Triumph Street Triple RS: All You Need To Know

Triumph Motorcycles India recently put up a short video on its twitter handle which said it is soon going to launch a new motorcycle from its Street Triple line-up. While the company already launched the Street Triple S, it could be that Triumph is ready to bring in the top-spec Street Triple RS to India. The company had already discussed a possibility of this when it launched the base model Street Triple S earlier in July 2017. The Street Triple Range has been one of the hottest selling motorcycles for Triumph globally with over 50,000 units sold. With the Street Triple S already on sale in India, Triumph might as well add the Street Triple RS to its line-up. Here is everything you need to know about the top-spec Street Triple model.

Also Read: Triumph Street Triple RS To Be Launched In India

The Street will never be the same again. #ComingSoon #GameChanger pic.twitter.com/qhsdyd66to

— TriumphIndiaOfficial (@IndiaTriumph) October 6, 2017

1. Engine

   (Triumph Street Triple RS engine)

   The Street Triple RS gets the same 765 cc, three-cylinder motor as the Street Triple S. But the state of tune is different. The RS makes 121 bhp at 11,700 rpm and pumps out 77 Nm of torque at 10,800 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox, which gets a slip-assisted clutch which helps in aggressive gearshifts.

2. Brakes and suspension

   (Triumph Street Triple RS brakes)

   With the increase in power, the Street Triple RS will also have updated brakes and suspension. The RS gets Brembo M50 4-piston radial Monobloc callipers with 310 mm twin discs up front and a single 220 mm disc with a Brembo sliding calliper. The suspension too gets an upgrade with top-shelf 41 mm Showa big piston forks and an Ohlins adjustable monoshock with a piggyback reservoir at the rear.

3. Features

   (Triumph Street Triple RS instrumentation)

   The biggest feature update is the 5-inch full colour TFT screen which acts as the instrumentation console. The rider can choose from 2 themes, 3 different styles and also has the option to adjust the contrast. The rear seat gets a body-coloured cowl and the bike gets a lovely shade of matt silver ice and standard black.

4. Electronics

   (The Triumph Street Triple also gets a track riding mode)

   The Street Triple RS gets a bigger suite of electronics as compared to the standard S version. You now have five riding modes to choose from, which are Road, Rain, Sport, Track and Rider (Individual). The standard electronics always included switchable ABS and traction control.

5. Price

   (Expect the Triumph Street Triple RS to cost around Rs. 1.5 lakh more than the 'S')

   The Street Triple S costs Rs. 8, 71,500 (ex-showroom, India). The Street Triple RS gets considerable upgrades in terms of power, features and electronics. We expect the prices to be around the Rs. 10 lakh-Rs. 10.3 lakh mark. If at all. The Street Triple RS will go right up against the Kawasaki Z900 and the Ducati Monster 821.