2018 Triumph Street Triple RS | First Ride

[@VincentTL]

“Everything I could want in a bike right here!” - Exactly how I feel about my 2020 Street Triple 😊

[@tyranid05]

2022 and have to agree

[@6point1hemi]

Street Triple is basically the perfect all around bike.

[@Stropitor]

@TrueNorthMoto it looks good shut up :))

[@sacredgeometry]

@TrueNorthMoto It looks great unless you are a fucking moron.

[@DominicNS]

@TrueNorthMoto Legit one of the best looking nakeds...

[@meepmeepimajeep]

Yeas! Freaking love it, the ST has been my dream bike for over a decade and never changed! Absolutely love it. I want one and I want one now! The looks, the sound, the seating position. Absolute perfection In my opinion!! Lot of opinions on the looks of the bike, the headlight, the mirrors and so on, I absolutely love it. I know it's a personal opinion, but I love the sh*t out of it.

[@bZLxcz]

Same here can't wait to get one

[@itguy4260]

The R model is supposed to have the lower torque that you were looking for. This one is set up to be more like the sport bikes. It is good for the road but a great bike on the track and still have the comfort of an more upright bike. I like how Triumph broke up this group to fit a lot of different people.

[@tonydavies4034]

itguy4260 - I've ordered the R model for exactly that reason. Can't wait till it arrives..

[@itguy4260]

Tony Davies I have been waiting to see both models so I can pick one. I have been waiting for these since they were unofficially announced. I love everything they did with the 2013 revision of the bike. I like the new ones even more. I cannot wait to finally get one. You will have to let me know when you get yours and maybe give some kind of review on it.

[@MjoedDrikkar]

Am I the only one that likes the headlights?

[@OneWheelUp_03]

Gangplank I use to hate them with a passion but it's kinda growing on me

[@pryontosarker568]

OneWheel Up same

[@gustavomunoz5052]

They are pretty cool when you see them in real life

[@odra873]

I love them, way better than the old big round lights that look 100 years old

[@trobbs1581]

Yes. They ruin the bike :(

[@possessedhammer]

Might consider this for my next bike. Unless they put out a Daytona 765R... The Speed/Street Triple's appearance has always been very polarizing even going all the way back to when they were first introduced. You either love it or hate it. I personally love it.

[@ollie8904]

possessedhammer Yeh I completely agree, I also think it looks great!

[@ebelen3]

According to my local dealer, they say Triumph is actually making a new Daytona for moto GP2 based off the street triple motor

[@MrDerekib]

Tomorrow Triumph will announce the deal with the engines for Moto2. The Daytona 675R it's a thing I think can happend, but not this year.

[@SMU_3L]

2019 is when triumph is taking over moto 2 and supplying engines. Expect it to be 2 years or so until a new Daytona

[@sirmasteryan4958]

I just dont like the front end of these triumphs but everywhere else it looks better than almost all the bikes

[@mathieudupuis6133]

Got the RS 2 months ago. Amazing bike in every area. Very fast and balanced. When it comes to corners nothing can beat it or very few bikes, you know what I mean. The FZ 09 is more of a lunatic. I find it to be more for the experienced rider because its motor is explosive. You twist the throttle and its immediate torque blows your mind. I chose the RS finally because it suited me better as a rider and I fell in love with its look. I wouldn't say anything negative about the yamaha because it is also an amazing bike. After 1800km with the Triumph I can only say it needs an SC Project exhaust to make it scream like hell. But some say it does not need one... Conclusion: just try the Yamaha and the Triumph and choose the one that gives you the big smile 😎. Cheers mates

[@ricardoedwardo5799]

Totally agree, test rode a triple rs and an MT10. Took the MT10 back after 40 mins as it's throttle was dangerously twitchy with that insane power (loved it though but too unpredictable and twitchy in slow traffic) The triple was just so much more refined and comfortable. Instantly fitted and suited me and it just turned in the twisties so well. Took it for 2 hours and didn't want to give it back. My GSXR 1000 felt sluggish and heavy after it😢

