Triumph Street Triple R 2012 — Specifications

Do you remember that mix of excitement and skepticism when Triumph unveiled the new look of its Street Triple? It was in 2012, and the famous "gurgling" twin headlights caused as much ink to flow as oil under an old Bonneville. For the R version, we weren't changing a winning team, but giving it a slightly retouched evening outfit: graphite footpegs, satin finishes on the exhausts, a refreshed small logo. The idea was clear: the beast remained the same, you just had to get used to its new eyes.

And what a beast! The heart of the **Triumph Street Triple R 2012** is still that inline three-cylinder 675 cc engine inherited from the Daytona, a true benchmark in the roadster world. With 106 horsepower at 11,700 rpm and a torque of 68 Nm that arrives high in the rev range, this engine is not the most powerful in the segment, but it is undoubtedly the most temperamental. Its sharp howl and instantaneous throttle response offer a feeling of liveliness that inline twins or more placid four-cylinder engines struggle to match. It's an engine that demands to be worked, that rewards the rider who dares to climb into the rev counter. Paired with reasonable consumption of around 7 liters per 100 km, it forges the deep identity of the motorcycle.

This liveliness is reflected in its chassis. With a wet weight of 189 kg, the **Triumph Street Triple R 675** is a feather in corners. The wheelbase of 1410 mm and the 805 mm seat offer the perfect compromise between agility and stability. The main difference with the standard version lies here, in its suspension equipment. The 41 mm Kayaba inverted fork and the rear shock absorber are fully adjustable for preload, rebound and compression. For those who like to fine-tune their motorcycle, this is the door open to a custom setting, whether for a lively ride or a more sporty use. The brakes, already excellent on the base model, gain bite and feel with this better-controlled chassis.

So, who is this **Triumph Street Triple R 2011** to 2014 for? Clearly for the rider who is looking for more than just a means of transportation. It's the motorcycle of the enthusiast who considers each journey as a test, for whom the sound of the engine and the precision of the handlebars are an integral part of the pleasure. It is less accessible than a Japanese motorcycle like a Yamaha MT-07 of the time, more demanding, but infinitely more exhilarating once tamed. Its **Triumph Street Triple R** price at the time, around 9000 euros, was justified by this level of equipment and this unique character.

Today, looking at this **Triumph Street Triple R 2012**, you understand the DNA of the lineage. Later versions, such as the **Triumph Street Triple R 765**, have gained sophistication and power, but the mischievous spirit and raw riding pleasure were codified here. Consulting a **Triumph Street Triple R** technical specification sheet for this generation is reading the plan of a motorcycle designed by riders for riders. A roadster that has never needed maximum power to prove that it was, and remains, one of the greatest smile-inducing machines ever built in Hinckley.