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5 things we love about the Triumph Street Triple RS

Triumph’s middleweight naked streetfighter brings quite a lot to the table.

EJ Punsalang EJ Punsalang on May 16, 2022
5 things we love about the Triumph Street Triple RS

The Triumph Street Triple has become a household name in the world of naked street bikes. In production since 2007, many consider the Street Triple to be one of the pioneers of the naked bike segment, and as the bike that’s greatly responsible for making naked bikes of today what they are. In its latest iteration, the Street Triple RS is faster, sharper, and more technologically advanced than ever before. Indeed, there’s quite a lot to love about Triumph’s middleweight roadster, so let’s take a closer look at five key elements that make the Street Triple RS as awesome as it is. 

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Timeless naked sportbike styling

2022 Triumph Street Triple RS

One of the best things about the Triumph Street Triple RS is the fact that it has retained its look over the years. While other manufacturers go wild with their styling—with ultra sharp bodywork and outlandish colorways, Triumph has remained true to its sporty yet subdued styling. The Street Triple RS, which continues to share several styling cues with its now-defunct sportier sibling, the Daytona 675R, is definitely on the sportier side of the style spectrum. In fact, some would even go as far as saying that it’s basically a sportbike without the fairings, and slightly higher bars. Additionally, the Street Triple RS’ signature dual headlight design makes it instantly recognizable, regardless of model year. 

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Superb engine

2022 Triumph Street Triple RS

Of course, looks can be polarizing, and not everyone is a fan of the Street Triple’s styling. What can’t be denied, however, is its groundbreaking engine, which has quite literally set itself as the benchmark in the middleweight segment. The 765cc inline three-cylinder engine is such a good engine, that it’s actually the exact engine currently in use by the Moto2 World Championship motorcycles. In the three years that it’s been in use in Moto2, the engine has had an incredible track record—both in terms of reliability and performance. 

In terms of specs, the Street Triple RS’ engine is no slouch. It’s one of the most powerful motors in its class, with 121 horsepower on tap, and 79 Nm of torque ready to provide you with exhilarating acceleration and top end. The engine revs to 12,000 rpm, and produces an exhilarating and intoxicating exhaust note which instantly turns heads.

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Top-shelf suspension

2022 Triumph Street Triple RS

Complementing the powerful and compliant engine is a top-tier suspension system from the industry’s most respected brands. Up front, the Triumph Street Triple RS makes use of Japanese suspension specialist Showa hardware. Specifically, a pair of Showa BPF (Big Piston Forks) handle suspension duties, and boast a complete array of adjustability. This gives the rider nearly unlimited options when it comes to setting the bike up for various riding applications. At the back, the Street Triple RS comes equipped with an Ohlins TTX monoshock, which just like the front suspension, offers a comprehensive range of adjustment. Preload, damping, and compression can all be adjusted simple by turning knobs on the shock. That being said, any seasoned performance-oriented rider knows just how much of a difference a well-dialed-in suspension setup makes. 

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Amazing braking performance

2022 Triumph Street Triple RS

Putting the Triumph Street Triple RS to a stop is none other than hardware from the world’s most popular brakes specialist, Brembo. Up front, a pair of radially mounted Brembo calipers offer superb braking feel through a fancy Brembo MCS master cylinder. At the back, a single Brembo caliper offers superb feel and control, as well. The Triumph Street Triple RS makes use of steel-braided brake lines which are a lot more heavy duty than standard rubber ones. These withstand heat and prevent brake fade under heavy loads. Furthermore, they provide a more consistent and responsive feel to the brake lever. Lastly, Triumph has equipped the Street Triple RS with switchable ABS, which corresponds to a slew of electronic ride modes.

Cutting edge technology

2022 Triumph Street Triple RS

The Triumph Street Triple RS is one of those bikes that sits at the bleeding edge of street-focused tech. In fact, it could be said that it blurs the lines between street and track focused amenities. For starters, it gets a large full-color TFT display that flaunts a whole array of information and customizability. A total of four riding modes—street, sport, track, and rain, as well as a custom mode can be selected with the push of a button. Furthermore, the bike allows you to manually disable and enable ABS and traction control, for times when you want to pull wheelies and slides in a closed and controlled environment. Last but not least, a standard electronic quick-shifter makes changing gears an exhilarating and effortless task, allowing you to focus on your line, and getting the most out of the bike’s punchy engine. 

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