Triumph Street Triple RS [ 2020 ] REVIEW | BikeSocial

Updated for 2020 to comply with Euro 5 emissions with tweaks to styling, electronics, engine and, of course, performance comes the latest Triumph Street Triple RS, and we test it on both road and at the Cartagena circuit in Spain.
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[@MattSwain1]

Took one for a test ride today, in December, in the UK, 2 degrees and raining!!! Certainly wasn’t a day for riding hard but from the moment the key was turned in the ignition I was pretty much sold. None of these videos can get across how good the bike sounds in real life. It’s just as noteworthy how easy the bike was to ride in awful weather around town as it is how well it goes on a track. Triumph deserve to sell loads of them, great job 👍

[@markjohnson8352]

Thank you for the review. Some interesting improvements and no price hike is always a win. Looks and sounds good. 👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Absolutely, if they could even knock £300 off and market it under the magic £10k mark, it'd sell very well.

[@rickp9946]

@@bennettsbikesocial If you pay over £10K then you should be ashamed of your bargaining prowess! I hope the quick-shifter is better than my 2018 model - I hardly use mine as it's not that great. Otherwise it's been the perfect bike for me - never really wanted for more power on the road as I'm usually thrashing it to enjoy the sound! The rear shock is prone to being peppered with stones from the sticky tyres so your nice Ohlins doesn't look new for long but otherwise it's OK finish-wise but not the premium finish they'd have you believe.

[@trex8693]

Nice updates! Love my white 2019 STR RS. Ridiculously fun bike to ride. Please include a steering damper as a standard equipment.

[@juku118]

Thanks for the brilliant review.I miss my 2013 STR Im a 100% sure I will have one again but this time RS👍

[@XrNeo]

I hope the midrange power bump has given this motor a bit more character. I really wanted to like the 2017 765RS but after testing it just felt... meh. The older 675 gave me a bigger grin and my current xsr900 feels a lot more fun/raw than the 765. Don't get me wrong. The 765RS is the best middle weight naked in its class (speed, braking, handling etc.) when measured. It's just, in my opinion, too smooth and refined for a "hooligan" triple. It should be twitching, screaming, popping and gurgling when you take it for a short spin around your favorite backroad. As the old Speed Triples did back in the day :)

[@user-vg7oi9gg7z]

XrNeo I guess that is the trend of motorcycle these days. Smooth and ease of riding. I also found the street triple rs too smooth.

[@zane5598]

Definitely agree with your comments about the colours. The grey is ok, think it would be better without so much red detailing personally and the less said about the matte black and yellow the better! Bit disappointed as I've been waiting for this. I'll have to wait another year and see if it comes in better colour schemes...

[@fatsharks]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. This is a great bike, but Triumph will not have my money until they release a proper, mass production Daytona with modern looks.

[@Warner1981]

I’m sure they are kicking themselves! But I understand what your saying 👍🏻

[@LifeOnTwoWheels]

Finally the bug headlights are gone which kept bugging me. My next bike for sure.

[@Nick-ei5yj]

New headlight isn't much of an improvement

[@LifeOnTwoWheels]

@@Nick-ei5yj i really like the sharp design, compared to the rounded off ones

[@beetleything1864]

ehhmm your blind mate - looks buggy to me - that and transformer ish,,,,

[@micknott9481]

Still prefer the original look.

[@godiskungen27]

Want one now. Just such fun complete beautiful everything is spot on with this one.

[@craigmason6656]

The best review out there. Nice job as always Mr Mann. What a fantastic job done by Triumph AND kept the same price! What's to fault? Regards from Melbourne.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks Craig, you're too kind! Cheers, MM

[@UncleWally3]

I lust for the engine and lament the platform. Even as an ol’fart, if I had a track in my backyard, I’d have one of ‘em. But I don’t, so what I would pay for is a 765 “midsized” sport touring model with Speed Triple “roots” empathetic ergonomics and a decent cost of ownership. Damn, that engine deserves more dance partners.

[@yodidly]

I agree, I think they should do more variants. Just sightly more upright and some wind protection would be ideal for me, like Yamaha have done with the Tracer.

[@Kendoji1]

You guys are kind of describing the Tiger 800 XRT.

