Updates for Triumph Street Triple S
New Street Triple S gets big bike looks to give an A2 delight
Triumph have announced an updated version of their A2-compliant Street Triple S model with tweaks to match the recently released RS.
Unlike the R and RS, which have a 765cc triple, the S has a smaller capacity 660cc engine, which gives it a peak power of 93.8bhp @ 11,250rpm. This is so that it can be restricted to 46.9bhp the limit for an A2 licence - and roughly half the bike’s maximum horsepower. This means that despite the updates, peak power remains the same although it is now Euro5 compliant thanks to a new exhaust. The knock on of this, so Triumph say, is a deeper exhaust note which will complement the bike’s exciting induction roar.
The biggest update really comes to the styling, which has been brought bang up to date to match the brand new RS model. That means all-new LED headlights that throw a whiter beam, as well as looking a little more aggressive, plus some new internal positioning lights to help catch the eyes of dozy drivers.
The bodywork itself is a bit more angular now, plus there’s a new short fly screen and air intake to make the new ‘face’. It’s even got some new mirrors that are more adjustable than the old ones – don’t ever think Triumph don’t treat us well. It is only available in white though, which might not be for everyone.
Despite being modestly priced the spec isn’t half bad with Showa separate function forks and a Showa piggyback rear shock, although neither are adjustable (except for rear preload). Brakes come from Nissin up front with a single Brembo unit out back, while the tyres are the brilliant Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIIs.
The new Street Triple S gets two riding modes (road and rain) plus some basic rider assists including ABS and traction control. There are some funky optional extras available, though, including a quickshifter/ autoblipper, an Arrow pipe and the allimportant heated grips.
So far there’s no word from Triumph on availability, although we’d expect it to hit dealers in the spring, also nothing has been said about the R. Given that the vast majority of sales of the previous model were the top spec RS, we imagine Triumph will phase out the R, leaving just the S and RS as 2020 models.
‘Styling has been jazzed up to match the RS’