Triumph has been focussing on Bonneville-based machines for the last year or so but the firm’s ever-popular Street Triple is on the verge of a major update. In 2017 it will become the Street Triple 765, with more capacity and multiple versions on sale.
A new teaser video, seen here, gives the first glimpse of the new bike. There isn’t much to be seen thanks to the darkness and the angles of the shoot, but a few details can be gleaned. They appear to align with information from a survey sent out to Triumph owners more than a year ago that revealed information about the next Street Triple.
Its capacity is believed to be up from 675cc to 765cc, thanks to a new crankshaft, cylinders and engine cases. Power will range from 110bhp to 125bhp depending on which version you opt for. The base model will have 110bhp, followed by a 115bhp ‘R’ version that also gains improved suspension. There will also be a part-faired ‘RT’ model equipped for touring and a 125bhp ‘RS’ version with a more track-focused appeal.
One detail that the teaser does show in detail is the new instrument display. It’s a flat screen, colour TFT display with an interesting rev counter that appears to be like a glowing ball behind the other information. As revs rise, the ball grows. We can also glean from it that there is an external temperature readout, a graphic riding mode indicator, a fuel gauge and a gear indicator. It’s quite possible that the entire layout can be customised or will change depending on riding mode.
We can also see that one element mentioned in the 2015 survey – a keyless ignition – hasn’t been adopted. The bike’s key is clearly visible in a conventional ignition switch.
While the bike’s main frame is expected to be largely the same as the current bike’s, the engine is quite new. To get the extra capacity – stated as being ‘over 750cc’ – significant changes are needed. The bore and stroke are expected to be quite different to the slower-revving Tiger 800’s triple. The extra capacity will boost torque and make up for power losses involved in modifying the engine to meet Euro4 emissions standards.
All the details will be revealed on the evening of 10th January 2017, when Triumph will be doing a live, online unveiling of the new bike.
