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  • The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS was launched today at the 2019 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix.

  • It features many revisions and updates.

  • It is now lighter and more powerful.

The much-awaited 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS was launched today at the 2019 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix.

The 2017 models was the most fun motorcycle we’ve ever tested and we wondered even back then how could Triumph possible make it even better. So kudos to the Hinckley based manufacturer in finding ways to make an already great bike greater.

Some of the lessons learned in Moto2 as exclusive engine suppliers were applied to the 2020 ST RS. As we’ve published before, the Triumph Moto2 engines were derived from the standard engine from the 2017 ST RS. From there it was developed only very lightly by Extern Pro.

The results were staggering. Records fell one by one and a Triumph-engined Moto2 bike hit more than 300 km/h at Mugello earlier this year. It was the first a Moto2 bike ever to hit the triple-ton. Then another three bikes went more than 300 km/h at Philip Island, Australia.

Championship organiser and promoter Dorna had wanted a series with closer racing and Triumph’s Moto2 engine delivered the show. The 2019 Moto2 championship is still open with two races to go.

Highlights of the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS:
  • Revisions to the engine boost power by 9%, despite having 2 catalytic converters.
  • Power is up to 121 bhp and 77.3 Nm of torque, up from 116 bhp and 76 Nm.

  • Engine response tuned to provide fatter mid-range power and torque.
  • More responsive throttle.

  • Smoother powerband results from new exhaust cam.
  • High-precision machining of the crankshaft, clutch and counterbalancer.

  • Bi-directional quickshift for up and down shifts.
  • 41 mm fully-adjustable Showa forks and Öhlins rear mono shock retained.

  • Braking handled by the awesome Brembo monobloc calipers up front, with revised master cylinder.

  • New TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity for phone and multimedia functions.
  • TFT screen can also pair with and control GoPro action camera.

  • 5 riding modes are provided: Track, Sport, Road, Rain and rider customizable.
  • New bodywork (or lack of it) — everything unneeded was pared away.

  • New “eagle-eyed” LED headlamps with Daylight Running Lights (DRL).

  • New design rear seat.
  • The result of the revisions results in a bike that weights just 166 kg dry.
  • That’s the best power-to-weight ration in its category.

No price was given at the moment, as the bike will only be available from January 2020 onwards. But you can already view at Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia.

 

Fast Bikes selaku pengedar rasmi Triumph Motorcycle Malaysia melancarkan Triumph Street Triple RS 2020 di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang, sempena Shell Malaysia MotoGP 2019, hari ini.

Model yang julung kalinya dilancarkan pada 2007 itu kini menawarkan prestasi dan kuasa yang lebih tinggi dan agresif.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd dan Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia, Dato Razak Al-Malique menyifatkan Street Triple RS 2020 sebagai streetbike berprestasi tinggi terbaik terutamanya dengan penggunaan enjin 765cc yang diinspirasikan daripada enjin Triumph di Moto2.

Menariknya, Triumph Street Triple RS 2020 ditawarkan untuk pasaran Malaysia dengan harga yang sama – RM67,900!

“Meskipun terdapat pelbagai penambahbaikan dan naik taraf namun kami teruja kerana dapat menawarkan jentera baharu ini tanpa sebarang kenaikan harga bermula Januari 2020 ini,” jelas Dato Razak.

Ciri terbaru pada Triumph Street Triple RS:

  • Enjin 765cc patuh piawaian Euro 5
  • 122hp pada 11,750rpm dan 79Nm pada 9,350rpm
  • gearbox serba baharu dengan klac slip & assist
  • lampu depan LED dengan Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
  • paparan TFT dengan MyTriumph Connectivity
  • Triumph Shift Assist
  • Lima mod tunggangan

Orang ramai yang berminat untuk melihat Triumph Street Triple RS 2020 dengan lebih dekat boleh singgah di booth Triumph di SIC atau kunjungi Triumph Malaysia!

  • The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS breaks cover.

  • Its engine receives a power boost.

  • It also receives updated looks and lost some weight.

The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS breaks cover after Triumph’s teases over the last couple of months.

The new bike retains the Street Triple’s classic silhouette, but it’s apparent that Triumph pared it down to look even more purposeful than ever. The headlamps were updated to look fiercer. There are new radiator flanks, exposing more of the frame. Triumph’s scalpel pared away excess weight, ending up with a bike which weighs only 166 kg dry. The manufacturer claims that it’s the lightest bike in its category.

Over to the engine. While the 2020 bike was revealed in preparation for Euro 5 emission, the engine gained power, courtesy of the lessons learned in Moto2 racing. (Triumph is the exclusive engine supplier to the championship.)

