These are the roads I learned to ride on as well. It's really cool to be able to incorporate them from time-to-time in addition to our local favorite ice cream shops.
Love or hate Revzilla they make entertaining and informative videos. Excluding, Anthony who has been wearing the same shirt for 7 years. That's quite an accomplishment.
The RS version is for those folks who bought a street triple and put in Daytona cams and ECU/Tune. They've been asking for it and Triumph answered. Great work again guys.
I road tested both the R and RS and ended up buying the R, I found the R much better suited to road riding as the torque is lower down the rev range but if you do loads of track days the RS would be the perfect bike.
Let me just say this. Im 58. I've been riding most of my life. Revzilla rocks. The folks at Cycle World aint got nothing on you guys. Thanks for all the great reviews and superb videos. Ride safe, fellas. 😁
There needs to be more Lemmy and Spurgeon reviews. Every bike. They do a fantastic job, they're a great team, and they say exactly what needs to be said.
Finally got a chance to watch this. You guys did a solid job on this video and after having ridden the one Triumph let me borrow I will 100% agree with everything you guys said! Freaking LOVED the RS.
Aaron Rodriguez I'm sitting at the bar reading some of these comments and I just choked on my beer when I read this. Literally laughed out loud, you got me. Cheers!!
I know this was two years ago, but the transition in content at 6:21 where Lem puts down the visor and slows down for Spurge to come forward. Great production value.
the8jrfan yeah I love your mom too. Just kidding :P it was an easy joke right there, no offense :) Moms are the best lol Spurge and Lemmy are BROthastic
Great video guys. 🖒 My mate bought the RS in May and I pick up the R in 12 days time!! I was wondering if I shoulda just went all out and bought the RS, but you guys have just confirmed I made the right choice. I ain't gonna need all the bells and whistles of the RS and will use the lower torque band more! (Plus the Red sub-frame... 😍) Hopefully the Scottish weather isn't a Bawbag on 10th August!!! Keep ur fingers crossed for me!! 😎🖒
Great video chaps! I’m going to my local dealer in the UK on Friday to try these. You’ve done a much better job at explaining the difference between them then anyone else I’ve seen. It’s been a big help!
a year later and still useful because i was considering a full RS model for a future bike but i would never take myself to a track so now i am deeply considering an R model instead Cheers and thank you for such an amazing and informative video!
Well done! Nice Dynamics between the presenters, nice pace to the information flow, and a nice mix of pace to the whole presentation. I have recently gotten back into motorcycle riding after about 35 years. This type of video is both informative and entertaining. Please keep them coming. I recently bought a Triumph Bonneville T-120 Black. Love it. Yet the 2018 Street Triple R has caught my interest. Light, powerful, responsive, "flickable", and hopefully we'll built; it has some qualities that my much heavier T-120 lacks. Perhaps you would consider producing a video on the 2018 Street Triple R? Some mention of the rider's seating ergonomics and comfort would be of interest to me.
For those folks considerig 765R rather than RS, I would suggest them buying the RS and riding it with RAIN setup (Yes, it has!). So, when you get more confidence on it (miles away 🤔), you”ll have a ready-for-trackday “missile“! Thanks for posting it! 🤛🏻😉🇧🇷
This stays even more true in 2020. I absolutely love my 2020 Street RS coming from a 2013 Street R. Now I just need to ride to your showroom in Philly this week!
Thank you for this. I've owned a 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 for a while. I've gone through so much with it; motor's blown up, bike's been stolen, and I still will never part with it.
As an RS owner I do agree with what is being said here. Realistically the only way you are getting the most out of that model is on the track. Having said that though I've never felt, at any time, that I made a mistake buying it, it's just so much fun to ride.
I myself created Rider mode as an almost carbon copy of the Track mode, except for the ABS, that's on street mode (also on the rear wheel). On the subject of riding an RS model on the street. I intended to do a test ride on an R model. That was unavailable, and after the ride on the RS I was just completely sold. Comparing it with my 2005 CBR600RR and my previous 2011 Hornet (supspension upgraded by HyperPro), the RS is in another league altogether. The handling is telepathic-like. Also: what the hell is up with calling it the 2018 model?
In Triumph's United States lineup this is being introduced as a 2018 model. Check out their website. Triumph does this all the time. When the Street Triple was originally introduced in 2007 it was a 2008 model year bike. Hence, 2008 is the first official model year of the Street Triple and 2018 is the first official year of the RS.
Dude what an AWESOME review video. Dead serious, you guys should have a TV show or something where you just talk about motorcycles and gear every day. Oh wait, never mind, that's basically what this is. NICE!
as an RS owner, I agree with 100% of everything said in this video. Funny though, I was just at NJMP with my RS a few weeks ago! Must've JUST missed you guys !
