Motorcycle Race

Specifications

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, Parallel Twin
Displacement 399cc
Bore and Stroke 68.4 x 54.3 mm
Cooling Liquid
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Valve System DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel System Digital fuel injection with two 34 mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition Digital
Lubrication Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)

DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission 6-speed cassette, with positive neutral finder
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.095 (88/42)
Gear Ratio: 1st 3.000 (42/14)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 2.167 (39/18)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.640 (41/25)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.360 (34/25)
Gear Ratio: 5th 1.192 (31/26)
Gear Ratio: 6th 1.040 (26/25)
Final Reduction Ratio 3.067 (46/15)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
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Type Diamond, high-tensile steel
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Tire: Front 120/70-ZR17
Wheel Travel: Rear 125 mm (4.9 in.)
Tire: Rear 160/60-ZR17
Caster (Rake) 25°
Trail 106 mm (4.2 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 35º / 35º
SUSPENSION

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Suspension, Front 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension, Rear Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload
BRAKES
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Front: Type Dual 300 mm petal discs
Front: Calipers 2-piston calipers
Rear: Type Single 220 mm petal disc
Rear: Caliper Single-piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
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Overall Length 2,100 mm (82.7 in.)
Overall Width 760 mm (29.9 in.)
Overall Height 1,200 mm (47.2 in.)
Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.5 in.)
Ground Clearance 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Seat Height 790 mm (31.1 in.)
Curb Mass** 203 kg (448 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 15.5 litres (3.4 gal.)
Fuel Consumption TBA

Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)
PERFORMANCE
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Maximum Power‡ 32 kW {44 PS} @ 9,500 rpm
Maximum Torque‡ 37 N·m {3.8 kgf·m} @ 7,500 rpm

Triumph had a good thing going when it unveiled the sweet Street Triple 675, a pared-down streetfighter version of the beloved Daytona 675 sportbike. The Street Triple’s finest feature is its soul-stirring three-cylinder engine that boasts a broad powerband and a symphonic exhaust note. The motor, re-tuned from the Daytona, has a predictable but powerful output that makes it accessible and unintimidating to riders of all skill levels yet is satisfying for even the saltiest veterans. Comfortable ergos – including a reasonably low seat height – and an eminently toss-able nature made it a staff darling, but we were a little disappointed it had some bargain-minded bits to keep the retail figure low.

But like a dream come true, the Street Triple R was introduced just last year, replete with the Daytona’s up-spec fully adjustable suspension and potent radial-mount Nissin brake calipers, alleviating all of our concerns. The result is an invigorating and versatile roadster that stickers for less than $10K. Lofting the front wheel is a snap, and before you know it you’ll be drifting out the back end like an inspired Brit hooligan. And on your favorite twisty back road, its friendly yet potent character is almost unbeatable, proving that no one really needs triple-digit horsepower peaks. Now that Triumph perfected the Street in our eyes, it became the perfect Standard. And its our favorite motorcycle of 2009.