ThePatient: Triumph Street Triple R. I recently sold my trusty track-only 2005 Kawasaki ZX6R for a more upright track /street bike. I thought I would buy a new Yamaha FZ-09, but I talked with Dave Searle from Motorcycle Consumer News who told me that the FZ needed a lot of work to make it track worthy, so I opted for a slightly used 2012

Sure they expected it to sell well, but it’s actually the fastest selling Hinckley Triumph ever. This year they sold 7,500 Street Triples globally, with 1,100 of those staying put in the UK. So, to coin a phrase, Triumph has decided to make hay while the sun shines and launch a hotted-up R version.

Itdoes take some effort though, as the 2016 Street Triple R uses the same longer first gear ratio as the Daytona 675 sportsbike, bringing the top speed in first to 120 km/h versus the 2015 model

BikeReviews TRIUMPH Street Triple SPEED TRIPLE 1050 2011 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1050 (2011 - on) Review MCN rating 5 out of 5 (5/5) Owners' rating 4.6

Triumphs Speed Triple and MV Agusta's Brutale 1090R square off in a big-bore streetfighter showdown. 2012. More Reviews. Reviews.

RIDINGThis is a bike for those who appreciate - and are prepared to pay for - the finer things in life. It's the two-wheeled counterpart of a European convertible

^{Comparedto the 2008 model we last tested ( Rider, December 2008), on Jett Tuning’s Dynojet dyno our 2011 Speed Triple spun up 124.3 horsepower at 9,200 rpm (up from 120.6) and 76.6 lb-ft of PaulMcCann – The finish and styling of the 1050 Speed Triple R are big drawcards. The in-line three-cylinder donk was certainly unique and appealing. Every bit of power in this bike is useable thanks to its predictable and confidence-inspiring handling. Overall, the words classic, roadster, and tasteful all come to mind with the Triple R}

Triumphs Speed Triple R. The Triple has a big, smooth, grunty 1050cc inline triple engine that perfectly bridges the gap between a torquey twin and a revvy inline four. It's injected, of course Havingseen the success of premium models such as the Street Triple R and Daytona 675R, Triumph upgraded the Speed Triple in 2012 to create the Speed Triple R. Essentially a stock Speed Triple with some flash components added, the R used the same engine and chassis as the base model but replaced the stock suspension with Ohlins Mytest ride and review of a 2012 Triumph 675 Street Triple R. Couldn't film the whole ride but did get some footage. Racespecification Brembo monobloc radial calipers bring extreme, fade-free braking for high-performance road and track-based riding. The styling of the Speed Triple R makes sure everyone on the street knows exactly what they’re up against. Max Power EC. 140 Hp (103 kW) @ 9500rpm. Max Torque EC. 82.6 FT-lbs (112 Nm) @ 7850rpm. Aroundcorners, the Speed Triple feels planted and sure-footed despite its 200 plus kg weight. Direction changes are confidence inspiring and the Metzeler tyres offer sufficient grip and the ABS

Comparedto the previous incarnation, the 2013 Triumph Street Triple R is lighter, smoother, more refined and has the handling and brakes a superbike would be proud of. MCN rating. 5 out of 5 (5/5

^{Thenew 2016 Speed Triple S and R models may seem similar to their predecessors, but they have evolved quite a bit. A redesigned 1050cc three cylinder power plant incorporates 104 design changes} Ifthe Speed Triple were a dog, it would be an angry, yanking-at-its-chain Rottweiler. If Triumph's rabid little three-cylinder were a rock star, it would be .