Yeah, I've never heard anyone complain about the Daytona, past or present. 1) They should bring the round headlights back. Everyone who knows the line regrets they changed the headlights. It was retro, it was Triumph/British-esque, it was non-Japanese, it was unique. Bring them back! 2) I heard they have a stock short version available. Is this true? The GF is ready to move on up from her 390 and is height challenged. 3) Is there such thing as too much engine? Speaking from a 1290 Super Duke owner I can say yes. The 990 RC8 on my SMT was twitchy torque, but I could blip to the ton no problem. 1300cc in the naked format, even w/rock solid ABS, is a lot of momentum to stop once it gets going and needs a little planning. First year owner, so still learning to ride it. 4) How it's compare to the 790 Duke?
I own the RS and it is everything it's cracked up to be. I'm not skilled enough to get everything out of this bike that it has to offer, but I'm competent enough to tell you that there is a big difference between this and previous striple versions. I love the bike, and I love this review. Great job guys. But a simple counterpoint if I may... Others have already contributed more than I can to the details, so I'll just say this: reviews of the RS as a better "track bike" aside, I'd be very surprised if it didn't outsell the R by a good margin. So I'll be curious to see if the R positioning really works out in real purchase behavior. The S is one thing, it's the entry-level street and people making the decision on a first or second bike and wanting to step up into a Triumph will consider this bike vs the $8-10k competition crowd. But for someone interested in an R, the desire to be in a higher-end bike with related components is going to be nearly impossible to resist. Better brakes, suspension, quickshifter, bellypan, bar-end mirrors, seat cowl... those are all pieces with real value that a buyer is going to see, hear about and want... regardless of whether they can't wring every extra hp out of the engine (I mean seriously, it's not like most riders will get every hp out of the S or R models for that matter either). At that price point, and for that rider it's going to be easy to simply spend the extra grand or so. Do I notice that the sport map is temperamental on the average city street ride? Yes. Is it a problem? Only at first, and afterwards only academically as you'll get used to it pretty quick. Do I notice that the RS lacks a couple torque lbs vs the R at mid-range RPMs? Haha. No - and if you can notice that then you probably make your $ as a professional rider. After a few rides you'll work everything out, get comfortable with your expectations, and then you'll have an amazing top-of-the-line striple with all the goodies. And finally, while I never buy a bike to impress, it is nice to know I won't have to cringe when some dumb squib asks, "why didn't you buy the RS?" as I'm walking up to my bike in the parking lot. Don't tell me you guys don't have that too. :-)
Mechanically they keep getting better and better, but the headlights get worse with every generation. Do you guys perhaps sell a round headlight conversion kit?
Hmmm, from where I sit on the bike, the shape of the headlights bother me not one single bit. If they're functional for night riding, that's all I care about. I think if you're too concerned with the look of the headlights, on any bike, you're not riding it enough.
I bought a white 2017 Street triple R about 2 weeks ago. The new 2018's just don't do it for me. The power increase isn't a sale point, the paint doesn't have the premium look, and that dash is awful. I hate these smart phone screens there putting on all the new bikes, its just more useless info that you don't need. Now i agree the new triple probably handles better but for what most people use these bikes for e.g going to work. Do you really need stiffer suspension. ehhh the new ones are nice but the 12-17 is better to me.
really enjoyed the review. however, one advantage of the rs over the r that isn't mentioned is the value component. with the rs you also get a quickshifter, much better FULL brembo braking system , better suspension (that is fully adjustable to your liking), upgraded levers, a belly pan, better mirrors, and the icing on the cake of more power. its the same argument for getting the r over the standard in the 675 version. And at 123 hp, i'm not sure i agree that the bike has so much power that it is too much for the street. Not when you consider the super naked liter bikes out there as well as the super duke 1290. Seems to me for value go for a leftover 675 r. i you want the new stuff, just get the rs. its probably going to hold its value better over the long run versus the r version as well
So a lot of the components you mentioned were what led to the "too much for the street" comment. Hence why we discussed them in the track portion of the video. The brakes and suspension on the RS are much more performance oriented than those on the R. Where the R strikes a nice balance, the scales are definitely tipped toward track use in the RS. It's not that they don't work on the street (I loved the brakes), it's just that they might be a bit overkill for the average rider who may be better served with an S or an R while keeping a few extra dollars in their pocket. Keep in mind when addressing the power, it's not about the amount of power the bike makes, but rather how it makes it. If you check out the article ( www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2018-triumph-street-triple-rs-motorcycle-review ) you'll see that in the dyno charts provided by Triumph the RS has a much peakier power delivery which favors track riding. Compare that to the fatter mid-range curve you'll see on the R and you'll see what I mean. I agree with your general argument that 123 hp doesn't sound like much when compared to the big boys like the Tuono, Super Duke, or S 1000 R, but those bikes make insane power. I remember when I did the FZ-10 review, folks were knocking it for being "under powered" by comparison. I think Yamaha claims 158hp on that bike. It would break 100mph in third gear, it's plenty fast and it made good midrange power which is why it was so much fun to ride. While the RS might not be making superbike levels of power, it's still plenty fast enough in second gear to justify a cop to confiscate your license. I think the RS is a great machine. The purpose of this video, as well as the subsequent article, is just to remind folks that might not be aware that these bikes are very distinct in their purpose. If you are looking for top end components and want the most performance oriented machine out of the mix, than the RS is just the ticket. However, if you're just looking to commute back and forth to the office, you will probably be better off with the S and you'll save yourself a chunk of change.