[@mkloft28]

I test rode the 2017 r and absolutely fell in love with it. Super comfortable and still has the power/torque of a super-sport. I have a 2014 gsxr600. I love my bike, but this bike... made me consider switching. The whistle and the gurgle of letting go of the throttle. Just gah love it! Thanks for the video

[@chillpengeru]

Very late reply but did you ever get the triple? I'm thinking about a second bike and the triple and gsxr600 are two in my top five. Just wondering, thanks.

[@latarn817]

@@chillpengeruwhich one did u end up getting?

[@chillpengeru]

@@latarn817 Aprilia rs660

[@peterbigblock]

The whistle sound the engine makes is the straight-cut gears of the balance shaft. I have the Speed Triple and absolutely love it! Street Triple is a great bike, too.

[@o3tomas]

However, is this model good for crossing double yellow in blind turns?

[@EEEBA1]

No, that is only possible with a Daytona 675R.

[@MrSimon9100]

Only if a porsche is coming tho.

[@benjaminfinley2198]

And your name is yammie noob

[@MrSimon9100]

Yammie had it coming, he should not be crossing double yellow lines especially not in blind corners.

[@cbr420r6]

Yammie Noob's bad habits rubbing off!

[@jamievandalen]

I bought a 2014 Speed Triple R earlier this summer, only had 3500miles on it. LOVE the bike. The new RS is a sweet piece of machine. Really can't go anything wrong with Triumph these days.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

"The whistle of a triple" is not a triple. It's camshaft gears. There are a few other bikes on the market that use a hybrid cam chain/gear drive. DL1000 V-Strom comes to mind with a chain to a gear between the cams, and two gears tying the cams together. The whistle is the straight-cut (not helical cut) gears spinning.

[@scott4538]

^yup: automotivethinker.com/transmission/straight-cut-gears-vs-helical/

[@AV8R307]

With what you were talking about regarding the torque, the Street Triple RS was intended to be a little more of a track oriented tuning so peak torque is at 11k or so, the R was more street focused and its peak is around 9k

[@sailspl]

this thing is beautiful, screw the haters, headlights look amazing

[@SoulReaper599xx]

The sound of that triple always gets me. Gonna get this bike as soon as i graduate.

[@Got_It_From_Ebay]

I've wanted a Street Triple for YEARS (before I even got my first bike/started riding). Now I want one even more.

[@ndperson1]

Triumph street triple is my dream bike, as for me it is just the perfect all around bike. I love so many bikes, but for me all the rest that I like have compromises and this doesn't. I am planning to get one in a few years even tho I am going to have to get one from a few states away (I have one closer but they charge way higher prices than just a few states away). The front lights used to bother me, but they have grown on me. Other bikes are awesome, but they all leave me with certain compromises, while this bike checks all my boxes

[@ndperson1]

I mean I even like how they sound stock, so for me I don't need to get an exhaust, which with all the pollution crap they have to have on bikes, I think most sound terrible stock

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

the bike doesnt need an aftermarket pipe haha, sounds so dope

[@jerichom11x]

Daniel Schlegel yes it does, I know this because I did.

[@sacredgeometry]

No it doesnt. I have an aftermarket on it and it has removed the whistle and character of the sound. Now its a grunty, snorty spitfire instead of a transformer.

[@DrRock88]

sacredgeometry is it the arrow slipped on

[@솔직한리뷰어-r8k]

Get the sc

[@michaelduk4182]

nice review chase, i feel like i can finally trust someone on their oppinion on the internet, great channel you have!

[@IamMortui]

Architects!

[@LexingtonDaniel]

I'm looking at the R as soon as it comes out. Thanks for the great vid!

