[TusharK]

Triumph Street Triple RS launch on April 22, 2020

Triumph is set to launch the Street Triple RS on April 22, 2020.

Triumph had initially scheduled the launch of the Street Triple RS for March 25. However, it was pushed back following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.



The new Street Triple RS comes with revised styling and new features. It gets new LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights and redesigned body panels. It also comes with a digital instrument cluster that has Bluetooth connectivity and GoPro controls.

The Street Triple RS is powered by a 765cc, liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder engine that produces 121 BHP and 77 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

Link to Team-BHP News

[Venkatesh]

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 11.13 Lakh..

https://www.carandbike.com/news/2020...3-lakh-2216033

Bookings are open and test drives will be available after the lockdown lifts..

[ethanhunt123]

Brilliant bike let down by stupid pricing. There is no way that one can justify a 3L+ difference between Z900 and ST RS - especially with the new Z900 having all the electronic gizmos as well. And the pathetic after sales experience with Triumph.

[imp!]

At approximately 4 Lakhs price difference between the Z900 and Striple RS, even an ardent Striple fan like myself will have to consider the current Z900. With a higher seat and more safety electronics, it makes a strong case for itself.

Having said that, the Striple has it's own following and comes laden with a better hardware, quick-shifter and a higher revving engine. It isn't an apples to apples comparison. If someone likes it more and can easily afford it, I don't see them getting the Z900. I have a feeling the Triumph will remain the "mid-range" naked to have in the eyes of the well heeled junta.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Price is on the higher side, no doubt. But that was always the case with the RS, isn't it?

The difference between the old and the new BS6 version is only 58,000/- And for that money, you get a slight power bump as well. And the RS has a different character compared to the Z900.

But this positioning doesn't leave much room for the regular Street Triple though. Z900 with all the updates has the S properly covered.

[parrys]

Originally Posted by ethanhunt123

Brilliant bike let down by stupid pricing. There is no way that one can justify a 3L+ difference between Z900 and ST RS - especially with the new Z900 having all the electronic gizmos as well. And the pathetic after sales experience with Triumph.

One ride on a race track or through a fast twisty ghat section will justify that. Plus, it will be super easy to manage at just 166 kg dry. The Z900 has a kerb weight of 210 kg.

[ethanhunt123]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Price is on the higher side, no doubt. But that was always the case with the RS, isn't it?

The difference between the old and the new BS6 version is only 58,000/- And for that money, you get a slight power bump as well. And the RS has a different character compared to the Z900.

But this positioning doesn't leave much room for the regular Street Triple though. Z900 with all the updates has the S properly covered.

The old RS was overpriced as it is - with another ~80K bump in OTR price - this makes the RS even more ridiculously priced. I doubt triumph will move many units.

Originally Posted by parrys

One ride on a race track or through a fast twisty ghat section will justify that. Plus, it will be super easy to manage at just 166 kg dry. The Z900 has a kerb weight of 210 kg.

You are comparing dry vs kerb - it should be around 184kg for STRS vs 210 for Z900 kerb.

Is RS a more nimble bike ? - Yes
Is it worth 40% more than Z900 ? - No way

Sales figures will reflect this.

[imp!]

Originally Posted by parrys

One ride on a race track or through a fast twisty ghat section will justify that. Plus, it will be super easy to manage at just 166 kg dry. The Z900 has a kerb weight of 210 kg.

Let me say I'm a big fan of the Triumph. I want one, and hope to buy either the Z900 or the Striple RS after a longish test ride.

Having said that, I'm not sure how you can compare the dry weight of one bike with the wet weight of another. The difference is probably much closer than we realize in real world conditions.

Is the Triumph more fun in the scenario you indicated? Probably, most likely, yes.
Will the Z900 be more comfortable getting you to the twistys or the track? Again, probably, most likely, yes.

At the end of the day, the Z900 was never a serious contender for someone who likes electronics on their bikes, with the 2020 model, it is. Sure the brakes and suspension aren't as capable as the Triumph and it doesnt have that sweet QS-Blipper but it does offer a more comfortable pillion seat, a much simpler screen, greater straight line stability and far more torque, all of which are great plusses in the real world.

All I'm saying is, there is no longer a clear champion in the ring.

