2012 · Naked Bike · Buyer's Guide
The Sharp-Edged Middleweight Triple
The R is the sharp end of the Street Triple range. Its 675 cc inline-three makes 105 hp and 50 lb-ft and sits in an aluminum twin-spar frame. Ready to ride, the whole package weighs 417 lb (189 kg). What sets the R apart is its suspension: adjustable at both ends and taken from the Daytona 675 supersport. That's serious chassis hardware on a bike with no fairing and a 6-speed box driving a chain. It has no ABS, no traction control, no ride modes and no slipper clutch. What you get is a light, mechanical machine with real quality underneath. Analog to the core!
On paper, this is a back-road tool. A 31.7 in (805 mm) seat and 417 lb (189 kg) wet are friendly numbers for a bike this focused. The spec sheet points to an engine built around low-end pull, a chassis with plenty of lean clearance and suspension you can set up for your weight and your roads. The hardware is aimed at a rider with some experience who wants to work a tight road properly, not chase big figures. There's no fairing, so the wind keeps your speed honest long before the 141 mph (227 km/h) top speed matters. Curves first, everything else second.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 105 hp (78 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 50 lb-ft (68 Nm) |
| Displacement | 675 cc |
| Engine | Inline-three |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Front brake | 308 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Seat height | 31.7 in (805 mm) |
| Wet weight | 417 lb (189 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 gal (17.4 L) |
| Top speed | 141 mph (227 km/h) |
| Fuel economy | 34 mpg (US) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Cam chain tensioner rattle on cold start
A noisy cam chain tensioner on cold starts is a known problem. If left unattended it can cause premature chain/guide wear. Replacement with a manual tensioner is a common fix.
Gearbox jumping out of gear under hard acceleration
Occasional reports of the transmission popping out of gear, often caused by previous owner abuse (clutchless shifting). Test ride under hard acceleration.
Regulator/rectifier failure
The original regulator/rectifier can overheat, causing the battery to stop charging. Updated parts from later recalls fix the issue, but older bikes may still fail.
Loose coolant hose clamps on low-mileage bikes
On bikes with very low miles, the coolant hose clamps can loosen as the system settles, leading to minor leaks.
Where this Triumph Street Triple 675 R pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Wet weight
Top speed
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Street Triple 675 R is actually built for.
Of these three, you're the best fit. It's light, adjustable at both ends and built for tight canyon roads. Just know it's analog: no ABS, no traction control, so the skill has to come from you.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
A strong match for repeat runs on tight, technical roads. At 417 lb (189 kg) wet and with generous lean clearance, it rewards precise lines more than raw speed, and you can tune the suspension to your style.
Made for Tail of the Dragon · Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway
A good fit for sporty weekend loops between stops. It's a naked bike with a 4.6 gal (17.4 L) tank, so it's built for the twisty part of your day more than the long haul in between.
Made for Austin / Texas Hill Country · Texas Hill Country BDR-X · Twisted Sisters
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2009–2011
Triple Soul, Cornering Precision
Compare to the previous model →If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
Successor · 2013–2016
Triple That Corners For Real
Competitor · 2010–2015
Reliable Miles, Modest Soul
Competitor · 2007–2013
Reliable Fun, No Frills
Same Platform · 2013–2017
Triple Soul, Serious Corners