Windy Run i've done 16000 mls on my rs it does everything brilliantly, I wouldn't go for anything less after enjoying its fantastic ability, the handling is incredible everywhere !!
I'm really torn. I want the R, but if you add bar end mirrors and a quick shifter as accessories, you are basically at the RS in price, without even considering the brakes and suspension upgrades. Even if the R is "better tuned for the street", the value proposition of the RS means that most people looking at the R will just go all the way. If the R was cheaper, then I would get it, but as long as they are only 1k apart, I'm going for the overkill. Also putting this in perspective in your article where you mention that the R has bad brake feel, just another reason to get the top spec.
All the reviews (by RevZilla, Motorcyclist, etc) are on the RS which seems weird since it's a niche area. It would have been nice to see the S model and a discussion and comparison between the S and the R models. In particular, the different instrument panels and suspension options. Besides price, why should anyone even consider the S model over the R model?
CaFeMotoX while we were unable to secure an S or an R for filming, Philadelphia Triumph was kind enough to allow me about 10 miles on both bikes. My commentary on those two machines is a bit more in depth if you take a look at the Common Tread article.
Very much agree with this assessment. I was shocked at how much it pulled in the higher rev range and the increased power output...but that was on a motorway, not just riding about the street where it felt a bit flat in my opinion. My mate has an R which he is running in so I'm keen to see how the torque and power delivery differs.
Greg Burgess that was done in one magical take. It was pretty much the only section we didn't run at least a second take on. Lem got a brain freeze and was going to throw away his cone but I took it off his hands for him. The best part about shooting this one was how much ice cream we consumed during the course of the shoot.
I liked the video amd details that were given.. I also love revzilla, even calling me after hearing about my motorcycle accident to see if I was ok. That is customer support... YET I have to harshly criticize those words, "you can't use it to it's potential so why buy it?" Realistically most can't ride a 250/300 to its potential on the street let alone a Superbike... You buy what you want.
First of all, thank you for the kind words and for being a loyal supporter. As for the review, I don't think that's exactly what we said. In no way were we encouraging folks not to buy it, rather we were focusing on educating people so they knew what they are getting if they do decide to buy. As far as the power is concerned, it has less to do with the amount of power being produced and much more about how the power is being produced. If you take a look at the dyno sheets in the accompanying article ( www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2018-triumph-street-triple-rs-motorcycle-review ) you'll see that in order to get the peak horsepower out of the RS, Triumph had to sacrifice some of the low to midrange power that is found on the R. In addition to that, the RS receives all of the additional performance oriented components that are amazing, but might be a bit overkill for the average rider on the street. Really our point here is that for riders looking for a fun street bike, they might be able to keep a few extra dollars in their pocket and go with an S or an R and be just as happy, or more happy, than if they went for the RS. For folks looking for a performance oriented machine, that's going to give them a leg up over the competition, than the RS is just the ticket. It's an amazing machine, we're just stating that folks need to be clear on their expectations because a lot has changed over the previous version. I hope this helps to clarify my thoughts on this bike.
I'd like to see something about the Triumph four cylinder 600s that preceded. I have a Speed Four which was basically the Street Triple's lesser-known predecessor. Would love to ride a new 765 though...
This is first time I am watching your channel and I really enjoyed the review and loved the bro chemistry between both of u , it's awesome. Finally Thanks for giving new insights on the bike. Looking forward for your next video.
I'm not a track rider, purely street- commuter,weekend fang man. Peak power up top would be a waste of time and money. Roads in Victoria,Australia not autobahn smooth, 110kmh speed limit and the place is infested with speed cameras/radar. No where apart from track days you could use an RS and keep your licence.
