Triumph
Street Triple RX
Street
life doesn’t get more stimulating than this. The Street Triple Rx combines
aggressive style and devilish good looks to create an extreme, eye-catching
machine, borrowing inspiration from its TT and Daytona 200 winning supersports
sibling, the Daytona 675R.
The
highest-spec variant Triumph’s Street Triple R, its unique visual features
include a new razor-sharp rear profile, a new Matt Aluminium Silver paint
scheme and revised graphics.
The
angular seat unit is transplanted from the Daytona, further emphasizing the
Street Triple’s already aggressive stance. The crisp lines are accented by the
new Matt Aluminum Silver paint and deep Diablo Red details, complimented by the
striking hand painted finish on the front and rear lightweight race inspired
wheels. Triumph’s seat cowl, belly pan and fly screen complete the aesthetics
to round off the purposeful intent of the Rx.
At
the heart of the Street Triple RX is Triumph’s signature triple engine. The
675 cc, 12-valve unit is derived from the legendary Triumph Daytona 675
sportsbike, but is carefully retuned to deliver a punchy 106 PS and
magnificently linear 68 Nm of torque for effortless drive and acceleration.
Combined with a slick, close-ratio six-speed gearbox, Triumph’s quickshifter
and flawless throttle control, the powerplant delivers an exhilarating ride.
All accompanied by a soulful, characteristic growling exhaust note, one of the
most distinctive and charismatic sounds in motorcycling.
The
Street Triple Rx’s ability to satisfy anyone from novice rider to the most
experienced thrill-seeker doesn’t just come from its engine. The expertly
crafted riding position spreads rider effort perfectly between its tapered flat
bars, sculpted seat and slightly rear-set alloy footpegs, delivering maximum
comfort and control. The refined chassis and dynamic balance features a
distinctive eight-piece, aluminium twin spar frame and two-piece die cast rear
subframe, mated to 41 mm KYB inverted front forks fully adjustable for preload,
rebound and compression damping, giving complete freedom to set the front end
up to suit riding styles and conditions, and that can be easily configured to
suit track or road riding.
Braking
from twin 310 mm floating discs is assisted by a sophisticated, standard-fitment
anti-lock brake system, with the option to be switched off if required. A
low-slung stainless steel exhaust minimises the effect of the already minimal
weight. And, together with a painstakingly calibrated chassis geometry, the
Street Triple Rx exudes a flowing, natural confidence in its handling,
providing both stability and agility whatever the road speed or riding
conditions.
Although
one of the Street Triple Rx’s strengths is its elegant simplicity and
practicality, it comes with a high level of equipment as standard. This
includes an engine immobilizer, while further security can be found via a
Triumph D lock accessory that stows under the seat. Comprehensive
LCD digital instrumentation includes a built-in lap timer, programmable gear
shift lights, fuel gauge, clock and gear position indicator, as well as a
large, clear tachometer and digital speedo. The clocks can also display front
and rear tyre pressures when the optional Triumph Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System is fitted.
