Triumph Street Triple R 2022 — Specifications

Can a motorcycle be too perfect? Triumph has long flirted with this idea with its Street Triple, a machine of almost disconcerting precision. The R version, particularly in its 765 guise, embodies this dilemma: how to inject character into a formula already so accomplished? In 2022, the British brand provides its answer by playing on equipment and price, creating an offer that appeals as much to the wallet as to the rider's instinct.

Under the 17.4-liter fuel tank, the legendary triple is still as charming. It must be said that with 118 horsepower at 12,000 rpm and 77.3 Nm of torque, it has what it takes to seduce. What strikes you is its ability to pass Euro 5 without losing any of its soul. Triumph has even gained in responsiveness by reducing rotational inertia and shortening the two first gears. The result is an engine that pulls with rare sincerity, a high-precision mechanical device that sings without ever shouting. It's far from a simple roadster; it borders on a mechanical musical instrument.

The technical specifications of the 2022 Triumph Street Triple R confirm its seriousness. The perimeter aluminum frame and adjustable Showa suspension form a chassis of absolute clarity. Combined with a contained dry weight of 168 kg, it offers intuitive handling. Brembo M4.32 brakes at the front inspire total confidence. It's a motorcycle that disappears beneath you, leaving only the road and the sensations. To spice things up, a quickshifter is now standard, a welcome gift for those who like to play with the gears.

But this focus on the essential comes at a price, both literally and figuratively. The price of the Street Triple R, around €10,100, is partly explained by certain compromises. The most notable is the abandonment of the color TFT screen in favor of an analog-LCD combination. A surprising choice in 2022, which Triumph justifies by this cost reduction. Riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport) remain present, as do ABS and traction control, but the fine personalization offered previously is lost. This is the assumed compromise of this generation.

So, who is she? This Triumph Street Triple R 765 positions itself as a clever alternative to the more expensive RS and the more basic S. It targets the demanding rider who seeks the very essence of the sporty roadster, without digital frippery but with a golden mechanical heart. Compared to a Yamaha MT-09, it is more refined and precise. Faced with a KTM 890 Duke, it may be less radical, but much more versatile on a daily basis. It's the accessible sportbike, the weekend machine that doesn't forget to make you smile from the first turn. It proves that character is not measured by the pixels of a screen, but by the thrill that its inline triple provides when the throttle turns.