Motorcycle specifications Triumph675 STREET TRIPLE R 2016 The new wave

six kilos. In 2013, the Triumph 675 Street Triple R was lightened by 6 kilos. Sounds like nothing, but when you're one of the lightest roadsters on the market, losing that much weight is a real tour de force. It's all part of a series of small improvements to this version of the buzzing British mid-size street-fighter. After a symbolic change of headlamp (sacrilege?!?) in mid-2011, the Street is now taking a fresh look at its body to make it even more efficient.

the look remains unchanged, while the silhouette is transformed. The radiator scoops, once discreet, now take on a more visual appearance. The red-painted rear frame loop (Triumph's R-model signature) is all-new, in aluminum, and contributes to the weight reduction. And if you take a closer look at this part of the bike, you'll find that the rear end has become much more streamlined, and I'd even go so far as to say that something is missing...
Bingo! The dual mufflers. They've been replaced by a low-mounted exhaust system. So, yes, the Street Triple loses a little of its identity, but it's all to the good in terms of dynamics: a lower center of gravity, less weight (one less muffler and tubes), and a much airier rear end.
A new swingarm takes its place, anchored to a redesigned frame. This aluminum-tube perimeter looks much like its predecessor, but with fewer parts and fewer welds. Lighter and stiffer, it also boasts a tighter caster angle, down from 23.9° to 23.4°. Already incredibly agile, the little Speed will literally throw itself into the bend.

then come out like a bullet with the fiery temperament of its 3-cylinder. It's one of the few things that doesn't change on this machine. No one will complain. The engine is a complete success, at once playful, powerful, lively, and with a temperament that makes it more than endearing. Power output is unchanged, although the maximum is reached a little later. Probably a consequence of the new exhaust system.
as an R version, the 675 Street Triple is more efficient and aimed at a more demanding clientele in terms of handling, both on the road and in sport. Brake calipers are radial and fitted with 4 pistons (axial and 2 pistons on the standard) around 310 mm discs - the 19 mm master cylinder is also radial. A handlebar-disconnectable, parameterizable ABS is included with this new generation.
the R offers improved suspension with more travel and full adjustability; the 41 mm inverted fork and separate reservoir shock are adjustable for rebound, compression and preload.

a true star in its class, the Street Triple is tempting... for amateurs and rogues. The latter will find it much more difficult to get their hands on it now that it's finally protected by a coded key. If you're tempted by the track, a shifter is available as an option.
Stylistically, this redesign will make some people cringe. Technically, Hinckley's little bombshell is more lively than ever. It's a real treat for the rider, but not so much for the competition.

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