[@knivesloveliberty9329]

I just got the R version! Beast! I picked it over the FZ-09 and FZ-10. Its just a better bike, but you pay for it and get what you pay for! very happy!

[@Mofogalore]

I own one of these and it’s so much fun to ride. The lights grow on ya!! Actually love them at night

[@Mofogalore]

Gosh it’s such a beautiful sounding and looking machine

[@take2wheels556]

I own 3 bikes,a 2005 Victory Vegas Ness Signature,a 2015 EBR 1190SX,and a 2015 Triumph Speed Triple.The Triumph is so smooth with it's power and stability.I was so impressed with the Triumph I sold my 2012 Yamaha R1 to buy the 2015 leftover Triumph.I picked up the Triumph new with no miles for $9000 out the door.The Triumphs are great for the roads here in Ga.Hey Chase if you want the EBR1190 for a video let me know.

[@perrymahnke886]

I realize this is an old video release but you nailed it while covering the features of the Street Triple RS. One of my sons is in the market for an used RS & your video is very helpful in our research.

[@edi8237]

Thinking of buying this one as my first bike

[@xorbe2]

Rox 1x1.5" barback risers (for 1-1/8" bars) help take an edge off the forward lean, no cable changes needed. The bike is crazy awesome. The mirrors are the weak point, I turned mine 180* compared to the video.

[@ndperson1]

just an fyi, if u want the torque to hit a little sooner than 7 or 8 thousand, the triple r is for that. it is the one of the three set up for torque to be best on the street tuning wise.

[@ndperson1]

woops, was tired and didn't see all the earlier comments

[@OfficialSmo]

I'm really looking forward to swinging my leg over one of these - but my thought before so is 'but, the Speed Triple?'

[@MrDerekib]

I sell my 675 and bought the RS in grey. It's a fantastic bike! Best TST they never build. If you want the Speed, wait for the new one, It will have alot of more HP, like the others super naked bikes in the market. (it will be more expensive too)

[@MattJones675GR9]

Smo having ridden both i prefer the Speed dude

[@MattJones675GR9]

Steve Wicklund If Triumph bring out a new one ???

[@YoureNowOnTV]

I'd be interested in your reaction too Smo to the 765, since we have exactly the same bike (Mine's black though). Very happy to see Chase mention you again in one of his vids, it's well deserved !

[@Donkeychot]

Because of all the reviews of bikes you did. I have choosen the Triumph Street Triple RS. Thx for the great info you always give. Keep up the good work.

[@AngryCheez89]

The angle of your B camera conveyed the sense of the speed you were talking about. Looked so rad!

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

Since Triumph first introduced the Street Triple, they have been moving it further and further away from a more classic road brute style bike, and turning it more and more into a modern looking and responding sport/race bike. The high revs required to get the torque is a further move in that direction, non of which I'm personal a fan of. As for the new color LCD instrumentation, it looks nice, and has great functionality, but my concern is how out of luck and screwed you will be when the entire thing, or even just parts of that screen eventually fail, which will happen sooner or later. Not to say older analog instruments don't fail, they do, but the cost and availability factor is surly to be quite different between them, let alone any third party after market replacements. I'm really looking forward to seeing the RT version of this bike that Triumph has said was coming for a long time now. I imagine they will re-tune the bike, bringing that torque curve down lower, and of course the seating position will be more comfortable for distance riding. Sounds like it will be a fantastic bike, and is the one I'd personally be interested in if and when they ever release it.

[@HeroRR]

"This property is under video surveillance" sign in the beginning... why yes, yes it is... ;)

[@pekahla392]

one thing I dont like on all street triples is the front. not only the headlights. The hole front panel looks like it isnt a part of the actual bike. It doesnt look integraded

[@TheHoosiers2008]

I've owned a 899 Panigale, 2016 Duc Multistrada S, and ZX6r. This Street Triple (well old 675) was the one I should have NEVER sold.

