EVOLUTION
Eliminating the Street Triple’s underseat exhaust updates the styling, cuts a claimed 13 pounds and improves handling.
RIVALS
Aprilia Shiver 750, BMW F800R, Ducati Monster 796, Ducati Streetfighter 848, Suzuki SFV650, Yamaha FZ8
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| Price | $9,999 |
| Engine type | l-c triple |
| Valve train | DOHC, 12v |
| Displacement | 675cc |
| Bore x stroke | 74.0 x 52.2mm |
| Compression | 12.7:1 |
| Fuel system | EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | 106 bhp @ 11,850 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 48 lb.-ft. @ 9750 rpm |
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension | Kayaba 41mm fork with adjustable spring preload, compression, and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Kayaba shock with adjustable spring preload, compression, and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Dual Nissin four-piston calipers, 310mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake | Brembo single-piston caliper, 220mm disc with ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa |
| Rear tire | 180/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa |
| Rake/trail | 23.4°/3.7 in. |
| Seat height | 32.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 gal. |
| Claimed curb weight | 403 lbs. |
| Color | Matte Graphite, Crystal White, Phantom Black |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 24 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Contact | Triumph Motorcycles America
385 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr., Suite 100
Newnan, GA 30265
678.854.2010
www.triumphmotorcycles.com
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VERDICT 4.5 out of 5 stars
A superb, do-it-all sportbike, and considering the sub-$10K price tag, a great performance value, too.