We drove: Triumph Street Triple R

On that day, Bridgestone had a traditional racing camp in the Tomb. I've had the opportunity to ride a supersport bike, one fast touring enduro, and an aggressive two-liter road warrior, but nothing surprised me more than the "small" Triple R.

The wide, high-positioned handlebars combined with incredibly light cycling provide such good control that I found it hard to believe how fast and fun a naked bike can be on racing asphalt. On sports bikes, I usually brake long before the first turn, and on Roux I kept the throttle open until the first bumps, which the quality suspension swallowed with such precision that when braking the motorcycle remained completely motionless.

It's the same over the hill, over those hideous holes that make you tire of heavy supercars. The power of the three-cylinder engine (the same as the Triple without Ra), but above all, the flexibility at medium speeds is more than enough in terms of volume. It also enjoys cornering, with indicators on the dashboard requiring a higher gear glow constantly bright blue. Brakes, such as those on the sporty Daytona, prove to be accurate and require very little force on one or two fingers to come to a sudden stop.

After two 15-minute runs, I would prefer to run Triumph rather than return to the pits in the direction of Delnice and drive past Kochevje straight to my home garage. On old roads, the highways are not pleasant to grumble about. Is there any other disadvantage? It is a thousandth more expensive than the base Street Triple, making it expensive, close to 600 cubic meter supercars and a liter of "naked".

First impression

Appearance 4/5

We've already discussed the appearance of Triumphs with two rounds. Whether you like the classic or not, judge for yourself.

Motor 5/5

The three-cylinder engine is the clear winner in this class. Flexible and powerful with a growl, it pushes the rear wheel lightly and doesn't stop until 240 kilometers per hour.

Comfort 3/5

The ergonomics are very good, the seat is comfortable, no wind protection, no passenger handles.

Price 3/5

A thousand euros is more expensive than a regular Street Triple, but hey, if you look at buying a fun motorcycle through your wallet, you are wrong. It's hard to say that it is too expensive.

First class 4/5

Note that stars will need to be added to assess driving pleasure, since R in this area will receive a ten. However, it is expensive and not very convenient. Transparent?

Matevzh Hribar, photo :? Matei Memedovich