[@yodidly]

​@@Kendoji1 I get what your saying, but that's really not what I want (it's less power, more weight, worse suspension, worse brakes, and costs more). Just a street triple R or RS with a reasonable screen and maybe slightly higher bars - that'll do. Just as capable in the twisties but a bit more comfortable on the way there and back home afterwards.

[@UncleWally3]

yodidly: Right you are. I have no desire for a dumbed down 765, I want a smartened-up performance bike using that jewel of an engine . . . and “bespoke” panniers. Even if it cost more. Sort of a light all-rounder for riders who can appreciate quality. A niche product that the hordes won’t buy, but silently admire.

[@Uninfluenceable]

it would look so much better if they affixed the headlights to the forks/triple rather than the head stem. It just sticks out too much like some alien bug head, also it;s too high, should be at least 6" lower down closer to the front mudguard

[@ghowells5433]

Thanks good review. Thinking about downsizing from my Multistrada, this looks worth a look.

[@yodidly]

Are they going to make the R and S versions too for 2020?

[@peterhatfield5632]

The Mann said not.

[@aquilotti1987]

They made a R version

[@Kevin-vg5uw]

Only question, does the abs intrude on the track?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

There is a track mode for ABS and only if you're giving it some proper welly does it get in the way.

[@WRLondon]

yes it does, first thing you want to get rid of haha

[@anneakhil5331]

give cruise control dam it

[@topmemes8]

Can we turn off abs

[@jakob8881]

Great Video and Review! Just one question : how big are you and does the bike fit you? I am 194cm and maybe you could say if I am too big

[@RandomShart]

Don't worry about it, just go see if you like it and can ride it comfortably. I'm 185cm and ride s1000r. Basically look like Bowser but nothing you can do about it :-)

[@dannygernaat9961]

Im the same length, and i love that bike and how it feels beneath me. So no worries about that

[@pawelbu2797]

Bike is amaizing, both both colours are not the best

[@Brad-RB]

Cornering ABS?

[@steve-wu7jp]

Fantastic bike but I think the Duke 790 is built for the street, this looks more of a track focused machine. Can't go wrong with either of them.

[@MajinMunga]

I'd rather point them the other way around. KTM always looked/felt to me pretty tough and rough. Just like a track bike would be - a knife to cut. And Triumph always was kinda like "u can ride me on the street, but i'll show you some spicy things on track".

[@threepot]

Should be UK made!

[@assortedpov9722]

Nice idea but how many do you think they'd sell if they cost three times what they already cost?

[@Mockle07]

I like Triumph, I own one (a ‘16 Street Triple R) and would certainly have another, but their the cringy PR/marketing guff from this Stuart guy on this launch and the “Moto2” reveal is painful to listen to. Other than that, decent video as always.

[@marcosibiza]

Witch one do you preffer, Speed Rs or Street Rs? I dont know witch one to buy .. al the best from Ibiza

[@mrburrbab5305]

This a question I’d like answering too, but alas it must be a secret because they’re staying tight lipped😐

[@marcosibiza]

@@mrburrbab5305 ive asked in a Spanish chanell, to a profesional rider's chanell called Todocircuito.....he says the Speed triple no doubt, he allso said that the Speed triple rs is hes favorite naked of all the lot, its the one he would buy for himself ( he doesnt own a bike, becouse hes riding diferent bikes every week for testing)

[@anderarrillaga3856]

@@marcosibiza this is a question I'm interested in too. Fagan, 44th, seems to think the other way around saying that the street is a better choice as it is much lighter and the lesser weight compensates some of the power difference. Anyhow, I think that the following release of the 1160 speed triple could change things.

[@mrburrbab5305]

A reply would be fucking amazing please, which would is the better bike, speed rs or street rs?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

There's no need to be hostile if you're looking for our advice. Of course, like all comparisons it depends on what you you're looking for in a bike, how you'll use it, what your experience is like, how much you want to pay, etc. For a start one is a 1050cc and the other is 765 while there's around 20bhp and £3000 difference. The Street is lighter and more agile while the Speed is more comfortable over distance, but because the model is two years newer, there's more of a chance the Speed will be updated within the next 18 months. Is there anything more specific you wanted help with? Cheers, Michael

[@mrburrbab5305]

Thanks for the reply Michael, there was zero hostility intended, it was intended as excitement, I’m in the market for a new bike, I’ve short listed these 2 and possibly an 890 duke, I want something fun but on a nice day I’ll also use it to commute 70 miles. I’m a 5’10” 18 stone brick shit house, other than enduro (450 husa) and a test ride on a super duke before the lock down (didn’t love it) I haven’t rode for 6 years, my last road bike was a 2012 fireblade. Thanks and again, sorry for the unintended hostility

[@TheCryptonomatron]

Can you ask why this bike is 10 grand in the UK but 15 grand in Thailand where it is built?

