Triumph Street Triple R (2013-on) Motorcycle Review

Easy to ride slowly, easy to ride fast, manoeuvrable at slow speeds, confidence inspiring, stopped impressively even when fully loaded, sure-footed, fun and forgiving.Not great for weather protection, not great for two up riding. For everything else it's a cracking all-rounder. I would recommend this model to anyone seeking solo motorcycle fun, sport and practicality.

A super engine that give power all through the rev range in a very linear fashion. I would have liked a bit more top end rush and a touch more max bhp is always nice. This is not a complaint though, this bike more than held it's own on track and embarrassed many superbike riders. On the road the torque and power were just about perfect.

Nothing corroded whatsoever. No break downs or even minor gremlins.That's some going considering the mileage, full throttle track time aplenty and hauling me and my luggage up and over the Pyrenees and Alps year after year.

Service intervals are a little short at 6k, 12k etc. with valve clearances every 12k. The service cost entered is an average of minor/major service costs.It wasn't too thirsty and didn't destroy tyres or brake pads like a litre bike does. Averaged about 52mph on the road.

It's got everything you need really and if you want heated grips or whatever else the aftermarket has it all. The electronics/rider aids package is basic but at least it has a tachometer that is easily read with a very quick glance, something the latest 765RS lacks.

Suspension once set up is perfect for UK roads. Great B road blaster and can tour thanks to great tank range and economy. Copes with motorways better than the rider, so stick to the A roads and speed limits unless you want neck muscles like Arnie.

Great engine. Love the triple sound and feel. Loads of character.

18k miles and no major issues, apart from the Arrow exhaust which rots at the welded nuts underneath and produces holes.

Not sure the dealer can be trusted anymore? Seem to put the trainees on the 'older' bikes. Tried to tell me the cam chain was on the way out as there was a rattling noise. Turns out it's the clutch basket as noise goes away when warm and whenever clutch is pulled in.

Heated grips are good. Quickshifter good. Seat comfy enough. Did put a bigger screen on for the longer trips. I don't miss it, but others have said it could do with cruise control.

A decent all-round bike brake time an hour or so

smooth engaging power delivery

Well built corrosion free

look and sound of the exhaust bar end mirrors a must have

bike is at its best around 5-6000 rpm and a very good all rounder you can have a few hours in the saddle only need to stop for food drink and WC

power delivery nice and smooth performance on a par with middle weight sport's bikes

very well built no corrosion has not broken down as yet and no failed parts.

running costs are reasonable

exhaust is my favourite feature only accessories so far are bar end mirrors

Dropped a star because of engine paint is bubbled and peeling.

Easy to get 50mpg

The good news is that the brakes have plenty of feel and the stop matches the go. The seat and riding position are comfortable enough for hours of riding between pit stops and the tank capacity is good enough to not force shorter periods in the saddle.

Pulls cleanly and effortlessly with no oil used. Will run on the new E5 fuel standard. Great news for those who find checking the oil level via the difficult to see oil level window, as Triumph use a dip stick.

No TFT is not a negative and the instruments are well laid out and clearly displayed. However, if you have got used to TFT tech, you may miss some of functionality that only TFT can provide. Having said that Triumph have incorporated tpm, which provides you with individual F and R displays - via the info button - as well as a red low pressure warning light.

Backside up head down position OK. Brakes and suspension very good.

Absolute gem at all revs or any gear.

Can’t fault it except for the rubbish mirrors.

All the modes and settings can get a bit confusing to start with but you get used to them. Quick shifter great. Best part of this bike is the engine.

Excellent

Pirelli Diablo corsa s that came as standard were not the best have since fitted Michelin Pilot Road 4 s which are fantastic!

A very decent all round bike .round town. fast roads and touring all no problem

No dislikes at all .like it's power delivery very smooth

Never had a problem

All very good again no problems very pleased with the tyrs too that came with the bike.

Great all round

Great power delivery right across the rev range. And it sounds great, even with the standard exhaust.

9000 miles and no reliability issues to date. Build quality is good. No evidence of rust yet but l try not to ride in bad weather or when salt is about.

Servicing is not the cheapest but fuel economy is good, even when pushing engine hard.

Favourite standard feature is engine. Standard tyres suit the bike and give confidence.

Had bolts going rusty and paint flaking of fork Bottom. Bike as only seen rain a couple of times

Lovely firm confidence inspiring suspension, chassis handles very well indeed, a little flighty at very high speeds but perfect for B road scratching, brakes are fine.

Lovely torque at all most rpm, very low is lacking slightly and top end is a little gutless, very linear and predictable power, engine braking is good as well.

They suffer terribly when exposed to salt.

Triumph servicing costs aren't great and short valve intervals on this bike.

Comfortable enough, quickshifter is well worth having.

given the throttle issue, it's never much fun to drive. Fine at high speed on a motorway, but you can't city drive or enjoy it on a back road with any confidence.

There is a lot of power in this, but delivery is a little disappointing.

