2017 Triumph Street Triple lineupWhen Triumph launched its Street Triple in late 2007, the naked out of Hinckley mirrored its older brother, the Speed Triple 1050. The Street Triple arrived with the 675cc inline-three transplanted from the Daytona 675 supersport, but the powerplant was retuned for better street manners.The Street Triple was the perfect answer for those seeking a mid-weight streetfighter hooligan, and the motorcycle morphed throughout the years, the most significant styling upgrade arriving in 2012 when Triumph switched the bumble-bee circular headlights to angular ones.
Throughout those years, the same 675cc inline-three remained, and the bike was offered after 2009 as a base or R model, which included updated brakes and adjustable Kayaba suspension.[Visit 2017 Motorcycle Previews]2017 Triumph Street Triple TFT color display instrument panelExcept for the Rx released in 2015 with a quickshifter, new seat and wheels, the Street Triple lineup has remained relatively stagnant. But this changes for 2017 with the introduction of a totally revised Street Triple that is powered by the all-new 765cc inline-three engine that features over 80 new parts.The 2017 Triumph Street Triple will be available in three versions: S, R, and RS. Each model is tweaked for its intended use, from urban traveling (S), to sport (R), to all-out track machine (RS). Each version has a different engine tune for varying horsepower; the S makes 111 horsepower, the R 116, and the RS 121.All three motors feature a lighter, freer flowing exhaust, revised air box, revised gearbox (shorter 1st and 2nd gear ratios), and new slipper clutch.The 2017 Triumph Street Triple motorcycles are about 4.5 lbs lighter than the outgoing 2016 model, and arrive with more aggressive styling, including the Speed Triple’s “nose-down” attitude; ride-by-wire throttle with up to five riding modes on the RS; a gullwing rear swingarm; higher-spec suspension and brakes; and 5” TFT instrument panels.Following are the Fast Facts of each 2017 Triumph Street Triple model.2017 Triumph Street Triple S
2017 Triumph Street Triple S:
6.6% more horsepower over previous edition (107 claimed): 111 horsepower @ 11,250 rpm
Revised switch cubes to navigate instruments from Speed Triple
Traction Control built into Riding Modes (not switchable to off)
Suspension: Non-adjustable Showa 41mm fork with preload-adjustably monoshock out back
Brakes: Nissin 2-piston calipers up front; single-piston Brembo out back
Tires: Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
Optional Quickshifter
2017 Triumph Street Triple R
2017 Triumph Street Triple R:
11.3% more horsepower over previous edition: 116 horsepower @ 12,000 rpm
Full-Color 5” adjustable TFT instrument panel: Speedometer, RPM, riding mode symbol, gear position, fuel gauge, odometer, two trip meters, average and current fuel consumption, range to empty, service info, coolant temp, warning symbol information, display style settings
Also available as R LRH (Lower Seat Height), which has lower seat and suspension settings
Four Riding Modes: Road, Rain, Sport, and Rider Programmable
Five-way joystick control to navigate instrument settings
Brakes: Brembo M4.32 four-piston radial monoblock calipers up front; Brembo single-piston sliding caliper out back
Tires: Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
Optional Quickshifter
2017 Triumph Street Triple RS
2017 Triumph Street Triple RS:
16% more horsepower over previous edition: 121 horsepower @ 11,700 rpm
Full-Color 5” adjustable TFT instrument panel: Speedometer, RPM, riding mode symbol, gear position, fuel gauge, odometer, two trip meters, average and current fuel consumption, range to empty, service info, coolant temp, warning symbol information, display style settings, lap timer
Quickshifter: clutchless upshifts that Triumph claims are 2.5 times faster than a skilled rider
Five Riding Modes: Road, Rain, Sport, Ride Programmable and Track
Five-way joystick control to navigate instrument settings
Brakes: Brembo M50 four-piston radial monoblock calipers up front; Brembo single-piston sliding caliper out back
Tires: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
2017 Street Triple Colors:
Street Triple S: Diablo Red or Phantom Black (Metallic)
Street Triple R: Jet Black (Gloss), Matt Aluminum Silver or Crystal White
Street Triple RS: Matt Silver Ice or Phantom Black (Metallic)
2017 Triumph Street Triple Price:
Triumph says the Street Triple family will start off at $9,900 for the S, but didn’t release pricing for the R and RS.
2017 Triumph Street Triple Specs:
Street Triple S
Street Triple R
Street Triple RS
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity
765cc
Bore x Stroke
77.99mm x 53.38mm
Compression
12.65:1
Max Power
111 hp at 11250rpm
116 hp at 12000rpm
121.3 hp at 11700rpm
Max Torque EC
53.8 lb-ft. at 9100rpm
56.8 lb-ft. at 9400rpm
56.7 lb-ft. at 10800rpm
System
Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI. Electronic throttle control
Exhaust
Stainless steel 3 into 1 exhaust system low single sided stainless steel silencer
Final drive
O ring chain
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Wet, multi-plate, slip-assisted
Gearbox
6-speed
Frame
Front – aluminum beam twin spar. Rear – 2 piece high pressure die cast
Swingarm
Twin-sided, cast aluminum alloy
Front Wheels
Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5in
Rear Wheels
Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5in
Front Tires
120/70ZR17
Rear Tires
180/55ZR17
Front Suspension
Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF), 110mm front wheel travel
Showa 41mm upside down separate function big piston forks (SF-BPF), 115mm front wheel travel. Adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and adjustable preload
Showa 41mm upside down big piston forks (BPF), 115mm front wheel travel. Adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and adjustable preload
Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory + Steve ’Stavros’ Parrish
byMotos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
Hello everyone and welcome once again to Ultimate Motorcycling’s weekly podcast—Motos and Friends. My name is Arthur Coldwells.
Our first segment features the new Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory. Senior Editor Nic de Sena brings us his report on the flagship version of Aprilia’s upright middleweight machine. He gives us insight into whether it’s worth spending the extra money on the Factory version, and also of course, whether this sporting Aprilia is really the motorcycle for you.
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The next guest segment of Motos and Friends is brought to you by the faster and most technologically advanced, 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa—one of the most iconic sportbikes ever. Check it out in person at your local Suzuki dealer now, or visit suzukicycles.com to learn more.
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In this segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with (arguably) one of the most interesting Suzuki race riders of all time. the iconic RG500 alongside teammate double World Champion Barry Sheene. The two were almost as famous for their exploits off-track, as for their success on it. Those were the days! Steve also raced the Isle of Man TT for about ten years where he won 13 Silver Replicas, and got a podium finish. His insight into that particular brand of mayhem are fascinating.
But there’s waaay more to Steve Parrish than his motorcycle racing. He is also the most successful Semi-Truck racer ever, and, little known piece of useless trivia—he’s my birthday twin: 24th February. He is a natural entertainer and you can’t miss his recounting of the world’s most entertaining—and arguably terrifying—double-decker bus ride ever. If any of you were actually on that hell-ride then we’d love to hear from you!
