TRIUMPH STREET TWIN (2016 - 2019) Review

My # 2 rated bike of 45 previous and 57 years of riding. Only bested by my Moto Guzzi V7, which EVERY procedure could be done in my garage by me. Handles all roads with aplomb (whatever that means). Comfortable for about 2 hours at a time. I don't take pillion riders.

900cc should be enough for anything. My Triumph of 1969 only was 750cc and did everything needed of it back then. Lots of torque, enough horsepower and fast when I need it.

No corrosion in 19,000 miles. Never stopped on me. Tires and chain replaced at 10,000 miles. Nothing has failed.

Valve adjusts are high, but most new bikes are now because of the shims required, and time to get to them to adjust. I'd prefer old style or even hydraulic valve actuation.

Looks are my favorite, I just look at it in the garage quite often. The gas tank is too small, only good for about 140 miles. I have a Corbin seat on mine, if only for the looks.

No riding modes, a good thing!

I find the seat very uncomfortable after an hour or so, so much so it spoils a 150 mile run. Gel pad will be fitted over winter. Running costs are superb returning 73mpg and being ridden hard. Rear shocks are bargain bucket and will be replaced by Ikons when funds allow along with progressive springs up front. I weigh 105 kilos so not really a complaint. Brakes are adequate.

100% reliable and fast enough when needed.

Chain lube covers the oil level window which is annoying. Optional pannier rails corroded quite quickly around welds. Leather panniers are awkward. I expect better from genuine Triumph accessories.

As previously stated Avon Storms suit the bike well giving 100% confidence in any situation. I'd like to see a hard pannier option. The Triumph leather ones are not the best!

As I am retired I have more time to ride my Street Twin. Each trip is at least between 250 to 600 km. Seat is really confortacle even after many hours of non stop. Engine noise is pleasant.

Engine has plenty of torque to accelerate or pass. Shifting is smooth and positive.

Reliability is the word for that motorcycle.

As I said previously, my maintenance is done by me. Maybe in 1 or 2 years maintenance will be more expensive but no more than or even less than other makes.

I changed my tyres at 12500 km. Both were less than 2mm. I changed for Metzeler Roadtec 01 (front-bias and rear-radial) and what a difference!

Seat in a bit on the firm side but I have done several 300 mile days without requiring physio.

Loads of grunt but missing top end power.

34,000 miles with no problems.

Centre stand and heated grips were first options ticked. Tyres were poor once you got some miles on them.

It's not a Thruxton, but it's well balanced.

No problems.

No failures so only routine.

I don't need electronics.

Bike rides perfectly and feels stable and nimble. Great for filtering in traffic and motorway driving.

I’m totally delighted with my Street Twin and it’s surpassing all my hopes and expectations. I had some extras fitted, centre stand, heated grips, luggage rack and some minor cosmetic items.

Everything feels well thought out and well designed. Switchgear is well placed and so easy to use.

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Heated grips are great. Good dashboard display which covers a lot of information.

Rear shocks are cheap and chearful. Fit better basic rear shocks like girling gas or hagon.

Great strong crankshaft and love watercooled design and I like high torque but camshaft seriously limits the power and peak torque and a good 20 plus bhp can be had by fitting TEC tuning after market camshaft. Triumph kept the power very low for a 900 cc watercooled engine due to it being potentially as powerful as the 1200 and stealing sales off of the 1200.

Very good strong over engineered crankshaft and motor.

Its too fancy and expensive for a twin and needs a basic version thats cheap no frills like a yamaha fazer royal enfield interceptor.

Not over fancy and a great twin engine that is cheaper than other models like the bobber. . Many of us want carburettors reverse cone megaphones and old school T140 solid engineering that doesnt cost a fortune as we aint rich harley riders but often guys working in lower paid jobs and working class . Keep it real triumph like BSA did with their basic excellent A7 and A10 twins in the 1946 to 1962 period. Functional and we could service them ourselves easily. Royal Enfield have done great with the interceptor for £6000 and triumph can do the same!...

It has a low seat with a comfortable riding position and handles nicely. The steering is slightly slower than my last bike, so at first I found myself backing off on fast sweeping bends until I got the feel for things.The brakes are fine, with just the right amount of feel. I've never had ABS on a bike before and, fair enough, I suppose it is a safety feature, although it wasn't one of my cosiderations. However, I can't imagine why anybody would need traction controll on a road bike.

The engine is lovely - smooth and tractable with plenty of performance if you want to crack on. The five speed box is sweet with well chosen ratios ; a sixth gear would be quite unneccessary.

The finish is excellent and the jet black tank is gorgeous (even better now I have removed the idiot stickers with a hair dryer). Running has been faultless.

