Triumph Street Triple RS (Standard)

Triumph Street Triple RS is a super bike available at a starting price of Rs. 11,30,839 in India. It is available in only 1 variant and 2 colours. The Triumph Street Triple RS is powered by 765cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 121.36 bhp and a torque of 79 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, Triumph Street Triple RS comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Street Triple RS bike weighs 166 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters. Triumph has updated its ballistic street naked, the Street Triple RS, for 2020 giving it a fresh new look, revised mechanicals and improved electronics. Although it was already one of the most sought-after middle-weight streetfighters available in the market, Triumph has overhauled the bike to make it more desirable.

The bike continues to sport the distinctive bug eye-like twin headlamp, sculpted fuel tank and svelte tail section like the outgoing model. However, the 2020 Street Triple RS gets more aggressive-looking front fascia with new LED DRLs and a slightly higher tail section that provides more legroom to the pillion. The bikes belly pan, side panels and seat cowl have also been redesigned to look sharper.

The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RSs full-colour TFT screen now features updated graphics and comes with the My Triumph connectivity. The screen can now support the optional Bluetooth functionality that allows the rider to use the GoPro feature and turn-by-turn navigation system. Triumph has also optimised the ride modes which include- Road, Rain, Sport, Track, and Rider.

The Street Triple RS comes powered by a 765cc, inline-three engine that produces 121bhp at 11,750rpm and slightly higher torque figure of 78.6Nm. The bike now benefits from a two-way quick shifter as standard. Moreover, Triumph has revised the engine with a new balancer and crankshaft for more refinement and gives it a 9 per cent increase in torque and power in the mid-range. Being the top-spec model, it also incorporates premium hardware such as Showa USD forks, Ohlins monoshock, Brembo brakes and Supercorsa SP V3 tyres.

In India, the Triumph Street Triple RS competes against the KTM 790 Duke, Yamaha MT 09 and the Ducati Monster 821.