2017 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Launched In India : Images, Features, Tech Specs, Fuel Economy, Price

After the new Triumph Street Triple S, it’s the range topping RS variant has been launched in India. Let us walk you through all the details of the 2017 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.

2017 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Price

The Street Triple RS packs a more premium list of hardware and thus has been priced at INR 10.55 lakh (ex-showroom). The entry level model, Street Triple S model is available at INR 8.7 lakh (ex-showroom).

2017 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Launch Date

Triumph Motorcycles Street Triple 765 RS has been launched in India (Launch Date – October 16, 2017).

2017 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Features and Details

Based on the same chassis as the outgoing Street Triple, the 2017 model receives a revised swing arm and new mounting points. The motorcycle features all new bodywork, flyscreen, radiator, cowls and new integrated air intake. In addition, the seat has been redesigned and restyled to deliver a sharper, sportier separate twin seat set-up without sacrificing rider or passenger comfort. The Street Triple RS delivers an higher level of finish with colour coded belly pan, colour coded pillion seat cowl with interchangeable pillion seat and lower chain guard.

A few features available across the model range include a quickshifter, a slipper clutch, full LED headlamp, fully digital five inch colour TFT display (controlled through a five way joystick). The Street Triple RS features a new distinctive LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL*). The DRL is claimed to be 28x brighter than the previous generation bulb sidelight.

The all-new, angle adjustable colour 5” TFT instruments for riders to access the new on-board computer. There are three different screen display styles to choose from, pre-set to the riding modes and changeable easily on the move. To ensure that the screen is readable in all weather and light conditions, each of the three styles can be selected with ‘High’ or ’Auto’ contrast.

The Street Triple RS comes with Showa big piston ø41mm front forks, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping. The rear suspension unit is a premium Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock. Stopping power is provided by range topping Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers on the front, with ratio and span adjustable lever and a Brembo single piston sliding caliper on the back. The Street Triple RS comes with range topping Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres that deliver advanced sporting performance for road and the occasional track use.

2017 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Engine and Performance

Developed from the race bred ‘Daytona’ engine, the new 765cc Street Triple engine is tuned to deliver a major step up in power and torque. The new engine features more than 80 new parts including new crank, pistons and Nikasil plated aluminium barrels and an increased bore and stroke. The new model comes with its own unique engine set-up, ECU and tune. The ‘RS’ tune delivers the highest level of performance ever for a Street Triple delivering 123PS @ 11,700rpm and a peak torque of 77Nm @ 10,800rpm.

For a crisper, more precise and more accurate throttle response, with improved on/off throttle transition. Enabling different throttle maps, which combined with the ABS and traction control settings give up to 5 riding modes. Linked to the ride-by-wire system all models have new riding modes, which adjust throttle response, ABS and traction control settings- Street Triple RS featuring 5 modes: Road, Rain, Sport, Rider Programmable and Track.

2017 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Safety

Braking duties are performed by Twin 310mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers upfront and Single 220mm fixed disc, Brembo single piston sliding caliper at rear. Safety net includes ride-by-wire, switchable traction control and switchable ABS.

2017 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Technical Specifications

ENGINE
POWER	123 PS / 121 BHP (90kW) @ 11,700rpm
TORQUE	77 Nm @ 10,800 rpm
ENGINE TYPE	Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
ENGINE SIZE	765 cc
BORE / STROKE	78 x 53.4 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	12.65:1
FUEL 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
CLUTCH	Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist clutch
GEARBOX	6 – Speed
FINAL DRIVE	O ring chain
CHASSIS
FRAME	Front – Aluminium beam twin spar. Rear – 2 piece high pressure die cast
SWINGARM	Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
FRONT SUSPENSION	Showa 41 mm upside down big piston forks (BPF), 115 mm front wheel travel. Adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and preload.
REAR SUSPENSION	Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock, 131 mm rear wheel travel. Adjustable spring preload (lock-rings), compression damping and rebound damping.
FRONT BRAKE	Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
FRONT TYRE	120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
FRONT WHEEL	3.5” x 17” cast
REAR BRAKE	Single 220 mm fixed disc, Brembo single piston sliding caliper
REAR TYRE	180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
REAR WHEEL	5.5” x 17” cast
DIMENSIONS
SEAT HEIGHT	825 mm
HEIGHT (WITHOUT MIRRORS)	1,085 mm
RAKE	23.9 degrees
TRAIL	100 mm
LENGTH	2,065 mm
WHEELBASE	1,410 mm
DRY WEIGHT	166 KG
FUEL TANK CAPACITY	17.4 LITRES
EMISSIONS
FUEL CONSUMPTION	4.7 l/100km 60.1 MPG
EMISSIONS	115 g / km
EQUIPMENT
STANDARD EQUIPMENT	Ride-by-wire throttle ABS Switchable traction control All-new ‘gullwing’ swingarm Rain and Road riding modes LED position light bulb headlights All-new bodywork including new flyscreen with integrated air intake, and new inner and outer radiator cowls Sporty twin-seat design Painted rear bodywork New black powder coated main frame, subframe and swingarm Switchable ABS Slip and assist clutch 5” full-colour TFT instrument pack Additional Sport and Rider programmable riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport and Rider) High-spec onboard computer New switch cubes with 5-way joystick control DRL headlights Self-cancelling indicators Sporty body-coloured flyscreen with integrated air intake Premium seat stitching and vinyls Red rear subframe, wheel pinstripes and detailing Quickshifter Additional Track riding mode (Rain, Road, Sport, Track and Rider) Lap timer Matt silver painted aluminium rear subframe and detailing Silver/grey seat stitching Body-coloured pillion seat cowl (pillion seat also supplied) Body-coloured bellypan Lower chain guard Unique paint schemes