[@Demogorgon000]

I used to camp at that Turners Campground! There is a nice off road section up the mountain close by there. Unfortunately the name has escaped me. Personally when it comes to riding positions the straight up feet under, dirtbike/naked, style is what makes me want to go fast and throw the bike around. Comfort is just a bonus!

[@bencarter1666]

Sod how it looks, the engine is a miracle. Long live triples!

[@Zydane77]

I opted for the 2016 Street Triple R for the simple fact that since these were coming out I got a super great deal. However I must say the new features of this are very tempting. I love my Triple though.

[@grazryan]

Now I'm drooling on that bike after this review

[@InvictvsNox]

Really dug the opening music. And good god, I have to appreciate the dedication to you trailering the bike up there JUST to have an accurate first saddle experience. Good on ya, Chase.

[@vbfotoguy73]

thanks to your review of the speed triple, you helped me purchase my '16 speed triple . I was going to wait for the new street triple, but my dealer was getting delayed with getting the RS model. I hope that when triumph updates the speed triple, they include the tft dash.

[@yashinnil5047]

slightly more chill body position? check single sided swing arm ? check torque down low (and everywhere) check advanced cornering ABS ? check advanced traction control? check tft screen full of tech goodies ? check quick shifter? check auto blipper for down shifting ? check cruise control ? check great fuel economy ? check You Sir want a KTM SuperDuke 2.0 ...no .. actually ...u need it . Dont test the 2.0 Chase... .. you'll get it ^_^

[@tommy605]

A lot of comments on the headlights. I don't care how they look because from my spot as a rider, I wouldn't see them. Performance is the main selling feature for this bike. Is it better than everything in its class? By miles. Is it more expensive than everything in its class? Yes, but the S model is closer, and the things you get with the RS if added to say the FZ09, they'd be pretty close in price. It's a no brainer for me. Not as many plastic bits, better performance, higher quality parts, doesn't have those big fugly turn signals. The RS all day long.

[@pekahla392]

tommy605 nah most of the other bikes in its class have a better Performance

[@tommy605]

Not one of them has better performance, (maybe the MV Brutale 800, but haven't seriously looked at that because it's too unreliable, both the bike and the company). The FZ09 has more torque, that's it. Suspension still sucks on it making it less stable in turns and exiting turns. The brakes are horrible compared too the Striple so it has to brake earlier and then there's brake fade being on them too hard. The Suzuki 750 GSXS and Kawi Z900 are too heavy and suffer from the same suspension and brake problem. Yes, you can get aftermarket for each of the others to improve those things, but then your cost is at least equal to the RS, and even then, you're still riding heavier and ultimately slower less maneuverable bike. Which do you think outperforms the street triple?

[@mattyoz0]

The z900 engine shit's over this.

[@anthonyantoine9232]

Yeah, anybody that has ridden the bikes in this class knows that even the last gen striple shits all over the others in its class for any sort of performance riding. The others may have been faster in a straight line, but the striple is more well rounded, has the brakes to back up the power, and is just, in general, very well refined. If you think you want a bike to wrench on, go for one of the others maybe, but still realize that no matter the suspension or brake upgrades you do, the chassis will not ever match that of the striple and will never handle as good as one.

[@mattyoz0]

Yeah true, but the triumph cost way more in Australia so it should. Performance for the dollar, the MT-09 can't be beat.

[@Jindujun]

Im enjoying those kind of first rides on those mountain roads much more that the first rides in the city and on the highway.

[@adrianwinterburn6478]

This definitely belongs in my dream garage, I'm not in love with the lights but I don't hate them either and I would let it outweigh how great the rest of it is. keep up the good work chase.

[@matthartshorn9483]

If you buy the street triple R it has the low end torque your after, the RS model your on is designed for the track so the power band is a lot higher up for those top speeds. That new RS is the same engine Triumph have built for the new Moto 2 bikes they have been given the contract for. All amazing bikes but there are different options to suit everyone's needs 😁

[@arzosahsothy]

I had to giggle when you're saying it wants to be short shifted and I can hear you haven't even hit the 7k+ magic spot yet, the thing red lines past 12k, rev it out man!