The three-cylinder architecture remains the same and includes two catalytic convertors. Despite that, it receives a 9-percent power boost. It now produces 121 bhp and 77.3 Nm of torque, compared to the previous 116 bhp and 76 Nm of torque. That doesn’t appear to be a lot on paper, of course, but you can look forward to a punchier midrange combined with a more responsive throttle (the previous bike’s throttle was already super responsive and smooth!). The gains and smoother powerband are the courtesy of a new exhaust cam, besides the high precision machining of the crankshaft, clutch and balancer.

The previous RS’s chassis and suspension are already in the ballpark, hence carried over to the new bike. The front forks remain the 41mm upside-down Showa BFF, while the rear mono shock is the Ohlins STX40.

Braking duties are handled by a pair of Brembo M50 monobloc 4-piston callipers gripping a pair of 310mm discs up front and a Brembo single-piston calliper out back.

And as we speculated, there is a new TFT screen armed with Bluetooth connectivity. Through the MyTriumph app, the rider can receive navigation prompts, manage music and calls and control his GoPro action camera. The five riding modes i.e. Track, Sport, Road, Rain and rider customisable are also enhanced.

The previous Triumph Street Triple RS remains the most fun bike we’ve tested to this point, so we can’t wait to test this new one!

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  • Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia telah melancarkan rangkaian Triumph Street Triple 2018.
  • Tiga buah model Street Triple – S, R dan RS ini disasarkan bagi para penunggang dengan keinginan yang tertentu.
  • Rangkaian Street Triple terbaru ini dijana oleh enjin 765cc yang baru – asas bagi enjin yang akan dibekalkan kepada pasukan Moto2 bermula tahun 2019.

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  • Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia has launched the 2018 Triumph Street Triple family.

  • The three Street Triple models – RS, R, and S are intended for riders with specific needs.

  • The Street Triple is now powered by a new 765cc engine – the basis of the engine supplied to Moto2 teams beginning 2019.

I’ve often wondered if shopping at IKEA is stressful for others too.

It invariably starts off well; seeing charmingly designed sets of furniture is somehow calming. Even the smaller stuff are mightily tempting (and realistically affordable), hence I’ve never once returned without at least one item. I remembered buying scented candles when I was first married and now soft toys for my infant. Wink wink.

But it gets more complex when choosing something bigger.

We were looking for a wardrobe. I’ve picked one out and scribbled the model number in that little piece of paper. I walked away toward the kitchen section, feeling content that I’ve solved a problem. Right about then, the Mrs. saw her reflection in the mirror of another wardrobe and started to adjust her hair and clothing, “Oooh, this one is much better.”

What?! Contentment turned to contention, voices started to rise, neck veins started to taut. The President, CEO, CFO and Home Minister (positions held by The Wife) suddenly went quiet, so I decided it’s best to accept her choice. I don’t love hugging dust mites on the old couch.

I grudgingly scratched off my choice, and wrote down the one she chose, while mumbling to myself, “Fine, don’t complain later that the mirror makes you look like Tyrion Lannister.”

She turned away and smacked into a third wardrobe. “Wait, this one is the best! Thank goodness, there must be a reason I bumped into it,” she said. To me it looked uncannily like the outhouse destroyed by the bandits in P. Ramlee’s Ali Baba Bujang Lapok.

When Triumph released the Street Triple 675 in 2007, it hailed a new chapter in the history of the middleweight naked sportbike class.

Most manufacturers had preferred the safer route of producing motorcycles that were compromised in many ways, in order to lower the cost and ultimately, price. However, those concessions translated into goofy riding dynamics and more importantly, lack of two-wheeled entertainment. The Street Triple 675, on the other hand, stuck two fingers in the face of convention by exuding an unmistakably mischievous attitude. The middleweight streetfighter was born.

Although it’s true that its bigger 1050cc brother is the ultimate hooligan bike, the 674.8cc Street Triple offered the same kind of entertainment to a larger group among the masses. It was so good that Triumph didn’t even replace the engine from 2007 to 2016, freeing themselves to focus on chassis and electronic updates. In fact, the Street Triple 675’s engine was given a longer stroke and became the powerplant of another great Triumph – the Tiger 800.

Triumph has the clever habit of building motorcycles that are well-rounded in character despite the niches they fill, and the Street Triple 675 was no different. It was famous for its low-down and midrange torque, unparalleled handling, practicality and overall fun factor. All in one go.

But competitors have since caught up, at least in promoting bigger cubic capacity and power, if not handling.

