2017 Triumph Street Triple RS India Launch Tomorrow

Triumph India will launch its most powerful Street Triple in India tomorrow. The new Triumph Street Triple RS will be the second variant of the new generation Street Triple to be launched in India, after the base Street Triple S variant which was launched a few months back. The new motorcycle is expected to be priced between Rs 10 to 11 lakh (ex-showroom). So what’s new in the Street Triple RS? You may ask, and the answer is that it is more of a proper upgrade than just a facelift. Also Read - 2017 Triumph Street Triple RS: First Ride Review

Yes, we agree that at a glance the new Street Triple RS does look similar to the older bike, with that bug-eye headlamp at the front. But look closely and the new design elements start to reveal themselves, like the  new LED DRLs, restyled fuel tank, and petite exhaust muffler. Another big addition is the all-digital TFT instrument cluster that swivels so that riders can adjust the viewing angle based on their height, making it the first motorcycle to do so. It is loaded to the brim with information and gets three themes for the display, with an auto contrast function that adjusts the display brightness depending on ambient light. To make navigating through the UI a simplified affair the bike also gets 5-way joystick control and new switchgear also. Also Read - Triumph Street Triple S vs Kawasaki Z900: Comparison Review

Moving forward to the heart of the matter, which is among the major highlights of the new Triumph motorcycle, there is the new 765cc motor that is based on the Triumph Daytona’s 675 motor. The new triple-cylinder engine pumps out 123PS at 11,700rpm and 77Nm at 10,800rpm, while the Street Triple S’ mill delivers 113PS and 73Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed gearbox, and a bi-directional quickshifter is standard on the RS variant. Also Read - Bajaj-Triumph Partnership: What To Expect?

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Updates haven't been restricted to the mechanical front as the Triumph Street Triple RS features 5 ride modes - rain, sport, race, rider and track. It has four-level traction control settings – road, rain, track and off. Taking the safety aspect further is ABS with three modes – road, track and off. The rider can also customise each ride mode along with his preferred traction control settings and ABS. 

The chassis is similar to the older bike but it now features a new gullwing swingarm for better torsional rigidity. The rake angle has been decreased to 23.9 degrees as opposed to the 24.8 degrees on the Street Triple S (24.1 degrees on the older bike), which gifts the RS variant with brilliant handling dynamics. Also helping in the handling department are the top-shelf  fully adjustable USD Showa BPF (big piston forks) up front and Ohlins STX40 monoshock unit at the rear. Last but not least are the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres which offer much better grip than the standard tyres. Also Read - Interview with Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director, Triumph Motorcycles India

Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers handle braking responsibilities. Despite the gain in power and better mechanical components, the new bike weighs 166kg (2kg lighter than the older bike). Seat height stands at 825mm, which is a jump of 25mm in comparison to its predecessor. The new Triumph Street Triple RS will rival the Aprilia Shiver 900, Ducati Monster 821, Yamaha MT-09 and the MV Agusta Brutale 800.