Triumph Street Triple 675 motorcycle test

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The roadster version of the sporty Triumph Daytona 675

After releasing a sporty ‘600’ based on its 3 cylinder, Triumph declines the Daytona 675 in roadster version with the Street Triple in 2007 and sells 797 copies despite a late arrival in dealerships. The “Street” as it is already nicknamed, is a real little sister for the Speed ​​Triple: double optics, short rear, black engine, tubular frame, raised double exhaust, dashboard: devastating look…. and 106 horses announced at the rendezvous! The Hincley firm also announces a torque of more than 60 Nm available from 3500 rpm (maximum torque of 69Nm at 9,100 rpm). So, will the Street do better than its ancestor Speed ​​Four? ?

Triumph Street Triple 675

Discovery

From a distance, little differentiates the Speed ​​and the Street. Closer, the size of the Street Triple is effectively smaller with a significant loss of weight since the 675 weighs only 189 kilos, that is to say 31 kilos less than the big sister Speed, all full facts. A standard aluminum swingarm replaces the Speed’s single-sided arm. Note the upside-down Kayaba 41mm fork and dual front discs with Nissin calipers. The finish is there when you look closely and we are not disappointed with the result.

The feet are almost touching the ground for the 1.70m pilot. With a saddle at 800mm, it is in the mid-high of the Raodsters 600, but is 15mm lower compared to the Speed..

The knees lock in well and the overall ergonomics are good. Only adults will be a little curled up on this compact model.

The dashboard is elegant, especially with the shifter and its blue LEDs on the right. The enormous analog tachometer attracts attention and marks the sporting vocation of the roadster. Everything else is digital and is distributed on the left for information from the on-board computer (partial trip, clock, oil temperature, distance to the pump, average and maximum speed, instantaneous consumption) and in the center of the meter for speed. We note the light blue backlighting.

The position is roadster-like, barely leaning forward.

Triumph Street Triple 675 roadster

Contact

The engine, even with its 675 cm3, makes hear the sound of turbine so characteristic of the 3 cylinders, with a somewhat hoarse sound, very present. A delight. The bike turns out to be thin and this contributes to an impression of ease.

Triumph Street Triple 675

City

The Street Triple is characterized by its torque at the lowest speeds and the total absence of vibrations. You can really roll up, while feeling that the cavalry really want to roll out. Neat the right grip and the Street climbs briskly through the towers, much faster than a 4-cylinder. So much so that we titillate the red zone at 78 km / h in first, already way too high for the city.

Its light size allows it to slip happily between the lines without problem. But she still seems like a stallion forced to walk instead of being allowed to gallop. It’s easy, you can master it, but you want space.

The box is excellent, the control is precise. The staging has no hole and the 6th not too long even if we note a few jerks on the gas thread in the sixth under 2,000 rpm.

The turning radius is a fair bit for a motorcycle with clear city trends..

Triumph Street Triple 675

Highway

The Street climbs briskly in the towers and the original nose screen protects almost well up to 150 km / h (in 2nd!). Afterwards, it already starts to pull on the arms and the back of the neck. And yet, on the circuit the 5th takes the red zone at 228 km / h … without leaving room on the small circuit to bring the 6th to the red zone.

Triumph Street Triple 675

Departmental

The Street Triple finds with real happiness the small departmental roads whose winding roads suit it to the highest point. With a good reach, she is then able to roll or on the contrary roar from one turn to another. But unlike other 600 roadsters, it requires less shifting…. giving the impression of always having some in reserve. In short, the engine is available from the lowest revs and does not stop until the red zone..

The front is particularly precise and even if it takes a little trade to take it far, it can go there and further than the competition, especially since it does not fail under any circumstances: confidence is essential. appointment in all situations. And it is this confidence that pushes the motorcycle to its limits that it seems never to find.

The maximum torque of 69 Nm is reached from 9,100 rpm, but you don’t have to look far to feel them. In fact, it starts off strong from 6,000 rpm with an additional boost at 8,000 rpm without slackening up to 10,000 rpm.

In this game, the 2nd takes to 152 km / h and the 3rd to 172 km / h in the red zone … Completely illegal speeds on the motorway and a fortiori on departmental roads.

The BT 14s which equip the Street perform very well and grip perfectly. In the end, road holding is excellent and safe regardless of the surface. The chassis is perfectly homogeneous with the possibilities of the engine, themselves at the top, especially for the displacement.

Triumph Street Triple 675

Braking

The 308 mm front discs perform very well with progressiveness, good bite and lots of power…. who could play tricks on an unsuspecting biker, especially in the wet, especially without ABS.

Braking is all the more reassuring as the motorcycle does not dive on hard braking..

Triumph Street Triple 675

Comfort

The suspensions are quite firm and if the handling does not deteriorate on bad surfaces, the bike reacts quite quickly, reducing the comfort that one would expect from a roadster..

In addition, the absence of a handle indicates that this motorcycle is not intended to accommodate passengers for long journeys. Without being as spartan as the Speed, the Street is a selfish motorcycle. In any case, the rear seat is too small and hard and the passenger footrests too high. So that the passenger measures more than 1.60m, he has the impression of having practically the knees in the chin.

Triumph Street Triple 675

Consumption

The playful character of the machine tends to play with the selector and to have a sporty driving style. Consumption is felt steadily rising above 6.5 liters / 100. But in a more relaxed rhythm, it willingly drops to 5 l / 100. That said, with an almost enormous tank of 17.4 liters (almost 2 liters more than some models of roadsters), the Street offers a range of almost 300 km..

Convenient

Like many motorcycles, the Street Triple offers little room under the saddle, barely accommodating a disk unit..

In the impractical detail series, the small side stand is not easy to fold up.

The pots are very aesthetic but prevent securing saddlebags. Either way, there’s nothing to tie it all together.

Triumph Street Triple 675

Conclusion

Triumph has finally succeeded with its roadster in a 600 cm3 version. Both less brutal than a Speed ​​Four and above all much more playful, the Street Triple takes its rider very far in terms of performance. The engine is simply a treat and is extremely close to its big sister Speed ​​Triple if not for a (normal) receding torque forcing more shifting of the selector. The cycle part is largely up to the task and the general homogeneity of the bike is excellent. Adored by bikers used to big cubes, watts and character, it may surprise or even scare beginners for whom it is not suitable. In the end, the Street Triple is good everywhere, plus a real "hairy" character that will delight all bikers, even those who have been used to bigger. At 7,790 euros (launch at 7,590 euros), the price is higher than the competition but consistent in view of the more in terms of behavior and pleasure.

Strong points

  • Motor character (pushes to crime)
  • Ease of handling
  • Braking

Weak points

  • Saddle and duo
  • Turning radius
  • Practical aspects

Competitors: Aprilia Shiver 750, Ducati 696 Monster, Honda Hornet 600, Kawasaki ER6n, Suzuki Bandit 650, Yamaha FZ6 S2

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