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2019 · Naked Bike · Buyer's Guide
The Short-Inseam Corner Carver
This is the low-seat version of Triumph's Street Triple R. The 765 cc inline-three makes 116 hp at 12,000 rpm and 57 lb-ft at 9,400 rpm, so the peak figures arrive high in the rev range. It sits in an aluminum twin-spar frame with adjustable suspension at both ends, a slipper clutch and a TFT display. ABS, traction control and ride modes come standard. The seat is 30.7 in (780 mm) high, and wet weight is 417 lb (189 kg). That's a properly equipped middleweight naked with the seat brought down to earth. Proper hardware, lower seat.
On paper, it's built for riders who want a sharp middleweight naked but have been put off by tall seats. A 30.7 in (780 mm) seat and 417 lb (189 kg) wet are numbers that help your confidence at a stop, on a cambered driveway and in a tight parking lot. The 55.3 in (1,405 mm) wheelbase, 17-inch wheels and adjustable suspension point to twisty back roads. The 4.6 gal (17.4 L) tank and 46 mpg figure keep weekday commuting sensible. Heated grips are on the options list. Short legs, full bike!
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 116 hp (87 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 57 lb-ft (77 Nm) @ 9,400 rpm |
| Displacement | 765 cc |
| Engine | Inline-three |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) |
| Front brake | 310 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.7 in (780 mm) |
| Wet weight | 417 lb (189 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 gal (17.4 L) |
| Fuel economy | 46 mpg (US) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Connectivity
Drivetrain
Safety
Minor oil leaks from gaskets
Some owners report oil seeping from the cam cover, sump, or crankcase gaskets, often due to loose bolts or a pinched seal. The issue is typically resolved by dealer inspection and retightening/replacement under warranty.
Where this Triumph Street Triple R Low 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
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Street Triple R Low is actually built for.
Canyon days are exactly what this hardware is built for, and it's the best fit of the three: a high-revving 116 hp triple, adjustable suspension and a 30.7 in seat that makes LA traffic easier.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
If you're sharpening your technique on tight East Coast twisties, this is a very strong match: light, adjustable and feedback-focused on paper, with a low seat for the long ride in.
Made for Tail of the Dragon · Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway
It's a good match for Hill Country weekends: the triple suits the sweepers, and 46 mpg from a 4.6 gal tank helps between stops.
Made for Austin / Texas Hill Country · Texas Hill Country BDR-X · Twisted Sisters
If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Triumph Street Triple R Low. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
Successor · 2020
Reach the Tarmac, Not the Sky
Competitor · 2017–2020
The Triple That Bites Early
Roughly $1,200 pricier used than this bike at 7 yr
Competitor · 2018
The Scalpel Hits Its Mark
About the same used price as this bike at 7 yr
Same Platform · 2017–2019
Triple Soul, Corner Ready
Roughly $800 cheaper used than this bike at 7 yr