I was wondering if or when y'all would do a Harley Davidson forty eight review I'm looking at getting my first bike and was curious on your opinions of the bike thank you
He actually prefers it when you sneak up behind him and knock his ice cream out of his hand. So if you bump into him at Longacres, don't say a word, just walk up and throw his ice cream on the ground. Trust me, he'll love it.
It looks like someone has pasted a a low-resolution picture of the bike at 2:19. It's strange: the wheels are high-res, but the fairing looks added in.
These nice guys aren't clear on that disappointment factor of the RS. Its important to mention that the RS is not going to disappoint the 100% street rider, other than its potentials wasting factor. One who never goes to the track will not find it too much to handle. It is just as easy as an R, but with that track potentials in its back pocket, thats all. Comment if you disagree.
Literally grew up on these roads and going to that dairy. Melts my heart that some of the best motorcycle content on UA-cam is home grown.
These are the roads I learned to ride on as well. It's really cool to be able to incorporate them from time-to-time in addition to our local favorite ice cream shops.
What are the roads? Just moved to this part of PA and having trouble finding decent maintained roads?
If you explore between Boyertown and Topton you'll find some good ones.
Thanks, i appreciate the recommendation
Love or hate Revzilla they make entertaining and informative videos. Excluding, Anthony who has been wearing the same shirt for 7 years. That's quite an accomplishment.
The RS version is for those folks who bought a street triple and put in Daytona cams and ECU/Tune. They've been asking for it and Triumph answered.
Great work again guys.
I road tested both the R and RS and ended up buying the R, I found the R much better suited to road riding as the torque is lower down the rev range but if you do loads of track days the RS would be the perfect bike.
I found exactly the same last year. Really wanted the RS, but I only ride on the road. The R is the one for that.
Two impossibilities:
1. Street triple being improved upon
2. Lem and Spurge's vids getting more fun to watch.
Both have happened. Mind blown.
Now it's 2024 and we have the the 765 RS... happened again
Let me just say this. Im 58. I've been riding most of my life. Revzilla rocks. The folks at Cycle World aint got nothing on you guys. Thanks for all the great reviews and superb videos. Ride safe, fellas. 😁
There needs to be more Lemmy and Spurgeon reviews. Every bike. They do a fantastic job, they're a great team, and they say exactly what needs to be said.
Finally got a chance to watch this. You guys did a solid job on this video and after having ridden the one Triumph let me borrow I will 100% agree with everything you guys said! Freaking LOVED the RS.
Lem and Spurge are the Bud spencer and Terence hill of motorcycling. Great job amigos
Aaron Rodriguez I'm sitting at the bar reading some of these comments and I just choked on my beer when I read this. Literally laughed out loud, you got me. Cheers!!
LOL!! next round of dos equis, on me!
cheers!
so what did you joke on your beer ?
Joe G.P. Good catch there.
Nice! I loved going to the theater every time they came out with a new movie.
I know this was two years ago, but the transition in content at 6:21 where Lem puts down the visor and slows down for Spurge to come forward. Great production value.
Literally my two favorite people... besides my mom.
the8jrfan I can respect that, my Mom is pretty cool too!
Spurgeon Dunbar Haha thanks Spurg!
Your mom is two people? ;)
Lasse J Ougaard I have a step mother and a real mother both are awesome
the8jrfan yeah I love your mom too.
Just kidding :P it was an easy joke right there, no offense :)
Moms are the best lol
Spurge and Lemmy are BROthastic
Great video guys. 🖒
My mate bought the RS in May and I pick up the R in 12 days time!! I was wondering if I shoulda just went all out and bought the RS, but you guys have just confirmed I made the right choice. I ain't gonna need all the bells and whistles of the RS and will use the lower torque band more! (Plus the Red sub-frame... 😍)
Hopefully the Scottish weather isn't a Bawbag on 10th August!!! Keep ur fingers crossed for me!! 😎🖒
Great video chaps! I’m going to my local dealer in the UK on Friday to try these. You’ve done a much better job at explaining the difference between them then anyone else I’ve seen. It’s been a big help!
a year later and still useful because i was considering a full RS model for a future bike but i would never take myself to a track so now i am deeply considering an R model instead Cheers and thank you for such an amazing and informative video!
Best video of Street Triple Rs. Amazing bike, lovely this bike. I bought one and fell in love
Floripa Na Moto .. mn
Love these guys. The Blake Shelton and Adam Levine bromance of motorcycles.
I love these guys! So thorough and entertaining at the same time! Love it!!!!
