New Delhi: Triumph Motorcycles has added two new models to its Street Triple range, the Street Triple 765 RX and the limited-edition Street Triple 765 Moto2 Edition. Since the Street Triple R has been discontinued, the RX now sits between the base model and the top-spec RS. The Moto2 Edition, on the other hand, is meant for serious fans and collectors, as only 1,000 units will be made worldwide.
Both bikes get several upgrades compared to the standard Street Triple. The biggest change is the suspension. Triumph has fitted fully adjustable Öhlins units at the front and rear. The NIX30 front forks get adjustability for preload, rebound and compression, and the rear uses an Öhlins STX40 monoshock. The bikes also come with clip-on handlebars for a sportier riding position.
Key Mechanical Changes
Triumph Moto2 (Image from Triumph)
They are equipped with twin 310mm discs at the front, combined with Brembo Stylema calipers and a Brembo MCS radial master cylinder. Grip comes from Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tyres on 17-inch wheels. The wet weight of the motorcycles is 188kg, which keeps them fairly light for their segment.
Both the RX and Moto2 Edition share the same size and fuel capacity. Seat height is 839mm, wheelbase is 1397mm and the fuel tank holds 15 litres. The service interval is 10,000km or one year, and the claimed fuel use is 5.2L/100km. Triumph also offers about 35 official accessories for riders who want to add or customise parts.
Engine and Electronics
Both bikes use the same 765cc inline-three engine inspired by Triumph’s Moto2 racing project. It produces 128bhp at 12,000rpm and 80Nm of torque at 9,500rpm. The electronics package includes cornering ABS, traction control, and an ABS Track mode. Riders also get Triumph Shift Assist for clutchless upshifts and downshifts. A 5-inch TFT screen handles the riding modes and system information. The Moto2 Edition gets a customised Moto2-themed start-up animation to highlight its limited nature.