2021 Triumph Street Triple RS

Engine

• EURO 5 ENGINE UPDATES: The Street Triple RS has exhilarating power and low-down performance from an updated 765cc engine, developed by Triumph’s Moto2™ engine team. Now Euro 5 ready with higher precision machining on the crankshaft, clutch and balancer for less rotational inertia, the result is a more responsive and refined ride.
• MORE TORQUE: Peak torque of 58 LB-FT @ 9,350 rpm on the RS model is higher than the previous generation, with an impressive 9% stronger spread of torque across the mid-range. The bike’s balance pipe smooths the torque curve for even more addictive Street Triple power delivery.
• MORE POWER: With a high peak power figure of 121 HP @ 11,750 rpm, the generation RS also delivers 9% more horsepower in the mid-range for an even more thrilling and dynamic ride.
• MORE RESPONSIVE: The RS model enjoys an improved responsiveness primarily achieved by a 7% reduction in rotational inertia gained from higher precision machining. When combined with the increase in torque across the rev range, the improvement in the Street Triple’s immediacy is notable.
• REFINED GEARBOX: A smoother more refined gearbox has short 1st and 2nd gear ratios for exceptional acceleration and slick gear changes. The higher precision machining enabled the removal of the anti-backlash gears, which reduces overall mass and adds a higher level of riding refinement.
• LIGHTEST BIKE IN CLASS: The Street Triple range is world-renowned for its exhilarating ride and impeccable handling character, ensuring its reputation as both the top performing motorcycle in its class and a superbly accessible, user friendly ride. The amazing power-to-weight ratio is central to the Street Triple’s game-changing performance and agile handling, and at 366 pounds (dry weight) the RS model is the lightest bike in its class.

Key Features

• REASONS TO RIDE: Already a revolutionary game-changing motorcycle, the generation Street Triple RS has further evolved with more aggressive styling, better performance, high specification standard equipment and even better rider technology. Here are some highlights to look out for when you test ride this incredible motorcycle.
• MAJOR ENGINE UPDATE: The Street Triple’s characterful 765cc triple engine is Euro 5 compliant with a more performance-focused feel, having been precision-upgraded by the same expert team who developed Triumph’s Moto2™ engine.
• IT’S OUR BEST STREET TRIPLE EVER: The most addictive, explosive and intuitive performance street motorcycle you can buy, this top-spec Street Triple RS delivers track-ready peak power of 121 HP at 11,750 rpm and peak torque figures that reach 58 LB-FT at 9,350 rpm for a dynamic, exhilarating ride. It’s fast, fun, and stylish. The lightest bike in its class with a engine update ensuring increased torque low-down and across the mid-range, it provides the type of immediate responsiveness and razor-sharp agility that’s as welcome on the road as it is on the race track. Built into the Street Triple RS is the highest specification equipment ever seen on this range, with an even higher level of technology than on the previous generation. Superb styling improvements reflect this increased capability with a more distinct, aggressive look that’s as apparent attacking apexes as it is parked in your garage. There’s even a choice of over 60 genuine Triumph custom accessories to personalize your Street Triple and get even more from your ride.
• TRIPLE 765CC ENGINE WITH MORE MID-RANGE: The Street Triple RS brings a major step up in performance from an improved 765cc triple engine, incorporating performance updates developed as part of Triumph’s Moto2™ engine program from the same team of engineers that developed the race engine. As a result of these engineering improvements and efficiencies, the powerplant is more responsive, stronger, cleaner and Euro 5 compliant too. This Street Triple engine is now more performance-focused with even more distinctive Triumph triple character. And in the case of the RS engine, delivers even more peak torque than the previous generation. There’s also improved responsiveness delivered through a 7% reduction in rotational inertia for faster revs, a noticeable improvement in torque throughout the mid-range, and a crisper, purer and more refined triple sound.
• POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO: Not only the most powerful bike in its class, the generation Street Triple RS is still the lightest bike in its class as well, meaning the power-to-weight ratio is incredible and central to its agile handling, intuitive dynamic feel and outstanding capability
• MOTO2™ INNOVATIONS: Already renowned for its exciting performance focus and dynamic character, the Street Triple engine now enjoys upgrades developed by our Moto2™ engine team. The result is a higher peak torque of 58 LB-FT at 9,350 rpm for the RS model, with 9% more power and torque across the mid-range, and peak horsepower soaring to an impressive 121 HP.
• EVEN BETTER TECHNOLOGY WITH HIGHER SPECIFICATION: The Street Triple RS features exclusive, enhanced TFT screen functionality with 2nd generation graphics and the My Triumph connectivity system pre-installed, with all the software needed to support the accessory-fit Bluetooth module for GoPro and turn-by-turn navigation interaction. In addition, the Street Triple RS now benefits from Triumph Shift Assist – an up and down quickshifter now fitted as standard for the first time. This generation brings an even higher level of cutting-edge rider tech for even more confidence and control, with improved riding modes optimized to better utilize the engine upgrades, advanced safety features like adjustable ABS and switchable traction control, and ride-by-wire for precise throttle response.
• MORE AGGRESSIVE STYLE: The Street Triple RS benefits from significant styling enhancements and now exhibits a more aggressive look, most noticeably from the twin LED headlight with striking modern shape and stylish Daytime Running Lights on the top-spec RS model (local legislation permitting). The bodywork now has cleaner lines and a more angular sporty style, with generation changes to the flyscreen and air intake, side panels, rear unit, seat cowl, and belly pan. There’s also a brand and restyled silencer with a premium carbon fiber finisher, unique to the RS.
• STREET & TRACK CAPABILITY FOR A CATEGORY-LEADING RIDE: The Street Triple presents an agile, exhilarating ride with precise, engaging handling achieved through Triumph’s advanced chassis and suspension engineering. One unique example is the gullwing swingarm, this feature delivers both torsional stiffness and lateral flexibility for maximum stability both on the road and at accelerated track speeds for even greater rider confidence. For the RS model only, Pirelli’s latest generation Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tires offer track-ready performance, grip and stability in a fully street-legal tire. All Street Triple riders benefit from advanced stopping power and sublime suspension performance courtesy of Triumph’s top-spec braking and suspension components, together they contribute to the Street Triple’s smooth roadster ride and confidence-enhancing capability.
• REFINED FINISH & DETAILING: Adding to the Triumph’s exceptional build quality are a number of premium detailing touches. Shaped mirrors instantly give a more contemporary look to the RS front end, while the Street Triple’s handlebar clamp was restyled to feature distinctive Triumph branding. In addition, there are more harmonized component finishes like black control plates and rear footrest hangers, and satin metal heel guards and silencer, all further enhancing to the already eye-catching looks.
• PERFORMANCE, STYLING & TECHNOLOGY: The Street Triple delivers intuitive, precise handling and class-leading capability, all from a uniquely stylish motorcycle. Combining distinctive, British streetfighter attitude with advanced rider-focused technology, the riding experience is nothing short of thrilling. This is a closer look at some of the exciting performance, styling and technological highlights of the Street Triple.

