New 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS First Ride Review

[@Englishbikerdan]

You lucky sod! Having ridden the old Street weeks ago they've literally addressed the three issues I had with it. The lights, a blipper and the dash. Plus more torque and for the same price? Take my money! Nice review sir.

[@motobob]

Cheers EBD! Yeah I agree they’ve pretty much nailed it with this one

[@daniilrusanau5849]

Are the headlights full LED?

[@GranTurismoJunky]

Now THIS is what a bike review should be, not just spec sheet reading

[@motobob]

Cheers DG - appreciate it

[@BostonCummings]

Your humility is refreshing. Keep it up man! Great video.

[@motobob]

Cheers BC

[@pitstop.pen10]

Really pleased that you got a chance to review this bike. Always a balanced viewpoint from a seasoned rider. Well done.

[@motobob]

Cheers PP10. Appreciate the support!

[@maldridge7630]

'seasoned rider'? he has never even been on track before this review...so he couldn't really review the bike properly and touch on some relevant key points; he was too busy trying to impress...

[@nazrighazali]

There’s a bit of gap between the front fork and the “head” where they mount the front lights which made it look a bit weird when you look at it from side view. Other than that it looks good and I’m sure performance wise people are going to like it.

[@motobob]

Yeah I get what you mean. Previous model had it and maybe it’d look cool with a stubbier front end. But overall I like it a lot

[@diamondheat9]

It isnt as noticeable as the older lights but still gives it a buggy look.

[@prithvireddy6318]

Those headlights are horrible..looks so disproportionate..

[@mauriziolagaxio4954]

I just ordered a brand new Street Triple RS model year 2020

[@bad2160]

Maurizio Lagaxio nobody cares

[@philipmoorcroft7406]

I’m in my sixties and getting back into biking and am finding your channel really useful. The videos are first class informative and balanced. Really enjoying your work. Have a Harley currently but am thinking about a Thruxston R in the future as I have some great roads here in the Pyrenees.

[@motobob]

Cheers Philip - really appreciate that. Love the Thruxton R but I’ve got to say, the Speed Twin is a cracking bike and possibly more of a versatile setup, so make sure you try one first. Also Triumph have a lot of bikes coming out at the moment. EICMA is only a month away so maybe wait to see what comes up then 🙃

[@philipmoorcroft7406]

M Aldridge. I apologise if I posted my remarks in the wrong place.

[@maldridge7630]

@@philipmoorcroft7406 not at all...

[@Braselton21]

I didn't like this bike because of the Manta Headlights 0_o But now I like this bike because of the Angry Birds style headlights :D

[@motobob]

Ditto! It’s transformed the look of the whole bike for me

[@amhedet]

Cat eyes!

[@FSB5847]

I wanna know if they can be swapped onto my 2013 street triple...

[@Magnus-pm7ic]

It is definitely better but don't know why they can't make it great with just a single round headlight?

[@mauriziolagaxio4954]

This is a super premium bike and reflects Triumph commitments for quality and reliability Good value for money

[@lmenzol]

Nothing beats the look of the first gen

[@stevenhaselbach290]

I Wish you made all of the bike videos i love to see because i absolutely love your video style the HQ of the image and your clear voice and how you built up your videos structural wise. love to see more :)

[@wtflip620]

Excellent review. Humble, honest and a new perspective. Love it. You've got my sub. Been to several mini-bike track days. Attending my first big bike track day tomorrow! So excited

[@motobob]

Thanks! And welcome. Enjoy the track day - the mini bike sounds fun too though. I might try that

[@wtflip620]

Definitely worth a try. You can push to the limit and beyond without much consequence. Helped me learn the bikes behavior when of approaching (and going over) the limit of grip.

[@jaygdav]

Some people know how to do a review and some people don’t. Simply put..... BOB does! 🏁🏆👍

[@motobob]

Thanks for the kind words mate. Much appreciated 🙌🙌🙌

[@jaygdav]

M Aldridge Well, I just searched the entire Internet for your review........and I’m coming up zero!.....so there’s that!

[@maldridge7630]

@@jaygdav sorry for the misunderstanding

[@mauriziolagaxio4954]

Simply the best I just ordered the new one

[@motobob]

Enjoy! 🤘👍

[@adbiswas1989]

I am in love with the updated. Made the bike way better

[@motobob]

Agreed!

