Triumph’s Class-leading Naked Streetfighter: The Street Triple RS

The Street Triple RS is one of the most exciting models in the 2021 Triumph line-up. It’s a sharp naked streetfighter that’s designed for high-speed thrills, on and off the track. The Street Triple range has been a staple in the Triumph Motorcycles stable for many years, but the 2021 RS model is in a class of its own.

Drawing power from a British-made and Moto2-derived 765 cc liquid-cooled, 12-valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder engine, the 2021 Triumph Street Triple RS is capable of producing a pulse-raising 121 horsepower and 58 lb-ft of peak torque. It’s a powerful motorcycle for its class, so it’s no wonder that Triumph has given it the full package of electronic riding aids and top-shelf parts.

The most noteworthy of these include five dedicated riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Track, and Rider-Programmable), an adjustable ride-by-wire throttle response, ABS and traction control settings, and self-canceling indicators. What’s more, the new Street Triple RS also comes equipped with Triumph’s own proprietary quick-shifter. It’s a bi-directional unit that allows for smooth and comfortable gear changes.

For 2021, the Street Triple RS is available in two color options: Silver Ice or Matte Jet Black.

The 2021 Triumph Street Triple R starts from $12,850 USD / $14,350 CAD.

On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2021 Triumph Street Triple RS in one place.

2021 Triumph Street Triple RS


Model Overview

General Info

  • Price: $12,850 USD / $14,350 CAD
  • Key Features:
    • All-new twin LED headlights
    • My Triumph connectivity enabled
    • New silencer with carbon fiber finisher

Main Specs

  • Engine: 765 cc liquid-cooled, 12-valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
  • Power:  121 HP
  • Torque: 58 lbs-ft
  • Dry Weight: 366 lb (166 kg)
  • Seat Height: 32.5 in (825 mm)

Competitors

  • Yamaha MT-07
  • KTM 790 Duke
  • Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

2021 Triumph Street Triple RS


2021 Triumph Street Triple RS Specifications

From Triumph

ENGINE

Engine 765 cc liquid-cooled, 12-valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Power 121 HP
Bore x Stroke 77.99 mm x 53.38 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Fuel System Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI. Electronic throttle control
Starter Electric
Exhaust Stainless steel 3-into-1 exhaust system low single-sided stainless steel silencer

DRIVETRAIN

Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slip-assisted
Transmission 6-speed with Triumph Shift Assist
Final Drive X-ring chain

CHASSIS

Suspension Front Showa 41 mm upside down separate function big piston forks (SF-BPF), Adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustment.
Suspension Rear Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock, Adjustable compression and rebound damping and preload adjustment.
Brakes Front Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Brakes Rear Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single-piston caliper, ABS
Tires Front 120/70 ZR17
Tires Rear
180/55 ZR17
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.6 US gal (17.4 l)
Color  Silver Ice, Matte Jet Black

ELECTRICAL

Ignition
Spark Plugs
Headlight LED
Tail Light LED

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length
Width Handlebars 30.5 in (775 mm)
Height Without Mirror 41.9 in (1065 mm)
Wheelbase 55.3 in (1405 mm)
Trail 3.87 in (98.3 mm)
Seat Height 32.5 in (825 mm). Low seat version available: 30.7 in (780 mm)
Dry Weight 370 LB (168 kg)

WARRANTY

Warranty
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4 Comments

  1. March 3, 2021
    Reply

    The bike looks great!! Also a nice set of improvements this year.

  2. Jim Sullivan
    May 1, 2021
    Reply

    Is the Silver Ice a matte finish? Some of your photos look like it has a shine and others look matte. I’ve talked to several different dealers and gotten no definitive answer.
    Even Triumph lists the Jet Black as Matte but doesn’t say anything about the silver as being matte or not. I understand the matte is a soft finish and scratches easily.
    Thanks

    • Makenna
      July 8, 2021
      Reply

      The Silver Ice finish is a gloss finish on the RS model, but a matte finish on the R model. Gloss is absolutely the easier of the two to maintain, as the matte is much less forgiving and shows scratches/scuffs more easily. The gloss color also has a lot of sparkle and shine in it so it looks gorgeous in the sun.

  3. John Anderson
    July 12, 2021
    Reply

    You’ve managed to publish the suspension of the R model instead of the RS model. The RS has an Ohlins rear shock and Brembo M50 brakes and a different Showa front fork.

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