Well done! Nice Dynamics between the presenters, nice pace to the information flow, and a nice mix of pace to the whole presentation. I have recently gotten back into motorcycle riding after about 35 years. This type of video is both informative and entertaining. Please keep them coming. I recently bought a Triumph Bonneville T-120 Black. Love it. Yet the 2018 Street Triple R has caught my interest. Light, powerful, responsive, "flickable", and hopefully we'll built; it has some qualities that my much heavier T-120 lacks. Perhaps you would consider producing a video on the 2018 Street Triple R? Some mention of the rider's seating ergonomics and comfort would be of interest to me.
Small fact check. The entire previous generation Street Triples, not just the RX, came with a lap timer option.
Simply the best Street Triple review I've seen on UA-cam! And I've seen a lot. ... Added to favorites. Thanks guys!
Can't wait for the reviews on the other models in the range!
These video reviews are awesome! Keep making them like this!!
I liked the vid cause that ice cream scene
Robert Furman me too.
it must have hurt like hell in the brain
Lmao
Cracked me up!
For those folks considerig 765R rather than RS, I would suggest them buying the RS and riding it with RAIN setup (Yes, it has!). So, when you get more confidence on it (miles away 🤔), you”ll have a ready-for-trackday “missile“! Thanks for posting it! 🤛🏻😉🇧🇷
This stays even more true in 2020. I absolutely love my 2020 Street RS coming from a 2013 Street R. Now I just need to ride to your showroom in Philly this week!
Really enjoy your reviews! Keep them coming!
Finally after a long time, Lemme and Spurge together......good to see you bros.
The production of this video is just out of this world! Keep it up love the vids!
Thank you for this. I've owned a 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 for a while. I've gone through so much with it; motor's blown up, bike's been stolen, and I still will never part with it.
So guess you made this comment before it was stolen? 😜
@@nuntana2 nah it’s gone, sold that thing haha
As an RS owner I do agree with what is being said here. Realistically the only way you are getting the most out of that model is on the track. Having said that though I've never felt, at any time, that I made a mistake buying it, it's just so much fun to ride.
Nurgle Rider would you use track mode for street riding just for shits and gigs?
I myself created Rider mode as an almost carbon copy of the Track mode, except for the ABS, that's on street mode (also on the rear wheel).
On the subject of riding an RS model on the street. I intended to do a test ride on an R model. That was unavailable, and after the ride on the RS I was just completely sold. Comparing it with my 2005 CBR600RR and my previous 2011 Hornet (supspension upgraded by HyperPro), the RS is in another league altogether. The handling is telepathic-like.
Also: what the hell is up with calling it the 2018 model?
i believe they do that just in the US, its like FIFA 18 while its still 2017... its weird...
In Triumph's United States lineup this is being introduced as a 2018 model. Check out their website. Triumph does this all the time. When the Street Triple was originally introduced in 2007 it was a 2008 model year bike. Hence, 2008 is the first official model year of the Street Triple and 2018 is the first official year of the RS.
Nurgle Rider almost as quick as your Trophy?! Hahaha I recognize that user name.
-Nick @ CMC
Triumph needs to bring back the round lights
Recently saw one of these with a single round headlight and it looks so. much. better. I loved it.
Magnificent review guys. Going to test ride the R tomorrow. Wish me luck. 😉💰❤️
I still miss my 2010 Street Triple. Best bike I ever owned by far. Only sold it because I moved countries.
You guys deserve more views. Awesome video guys
Dude what an AWESOME review video. Dead serious, you guys should have a TV show or something where you just talk about motorcycles and gear every day. Oh wait, never mind, that's basically what this is. NICE!
That really means a lot. UA-cam is a wonderful thing, right? I know Lem and Spurg really enjoy the long format reviews too. -TeamZilla Chris
Great vid. Would love more content with the two of you!
as an RS owner, I agree with 100% of everything said in this video. Funny though, I was just at NJMP with my RS a few weeks ago! Must've JUST missed you guys !
Which organization were you there with? Team Promotion?
Spurgeon Dunbar Absolute
Looking at some dates with them in August. How do you like 'em?
Spurgeon Dunbar they're ok. Nothing like Cali SBS, or other schools but they're ok. if you guys ever go to NJMP I'd love to see you guys there!
Such quality. One of my dream bikes.
Enjoyed the two up commentary/presentation.
I have a 2011 Street Triple. Seriously the most fun I’ve had in awhile. I’m planning on trading in my 750 gixxer for the new Triple next year.
one of the videos I've been waiting for..👍
This does not help my lust for this bike. Very well put together gents and great information.
They have certainly upped the game but is it enough now with the competition is the question
Yeah, I've never heard anyone complain about the Daytona, past or present.