You can pay quite a lot more for a new Triumph twin, but this one is the best value. I was slightly concerned about the twelve litre petrol tank capacity, but the frugal fuel consumption gives it a similar range to bikes I have had in the past with tanks of greater volume.

The only extras I had fitted were the front mudguard extension - to keep crud off the radiator and the centre stand, which is so useful for chain / rear wheel maintainance. Many modern machines can't be fitted with a main stand and paddock stands are a real pain when you are on your own. To my mind many of the other extras : bars,racks rails, screens, bags etc. just add weight and clutter, spoiling the classic simple, clean lines. No option for a tacho as on the old Bonnie.

Waveing revs when cold. Engine can stop working.

Corrosion and condensation.

In my case servicing is an oil and filter (2x), plus rear pads and chain lube. Serviced at home.

Very expensive accessories.

So much torque, and the stock pipes give the bike a beautiful rumble.

For the type of riding I do (urban, urban/rural fringe and occasional shortish trip) the handling and brakes are just fine. Rear brake almost unnecessary except where needed to adjust the physics for particular corners.

The only reason I didn't score this as a 5 is that while the amount of power on tap is generally "fit for purpose" the number of ponies that Triumph are extracting from a 900cc bike is pretty pathetic.

I would have liked to have seen a dual instrument pod. It they can do it for the T120 and most likely for the 2017 T100 why not this bike? There should definitely be an option to order this bike with spoked wheels over cast wheels. A nicely designed retro bike like this deserves to come with old school wheels. OK you can buy spoked wheels as an option (which is something of a well kept secret) but they should be there in the first instance w/o having to pay a premium. The reverse cone mufflers are beauties. As much as I can appreciate the desire for 1960's authenticity with the pea-shooter type mufflers on other models they are about as stylish as grandmas old sensible low heeled squared toed shoes.

Front brake a little weak under emergency braking but the ABS is a superb addition

Lovely torquey engine that doesn't seem to run out of puff unless pushed well beyond the legal limits

Quality shines through with no issues.

ABS, ride-by-wire, traction control all as standard - what a very "adult" motorcycle.

Brakes good but nothing special. They are up to the job. Pitches around a little on uneven roads and squirms on road banding. I can ride about 1.5 hours before I need to stretch but I do suffer with a dicky back.

Not "powerful" but pulls really well, I tend to be lazy about changing gear and generally she will pull away.

Attention to detail to what is effectively an entry level machine is superb. Have done around 1400 miles with no problems.

Averaging around 68 MPG which for 900cc bike is unbelievable!

Multifunctional clock is great you learn how many times to press button to view info you require. I can also read info, time MPG etc without wearing glasses (a bit different to my last bike) On reflection I might have gone for the slightly smaller screen.

Handling is too slow which makes bike unsuited to fast riding in the twisties -front tyre too big-heavy and wide (try 17inch?) and needs steeper angle on fork. Fine for M'Ways and sweeping highway bends though .Good seating position but seat itself is too low for most males -good for girls, teens and asians I guess. Im 5' 9" and would add 1 1/4" padding .Tank is v narrow but cases are too wide results in splayed out legs -not good for cornering. Brakes ok -non threatening. Suspension ok

The power is smooth and grunty from about 2 to 7,000rpm as smooth as a good 4.slipper style clutch makes engine easy to use-very light and no lock ups on down shifts at higher revs.Good in steep terrain -not much gear changing needed.

Should be able to order the accessories without paying thru the nose by swapping them with the std parts from new. Wire wheels are v nice, Engine is too black-needs the chrome and or alloy touches. Although there are many optional seats most look pretty bad. Std mirrors look clown like!

unknown service costs yet

Tilted up speedo acts as a mini fly screen -can lope along at 65-70 no problems with wind blast but above this fit the mini screen. Info on screen -mpg etc is a bit feint and too small for these older eyes. Don't like black bars either.

A bit undersprung and underdamped for a 200 lb rider,but I expected that. I can easily upgrade the shocks and tune the forks. Easy peasy.

The motor pulls like a dump truck. I can't wait to sneak on the 1200 top end. In the meantime, this is a sweet street motor. Im getting super mileage and it runs and sounds just great.

I would like a bit more feedback from the tires, but this bike is so very good as a package, Im nitpicking.

Good set up for me at 78kg, although not adjustable. ABS re-assuring. Stops well.

Very lively at low revs. Probably not for those who lust after a surge up to the red line. It reminds me of my old Norton Commando. Lots of torque with immediate response at normal engine speeds.

No complaints yet, but still early days.

Incredibly efficient engine with very high mpg. Service intervals of 10,000 miles is good too.

ABS, Traction Control, and console information all good. Would be helpful to have some under seat storage.

First service at 500 next at 10k!

Added long tour windscreen and my neck is now a happy camper!