Triumph Street Triple S 2020: the new roadster from the English brand [PHOTO]

A bold design reminiscent of the most energetic RS, a content renewal linked to an a three cylinders of 660 cc and a license compatibility A2, are some of the peculiar aspects relating to the new one Triumph Street Triple S.

Aesthetics

The new roadster of the English brand has a refined and streamlined aesthetic, also distinguishable from the livery Crystal White with graphics in Diablo Red e Black and badge on the black tank and dark rear subframe. Features 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels (17 x 3,5″ front and 17 x 5,5″ rear) with tires Pirelli Diablo Rosso III. Drawing inspiration from the aforementioned and already known Street Triple RS, the new example appears energetic and sporty. An image underlined by the attention paid to the new rear-view mirrors, the split LED headlight and integrated position lights, the LCD instrument panel, but also on the renewed shape of the superstructures with a clearer and more marked style. Also pronounced is the setting of the flow conveyors, the fly screen, the side panels and the tail, as reported.

Chassis and equipment

The example has a double tubular beam front frame aluminum. While at the rear it is high pressure die-cast and consists of two pieces. The wheelbase amounts to 1.410 millimeters, the height of the saddle at altitude 810 mm, the width of the handlebar a 765 mm and then the reported dry weight amounts to 168 kg, so the tank can hold 17.4 liters of fuel.
The distinctive gullwing swingarm offers high torsional rigidity and an optimized level of lateral flexibility, according to the indications. Then the different position of the pivot is useful when thinking about the "Crushing" of the progressive shock absorber. Moving on to the Street Triple S's suspension, there are 41mm Showa USD forks with 110mm of travel and a Showa “piggyback” rear monoshock with 124mm of travel, separate reservoir and adjustable preload, as reported. Among the contents are: driving assistance and safety solutions such as two Road and Rain riding modes, traction control and ride-by-wire, therefore a system ABS latest generation linked to a front stopping system consisting of a double 310 mm disc with two-piston Nissin calipers, while at the rear a single 220 mm disc and single-piston Brembo caliper.

Motor

The unit a three cylinders di 660 cc it is also aimed at license holders A2, considering a push of 35 kW (47.6 horsepower) e 60 Nm of maximum torque, as required by the A2 regulation. But, at any time and at official Triumph Motorcycles dealers it is possible to restore the unit to full power, i.e. to a thrust equal to 70 kW (95.2 horsepower) proposed a 11.250 rpm e 66 Nm of maximum torque a 9.250 rpm, as reported. Then the exhaust system is functional according to the regulations Euro 5, renewed to emit even more expressive tones in the intake phase along accelerations.

Price and other contents

It starts from 8.500 euros ex dealer, taking up what has been reported. They amount to over 60 original accessories related to the model. This can range from LED indicators with progressive lighting to new rear-view mirrors, therefore heated grips and other components, but also a new set of bags. Without forgetting a functional Triumph Shift Assist when climbing and climbing, or an Arrow sports silencer and contents to enrich the aesthetics, among the possibilities mentioned.

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