[@harshkumarmanwani1894]

I wish the headlights were same as previous model , but this bike is dream ❣

[@dunstanhawk7367]

I never used to like this bike, but I really like the styling changes. Now something I would consider - great video.

[@motobob]

Cheers Dunstan 🙌

[@Beautista]

Went ahead and bought this cause of this review!! 😁 Damn happy with it!

[@gremlin2288]

Nice I do like the new lights...…..👍

[@motobob]

Same here. Touch of class

[@thomastometich6767]

Do remember if the stripes on the tank under the gloss? Haven't seen any accurate photos of the black one. Would take it if it is stickers only. Great review as always

[@FuryIntheCity]

Hi Bob, thanks for your review. I waiting mine for middle of December. I m so excited !!!!!Your video is my favorite about the ST RS. THANKS

[@motobob]

Fury In The City cheers FITC! Enjoy the bike 👍🙌

[@FuryIntheCity]

MOTOBOB thanks a lot !!! I will enjoy at the end of this month the new first one : Thruxton TFC and will receive the second one Street Triple Rs middle of december :-) my two dreams bike in reality 🤪🤪🔥🔥❌😝🔞🔞

[@motobob]

@@FuryIntheCity omg that's a dream garage indeed

[@ItsBeenDanBefore]

I think Triumph are definitely leading the pack in regards to listening to what the riders are saying whilst also not sacrificing their own creativity. I now love the new headlights, I think people are way more likely to notice a scarier set of lights peering through the darkness at them. Other than putting a tail tidy, open exhaust (something like a Racefit) and maybe deleting the pegs, I wouldn't change much about this bike. Indicators don't look as shite as most manufacturers' indicators, bar end mirrors are perfect and it generally looks mean as fuuuuuuuuuuck. And, best thing about it, Triumph didn't follow most other companies and didn't raise the price whilst vastly improving the bike. If only I had an A licence, I would definitely be considering one of these. But an MT125 will do for now

[@motobob]

Agree on all counts mate. I spoke to the guys at triumph on the trip and they do run focus groups etc. But also they built the new Rocket 3 which is pretty wild and not really the product of market research. So I agree totally - they’re doing both really well

[@RahulYADAV-iy8ix]

Best detailed review video.... Best channel for bike lover's 💯💯😘😘

[@trevorrichter5111]

Great review . your reviews are definately some of the best!

[@dirtyhabitz2888]

Look at you with all your new kit on, you’ll be getting ya knee down next, mate 😎 Is it me, or do those lights remind anyone else of ‘Jonny 5 alive!’, from the movie Short Circuit? Nice review, as always, Bob. Andy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@motobob]

Mate I’d need a lot of coaching to get the knee on the floor. Cracking bike tho! And I get what you’re saying about the eyes 👀

[@blipco5]

Self cancelling turn signals.....I'm buying one!

[@maldridge7630]

now that was a good point to mention, i must agree...

[@aanfarhan8852]

is that headlight available for the earlier street triple?

[@motobob]

Hmmm I dunno if you’d be able to retrofit it, but maybe when parts become available?

[@CampbellZeroOne]

Great review. Nice to get one from somebody who like me isn't a two wheel God! Like those headlights and the standard exhaust is very tidy. Bluetooth GoPro connection is an awesome addition.

[@motobob]

Cheers CZO! 🙌

[@PauloCabralBR]

Nice video! Did you notice the improvement in torque in the mid revolutions? I have the previous RS and don't find it weak in this revs.

[@motobob]

Paulo Cabral hard to say without riding one directly after the other. It feels strong through the mid range but then again, the old bike did too. Probably not worth the upgrade for that alone, but maybe test ride one when they come out and see what you think!

[@cobbervin7563]

Congrats on your first track ride! Curious if the new RS has the track map...it was removed from the original RS after software updates. Really like your videos, man. Thanks!

[@PauloCabralBR]

Track mod still with sport map.

[@daniilrusanau5849]

Thanks for the review. Are the headlights themselves (not DRL) are LED?

[@michaelcohen6272]

Great review of the bike! What Shark helmet did they give you?

