Sunday 5 January 2014

Triumph Street ​​Triple 675


What is bear in my mind, Triumph Motorcycles is synonymous with James Dean. During my childhood, my mom always told me about my grandpa’s bike, Triumph and Norton. Unfortunately, my grandpa has sold both before I could ride them.


I got a chance to test most successful Triumph product, Street Triple 675.  First generation was produced in the late of 2007 after the success naked Speed ​​Triple 1050. At the first glance, the design is not too alluring. The head lamp looks like an insect eye. In contrast to previous models which use a pair of round shape headlight and gets spicier when Angelina Jolie rode it Salt movie. But, after several hours when I staring back at the Street Triple, the design actually appealing. Triumph artwork should be appreciated and it has its own value beneath.


The size is more compact than other naked bikes in the market. After receiving some improvements, Street Triple 2013 is lighter and I could say, Triumph obsessed to produce lightweight and compact motorcycles.


What’s so interesting about 3-cylinder engine? Frankly said, I like the performance, the engine character, revving curve and the exhaust sound actually. Although in a low speed, you can feel the solidness from the triple cylinder engine.


From the bustle of the city, 105hp powered motorcycle has an excellence performance. The torque exerted helps a lot to pass over slow traffic movements. Six-speed transmission and clutch work perfectly during the road test session.The chassis is built have perfect balance to the overall machine’s performance.  The new Street Triple handling is very sharp and precise. It doesn’t need to wait to get well-suited with this bike. It is easy to launch, easy to control and it have all you need for middleweight naked bike.  


For the riding positioning, it is comfortable enough. However, the side mirrors are not too taken care of. Maybe Triumph Motorcycle expected there will be after markets additional accessories that can replace it.


My pillion said, Street Triple is the best bike that she ever sat. She loves the comfort, position of the footrest, body posture angle, and the suspension system hardness setting. Nissin brake system at the front and Brembo at the rear always providing excellent function of deceleration.


It is difficult to deny this bike is among the best in its class. If you have to ask whether or not to buy Street Triple, certainly the answer is "Yes". The package of performance and the quality offered, it would be a worthwhile acquisition.










TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE
Engine: 675cc 3 - cylinder
Power: 105hp @ 11,850 rpm
Torque: 68Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Maximum speed: 250 km / h
Price : RM 59,900 (excluding insurance )

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