[parrys]

Originally Posted by imp!

Let me say I'm a big fan of the Triumph. I want one, and hope to buy either the Z900 or the Striple RS after a longish test ride.

Having said that, I'm not sure how you can compare the dry weight of one bike with the wet weight of another. The difference is probably much closer than we realize in real world conditions.

Is the Triumph more fun in the scenario you indicated? Probably, most likely, yes.
Will the Z900 be more comfortable getting you to the twistys or the track? Again, probably, most likely, yes.

At the end of the day, the Z900 was never a serious contender for someone who likes electronics on their bikes, with the 2020 model, it is. Sure the brakes and suspension aren't as capable as the Triumph and it doesnt have that sweet QS-Blipper but it does offer a more comfortable pillion seat, a much simpler screen, greater straight line stability and far more torque, all of which are great plusses in the real world.

All I'm saying is, there is no longer a clear champion in the ring.

The official figure wasn’t available today, hence mentioned the numbers both companies have stated as per their India-spec motorcycles.

Even comparing the old RS with the Z900, I’d say that the Triumph handles much much better. Personal preference. But anyone who rides both the bikes back to back will probably agree that the Street Triple RS is more agile. I’m not bashing the Z900, so no offence to owners, just not to my liking.

Never been a fan of how the Z900 looks either.

Originally Posted by ethanhunt123

The old RS was overpriced as it is - with another ~80K bump in OTR price - this makes the RS even more ridiculously priced. I doubt triumph will move many units.



You are comparing dry vs kerb - it should be around 184kg for STRS vs 210 for Z900 kerb.

Is RS a more nimble bike ? - Yes
Is it worth 40% more than Z900 ? - No way

Sales figures will reflect this.

Well, a BMW 3-Series is more expensive than a Skoda Superb. Sales figures do the talking as well. Doesn’t mean that the BMW isn’t worth it right? To each his own, comes down to personal preference.

I’ve ridden both, the Z900 and the Street Triple RS (both the old ones), and I’ll always pick the Triumph (if I was in the market for one).

The kerb weight game, I guess the STRS tips the scale at 187 kg. (as seen on the web, not an official figure quoted).

That means, the STRS has 657.75 PS/tonne as compared to 595.23 PS/tonne for the Z900.

[ethanhunt123]

Originally Posted by parrys

Well, a BMW 3-Series is more expensive than a Skoda Superb. Sales figures do the talking as well. Doesn’t mean that the BMW isn’t worth it right? To each his own, comes down to personal preference.

I’ve ridden both, the Z900 and the Street Triple RS (both the old ones), and I’ll always pick the Triumph (if I was in the market for one).

I own a BMW 3 series currently, I had almost booked the Street Triple S & owned Z900 for around 4000kms - there is no way ST RS vs Z900 is 3 series vs Skoda Superb :-)

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

But this positioning doesn't leave much room for the regular Street Triple though.

Just read an earlier NDTV report that the 'S' is ruled out for India this time around.

Source - https://www.carandbike.com/news/excl...-india-2161256

[Venkatesh]

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS will see a price hike of around Rs 50,000 from June 15.

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...june-15-417579

[imp!]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS will see a price hike of around Rs 50,000 from June 15.

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...june-15-417579

They will definitely be shooting themselves in the foot. It is already an over priced product. At this price it already makes more sense to have a two bike garage like a 390 ADV + ZX6R/Z900; All I see is sales dipping even lower. Or they will have to increase discounts to keep them moving. I think I will definitely be taking this one off the list. It appears to be closing in on 15 lakhs on road in Bangalore. Really not worth the money anymore.

[neil.jericho]

I spotted the new BS6 / 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS at the local dealership. Those new headlights give the bike a very mean and sinister look when you compare it to the older 765 RS, though, as a design element, from the side, the headlights do look a little lower than what they should be. I had noticed this while watching some of the reviews as well and once you see it, you cant unsee it. That grey and red paint scheme is quite something, I will admit.

[Venkatesh]

Triumph Motorcycles India has raised the pricing of the new 2020 Street Triple RS. While the bike was introduced in the Indian market at ₹11.13 Lakh , it has now become expensive by ₹20,000 and costs ₹11.33 Lakh.

https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto...158703509.html