gear ratios for improved acceleration
performance. Higher precision machining has
enabled the removal of the anti-backlash gears,
reducing mass and adding further refinement.
Plus, the Street Triple RS retains its high spec slip
and assist clutch, for a really light feel, reducing
Triumph’s latest Shift Assist quickshifter has
also now been added as standard to the new
Street Triple RS, making the bike more capable,
particularly on track due to its up-and-down shift
ability.
The five riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Track
and Rider configurable) have also been optimised
to suit the bike’s higher level of performance.
These modes adjust throttle response, ABS and
traction control settings, and can be selected
whilst riding. Rain mode restricts power to 100PS
for enhanced safety and control.
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