Motorcycle specifications Triumph675 STREET TRIPLE 2011 The little hit from the track

longed-for, awaited, the source of speculation, the envy of envy and the ultimate mutation project, here is THE mid-size roadster that Triumph enthusiasts have been waiting for, the real baby-speed: the 675 STREET TRIPLE.

before going any further, linger a moment over the name and reread it carefully - STREET Triple - yes, the name has changed slightly from the Hinckley muscular roadster tradition. Strongly inspired by the Speed Triple 1050, the little 675 fully embraces its street-fighter vocation, and its name sounds like a threat to alleyways invaded by gangs of young brawlers. The goal: to become the new leader of the gang, subduing the FZ6, Hornet, Z 750, GSR 600 and Monster S2R.

the street - The young wolves' battleground. Now here's a new weapon for them, with a muscular 3-cylinder that's been trained on the track before coming to wreak havoc among the armada of Japanese 4-cylinders. Triumph makes no secret of the genetic genius behind the Street 675: "Take the fantastic Daytona 675 sports bike and the incomparable Speed Triple roadster, mix it all up and you get mechanical genius by Triumph: Street triple, 675 cc of pure aggression. Light, agile and super-exciting to ride!".

the big head? Not really, because the qualities of the 675 engine have charmed many, both on the road and on the track. Because the 675 Daytona isn't just one of the lightest Supersports (in 2007, only the CBR 600 RR beat it on the scales). You only have to see it pass between the vibrators to realize the superb potential of this tool for pistards. Just imagine the result on the road, especially as the engine develops 108 horsepower at the top of the rev counter, with almost 7 mkg of torque... A real treat when you consider the character of the 3-cylinder.

speed Triple 1050 trunk and posterior, Daytona 675 chassis, it's all good stuff! This street-legal rival is set to be far more successful than the Speed Four it replaces. The Daytona's inverted fork has lost its radial calipers in the transfer. Instead, conventional elements are grafted onto the forks, equipped with 2 pistons per caliper. Here's a way to save money, without giving up on braking performance. Triumph can be relied on for the quality of its braking. And with a dry weight of just 167 kg to stop, the 308 mm discs won't suffer much. Wow! Less than 170 kgs... and a 108 hp 3-cylinder... It's going to be nimble and fun as hell. The only slight problem compared to the Japanese models is the price - €7,590. That's just about the top end of the Japanese roadster scale. The price of originality, certainly, but also a story of character and a "so British" black jacket.