So now, 10 years after the first Street Triple took to the streets, Triumph has released the 765cc Street Triple S, R and RS.

Due to the arrival of the R variant, Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia formally launched the new 2018 Street Triple family to the media on 30th August 2017. Called the Triumph Street Triple Media Ride, Triumph Malaysia did the righteous thing of holding it at the Sepang International Circuit. Testing motorcycles in a controlled environment is the best way, which only the racetrack could offer.

The event started with a briefing by Rek (FB handle: Reksaksa Kuat) of Motoqoo. Motoqoo was the trackday organizer of the day. Rek presented slides on track safety and “etiquette.” He told us time and again to not cross the white line when exiting the pit lane.

Malaysia’s racing legend, Shahrol Yuzy, followed with his tips on riding fast and gearing around SIC. While we were ordered to have fun, there’s no overriding safety concerns. We shared the same space on the track with almost a hundred other riders as it was open trackday, so Shahrol told us to be careful around these “Rossis,” “Marquezs,” “Reas,” et al. “Lorenzos” was never mentioned, though.

Lastly, Chief Operations Officer of Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia, Dato’ Razak Al-Malique Hussein presented his speech and welcomed us to the launch of the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple’s family.

We headed down to the paddock, to see Street Triples parked on either side. My pulse rate shot up, I could feel the throbbing in my… er… temples as a certain “high” took over.

First up, the new Street Triple is powered by a new 765cc inline-Triple and offers three different states of tune: 111 bhp for the S, 116 bhp for the R, and 121 bhp for the RS. The power spread may seem negligible on paper, but all three models offer different features and components, hence character, respectively.

The range-topping RS is equipped with Showa BPF forks and Ohlins STX40 shock, radially mounted Brembo M50 monobloc front brake calipers, Brembo rear caliper, speedshifter, and a multifunction 5-inch TFT full-colour display, which includes a lap timer. Additionally, the RS has 5 ride modes, including TRACK.

The middle-rung R variant uses Showa fully adjustable forks and a Showa RSU shock, Brembo 4.32 monobloc front calipers, no speedshifter, the TFT display sans lap timer, and 4 ride modes without the track mode.

The entry S model uses standard Showa forks, preload-adjustable only Showa RSU shock, Nissin 2-piston front brake calipers, and an updated instrument cluster based on the previous Street Triple. However, there are only two ride modes, ROAD and RAIN.

There were five units of the RS and S each, plus one R Low for a total of eleven bikes for eleven hacks. Were given two 30-minute(!) sessions to have the biggest fun of our lives.

An Asian Talent Cup rider (the headiness caused me to forget his name) will lead us out for two initial laps, with all bikes set to RAIN mode. We will then pit and Triumph’s technical crew will switch it to TRACK on the RS, SPORT on the R, and ROAD on the S.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RS
Sep and I were assigned to the RS (yippee!), and we pulled out onto to pit road. We were stopped by the marshals at the end of the pit road to wait for large groups of riders to pass before we were allowed on track. So we sat there sweltering in our suits for about 5 minutes.

We were soon on our way, and headed into Turn One at a steady speed to scrub the oily new Pirellis. But as I left Turn Two, four open-class sportbikes blasted past me on the inside into Turn Three. I decided to give them a careful chase and twacked the throttle open. The RS responded instantly and increased speed quickly past Turn Three.

We ran right into a large pack of riders braking hard for Turn Four. I decided to back it off on new, cold tyres but the RS dropped onto its side as soon as I aimed for the apex. I gave it as much throttle as I dared. Here, from a state of fully off, the throttle came back on smoothly, but more importantly, there was no delay unlike other Ride-by-Wire throttle systems found on other bikes despite the RAIN setting. It was as if you were turning the throttle bodies’ butterflies directly with your hand.

Heading into Turn Five, again, the RS just peels over into a lean at the mere tap of the handlebar. Picking the bike up after the apex, I switched to my right side into Turn Six without backing out and just kept rolling on the throttle. I suddenly realized something about the Street Triple RS.

The Street Triple RS weighs 166kg, dry. Coupled to a “quick” steering geometry, top-notch suspension, and superb frame, it’s a bike that you could flick around like a butterfly knife. Heck, it felt like riding the KTM 390 Duke (with three times more power), despite the RS weighing 29kgs more.

Pic courtesy of Nicholas Dev

Conventional thought holds that if a short-wheelbase and lightweight motorcycle is super agile as the RS is, it shouldn’t be stable in long, high-speed corners especially when you’re hard on the gas, what more on slippery new tyres. That usually calls for a steering damper to calm things down.

