Family Feud Triumph Street Triple R vs Triumph Street Triple RS

 

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Triumph has launched the Street Triple R in India. It costs Rs 35,000 more than the now-discontinued Street Triple S and Rs 2.49 lakh less than the range-topping Street Triple RS. So which one should you go for: the Street Triple R or the Street Triple RS?

 

Design

The Street Triple R and Street Triple RS look identical. They get a sharper-looking LED headlamp and a sporty bodywork. The only difference is the subtle livery and an engine cowl on the RS. In terms of features, the top-spec Street Triple RS gets a premium-looking colour TFT instrument console while the Street Triple R continues to use a semi-digital unit from the previous model. The Street Triple R gets three rider modes: Road, Rain and Sport, while the Street Triple RS gets two extra modes: Track and rider configurable. Both motorcycles get traction control and ABS. They have the same 17.5-litre fuel tank and 825mm seat height but the Street Triple R weighs 2kg more than the Street Triple RS, at 168kg.  

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Powertrain

	Triumph Street Triple R	Triumph Street Triple RS
Engine	765cc in-line 3-cylinder	765cc in-line 3-cylinder
Power	118PS @ 12,000rpm	123PS @11750rpm
Torque	79Nm @ 9,350rpm	79Nm @ 9350rpm
Gearbox	6-speed with slip and assist clutch and bi-directional quickshifter	6-speed with slip and assist clutch and bi-directional quickshifter
Saddle height	825mm	825mm
Kerb weight	168kg	166kg
Fuel tank capacity	17.4-litres	17.4-litres

In terms of performance, the Street Triple R is just 5PS down from the Street Triple RS. Even with the extra 2kg weight, we expect the Street Triple R to be able to keep up with its more powerful sibling. Both motorcycles get a bi-directional quickshifter which should help on the racetrack. 

 

Underpinnings

	Triumph Street Triple R	Triumph Street Triple RS
Front suspension	Showa 41 mm upside down separate function big piston forks (SF-BPF) fully-adjustable	Showa 41 mm upside down big piston forks (BPF) fully-adjustable
Rear suspension	Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock, fully-adjustable	Ohlins STX40 piggyback reservoir, fully-adjustable
Front brake	Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monobloc calipers	Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Rear brake	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper
ABS	Dual-channel	Dual-channel, switchable
Traction control	Yes	Yes
Rider modes	Rain, Road, Sport	Rain, Road, Sport, Track, Rider configurable
Tyres	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III	Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3

Both motorcycles offer impressive kit. While they get fully adjustable suspension, the Street Triple RS gets a more premium kit, especially the substantially more expensive Ohlins rear monoshock. It also gets stickier Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas. The Street Triple R gets Diablo Rosso III which offers fantastic street performance and lasts longer than the softer Supercorsas. In terms of braking, the RS gets M50 monoblocs which offer better brake feedback and a stronger bite. The Street Triple RS’ underpinnings are more suited for the racetrack while the Street Triple R should perform well on the streets. 

 

Verdict

For the additional Rs 2.49 lakh, the Street Triple RS offers extra goodies such as the uber cool colour TFT instrument console as well as more power and more premium underpinnings which shine when put through their paces on the racetrack. If you are a track regular, the Street Triple RS will keep you happy until the new Daytona 765 comes along. For everything else, the Street Triple R is more than up for the job. 

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