[faster and faster] - 2013 Triumph Street Triple, Street Triple R unveiled at the Int

Ninjette Newsbot · October 2nd, 2012, 06:40 AM

These are the first official pics of the 2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple RTriumph have unveiled the new, 2013-spec Street Triple and Street Triple R at the Intermot in Cologne, in Germany. The bike features revised styling and an all-new chassis which, according to Triumph, provides more precise handling and improved agility. The exhaust has been repositioned, which helps

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Boom King · October 2nd, 2012, 08:07 AM

Very sexy with a good looking set of headlights... the bike of course.

Yasko · October 2nd, 2012, 10:29 AM

Street Triple R with ABS

Reyno2ac · October 2nd, 2012, 11:53 AM

That looks sexy!!!

the big mike · October 2nd, 2012, 01:58 PM

I don't like it, but that's my personal taste

Toly · October 3rd, 2012, 07:29 AM

Triumph design is getting ever deeper into dumps...
MV Agusta Brutale 675 will eat it for lunch.

Broc · October 3rd, 2012, 07:37 AM

I like it but what drove me away from triumph was fit/finish and price. They still are just not up to par on there fit/finish and all of there bikes are very pricey. I got my CB1000R for cheaper than a Street Triple R to give you an example. Not enough bang for my buck.

Toly · October 3rd, 2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Broc

I like it but what drove me away from triumph was fit/finish and price. They still are just not up to par on there fit/finish and all of there bikes are very pricey. I got my CB1000R for cheaper than a Street Triple R to give you an example. Not enough bang for my buck.

Ok, I traded my CBR600 for a Street Triple, so I can speak from first hand experience. A new Street Triple / R retails for $8800/$9600. A brand new CBR600 costs around $11K... maybe for $9500 off season... Now, CBR1000 costs even more... So, unless you got your Honda used, there is no way you would pay more for a Triumph.

And what do you mean by Triumphs fit / finish being inferior to CBR's? Loose rivets? Missing fairings?

Dragging footpegs? What in particular? I can't find a thing wrong with either bike, no matter how hard I try...

The only thing CBR600 has over Triumph in spades, is the suspension. But then you put Ohlins on a Street Triple, and its game over.

Broc · October 3rd, 2012, 07:58 PM

I have a C-B-1000-R....you are talking about a C-B-R-1000-R-R. Completely different animals and price range. I did indeed buy my bike brand spanking new.

I looked at a ton of bikes from almost every sport bike manufacture over the course of a year before I bought.

The Triumphs just did not impress me in person. Of course I have no idea what type of paint, rubber, plastic, & metal each company uses. I am judging fit and finish by how the bike looks & feels in person. Gaps sizes, cheap looking materials, cheap hardware, the lights, the gauges, etc....I mean overall feel and look of the finished product. Triumphs plastics looked filmsy, the gauges look like autometer ricer specials, I have seen numerous rusty bolts and metal on triumphs old & new, couldn't stand the chrome, and some of the metal finishes didn't look quite right. All of this combined with the price and rarity of good Triumph dealerships was a no no for me.

Honda has always impressed me. They seem to get everything so polished. However, that being said the CBR600RR hasn't been updated in so long it wasn't on the top of my list either. In fact I put both the fit & finish of the Street & Speed Triple higher. The CBR600RR is very dated. Now the new CBR1000RR is just nasty, you have to see that bike in person. That bike is of course a lot more than a Street Triple being a 1000cc super sport. I believe it's closer to 14K now. The CBR600RR was around $10,000 OTD at the time I looked.

As far as price for my bike.....I paid $10,000 OTD for a CB1000R (again NOT a CBR1000RR) with fully adjustable super sport suspension, a 1000cc super sport based motor, super sport brakes, outstanding fit & finish, legendary Honda reliability, swing sided swing arm, street ability, easy maintenance, 87 octane ready, and built in Italy....it was everything I wanted!

The prices I was quoted for 2012 Street Triple R ( was not interested in the base model) was a tad over $11,000 OTD. Due to the rarity of Triumphs the dealerships would not budge on prices. I have always wanted a ST3 but they just didn't do it for me in person. Maybe if I was allowed to test drive I would be riding something else, who knows.

