Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2013 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

The Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2013 is equipped with an inline engine that delivers 106 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque. It has a liquid-cooled system and features a displacement of 675cc. The front suspension consists of a telescopic upside-down fork from Kayaba, with adjustable compression and recovery settings. The rear suspension also comes from Kayaba and offers the same adjustability options. The chassis is a double tube frame. The front brakes have four pistons and radial technology, manufactured by Nissin. The bike has a front tire width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and the same diameter. The wheelbase measures 1410mm, and the seat height is 800mm. The fuel tank has a capacity of 17.4 liters.

Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2013

On the other hand, the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 features an inline engine that delivers a more powerful 180 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque. It also has a liquid-cooled system and a larger displacement of 1160cc. The front suspension is a telescopic upside-down fork from Öhlins, with adjustable compression, preload, and recovery settings. The rear suspension, also from Öhlins, offers the same adjustability options. The chassis is a double tube frame. The front brakes have four pistons and radial, monobloc technology, manufactured by Brembo. The front tire width is the same as the Street Triple, at 120mm, but the rear tire is wider with a width of 190mm. Both tires have a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase measures 1445mm, and the seat height is slightly higher at 830mm. The fuel tank has a capacity of 15.5 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Street Triple 675 R 2013 is praised for its tight and playful chassis, agility, low weight, powerful brakes, and comfort. On the other hand, the Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 is highly regarded for its versatility, being easy to ride in city traffic but also capable of high speeds when needed. It has a powerful and smooth-revving engine, a top-notch gearbox, the ability to ride quietly when necessary, and a light and compact riding experience. It also offers stable handling even in fast corners, strong brakes, and precise behavior.

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

However, the Street Triple 675 R 2013 does have a weakness in its slightly harsh application of brakes at the end. The Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021, on the other hand, has some weaknesses, including load change reactions at low speeds, a slightly low steering angle, a narrow knee angle for tall riders, stubborn phone connectivity, squeaky brakes, overly defensive traction control even in track mode, handlebar vibrations, and suspension that lacks sensitivity with a basic setup that is too tight.