[@jacobb6313]

The old round lights triumph used in the past looked so much better. Also I liked your explanation of the shifting, your sound affects matched what you meant not short shifting. I had a '08 Speed Triple for a couple years loved that bike. But needed a better passenger bike.

[@rishabhjain7031]

What an exhaust note 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@guardiandaytona8454]

"Oh you scream all you need to" omg hahaha

[@dougie1325]

Still a quick shifter and that TFT on the Speedy and that's my perfect bike.

[@UnknownProdrive]

Great all round machine. Respect to Triumph for letting you do an honest review. Cheers Chase nice work and enjoy it man.

[@advanceinlifeofficial]

Put those mirrors horizontal, looks terrible like this Edit: He put them horizontal :P

[@ToniLivo]

yes pls

[@Chromosome1919]

the whistle makes it sound futuristic! 😀

[@INNOVVDashCam]

It's an attractive design of the front light！That ingine and sound is pretty great and delighted !

[@Motonion]

Still has that lovely triumph sound

[@TheDobbsFX]

I was just camping across the street from turners corner last weekend man. Definitely some sweet roads to cruise on.

[@reewazthakuri7039]

TBH i think that headlights give a mean look to the bike!and that's awesome!

[@marcuspierce1948]

Personally love how these look.

[@jakegrimes846]

Dying to go test ride one of these. Dream bike. Literally drooling through half of the video 😂

[@robertgagne9355]

It will be interesting to know how the R model compares to the RS. The R supposedly has more torque down low.

[@RitzOriginal1]

Chase you have an awesome job aha, this is one of my dream bikes, always been in love with all models of the Street Triple but this model is looking the sexiest so far, keep up the great content man, love first rides never stop making em!! :)

[@supervikingbud]

I can tell you really like this bike and it looks like fun on the roads your driving on.

[@nyqon]

Give Triumph dealer a visit before overlooking this bike. The headlights/bug appearance is only from pictures and videos..in real life completely the opposite. Speed/Street Triple..best in their class.

[@hirundine]

Single-side swing arm? That would be great! I've always admired the Triumph triple. Modes? That's a new beast sine I rode m/c's. Not a big fan of the "bug" look, from Triumph but so long as they light the road, who cares?In 1980's you always knew when a Suzuki was coming at you, twin headlights. I rode a Honda then, in Harley country. That country was Mountains. My commute was through mountains, 50 miles in the valleys. It would take anything on 2 wheels then. Except perhaps a Susie? I liked the smell of creeks coming at me. The blast of cool, from summer heat. Your videos take me back a half lifetime.

[@iTzMrAnderson]

My dream bike....got a gsxr 600 right now but one day, one day ill have this beast!

[@krysistheabyss]

i have a 16 street triple RX. love the bike and cant imagin how they improved on ot

[@pistolpete6321]

Great video Chase! Bike sounds amazing!

[@dootguy2238]

I really want to get one of these as my second bike.

[@grim0778]

always did love British bikes being a brit myself second bike I had was triumph trophy 1200 and loved it

[@lofihifi792]

Motodemic single headlight for the win

[@joooonbug]

Out of all the C2W first ride reviews I’ve watched, I haven’t heard you laugh and scream as much as on the 765. That pretty much sums it up doesn’t it?

[@jesusmotherfinggarza]

I have been waiting for this video for a year

[@supervikingbud]

Chase you lucky sonofa good man.That motorcycle is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DaMaX74]

Of course, it's a Triumph... FTW. I still love my STR R '14. The new 765 RS has more torque in the higher rpm's. The 765 R has more torque downlow, so more street riding oriënted.

[@lassdayto1503]

Hello, if you can try the R version, It have more torque in low but less horses power! The RS version is more built for the racetrack!