1) They should bring the round headlights back. Everyone who knows the line regrets they changed the headlights. It was retro, it was Triumph/British-esque, it was non-Japanese, it was unique. Bring them back!
2) I heard they have a stock short version available. Is this true? The GF is ready to move on up from her 390 and is height challenged.
3) Is there such thing as too much engine? Speaking from a 1290 Super Duke owner I can say yes. The 990 RC8 on my SMT was twitchy torque, but I could blip to the ton no problem. 1300cc in the naked format, even w/rock solid ABS, is a lot of momentum to stop once it gets going and needs a little planning. First year owner, so still learning to ride it.
4) How it's compare to the 790 Duke?
I use to own a 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R and I’m here to tell you that bike was the SHIT 💩!!!! Absolutely awesome bike well done Triumph 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I personally love those lights!
I really hope they bring back the old round lights
Great review. Looking forward to 2018 Indian Scout Bobber review.
I own the RS and it is everything it's cracked up to be. I'm not skilled enough to get everything out of this bike that it has to offer, but I'm competent enough to tell you that there is a big difference between this and previous striple versions. I love the bike, and I love this review. Great job guys. But a simple counterpoint if I may...
Others have already contributed more than I can to the details, so I'll just say this: reviews of the RS as a better "track bike" aside, I'd be very surprised if it didn't outsell the R by a good margin. So I'll be curious to see if the R positioning really works out in real purchase behavior. The S is one thing, it's the entry-level street and people making the decision on a first or second bike and wanting to step up into a Triumph will consider this bike vs the $8-10k competition crowd. But for someone interested in an R, the desire to be in a higher-end bike with related components is going to be nearly impossible to resist. Better brakes, suspension, quickshifter, bellypan, bar-end mirrors, seat cowl... those are all pieces with real value that a buyer is going to see, hear about and want... regardless of whether they can't wring every extra hp out of the engine (I mean seriously, it's not like most riders will get every hp out of the S or R models for that matter either). At that price point, and for that rider it's going to be easy to simply spend the extra grand or so. Do I notice that the sport map is temperamental on the average city street ride? Yes. Is it a problem? Only at first, and afterwards only academically as you'll get used to it pretty quick. Do I notice that the RS lacks a couple torque lbs vs the R at mid-range RPMs? Haha. No - and if you can notice that then you probably make your $ as a professional rider. After a few rides you'll work everything out, get comfortable with your expectations, and then you'll have an amazing top-of-the-line striple with all the goodies. And finally, while I never buy a bike to impress, it is nice to know I won't have to cringe when some dumb squib asks, "why didn't you buy the RS?" as I'm walking up to my bike in the parking lot. Don't tell me you guys don't have that too. :-)
Mechanically they keep getting better and better, but the headlights get worse with every generation. Do you guys perhaps sell a round headlight conversion kit?
Robert Kwolek motodemic sells a round headlight for the street triple
I'm not sure about the new gen, but previous gen has an awesome set of single, or dual round lights by Motodemic, bit pricey though.
I'm in the minority that loves the bug eyes. Gives it a nice, semi-aggressive, modern look.
i love the bug eyes as well. they just fit on the bike
Hmmm, from where I sit on the bike, the shape of the headlights bother me not one single bit. If they're functional for night riding, that's all I care about.
I think if you're too concerned with the look of the headlights, on any bike, you're not riding it enough.
The R and S versions would be great I'm sure, right up until some dude rocks up on an RS..
*some dude reporting in. Seriously, it's amazing, also on the street.
I bought a white 2017 Street triple R about 2 weeks ago. The new 2018's just don't do it for me. The power increase isn't a sale point, the paint doesn't have the premium look, and that dash is awful. I hate these smart phone screens there putting on all the new bikes, its just more useless info that you don't need. Now i agree the new triple probably handles better but for what most people use these bikes for e.g going to work. Do you really need stiffer suspension. ehhh the new ones are nice but the 12-17 is better to me.
really enjoyed the review. however, one advantage of the rs over the r that isn't mentioned is the value component. with the rs you also get a quickshifter, much better FULL brembo braking system , better suspension (that is fully adjustable to your liking), upgraded levers, a belly pan, better mirrors, and the icing on the cake of more power. its the same argument for getting the r over the standard in the 675 version. And at 123 hp, i'm not sure i agree that the bike has so much power that it is too much for the street. Not when you consider the super naked liter bikes out there as well as the super duke 1290. Seems to me for value go for a leftover 675 r. i you want the new stuff, just get the rs. its probably going to hold its value better over the long run versus the r version as well
So a lot of the components you mentioned were what led to the "too much for the street" comment. Hence why we discussed them in the track portion of the video. The brakes and suspension on the RS are much more performance oriented than those on the R. Where the R strikes a nice balance, the scales are definitely tipped toward track use in the RS. It's not that they don't work on the street (I loved the brakes), it's just that they might be a bit overkill for the average rider who may be better served with an S or an R while keeping a few extra dollars in their pocket.
