2012 Triumph Street Triple Specs, and Review

2012 Triumph Street Triple

When news of the 2011 Triumph Speed Triple hit the interwebs, with its spiffy new headlight and crazy-light aluminum frame, the clock immediately started ticking on when the 1050cc triple’s little sibling, the 675cc Street Triple & Street Triple R would get the same treatment from Triumph.

2012 Triumph Street Triple remains mechanically identical to the 2011 version, with a 675cc Triple engine claiming 105hp at 11,700rpm and 50 ft-lb. at 9200rpm. The Street Triple’s suspension is provided by a 41mm upside down fork and rear monoshock from Kayaba, while the R version gets adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping. Nissin supplies the Street Triple’s twin 308mm floating discs and two-piston sliding caliper forward and single 220mm single piston rear brakes, while the R version gets four-piston radial-mount calipers up front.

Along with the Speed Triple’s headlights, the New Street Triple will also borrow the Street Triple R’s aluminum handlebars. Otherwise we’re having a hard time seeing other changes in these images from the earlier model, besides the noticeably new engine case cover. Shout out anything else you notice in the comments section.

U.S. pricing and availability has not been announced, though in the U.K., the 2012 models keep the same prices as the 2011 models with the Triumph Street Triple costing 6,649 pounds (US$10,650) and the Street Triple R priced at 7,349 pounds(US$11,772). We will have to wait to see if Triumph North America decides to keep the 2011 pricing of $8,899 for the Street Triple and $9,599 for the Street Triple R.

2012 Triumph Street Triple

2012 Triumph Street Triple - International Specifications/Technical Details
Europe MSRP Price: On The Road £6,849 GBP*

USA MSRP Price: $8,899 USD

Engine and Transmission

• Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
• Capacity 675cc
• Bore/Stroke 74.0 x 52.3mm
• Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
• Exhaust Stainless steel 3 into 1 into 2 exhaust system with twin high level polished stainless steel silencers 
• Final Drive O ring chain
• Clutch Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox 6-speed, close ratio
• Oil Capacity 3.5 litres (0.9 US gals)

Chassis, Running Gear and Displays

• Frame Aluminium beam twin-spar
• Swingarm Braced, twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy 
• Wheel Front Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5in
• Rear Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5in
• Tyre Front 120/70 ZR 17
• Rear 180/55 ZR 17
• Suspension Front Kayaba 41mm upside down forks, 120mm travel
• Rear Kayaba Monoshock with adjustable preload, 126mm rear wheel travel 
• Brakes Front Twin 308mm floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers
• Rear Single 220mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
• Instrument Display/Functions LCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, analogue tachometer, lap timer, gear position indicator and programmable gear change lights and clock

Dimensions and Capacities

• Length 2000mm (78.7in)
• Width (handlebars) 735mm (28.9in) 
• Height without mirrors 1060mm (41.7in) 
• Seat Height 800mm (31.5in) 
• Wheelbase 1410mm (55.5in) 
• Rake/Trail 24.3º/95.3mm 
• Fuel Tank Capacity 17.4 litres (4.6 US gals) 
• Wet Weight (ready to ride) 189 kg (416 lbs)

Performance (measured at crankshaft to 95/1/EC)

• Maximum Power 106PS / 105bhp / 78 kW @ 11700rpm
• Maximum Torque 68Nm / 50 ft.lbs @ 9200rpm 
• Fuel Efficiency Urban: 39.9mpg (7.1 l/100km) - 56mph: 61.4mpg (4.6l/100km) - 75mph: 53.9mpg (5.2l/100km)
  

* Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), the actual sale prices can vary.

Source : totalmotorcycle