[@esteban8681]

finally, I've been waiting to see more about this bike. 👍👍

[@imacyclepath440]

Had my Street Triple R since 2014.... Fucking awesome bike. Does everything I want it to. That triple engine sound, god damn. Put a SC Project can on it. Pure bliss.

[@imacyclepath440]

Oh and honestly even though I have a pearl white one.... the 2017 RS graphite grey is nicer than the black. You can see the lines of the bike better.

[@JimbagJimster94]

i like the lights shape but not the way it all hangs off the front

[@chase_7166]

Sick bike dude! I love the street fighter cafe look!

[@ToxicChillz]

I love that sound omg...

[@freemenofengland2880]

The 'S' and the 'R' have torque lower down the rev range that would probably suit you Chase.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice review - but I'm pretty sure this is still the 2017 model???

[@xorbe2]

For USA it's called 2018. We have a 2017 Street Triple 675 R model still.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It's gonna get complicated when Triumph announce the 2018 model for the UK!! :0)

[@Fee.1]

@@TheMissendenFlyer was in 675 or 765? 17 or 18?

[@rajeshbanik4955]

Big fan of urs...Watching yours every videos..And d way u r describing d details, awesome. ✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chasingtwos]

Am I the only one that thinks the headlights are awesome?

[@TripleRider]

CasterRides I like them, they are a conversation starter. Triumph is also rare here, so the rarity and different look gets a lot of attention. (Good attention! ;) )

[@chasingtwos]

Triple Rider yeah of all the bikes I think I see Triumph the least on the road in my area.

[@savagestarlight5644]

If I could buy a bike tomorrow, this would be it.

[@arilwibisono9]

Try riding it closer to the rev limit. I read somewhere that the engine makes peak "torque" near the top

[@kevinkeys1383]

Chaseontwowheels, It's a long way from my home to a Triumph Dealer and that's why I ask You questions, but not going to Peach State to buy a bike today or tomorrow.

[@edm3184]

Very Cool.. ! However, those headlights need a bra.

[@-DC-]

Tucci Ed all the best things do 00.

[@2WheelPursuit]

Hahaha

[@ryangordon3798]

Well Triumph does make lingerie ; )

[@fguimara]

what is a bra?

[@2WheelPursuit]

It is what women put around their boobs

[@iveyfaganjr605]

I want this bike! Thanks Chase!

[@malcolmpritchard4882]

Great review I've had my RS for 6weeks had old street R , can't get enuf of it just put a Arrow can on it removed the baffle sounds amazing 😉 like your W B rebuilds 👍

[@Sports-Jorge]

Don't tell them to change that riding position. I have a 2013 S3R, great bikes. Maybe I'll upgrade to a new one soon

[@Manuel-qu3tc]

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R seems high tech as well - well, relatively speaking. NEW REVIEW project right there. Get to it.

[@CPLBSS88]

Damn you! As soon as I think I have my bike picked out... you go off and do shit like this.

[@chrisriley5049]

agreed about the headlight....they look like an afterthought. oh damn, we forgot to put these on...

[@foxythekiller4208]

Hi i like all your videos man keep up the good work

[@remix4054]

I been waiting for this review, I'm really considering upgrading my 16 street triple R now

[@Xerdoz]

The R model has the (same) maximum torque at lower RPM than this track oriented RS model.

[@MattJones675GR9]

Its better than the og Street Triple having owned one for 5 years but i preferred the 2016 Speed Triple over this one.

[@jdwmmedia]

those headlights are a nice full C cup!!! rofl

[@edm3184]

If he keeps the bike for 40 years, they will be dragging on the ground!

[@jdwmmedia]

lol

[@kd4ysi]

Chase the sound you hear is very similar to what a v4makes like mine with the gear to gear drive

[@R1KTM]

What v4? Not the aprilia,the sound is totally different....