Street Triple RS gets a lot more serious for 2020 | 9% more grunt

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS

It was only a couple of years ago, 2017 in fact, that the Street Triple RS got its big boost from 675 to 765cc in capacity. Now for 2020 that 765 cc engine has undergone quite a major revamp and now boasts a lot more performance than before.

How big an improvement? How about a massive 9 per cent boost in horsepower and a 9 per cent improvement in mid-range torque! That’s pretty damn impressive and sees the 2020 Street Triple RS generating 121 horsepower at 11,750 tpm and 79 Nm of torque peaking at 9350 rpm.

Engine inertia has also been reduced by 7 per cent due to improved manufacturing tolerances.

New LED headlights and daytime running lights sharpen the front end look and combine with a more angular silhouette all round.

Instrumentation has gone full TFT and is available with GoPro and Bluetooth functionality to provide turn-by-turn navigation cues on the display.

An up-down quick-shifter continues the up-spec theme along with five riding modes, Brembo M50 four-piston radial stoppers and Ohlins hardware suspending both ends of the 166 kilogram machine.

I’ve always enjoyed the playful Street Triple more than the big-bore Speed Triple, and with this new bike I reckon that trend looks to continue.

Pricing has not yet been revealed by Triumph Australia but they do expect Australian stocks to land by December, 2019.

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS and S
Technical Specifications

Street Triple RS
Street Triple S LAMS

Street Triple RS
Specifications
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity	765 cc
Bore Stroke	77.99 mm / 53.4 mm
Compression	12.54:1
Max Power	123 PS / 121.36 BHP (90.5 kW) @11750 rpm
Max Torque	79 Nm @ 9350 rpm
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	X ring chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, slip-assisted
Gearbox	6-speed with Triumph Shift Assist
Frame	Front – Aluminium beam twin spar Rear – 2 piece high pressure die cast
Swingarm	Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Front Suspension	Showa 41 mm upside down big piston forks (BPF), Adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustment.
Rear Suspension	Ohlins STX40 fully-adjustable piggyback reservoir RSU
Front Brake	Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4 – piston radial monobloc calipers
Rear Brake	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, switchable ABS
Width Handlebars	775 mm
Height Without Mirrors	1085 mm
Seat Height	825 mm
Wheelbase	1405 mm
Rake	23.9˚
Trail	100 mm
Dry Weight	166 kg
Tank Capacity	17.4 Litres

Street Triple S LAMS
Specifications
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity	660 cc
Bore Stroke	76.0 x 48.5 mm
Compression	12.13:1
Max Power	52 Hp @ 11,250 rpm
Max Torque	61Nm @ 6,000 rpm
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	X ring chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	6-speed
Frame	Front – Aluminium beam twin spar. Rear – 2 piece high pressure die cast
Swingarm	Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Front Suspension	Showa 41 mm upside down forks
Rear Suspension	Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable preload
Front Brake	Twin 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, switchable ABS
Rear Brake	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, switchable ABS
Handlebar Width	765 mm
Height Without Mirrors	1060 mm
Seat Height	810 mm
Wheelbase	141 0mm
Rake	24.8°
Trail	104.3 mm
Dry Weight	168 Kg
Tank Capacity	17.4 Litres

Street Triple RS

Street Triple RS
Specifications
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity	765 cc
Bore Stroke	77.99 mm / 53.4 mm
Compression	12.54:1
Max Power	123 PS / 121.36 BHP (90.5 kW) @11750 rpm
Max Torque	79 Nm @ 9350 rpm
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	X ring chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, slip-assisted
Gearbox	6-speed with Triumph Shift Assist
Frame	Front – Aluminium beam twin spar Rear – 2 piece high pressure die cast
Swingarm	Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Front Suspension	Showa 41 mm upside down big piston forks (BPF), Adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustment.
Rear Suspension	Ohlins STX40 fully-adjustable piggyback reservoir RSU
Front Brake	Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4 – piston radial monobloc calipers
Rear Brake	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, switchable ABS
Width Handlebars	775 mm
Height Without Mirrors	1085 mm
Seat Height	825 mm
Wheelbase	1405 mm
Rake	23.9˚
Trail	100 mm
Dry Weight	166 kg
Tank Capacity	17.4 Litres

Street Triple S LAMS

Street Triple S LAMS
Specifications
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity	660 cc
Bore Stroke	76.0 x 48.5 mm
Compression	12.13:1
Max Power	52 Hp @ 11,250 rpm
Max Torque	61Nm @ 6,000 rpm
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	X ring chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	6-speed
Frame	Front – Aluminium beam twin spar. Rear – 2 piece high pressure die cast
Swingarm	Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Front Suspension	Showa 41 mm upside down forks
Rear Suspension	Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable preload
Front Brake	Twin 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, switchable ABS
Rear Brake	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, switchable ABS
Handlebar Width	765 mm
Height Without Mirrors	1060 mm
Seat Height	810 mm
Wheelbase	141 0mm
Rake	24.8°
Trail	104.3 mm
Dry Weight	168 Kg
Tank Capacity	17.4 Litres