Triumph Street Triple RS Launched At Rs 10.55 Lakh

Triumph India today launched the most powerful Street Triple yet, the Street Triple RS, with prices starting from Rs 10.55 lakh, ex-showroom, India. The RS is the second variant of the new-gen Street Triple to be launched in India.

At first glance, the RS looks almost identical to its standard sibling, but a trained eye can easily spot the subtle differences like the new LED DRLs on the bug-eye headlamps, restyled fuel tank, and petite exhaust muffler. Also new is the TFT instrument cluster that is adjustable for angle depending on the rider’s height. It displays a plethora of information, comes with three different themes for the display, and features an auto contrast function that adjusts the brightness depending on the ambient light. The bike also comes with a five-way joystick on the switchgear to simplify navigating through the screen’s UI.

The RS is powered by the same Daytona 675R-derived 765cc 3-cylinder engine that also powers the Street Triple S. The motor pumps out 123PS at 11,700rpm and 77Nm at 10,800rpm, while the Street Triple S’ mill delivers 113PS and 73Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed gearbox, and a bi-directional quickshifter is standard on the RS variant.

The RS also features 5 riding modes; rain, sport, race, rider and track. It also comes with a four-level traction control with preset modes: road, rain, track and off. The ABS too features multiple modes like road, track and off. The ‘rider’ mode however lets you tailor the traction control and ABS settings according to your riding preferences.

The chassis is similar to the older bike but it now features a new gullwing swingarm for better torsional rigidity. The rake angle has been decreased to 23.9 degrees as opposed to the 24.8 degrees on the Street Triple S (24.1 degrees on the older bike), which bestows the RS variant with brilliant handling dynamics. The high spec adjustable 41mm USD Showa BPF (big piston forks) up front and Ohlins STX40 monoshock unit at the rear are also major contributors to the RS’ handling prowess. Last but not least, the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres offer much better grip than the standard tyres.

Brembo twin 310mm M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers handle braking duties up front while the rear brake is a 220mm Brembo single disc unit. Despite the gain in power and better mechanical components, the new bike weighs 166kg (2kg lighter than the older bike). Seat height stands at 825mm, which is a jump of 25mm in comparison to its predecessor.

The new Triumph Street Triple RS rivals the Aprilia Shiver 900, Ducati Monster 821, Yamaha MT-09 and the MV Agusta Brutale 800.