[@darrengarwood4676]

Tax

[@TheCryptonomatron]

@@darrengarwood4676 18% on that bike so that's not the only reason

[@Foosz0rr]

Did they add cruise control? Cant buy one till they do..

[@bennettsbikesocial]

They didn't but is it completely necessary? I'd say yes but many wouldn't agree. How about you?

[@daveo9844]

I’ll buy it when CC is added 😜

[@Foosz0rr]

@@bennettsbikesocial considering how easy it is to get a speeding ticket down under, it's pretty much mandatory for any highway work. Staring at the Speedo rather than watching the road isn't fun, and rather dangerous.

[@markanthony6128]

Cool headlights but in finished should have installed a type of chin look

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

They somehow made the don't end even uglier than before... Lovely bike but don't know if I could live with that front end

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Definitely a 'marmite' part of the bike for some.

[@RodiGKaya]

Looks amazing to me, but maybe an acquired taste,

[@Mockle07]

I own. ‘16 model and the lights are literally the only thing I don’t like about it; the new front end looks way better to my eyes.

[@MrBlurgon]

I think it's kinda subjective. I had a 2014 Speed 3 before I bought an 18" Street triple. They've definitely improved in my opinion, but yeah it's not the bikes strong point as far as looks go. Depends on the angle you're looking at it too I think. It's a blast to ride though.

[@beetleything1864]

looks like a Transformer ?

[@markjohnson8352]

👍

[@leewatkeys9065]

So you like it then 😀

[@YA-ee9zf]

yeah the bike looks so far apart from other bikes it looks like indian food delivery bikes xD the apache and boxer 125cc

[@bhargavapothakamuri4218]

The tech is good but the headlights are a let down.

[@davecutler9157]

I hope the first batch are screwed together better than the first 765's. Triumph you need to keep an eye on all bikes coming out of your Thailand factory. Fancy new models are no good if the customer has to put up with rust on fuel tanks inner surface after a few months from new (plus other fixings). Put things on straight, not wonky like the dash, tank, decals etc. Not just my bike, new bikes in showroom all had problems.....Stop rushing them out!!

[@eskimo427]

Get rid of the pointless music, when will reviewers learn we don't want it and it detracts not adds to the video.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

eskimo427 got to say that we disagree, the music syncs a lot of the shots creating one flowing production while there’s still plenty of engine noise.

[@HRhitter420]

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[@FocusRS500]

Doesnt do it for me... Only 9% more during only a small fraction of the whole rev range..seems pointless ..there just money hungry Dont bother, get a 1000

[@richardbrooks4549]

I presume you meant “they’re”. Might want to do yet another edit of your post. And as to money hungry, Triumph made less than £90 profit per bike sold last year. What a stupid comment!

[@Szlejer]

This bike is getting more and more ugly with every new version...

[@Mockle07]

Szlejer I think the exact opposite... to each their own

[@Kevin-vg5uw]

It looks like a transformer prop haha but I like it

[@tonykartracer8032]

No offense if you guys own this motorcycle but......... that thing is UGLAY! Get a Honda. :)

[@joeferreira4456]

LAZY JOB VIDEO

[@davidjackson9565]

LAZY REVEIW COMMENT

[@mrburrbab5305]

Knobhead

[@joeferreira4456]

@@mrburrbab5305 please don't call Michael Mann knobhead. He is awesome, only made 1 bad video.

[@joeferreira4456]

@@davidjackson9565 REVEIW does not exist. @David has been using English for far longer than i have and have not yet grasped the basics. Must try harder David.

[@mrburrbab5305]

Joe Ferreira - I’m calling you a knobhead..........you knobhead😐