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Here’s the first official look at the 121bhp 765cc RS naked that’s set to romp away with 2020’s summer.
First full look at the 2020 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
At last, Triumph has unveiled the weaponised roadster, the Street Triple RS, which has been seriously tweaked for next year and makes the most from the 765cc Moto2 engine.
The big news for the motorcycle really is that updated Moto2 derived engine. It’s been worked over to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations and Triumph has managed to eek more torque from the 765cc unit with 79Nm of grunt available at 9,350rpm (this was 77Nm at 10,800rpm) and 121bhp on tap at 11,750rpm (which is the same power as the old model, but that peak power figure comes in at 50rpm more).
In addition to a more responsive throttle, the RS also gets a new exhaust cam for improved midrange performance, and new higher precision machining on the crank shaft, clutch and balancer to help lower inertia and reduce engine mass.
For suspension the RS gets fully adjustable 41mm Showa big piston front forks (with 115mm travel) and a fully adjustable Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock at the rear (with 131mm travel). Braking is looked after by Brembo’s top-of-theline M50 4-piston radial monobloc callipers up front, which are operated using a Brembo ratio and span adjustable brake lever. And there’s a Brembo sliding calliper at the rear. Tyres are a pair of Pirelli’s latest generation Diablo Supercorsa SP v3.
Talking tech for a minute, the new RS comes with an updated TFT system, which has the MyTriumph connectivity system software installed. That means the RS offers GoPro interaction, turn-by-turn navigation and phone and music operation all from the switchgear. And the TFT’s screen angle can be adjusted to suit each individual rider.
The Street Triple comes with Triumph Shift Assist up and down quickshifter as standard, and there are five updated riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Track and Rider configurable). They work to adjust throttle response, ABS and traction control settings, which can all be adjusted while riding. Complementing the updated rider technology, RS features an adjustable ride-by-wire throttle, adjustable ABS and switchable traction control.
Triumph has also spent some time updating the Street Triple RS,s looks. It,s not a complete overhaul, but there,s a range of subtle changes to help the latest generation RS stand out from the crowd. There,s new LED headlights, new more angular bodywork, and a new fly screen, rear unit, seat cowl and belly pan.
The RS is available in a choice of two colour schemes. There’s the Matt Jet Black with Aluminium Silver and Yellow decals, or the Silver Ice with Diablo Red and Aluminium Silver decals.