We talk to Stefano Nizzola, Retail Marketing Specialist for Triumph Italy, about the new Street Triple family and in particular the RS and Moto2 versions, the latter produced in a limited series of 765 units.

Engine, aesthetics, chassis, ergonomics and electronics have been modified, improved or enhanced and the three versions differ in both equipment and power level with the R acting as the entry level and the Moto2 Edition as the exclusive top of the range.

A new 15-litre fuel tank characterises the Street's design, headlamp trim also incorporates the air intake, and we also find a new body-coloured engine spoiler for the RS, available as an accessory for the R, while the RS comes with a matching passenger seat cover. Aesthetically, the Moto2 Edition features numerous carbon-fibre components: the front mudguard, side panels, headlamp trim and engine spoiler. In the centre of the steering plate is the serial number.

The heart of the Street, the 765cc three-cylinder now delivers 120 hp at 11,500 rpm on the Street Triple R and up to 130 hp at 12,000 rpm on the RS and Moto2 Edition models, and delivers an increase in peak torque to 80 Nm at 9,500 rpm.

To achieve this performance, the compression ratio was changed from 12.65:1 to 13.25:1, as were the pistons, valves (with increased lift), camshaft, connecting rods, exhaust and numerous other components. Thanks also to changes to the shortened gear ratio and different final drive ratio, better acceleration performance is claimed.

A new handlebar is introduced on the Street Triple R and RS, which is 12mm wider, while the Moto2 Edition version gets new 'clip-on' handlebars, which are positioned 80mm lower and 50mm further forward than on the R and RS.

The RS and Moto2 Edition also feature different geometry with a more closed steering axis for increased responsiveness and agility through the corners. Seat heights are also different between the three models: 826mm in the case of the Street Triple R, 836mm for the Street Triple RS and 839mm for the Moto2 Edition, but all models are available with a 28mm lower seat height: In the specific case of Triumph's RS and Moto2 Edition models, a further 10mm reduction can be achieved at the dealership via a rear suspension modification kit, giving a total ground clearance of 798mm on the RS and 801mm on the Moto2 Edition.

The braking system on the Street Triple R features Brembo M4.32 radial mount calipers, while a Brembo single-piston caliper operates at the rear wheel. The RS and Moto Edition systems are more refined and sporty in the sporting sense, with Brembo Stylema e dual 310mm floating disc front calipers complemented by a fully adjustable Brembo MCS handlebar lever, while a Brembo single-piston caliper operates at the rear. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version).