Styling

• LED HEADLIGHTS: A more distinctive and aggressive look for the Street Triple brings sharper, more purposeful twin LED headlights that are whiter, brighter, more conspicuous and more aggressively styled. The LED lights benefit from low energy consumption and greater long-term durability, while the bigger Daytime Running Lights (DRL) on the RS (where local market legislation allows) offer increased visibility.
• CONTEMPORARY BODYWORK: The Street Triple’s distinctive styling is complemented with more contemporary bodywork that brings cleaner lines for a more angular, sporty look. Restyled elements include a more pronounced flyscreen and air intake unit, side panels and rear unit. Plus exclusively for the Street Triple RS, a color coded seat cowl and belly pan, plus a more distinctive silencer with premium sporty carbon fiber finisher.
• HIGH LEVEL OF FINISH: Shaped mirrors give Street Triple a more contemporary front-end look and the handlebar clamp was restyled to feature premium Triumph branding. In addition, black control plates and rear footrest hangers along with satin metal heel guards and silencer, all exhibit more harmonized component finishes, while the Titanium Silver colored main frame of the RS contributes to the highest level of finish ever seen on a Street Triple.

Technology

• ENHANCED TFT FUNCTIONALITY: The top-spec RS model now features unique 2nd generation graphic schemes on the TFT instrument screen. The TFT screen angle can be adjusted for optimum visibility to suit rider height and works with ergonomically optimized switch cubes and 5-way joystick.
• TRIUMPH SHIFT ASSIST: Fitted as standard to the Street Triple RS, Triumph’s very own Shift Assist is an up and down quickshifter for smooth comfortable gear changes while maintaining the accelerator position. This reduces rider fatigue and gives the motorcycle an even greater level of capability, particularly on the track.
• HIGH LEVEL OF RIDER-FOCUSED SPECIFICATION: Five riding modes on the Street Triple RS (Road, Rain, Sport, Track and Rider-Programmable) adjust throttle response, ABS and traction control settings to optimize performance to suit the rider. In addition, ride-by-wire for precise throttle response, adjustable ABS, switchable traction control and self-cancelling indicators are all part of the Street Triple’s high-tech standard equipment.