Keep in mind when addressing the power, it's not about the amount of power the bike makes, but rather how it makes it. If you check out the article ( www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2018-triumph-street-triple-rs-motorcycle-review ) you'll see that in the dyno charts provided by Triumph the RS has a much peakier power delivery which favors track riding. Compare that to the fatter mid-range curve you'll see on the R and you'll see what I mean.
I agree with your general argument that 123 hp doesn't sound like much when compared to the big boys like the Tuono, Super Duke, or S 1000 R, but those bikes make insane power. I remember when I did the FZ-10 review, folks were knocking it for being "under powered" by comparison. I think Yamaha claims 158hp on that bike. It would break 100mph in third gear, it's plenty fast and it made good midrange power which is why it was so much fun to ride. While the RS might not be making superbike levels of power, it's still plenty fast enough in second gear to justify a cop to confiscate your license.
I think the RS is a great machine. The purpose of this video, as well as the subsequent article, is just to remind folks that might not be aware that these bikes are very distinct in their purpose. If you are looking for top end components and want the most performance oriented machine out of the mix, than the RS is just the ticket. However, if you're just looking to commute back and forth to the office, you will probably be better off with the S and you'll save yourself a chunk of change.
Windy Run i've done 16000 mls on my rs it does everything brilliantly, I wouldn't go for anything less after enjoying its fantastic ability, the handling is incredible everywhere !!
Triumph Street Triple: let´s make motorcycle great again!
getting my street tripple rs jan 19
I will be getting mine around those days as well! 🙏🏾💖
Oh so it's all about you huh?
How do you like it? And do you still have it one year later? I'm looking to get one of these this year
I'll give you guys a thumbs up just for the great video work; not boring at all.
I got the 765 RS and have nothing bad to say about it!
These bikes have great safety standards, just as Yamienoob
Keep mine in sports mode and throttle ect is spot on.
I'm really torn. I want the R, but if you add bar end mirrors and a quick shifter as accessories, you are basically at the RS in price, without even considering the brakes and suspension upgrades. Even if the R is "better tuned for the street", the value proposition of the RS means that most people looking at the R will just go all the way. If the R was cheaper, then I would get it, but as long as they are only 1k apart, I'm going for the overkill. Also putting this in perspective in your article where you mention that the R has bad brake feel, just another reason to get the top spec.
All the reviews (by RevZilla, Motorcyclist, etc) are on the RS which seems weird since it's a niche area.
It would have been nice to see the S model and a discussion and comparison between the S and the R models. In particular, the different instrument panels and suspension options. Besides price, why should anyone even consider the S model over the R model?
CaFeMotoX while we were unable to secure an S or an R for filming, Philadelphia Triumph was kind enough to allow me about 10 miles on both bikes. My commentary on those two machines is a bit more in depth if you take a look at the Common Tread article.
I assume Triumph wants to advertise their top model to show off it's capabilities. Realistically, I'd be buying the "S" or "R" models, though.
Thanks, the article gave me what I wanted. The title made me think it was soley on the RS.
Not gonna lie at 1:14 I thought Spurge was telling him to slow down because of a possible accident....got nervous for a second lol!!
Very much agree with this assessment. I was shocked at how much it pulled in the higher rev range and the increased power output...but that was on a motorway, not just riding about the street where it felt a bit flat in my opinion. My mate has an R which he is running in so I'm keen to see how the torque and power delivery differs.
rockafella1690 the R peak torque is just 1k below the RS. No difference hardly.
The R has a bit more mid-range scoot than that of the RS.
how many takes did it take for you guys to get the ice cream shot lol
Greg Burgess that was done in one magical take. It was pretty much the only section we didn't run at least a second take on. Lem got a brain freeze and was going to throw away his cone but I took it off his hands for him.
The best part about shooting this one was how much ice cream we consumed during the course of the shoot.
I liked the video amd details that were given.. I also love revzilla, even calling me after hearing about my motorcycle accident to see if I was ok. That is customer support... YET I have to harshly criticize those words, "you can't use it to it's potential so why buy it?" Realistically most can't ride a 250/300 to its potential on the street let alone a Superbike... You buy what you want.
First of all, thank you for the kind words and for being a loyal supporter. As for the review, I don't think that's exactly what we said. In no way were we encouraging folks not to buy it, rather we were focusing on educating people so they knew what they are getting if they do decide to buy.
