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We swing a leg over Triumph’s updated-for-2020 Street Triple RS in this MC Commute video review.
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The up-spec RS version is Triumph’s top-of-the-line middleweight-sized naked bike.
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A color TFT instrument panel graces the Street Triple RS. The display looks snazzy, and is loaded with features—including the ability to receive text messages (when paired with a Bluetooth-enabled device). However menu navigation is cumbersome and making vehicle setting changes is overly complicated.
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Triumph has made great strides in terms of fit and finish. The saddle is not only comfortable but appears well-made.
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The 2020 Street Triple is powered by a tweaked version of Triumph’s 765cc inline-three engine. The engine produces gobs of sweet-sounding torque with a fun characteristic.
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The RS is outfitted with Brembo’s marvelous adjustable-ratio MCS-type master cylinder. This allows riders to better tailor front brake sensation.
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A carbon fiber-tipped muffler looks nice and emits a pleasing exhaust note that is neither too loud, nor too soft.
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We love the Street Triple’s sleek tailsection, which reminds us of the outgoing Daytona 675 sportbike.
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Although the ergonomics package is well-proportioned, the Street Triple RS feels old as compared to the latest crop of middleweight naked bikes.
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The Speed Triple’s switch gear could benefit from a simplified interface and improved tactile function.
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The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS rings in at $12,800 with a two-year warranty.
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The RS-spec Street Triple adds an linkage-equipped Öhlins gas-charged shock. Damping is firmer than previous iteration Street Triples, but still delivers favorable ride quality over a variety of surfaces.
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As usual, Showa’s BPF-generation fork offers a wide range of adjustment and versatile performance on the road and circuit.
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