The throttle response on this bike is unrefined - something, probably the traction control adds a split second delay; coming from a bike without this (TC) you will feel delivery is delayed. More importantly, dropping a lot of revs incurs a sort of freezing in throttle response, you are left with no control for a second - this is a serious and dangerous issue. Gearbox seems a bit clunky, and badly setup for a street bike. Something (gearbox I think) vibrates heavily at odds with the engine and you can feel it in the handlebars all the time

Haven't had it long enough - cost about 250EUR to get a brake caliper replaced if that's any indication.

Not sure what Triumph were thinking on the suspension as it seems to be sprung differently at both ends. Hard to set up the preload correctly due to weird spring choice. Brakes are amazing although never had a bad Triumph on the Brakes.

Without a doubt a superb engine with plenty of stomp and very flexible due to the triple torque.

Mine is never ridden in poor conditions unless caught out and is kept clean and dry in a brick built garage and treated with ACF-50 but I would have no issues recommending the product to anyone concerned with Triumph build quality. I have heard stories of lose bolts and electrical gremlins but so far haven't suffered with anything similar.

Slightly thirsty at 38-42mpg and although I'm not a fool I do tend to wind it up quite often.

Diablo Rosso Corsas as standard but at the price of more neutral, slightly slower steering, throw some Metzeler M7RRs on it which are brilliant in the wet or dry. DRCs tend to pick up punctures quite easily. If you've come from a sports bike source a set of Daytona rearsets to get your feet back a little further. Speed Triple 11-16 throttle tube is a good choice for around a tenner for a shorter turn to wide open throttle. The bike badly needs a rad guard due to the short front mudguard.

Taut, narrow, sharp, precise, stable, predictable, almost telepathic handling. Eye the 2" piece of tarmac you want at the apex, simply hold that thought and she puts you right there, every time. The upright yet somewhat aggressive forward leaning ergonomics give a great blend of comfort, vision, low speed control combined with a posture that begs the rider to work the bike a bit harder through the wiggly bits. Very easy to move around on the bike without upsetting stability. Comfort wise, done a couple of 7 hour stints and was up for more when I headed back home. Very easy in traffic, parking and moving around. This bike can commute, tour, track and weekend blast. The lack of fairing makes prolonged higher speed riding more tiring. The upside being a reduced temptation to be the wrong side of the national speed limits. Can't imagine how ruined my neck would be after 130mph for an hour on a German autobahn. Pillion experiences have not been great. Poor lass slid around a lot and didn't feel too stable. Two up also made the back end feel saggy and non compliant, a bit of preload adjustment and clicking should sort it though. Brakes are eye-wateringly responsive, up there with the superbikes and give tons of feedback. The overall handling of this bike is fantastic and comes into it's own on meandering, well surfaced A roads. One of the quickest bikes around through the twisty bits. Confidence inspiring for newer riders and amazingly good fun for the more experienced.

Top notch! Oodles of torque throughout the entire rev range building very linear power delivery as the revs climb, and she loves to rev. Throttle response is instant, smooth and predictable with no stutter or jerkiness except at very low 1st gear speeds in traffic. Gearbox is silky smooth on the move and forgives any clumsiness but can get a bit sticky when static. I've had a few occasions when shifting to neutral or 1st at a standstill is a minor nuisance.

The Triumph Street Triple R is a beautifully crafted and well presented motorcycle. Some components, for example the mirrors, are a bit cheap and fitted to help keep the bike affordable. General build quality and finish are excellent. I really like the textured matte finish of the frame and swingarm with cool little shiny flecks embedded in the finish. The components look well thought-out and have a nice finish to them. I can't comment on reliability as I have done just 2000 miles trouble free miles since taking ownership 5 weeks ago.

Insurance is reasonable for this machine. I've been pleasantly surprised by the fuel consumption. I usually ride her for 3 to 7 hours on varied A-roads and better B-roads observing speed limits on straight sections instead seeking out twisty bits where I give her the beans. So far she's been returning 55-57 mph. I check fuel economy on every refill and calculations have always agreed with the bike's computer. I'll run decent Pirelli's on her, that's going to add up over my typical 12,000 annual miles. I bought this bike at 1 year old with one owner, in terms of value for money I'd rate this bike as excellent. You get a lot of motorcycle for your cash.

The bike comes with sports Pirellis that really work well with this bike giving smooth, quick corner entry with lots of grip and feedback. The instruments are quite nice with an easy to operate multi-function computer. The funky blue gear change lights a cool if you like that sort of thing. Digital speedo is very easy to read as if the analogue tacho. Gear position indicator and fuel gauge are nice to have. I haven't fiddled with the fully adjustable forks and shocks yet but wonder whether rebound/comp setting will offer much real adjustment since they top drawer equipment. Time and twiddling will tell. Much of the rest is pretty standard fair that works well enough. The mirrors are pretty awful, very little adjustment, move about at higher speeds and obscured by elbows. A glance won't do you need to move your head quite a bit to get a decent view, easily changeable for prettier one that don't look like MM's ears.