As far as the power is concerned, it has less to do with the amount of power being produced and much more about how the power is being produced. If you take a look at the dyno sheets in the accompanying article ( www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2018-triumph-street-triple-rs-motorcycle-review ) you'll see that in order to get the peak horsepower out of the RS, Triumph had to sacrifice some of the low to midrange power that is found on the R. In addition to that, the RS receives all of the additional performance oriented components that are amazing, but might be a bit overkill for the average rider on the street.
Really our point here is that for riders looking for a fun street bike, they might be able to keep a few extra dollars in their pocket and go with an S or an R and be just as happy, or more happy, than if they went for the RS. For folks looking for a performance oriented machine, that's going to give them a leg up over the competition, than the RS is just the ticket. It's an amazing machine, we're just stating that folks need to be clear on their expectations because a lot has changed over the previous version.
I hope this helps to clarify my thoughts on this bike.
Good review, guys. Now if Triumph would only revisit the Speed Triple for a little less weight and a little more power. OK, a LOT more power.
Alright, I had to Sub! Well done Gentlemen.
Thanks bud! -TeamZilla Chris
I'd like to see something about the Triumph four cylinder 600s that preceded. I have a Speed Four which was basically the Street Triple's lesser-known predecessor. Would love to ride a new 765 though...
This is first time I am watching your channel and I really enjoyed the review and loved the bro chemistry between both of u , it's awesome. Finally Thanks for giving new insights on the bike.
Looking forward for your next video.
Lemmy had to have got a gnarly brain freeze from that bite...!
I'm not a track rider, purely street- commuter,weekend fang man. Peak power up top would be a waste of time and money. Roads in Victoria,Australia not autobahn smooth, 110kmh speed limit and the place is infested with speed cameras/radar. No where apart from track days you could use an RS and keep your licence.
Spurge is one of those tall guys with tiny feet ... lol ... once you see them, you can't unsee see them ever again.
Size 12.5's are considered small feet now? -Pat
@@RevZilla 6ft and I wear 11.5 ... for his height, yup ... small feet! lol ... it's ok Pat ... ( Cough cough Spurge )
Spurg, what pants are those?
Great reviews as always!
Thanks for the kind words! Those are Alpinestars Copper jeans: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-copper-riding-jeans
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The 2006 Daytona is one of the sexiest bikes of all time!
I love these. You guys rock.
For the track testing Guy Martin should ride it and give the review.
Enjoyed that , thanks for posting the clothing names too!
Who's here waiting for triumph to make a modern +1000cc sports bike?
I would buy one tomorrow!
The Striple R was the perfect daily bike. Now, I think the KTM Duke 790 takes the cake for the thinking man, or woman.
I was wondering if or when y'all would do a Harley Davidson forty eight review I'm looking at getting my first bike and was curious on your opinions of the bike thank you
I've been at longacres a bunch of times and i believe I've seen Lemmy at the turkey hill in Hereford before too. Next time I'll make sure I say hi
He actually prefers it when you sneak up behind him and knock his ice cream out of his hand. So if you bump into him at Longacres, don't say a word, just walk up and throw his ice cream on the ground. Trust me, he'll love it.
You guys ever been to first Sunday in Ephrata?
I love my 16 striple RX.
daytona, my dream bike.
You guys need to kick those broads off the View and start the Road View. TV for Dudes. Man that would be awesome to see. Nice work guys.
It looks like someone has pasted a a low-resolution picture of the bike at 2:19. It's strange: the wheels are high-res, but the fairing looks added in.
So my take on why the Striple RS exists, it is the replacement for the Daytona as the Daytona was discontinued for 2017.
street triple r or xsr 900?
Good video, but I'm stickin with the 636
The RS has a place in my garage. Bought one the other week. :) Just had it in for first service. Amazing bike..
These two are such a cute couple!
MurphyTheBandChild awe stop it.... but don't really.
Its the new power plant for the MOTOGP2 for 2019 replacing the Honda unit.
If they're that different please do a video about the R version.
675...765? Good Game Triumph you're marketing team must be proud.
In my opinion that daytona is the best looking bike ever. Always wanted one shame any sport bike cramps my legs.
Awesome awesome review gents love these bikes best review on them thank you
Superb Review!
These nice guys aren't clear on that disappointment factor of the RS. Its important to mention that the RS is not going to disappoint the 100% street rider, other than its potentials wasting factor. One who never goes to the track will not find it too much to handle. It is just as easy as an R, but with that track potentials in its back pocket, thats all. Comment if you disagree.
Sat on a RS and my knees were up higher than the cut out for the tank. How is Spurge’ knees so low on that thing?