The RS on the other hand, just flew in, through and out absolutely stable without shaking its head like a junkie on E, even without a steering damper. The combination of the Showa BPF forks, Ohlins rear shock and acutely-tune frame sure plays a big part here.

You may argue that the RAIN setting’s traction control must’ve kept chassis dynamics in check hence the stability, but I’d swear on all the “gods” and “deities” if I wasn’t a Muslim that it wasn’t due to the particular ride mode, because other faster journos reported the same observation when they rode in TRACK mode in the later session.

The Street RS hit close to 200 km/h down the back straight, only because there were so many other bikes around and I had to be extra careful. That’s still fast, especially in RAIN mode.

Now for the famous Turn Fifteen. There were like 8 riders up front and over the place. I braked hard at the 200m board to avoid torpedoing them, and found that I’ve braked way too early. Those M50.2 Brembo calipers had amazing braking power, coupled with a great feel at the lever.

Then suddenly, red lights and red flags flew up like a monthly thing all over the trackside as I rounded the corner.

Oh no! Someone had crashed. I’ll honestly say that I was irritated rather than thinking about the rider. We had only completed one out-lap and another to tour around. Let’s be honest, if you’ve watched the movie, The Beach, you might understand how selfish we could be when there’s great fun to be had.

And riding the Triumph Street Triple RS was more super fun than partying on a remote island in Thailand!

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE S
The first session was stopped longer than expected as the marshals assisted the downed rider and recover this bike. He was okay, although his bike was trash. Triumph Malaysia’s plan of switching the bikes to more exciting riding modes was suddenly in limbo.

Soon, it was announced that the remainder of the first session has been abandoned and we will all switch bikes for the next outing. Can’t blame Triumph for the decision, things like this happen all the time during open trackdays.

Sep and I were now assigned to a Street Triple S.

First of all, let me be clear that this isn’t a model comparison, but I still need to highlight the differences in the different models.

The first thing I noticed about the S variant was its slightly lower seat height compared to the RS. Being the entry level Street Triple, the model was simpler, without the “luxuries” of the R and RS, such as the stitched seat, fully adjustable suspension, TFT display and Brembo brakes.

But no matter, it’s still very much the new Street Triple as soon as we passed Turn Three on the out-lap. Still taking it easy, the Street Triple S had plenty of grunt off the corners.

The suspension was setup for all-round riding comfort and was therefore supple. It didn’t bottom out but the rear got quite heavily loaded in high-speed turns and grounded the footpegs early. We rode all the Street Triples in standard settings, and I’m sure increasing two turns of preload will be enough to get more ride height for spirited riding.

However, the suspension’s damping rates were well set up, make no mistake, giving the bike a light footing through the ultra-sharp Turns 2 and 9. Getting the bike turned was easy – you’d think you were riding a 250cc machine. It was through the long sweepers that the rear suspension got loaded, yet the bike continued to track on your chosen line.

Blasting down the back and front straights, the S had enough steam to get up to 200+ km/h (I didn’t stare at the speedo all the time) although it did run out of breath a little earlier than the RS.

I was soon on the tail of a ZX-6R. Comparing the sub-111-bhp Street Triple S with a 160-bhp sportbike isn’t fair, but then I managed to get inside him on a few occasions, only to be out-dragged a few metres into SIC’s long straights after the corner exits.

The Street Triple S may be meant for street riding, but in capable hands, it will outmaneuver sloppily ridden sportbikes, especially at Ulu Yam, up Genting Highlands and Bukit Tinggi.

Pic courtesy of Nicholas Dev

The Nissin brakes certainly looked simple (every other brake caliper looks simple next to a Brembo monobloc!), but a tug on the lever scrubbed off speed quickly, especially into Turns Nine and Fifteen. Besides, since the S doesn’t feature a slipper clutch, the engine’s back torque assisted in getting the bike slowed.

It only took three laps to settle into a rhythm. From then on it was just the case of letting faster bikes through and swerving past those I could overtake. It’s just another Sunday ride.

But, oh how time flies. The red lights flashed on and red flags came out to end the fun. The first thing I thought was, “Another crash? Or where did the 30 minutes go?” I got off the bike in the pits and I could still go on riding for the entire day, I kid you not.

I’ll stick my neck out and promise you that the Triumph Street Triple won’t tire you out.

CONCLUSION

The 2018 Street Triple lineup has certainly moved goalposts in the middleweight market so wide, the goalmouth needs five goalkeepers.

The Street Triple RS is a performance machine able to deliver the speed, type of handling and excitement for speed-minded riders, including track junkies.

