Triumph Launches the Street Triple!
The countdown is over! The much
awaited Triumph Street Triple was officially unveiled to
over 5,000 Triumph owners on Saturday, June 30th, at
Triumph Tridays in Neukirchen, Austria.
The Street Triple offers 675cc of pure,
naked aggression, combining the streetfighter styling of
its older brother, the Speed Triple, with the 675cc
engine, chassis and performance of the award-winning
Daytona 675. Genetically engineered by Triumph,
the Street Triple is set to become the most desirable
naked middleweight motorcycle in the market.
Packing a powerful punch of 107
horsepower (claimed) and 51 lbs. ft. of torque, the
Street Triple is set to dominate the class (of one!),
and probably a few of the heavyweights too. The
proven 675 engine should deliver strong performance from
idle to the redline, while the distinctive three
cylinder feel, and unmistakable sound, offer unique
ride.
The Street Triple’s aluminum frame and
swingarm come directly from the Daytona 675, while the
Nissin two piston sliding calipers with sintered pads
(the same material as used on the Daytona 675) give
braking power that is top of its class.
The lightweight five-spoked wheels also
come straight from the Daytona 675, with Dunlop Sportmax
Qualifier tires fitted as standard (120/70 ZR17 front
and 180/55 ZR17 rear). Lean and agile, the Street
Triple is equipped with Kayaba suspension front and
rear, with rear preload adjustment, giving class leading
handling.
The low dual seat and new foot pegs and
handlebars provide a comfortable riding position for
rider and passenger without jeopardizing the aggressive
streetfighter styling of the bike. The headlights
echo the distinctive units used on the Speed Triple,
while the comprehensive instrument console shares the
same functionality as that on the Daytona 675 but is
restyled to fit neatly within the lines of the Street
Triple.
Triumph’s Commercial Director, Tue
Mantoni, said "The Street Triple is one of the most
important models we’ve ever brought to market, giving
Triumph a strong presence in this important segment and
offering a new entry point to Triumph’s range of sports
bikes. It’s a great bike for both new and
experienced riders, with distinctive style and class
leading performance in an affordable package.
Reaction from customers to the Street Triple has been
fantastic."
Priced at $7,999, the Street Triple will
be available in dealers in late September. Triumph
expects demand to exceed supply during the initial
delivery months. Therefore to give every customer
an equal chance of acquiring one of these exciting new
motorcycles, they will be offering them for advanced
sale via a Priority Reservation Program.
Customers wishing to reserve a new
Street Triple may visit their authorized Triumph dealer
between now and September 30, 2007 to place a
reservation.
More details on the Street Triple and
the Priority Reservation Program can be found at the
Street Triple dedicated website.
Triumph Street Triple - Key
Specifications
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675cc, fuel injected,
water-cooled, three-cylinder, 12-valve engine
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6-speed, close ratio
gear box
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Kayaba suspension front
and rear
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Nissin 2 piston front
brakes / single piston rear
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31.5” seat height / 368
lb. dry weight
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17.4 liter (4.6 US
gallons) fuel capacity
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24.3º rake and 95.3mm
trail
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Instrument display
functions include LCD speedometer and tachometer
dial, trip computer, odometer and clock, lap timer
with 99 lap memory and gear position indicator
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Maximum power: 108PS
(107bhp) at 11700rpm
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Maximum torque: 69Nm
(51ft.lbf) at 9100rpm
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Available in Jet Black,
Fusion White and Roulette Green
Accessories
As with all Triumph bikes, the Street Triple Accessory
range was designed and developed alongside the
motorcycle itself and offers a range of options for
tuning performance, enhancing the practicality of the
bike or creating a dramatic new style.
Accessories include a neat, aerodynamic
fly screen for wind deflection, an easy-to-fit
color-matched seat cowl for a sleek tail end finish and
a sharp belly pan, which protects the engine while
complementing the naked style.
Following on from the success of the
accessory exhaust system for the Speed Triple, Triumph
has again collaborated with Arrow Special Parts to
develop a 3-into-1 "Low Boy" exhaust system for the
Street Triple.
Offered for Closed Circuit Competition
use only, the system is manufactured from stainless
steel with a carbon fiber end cap and provides
performance gains throughout the rev range coupled with
a weight saving of 8 lbs. compared to the standard
silencers.
Rear bodywork finishers are also offered
to provide a clean finish for the underside of the rear
end when fitted with the "Low Boy" style silencer.
A pair of Arrow slip-on silencers will follow in early
2008.
Continuing the performance theme, a
number of high spec carbon fiber parts are available for
the Street Triple including a tank pad, upper & lower
chain guard and front fender.
On the practical side two styles of
magnetic tank bags are available. These bags can
be securely fitted or removed in seconds and feature
Scotchlite reflective panels for improved visibility,
clear map pockets, integrated waterproof rain covers and
large zipper pull tabs for easy use when wearing gloves.
Other essentials include a gel seat for
additional comfort, which features double stitch detail
and a premium finish, a rear hugger to protect the
underside of the bike, a grab rail for the passenger and
a smoked fly screen visor for added wind protection
while giving the Street Triple a more aggressive
appearance.
About Triumph Tridays
Dedicated to all things Triumph, the annual Tridays
event has been a great success since it began two years
ago. This year, from June 28th June thru July 1st,
the town of Neukirchen in Austria was again transformed
into "Newchurch", with live music, street entertainers
and the infamous Triumph stunt rider Kevin Carmichael
keeping the crowds entertained. Experienced guides
were also on hand to help Triumph riders explore the
some great scenic routes through the surrounding
mountains. Triumph is already looking forward to
hosting
Tridays 2008.
Triumph Street Triple - Original
Announcement
After much media speculation, Triumph is
pleased to confirm that rumors of the brand new Street
Triple are definitely true!
Deriving its genes from the iconic
Speed
Triple streetfighter and the award-winning
Triumph
Daytona 675 Supersport, the Street Triple is 675cc of
pure naked aggression: lightweight, agile, and fantastic
fun to ride.
With an expected MSRP of $7,999 (U.S.)
and $9,999 (CDN) the Street Triple will be the most
affordable of all Triumph sports bikes.
This exciting new motorcycle will
initially be available to North American customers
through a Priority Reservation Program. Customers
who wish to be the first to own one of these new bikes
can place an order at any authorized Triumph dealership.
Orders will be accepted as of July 1 and the first units
will be delivered in October.
The all new Street Triple will make its
first North American appearance at the Red Bull U.S.
Grand Prix at the Laguna Seca Raceway held July 20-22.
The official
factory operated website for the Street Triple will
provide customers with more information on the bike and
is scheduled to go live in late June.
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Bonus: Download a
1280 pixel wide photo of the Street Triple (.zip
format)!