[@andyandy6466]

I`ll have to test ride it myself still but I reckon this will be my next bike

[@BrandonBicasso]

Now, I wait patiently for your Rocket III review, :D!!!! Looks like you had a blast. ❤

[@motobob]

Haha I doubt I’ll be on the launch BB - I got lucky with this one. But I’ll try to get one from a dealer as soon as they’re available

[@tinks43]

What an awesome experience for you 😀

[@motobob]

Yes mate! Epic

[@conspire260]

i wouldnt touch 1 with a barge pole before just because of its looks. Headlights look so much better now (good job) but still sticks out the front way to far, back to the drawing board triumph

[@commonsense7057]

Waiting to see the new speed triple.

[@silasdave]

Awesome Vid BRO!!

[@donhudsoncarlos]

Simply the best!!!!

[@rickhuscroft7833]

Was the reg on your bike hvm?

[@vagelispsimenos]

that's the most responsive speedometer I've seen

[@karlosh9286]

self cancelling indicators, at last ! Now to find £11K ( it would be that with tracker and an alarm ) , oh hum ....

[@UncleWally3]

Aesthetically, don’t love the pissed off Dame Edna headlights; isn’t the bike’s functionality sufficient distinction?

[@Narog-s1k]

Change the fuel ratio by Vuj- Go Tuning and it will kill Duke 890r under 4000rpm too!! 💪💪🤘🥳 Over 6000rpm and 8000...AND 10.000 RPM it kills the Duke 890r much more then before!

[@dsofe4879]

Why won't triumph mount the dash and headlight to the triple clamp like everyone else? It looks so stupid mounted to that extended frame, sticking out two feet in front of the bike. It pisses me off to no end because I want this bike more than anything but I just can't get past that weird look.

[@grenphelps7455]

Triumph speeds and streets have always had that....especially now as they have the airbox feed through the headstock

[@dsofe4879]

@@grenphelps7455 I'm not doubting that there's a reason for it, I just think it looks awful, especially from the side. Side mounted intakes would definitely not hurt this bike, aesthetically

[@nazrighazali]

United States of Embarrassment I agree with you

[@edman79]

Yes sir. It's probably the best bike that is most let down by it's stupid looking headlights.

[@under90seconds]

Passenger seat not available?

[@motobob]

Yeah it just has a cover on it which comes with the bike. They actually lifted the seat a little which means the passenger should have more leg space than the last model

[@under90seconds]

@@motobob Thanks for explanation, I was really worried at first!

[@anonymousman2945]

Can your chinmount go higher

[@motobob]

Potentially yeah

[@wildhogget69]

Furgan nice jacket 🤦‍♂️🤣😎

[@motobob]

🤘🙃

[@VState60]

Great video but honestly-are we really to take advice on a bike to buy from someone who’s never been on a track before? Edit: Got to the 8 minute mark and I get your perspective-like many will request that haven’t ridden track for years but are shopping the bike. Cheers!

[@Kevin-vg5uw]

Nice review, I do like the bike and am pleased with upgrades, not sure why so many complain about no imu, a good châssis and suspension has always been good enough, now everyone wants rider aids, if you are a good rider not many bikes offer electronics that don't intrude, imu or not, so I for one am happy with the choice, if u want top electronics then you have to get something like the new s1000rr from BMW. Al Fagan from 44teeth will give a good perspective on the track part for the triumph

[@motobob]

Agreed. He’s a hell of a good rider, as were a lot of the other lads on the trip. That’s why I didn’t want to comment too much on that angle as they’re best placed. But I’d agree that an IMU isn’t necessary on this bike. Just learn to ride it eh!

[@keithprentice2100]

Another great vid Bob👍🏻 It’s good to see the “average” rider now being given the chance to go to the launching of new bikes etc.. Really like the way you are putting together your vids now 😁 Oh ... the bike ain’t too bad ether!!

[@motobob]

Cheers Keith - appreciate it

[@mauriziolagaxio4954]

The only downside is the price The Japanese challengers cost 5k less

[@furiosarana1857]

Will there be updates to the R and S?

