Triumph Street Triple R 2020: updated roadster with a new engine [PHOTO]

Evolved from a stylistic point of view, the new one Triumph Street Triple R it is visually and substantially more energetic, but also accessible considering an equipment defined according to the market, as indicated.

Appearance and features

Considering the powerful version RS, The new Street Triple R presents a sportier and bolder aesthetic, highlighted for example by the distinctive front light signature LED doubled with a whiter and more intense beam. So carefully incorporated position lights. The appearance of the superstructures has also been renewed, with decisive features that anticipate its dynamic liveliness. The setting of the new fly screen and air conveyors is more accentuated, considering the updated design of the optical unit. The setting of the rear-view mirrors, the side panels and the tail have also been redefined. The wheelbase amounts to 1.405 mm.
Set on a frame composed of a double tubular aluminum beam front part and a high pressure die-cast rear part, composed of two elements, it features a suspension department Showa 41 mm upside down “big piston” and Showa “piggyback” monoshock shock absorber RSU all adjustable in preload and hydraulic response, compression and rebound. The rear swingarm is a double-sided gullwing design with an updated pivot displacement, intensifying the functionality of the shock absorber during acceleration, as indicated. The braking system features selected calipers for the front axle Brembo M4.32 4-piston, monobloc and with radial connection. Behind, therefore, a single-piston Brembo caliper. The wheels wear Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, still taking the indications.

Motor

The engine, aligned with the regulations Euro 5 thanks to the interventions on intake and exhaust, it is made up of 3 cylinders di 765 cc. There is a reduction in rotational inertia of approximately 7% and quicker torque delivery at low and medium speeds. Develops a maximum power of 118 horses a 12.000 rpm and a pair of 77 Nm a 9.400 rpm.
Also in this case, as on the RS version, the six-speed gearbox is combined with the system Triumph Shift Assist up & down, with the first two gears shorter. The clutch includes an anti-slipper function. Furthermore, there are three driving modes: Road, Rain e Sport, manageable and recallable via the LCD instrumentation, intervening in response to requests via the electronic control ride-by-wire and the same traction control. By opting for the Rain program, the delivery appears sweeter and the power limited to 100 horsepower, as reported.

Proposal and price

Over 60 original accessories that can be associated with the model. The proposal also includes a version with a lowered trim LRH (Low Ride Height). The data in this case is limited to 45mm, arriving at 780 mm. The standard value amounts to 825 mm. A result obtained through the use of different saddles and shock absorbers. Also introduced are two new shades, namely Sapphire Black e Matt Silver Ice paired with Diablo Red and Aluminum Silver graphics, hand-crafted red stripe design along the wheels and rear subframe in dynamic Street Triple R Red, as shown. Reported price: 9.700 euros fc

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