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2020 Triumph Street Triple RS MC Commute Review

We giddyap on Triumph’s midsize Street Triple RS naked bike.

July 28, 2020

Triumph’s middleweight naked bike has been a perennial favorite among in-the-know motorcyclists who want a fun, sweet-sounding streetbike that is equally at home during commutes and fast-paced rides on the weekend. For 2020, the English brand has something special. We covered some of the technical improvements in the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS First Look Preview. Now we swing a leg over it in this video review.

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS Specifications

PRICE	$12,850
ENGINE	765cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-3; 12 valves
BORE x STROKE	77.8 x 53.4mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	12.5:1
FUEL DELIVERY	Fuel injection
CLUTCH	Slip/assist multiplate, wet
TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE	6-speed/chain
FRAME	Aluminum twin-spar
FRONT SUSPENSION	41mm inverted Showa Big Piston fork, fully adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION	Öhlins STX40, fully adjustable
FRONT BRAKE	Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, 310mm discs
REAR BRAKE	Brembo 1-piston caliper, 220mm disc w/ switchable ABS
TIRES, FRONT/REAR	Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3; 120/70-17 / 180/55-17
RAKE/TRAIL	23.9°/3.9 in.
WHEELBASE	55.3 in.
SEAT HEIGHT	32.5 in.
FUEL CAPACITY	4.6 gal.
CLAIMED DRY WEIGHT	366 lb.
WARRANTY	Two year
AVAILABLE	July 2020
CONTACT	triumphmotorcycles.com

We swing a leg over Triumph’s updated-for-2020 Street Triple RS in this MC Commute video review.Adam Waheed

The up-spec RS version is Triumph’s top-of-the-line middleweight-sized naked bike.Adam Waheed

A color TFT instrument panel graces the Street Triple RS. The display looks snazzy, and is loaded with features—including the ability to receive text messages (when paired with a Bluetooth-enabled device). However menu navigation is cumbersome and making vehicle setting changes is overly complicated.Adam Waheed

Triumph has made great strides in terms of fit and finish. The saddle is not only comfortable but appears well-made.Adam Waheed

The 2020 Street Triple is powered by a tweaked version of Triumph’s 765cc inline-three engine. The engine produces gobs of sweet-sounding torque with a fun characteristic.Adam Waheed

The RS is outfitted with Brembo’s marvelous adjustable-ratio MCS-type master cylinder. This allows riders to better tailor front brake sensation.Adam Waheed

A carbon fiber-tipped muffler looks nice and emits a pleasing exhaust note that is neither too loud, nor too soft.Adam Waheed

We love the Street Triple’s sleek tailsection, which reminds us of the outgoing Daytona 675 sportbike.Adam Waheed

Although the ergonomics package is well-proportioned, the Street Triple RS feels old as compared to the latest crop of middleweight naked bikes.Adam Waheed

The Speed Triple’s switch gear could benefit from a simplified interface and improved tactile function.Adam Waheed

The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS rings in at $12,800 with a two-year warranty.Adam Waheed

The RS-spec Street Triple adds an linkage-equipped Öhlins gas-charged shock. Damping is firmer than previous iteration Street Triples, but still delivers favorable ride quality over a variety of surfaces.Adam Waheed

As usual, Showa’s BPF-generation fork offers a wide range of adjustment and versatile performance on the road and circuit.Adam Waheed