The Street Triple R, although we didn’t ride it, is slightly “softer” than the RS, but still has the DNA of the family in terms of fun. How I see it is that the R is for riders who like to ride fast on the roads and very occasionally or never on the track.

And lastly, the Street Triple S. Don’t slag if off because it’s basic. To repeat, it’s meant for the public roads with the combination of speed, handling, practicality, fun, and pretty much of what you’re up to. The softer suspension and slightly lower power will hardly be noticeable to the majority of street riders.

So, if these three bikes were compared to the case of the IKEA wardrobes, how would it pan out? Truth is, I couldn’t decide on which Street Triple, all three go beyond their intended goals and deliver something other bikes just couldn’t. Just like how the Mrs. couldn’t decide on which cabinet.

It finally dawned on me: I’d get the RS for myself, the S for the Mrs., and the R for my kid when he grows up! And what if the Mrs. sends me to the couch for deciding without consent? I’ll just head to IKEA for a new one.

  • Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia (Fast Bikes Sdn. Bhd.), pengedar rasmi Triumph di Malaysia, telah melancarkn tiga varian Triumph Street Triple terbaru; Street Triple S, Street Triple R, dan Street Triple RS.
  • Menggunakan enjin DOHC, 12-injap, sejukan cecair,tiga silinder 765cc yang diilhamkan dari enjin 675cc mereka yang digemari ramai.
  • Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia telah meletakkan harga bagi rangkaian Street Triple terbaru ini bermula dari RM52,900 (harga asas beserta GST).

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Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia has just announced the pricing on five of its latest 2017 models. These five models are bound for Malaysian showrooms and should be available very soon except for the new Street Triple 800 S that could take slightly longer than the initial five. But at an expected price of below RM50,000, the new Street Triple is one motorcycle worth waiting for, but for those who just can’t wait, the prices of the new Triumphs could be hard to resist. We break it down for you:

Street Triple R & Triple RS

The new range starts with the new 765cc Street Triple R LRH (Low Ride Height) which starts from RM58,900 while the Street Triple RS will be priced at RM66,900. The Triple R is now 11.3% more powerful than before and offers a peak power output of 115hp @ 12,000rpm. The Triple RS however is 16% more powerful and offers a peak power output of 120hp @ 11,700rpm.

Bonneville Bobber

This highlighted anticipated modern classic from Triumph looks as if it came roaring out of a 70s Triumph brochure. Featuring iconic bobber design features like the stripped back, low, single seat, wide flat bars and hard tail look, the new Bobber is friendly for all riders with its adjustable riding position. Though it runs the same 1200cc engine as the Bonneville T120 but has been tuned for a more distinctive Bobber sound. What is really unique here though is the 16,000km service intervals, and the RM74,900 asking price if you opt for the single colour scheme. Or RM75,900 for the dual colour scheme.

Bonneville T100 and T100 Black

Two of the favorites in the Triumph range, the T100 and T100 Black represent the entry point to the Bonneville family. Both bikes share the iconic silhouette and some of the modern features found in the top of the line T120. Both are powered by the same 900cc engine which now features more torque, enhanced fuel economy, and a deeper exhaust note. The price starts from RM63,900 for the Jet Black colour scheme to RM65,900 for the dual colour scheme.

All-new Street Cup

Also based on the Bonneville family, the Street Cup is an all-new model and has been designed to deliver all the attitude, personality, presence and style of a contemporary cafe racer. It shares the same styling principles as the Street Twin and is loaded with distinctive features of an urban sports bike like the authentic bullet seat with alcantara finish, the cafe racer inspired seat cowl, colour matched fly screen, bar-end mirrors and even the polished stainless steel bezels that look like they came right off the more expensive Triumph Thruxton. The Street Cup is a genuine cafe racer with a reasonable price at RM65,900.

All prices quoted are inclusive of GST but without insurance.

CEO of Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd, the importer and distributor of Triumph Motorcycles in Malaysia, Dato Razak Al-Malique reassured Triumph owners and potential Triumph owners when he said, “The new price announcement reflects on our assurance to introduce these models at a realistic price range,” adding that the company is in the midst of finalizing the pricing for the Street Triple S variant and also the Street Scrambler.

Those interested in to view, test ride or fork out the cash for a Triumph Motorcycle can call +60379609007 for more information. If you are in the southern region, the number to call would be +6072073007 and those in the north can call +6042273007.

Those in East Malaysia, the brand is represented in Kuching, Sarawak and the number to call would be +60148877166 while those in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah can contact +60193088881 for more information.

Alternatively, you can visit the official Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia website by clicking here.

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