Motorcycle specifications Triumph900 STREET TWIN 2018 Black jackets are back

Triumph's gateway to the Classics has changed. The Bonneville's increased displacement (1200 cm3) has given it more cachet and more upscale pretensions, and it's this Street Twin that welcomes bikers looking for classicism. This revisited Bonnie is not lacking in aplomb or technology, with a rebel-chic edge that suits it well.

The Classic range marks a break with the revival of the previous generation. The Street Twin plays the youthful frivolity card. The look is modelled on the Bonneville but finely refreshed, almost to give it a different adolescence. It's old school and swag at the same time. What could be more vintage than this taillight... in which hides a circle of red LED light. There's no bar graph or touchpad dashboard here. Just a big, bluish meter... with a big needle and as much information as Windows could display: ABS and traction control status, gear engaged, service interval indicator, fuel consumption, range, fuel gauge, double trip, clock; and tire pressure monitoring and/or heated handlebar operation if you've taken these options. All menus and parameters are controlled from the handlebars. And because the Street Twin knows you'll always have your phone with you, it's equipped with a USB socket.

The Street Twin name must already have struck a chord with you. Hinckley has come up with a real terror in the form of its Street Triple. The manufacturer wants to make its mark on the street with a different, but just as mischievous, stamp. To fulfill its mission, the bike couldn't be satisfied with the 865 cm3 twin of the ex-Bonneville, Scrambler and Thruxton. Triumph thus offered a more advanced version of the parallel twin. Pumped up to 900 cm3 and now water-cooled, the mill retains its very authentic looks, but takes a big step forward in terms of performance. This British block boasts 18% more torque, i.e. 8.2 mkg at 3200 rpm. Ecologists will also be delighted: fewer polluting emissions and 36% lower fuel consumption.
Triumph didn't insist too much on the power of this block, which stands at 55 hp. A value in line with the category, which enthusiasts will judge not on figures but on emotion. That's not what's essential, the spirit of this Street Twin. It's in the feel, the character. Let's bet that this improved mill will offer more pep and emotion than the 865. And it couldn't be any other way with an offspring that's slightly more spirited.

The Street Twin is more than just looks. It's also technology, and not the kind that smells of tools, garage mates and engine parts lost between screwdrivers. The bike comes standard with a coded key, an anti-dribble clutch, Ride-By-Wire throttle control, as well as disconnectable ABS and traction control. On the chassis side, we find more classic solutions. The tubular steel frame is an evolution of the Bonneville's, combined with longer-travel suspension. The seat offers more padding and a lower height. Comfort and enjoyment should be the big winners here, while the riding position will remain as natural as possible. Spoke wheels are not included. Sticks are more suitable for the fashion-conscious. As for brakes, one disc per wheel should suffice. Adrenalin junkies will find plenty to get excited about with the Street Triple R or RS.

There are also those little details that will charm the nostalgic, the amateur and the curious: the fork gaiters, the headlight mounting plates, the exhaust collars, the polished upper fins, the red anti-skid plates, the offset fuel filler flap with chrome cap... The 900 Street Twin will need to take good care of its owners, as it will be up against some of Harley's, Yamaha's XSR 700 and Ducati's Scrambler; two worthy rivals.
And as customization is a key element of Triumph's new Classics, Hinckley has planned nearly 150 new parts and specific kits for this Street Twin. Here they are:

scrambler: The Scrambler "inspiration" kit gives the Street Twin a clean, distinctive off-road look.
It includes a high-quality Vance & Hines* brushed-metal exhaust system, a rear fender delete kit with a small tail light, a one-piece brown Café Racer-style ribbed seat, LED turn indicators and a brushed-aluminum engine cover.

brat Tracker: this kit offers a more aggressive urban custom look. It features brushed-metal Vance & Hines mufflers, a rear fender delete kit with a small tail light, a one-piece black Café Racer-style ribbed saddle, compact LED turn indicators, black grips and a brushed-aluminum engine cover.

urban: The Urban kit combines a relaxed, sporty look with a more aggressive edge. It features "Ace"-style handlebars, Vance & Hines brushed-metal mufflers, compact LED turn signals, a tinted short fork head and a leather and waxed cotton side bag.

Recall campaign:
In March 2019, Triumph launched a major recall campaign for its Bonnevilles and Street models manufactured between August 11, 2015 and January 13, 2019.

This includes the Bonneville T100, T120, Street Twin, Street Cup and Street Scrambler (68,686 bikes worldwide), which have been asked to stop by the dealership due to a problem with a "clutch cable that could come into contact with and damage the wiring of the main harness", with the risk of lighting and blinker malfunction and loss of power.

Serial number ranges of affected models

E5*168/2013*00009*00
e5*168/2013*00011*00
e5*168/2013*00012*00
e11*168/2013*00260*00
e5*168/2013*00003*00
e9*168/2013*11259*00

Specifically concerned:

Bonneville T100 and Bonneville T100 Black from 2017 to 2019
bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black from 2016 to 2019
street Cup years 2017 and 2018
street Scrambler vintage 2017 and 2018
street Twin from 2016 to 2018

Owners of affected machines have been contacted by the manufacturer to carry out the repair free of charge. To check whether your bike is affected by this recall, go here and enter its serial number. No information on the number of French motorcycles affected is given.

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