[@grenphelps7455]

There's not going to be a R or S from what I've heard

[@paulharrison8155]

@@grenphelps7455 I've heard that there wasn't going to be an updated version of the R & S so the 2020 versions look the same as the 2019 model

[@motobob]

This was asked at the technical presentation the night before the ride and the answer was “we’re here to launch the RS” so take that whatever way you will. EICMA isn’t far off tho so I’d expect to see more from triumph there if not before the end of the year.

[@furiosarana1857]

@@motobob thank you, im guessing that its probably going to be the visual updates for all, and the old R/RS dash for the S and the new dash also for the R

[@paulharrison8155]

@@furiosarana1857 I looked on the Triumph Configurator a couple of days ago and it showed the 'new' RS and the 2019 shape S & R starting at £8100 yet today you can only configure the RS but they are still listing the S & R however when you click the link it brings up the RS only. The Street Triple section on the Triumph website is all over the place ! I'm not sure how many units Triumph sold but IIRC the S was available as an A2 licence bike and the R available as a low chassis version

[@amod929]

KTM Duke 790 is 3 kgs heavier than this bike

[@grenphelps7455]

There's not a lot of difference in the spec from last years RS..same shock, same brembo m50's apart from the new styling and a up and down quick shifter (which I have on my GS 😎) there's not really much of a difference...I also think triumph need to give its customer's some nicer colours, I mean boring flat black and a older colour from the first RS albeit in a gloss finish, it's all a bit hum drum

[@paulharrison8155]

Agreed re the colours. Whatever happened to Roulette Green, Neon Blue & Lucifer Orange ? Triumph always did some fantastic paintwork on the Street & Speed Triple models but sadly not anymore. The alternative colour on the 2020 RS is matt black with lime green stickers just like they've done on the 1050 Speedy. Not good !

[@fortyfour1654]

You can always get the panels resprayed in any color that makes you happy.

[@paulharrison8155]

@@fortyfour1654 Of course you can but I'd have thought at £10300 otr Triumph would've done that for me

[@chris29motovlogbullyrider51]

Grabeee

[@karlosh9286]

Hypothetical question. Your biking Fairy God Mother came along and gave you say around £12k to buy some bikes. They don't have to be new. Would it be this one ? :-D

[@motobob]

For my day to day riding probably not. I’d go for a Speed Twin I think for a bit more torque around town 😬

[@karlosh9286]

@@motobob Definitely lots of torque on a Speed Twin, sometimes it feels like I'm on a medieval rack having my arms ripped out ! In a lot of ways the Speed Twin is an ideal bike for riders that are often in the wrong gear. It always pulls.

[@maximpowers1]

In Norway it cost 16.000 English pounds....yiiikes

[@paulhakker9982]

1 Dislike..i feel sorry for that persons life

[@lumazzoni]

For this money I buy a Z1000 👍

[@Pillokun]

I dont really understand how you can give advice on how a bike is handling if you never ever had any track day experience before this.

[@VMKAROUND365]

So are you saying you can only understand a bike on track days and the miles you clock on the real road is useless?

[@Pillokun]

@@VMKAROUND365 What I am saying is that a person that do not know how a bike feels at fast and slow speeds dont know how the bike handles. A bike is very sensitive to settings, like preload, rebound and what kind of tires it has. How can a rider that never experienced these kind of stuff have a clear verdict on how the bike handles/behaves. For example many, even pro moto journalists have said that the new line of Bonneville bikes were modern bikes in classical clothes yet when you really ride it it does not even feel comparable to a modern bike like a st3, mt09, sd790 and so on. In this case it was to make good PR for the new Bonneville line of bikes but a experienced rider will say similar stuff about a bike not because of making good PR but that he simply is experienced and doesnt know any better as he only has ridden on the street.

[@hwntwww]

men in black- A&E black

[@aadisingh8443]

BS5, not for India 😯

[@airmahathi]

It's Euro5 and BS6 compliant.

[@tinutifriulano4576]

bro...your feet are dangling...the first thing you lear when riding a sport bike...cmon man...

[@MadChalet]

I'm sorry to be negative, but if that's you riding the bike, both track and street, you look quite tentative about it. And then to hear that it's your first time on a track ... what qualifies you to comment on anything other than aesthetics? I like to hear about and discuss design, but I want to hear about the suspension, power, steering, braking from someone with significant riding experience.

[@mtb8396]

Unreliable bikes.