So...to recap.....I did not get my bike used and it is a CB1000R. I paid about $1,000 less OTD for a 1000cc naked than I would for a 675cc naked. This is of course all preference. I am sure the ST3 and all Triumphs are fine bikes but it just wasn't my cup of tea. My bike is faster in a straight line but the Streets do weigh a lot less and may be quicker in the corners. So I guess it's all about what you are willing to pay. I was not willing to pay $1,000 more for less of a bike lacking in fit & finish. Just my 5 cents!

Reswob · October 3rd, 2012, 08:59 PM

Overall, looks much better than the older model Street. That exhaust however is unacceptable. Move it back where it belongs!

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October 3rd, 2012, 07:37 AM	#7
Broc ninjette.org member Name: Broc Location: America Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Black - Sold / 2011 Honda CB1000R Posts: 176	I like it but what drove me away from triumph was fit/finish and price. They still are just not up to par on there fit/finish and all of there bikes are very pricey. I got my CB1000R for cheaper than a Street Triple R to give you an example. Not enough bang for my buck. __________________________________________________ 2009 Black 250R - Stock and staying that way. No matter what you do it's still a 250 at the end of the day! Save your money for gear, riding lessons, & a 600cc

October 3rd, 2012, 07:58 PM	#9
Broc ninjette.org member Name: Broc Location: America Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Black - Sold / 2011 Honda CB1000R Posts: 176	I have a C-B-1000-R....you are talking about a C-B-R-1000-R-R. Completely different animals and price range. I did indeed buy my bike brand spanking new. I looked at a ton of bikes from almost every sport bike manufacture over the course of a year before I bought. The Triumphs just did not impress me in person. Of course I have no idea what type of paint, rubber, plastic, & metal each company uses. I am judging fit and finish by how the bike looks & feels in person. Gaps sizes, cheap looking materials, cheap hardware, the lights, the gauges, etc....I mean overall feel and look of the finished product. Triumphs plastics looked filmsy, the gauges look like autometer ricer specials, I have seen numerous rusty bolts and metal on triumphs old & new, couldn't stand the chrome, and some of the metal finishes didn't look quite right. All of this combined with the price and rarity of good Triumph dealerships was a no no for me. Honda has always impressed me. They seem to get everything so polished. However, that being said the CBR600RR hasn't been updated in so long it wasn't on the top of my list either. In fact I put both the fit & finish of the Street & Speed Triple higher. The CBR600RR is very dated. Now the new CBR1000RR is just nasty, you have to see that bike in person. That bike is of course a lot more than a Street Triple being a 1000cc super sport. I believe it's closer to 14K now. The CBR600RR was around $10,000 OTD at the time I looked. As far as price for my bike.....I paid $10,000 OTD for a CB1000R (again NOT a CBR1000RR) with fully adjustable super sport suspension, a 1000cc super sport based motor, super sport brakes, outstanding fit & finish, legendary Honda reliability, swing sided swing arm, street ability, easy maintenance, 87 octane ready, and built in Italy....it was everything I wanted! The prices I was quoted for 2012 Street Triple R ( was not interested in the base model) was a tad over $11,000 OTD. Due to the rarity of Triumphs the dealerships would not budge on prices. I have always wanted a ST3 but they just didn't do it for me in person. Maybe if I was allowed to test drive I would be riding something else, who knows. So...to recap.....I did not get my bike used and it is a CB1000R. I paid about $1,000 less OTD for a 1000cc naked than I would for a 675cc naked. This is of course all preference. I am sure the ST3 and all Triumphs are fine bikes but it just wasn't my cup of tea. My bike is faster in a straight line but the Streets do weigh a lot less and may be quicker in the corners. So I guess it's all about what you are willing to pay. I was not willing to pay $1,000 more for less of a bike lacking in fit & finish. Just my 5 cents! __________________________________________________ 2009 Black 250R - Stock and staying that way. No matter what you do it's still a 250 at the end of the day! Save your money for gear, riding lessons, & a 600cc

October 3rd, 2012, 08:59 PM	#10
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Overall, looks much better than the older model Street. That exhaust however is unacceptable. Move it back where it belongs! __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

October 2nd, 2012, 08:07 AM	#2
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Very sexy with a good looking set of headlights... the bike of course.

October 2nd, 2012, 10:29 AM	#3
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Street Triple R with ABS

October 2nd, 2012, 11:53 AM	#4
Reyno2ac ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Michigan Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 650r Posts: 209	That looks sexy!!!

October 3rd, 2012, 07:29 AM	#6
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Triumph design is getting ever deeper into dumps... MV Agusta Brutale 675 will eat it for lunch.

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