Triumph 660 STREET TRIPLE S A2 2017

The Triumph 675 Street Triple had come conquering, jostling in the clan of mid-size roadsters. Its engine came to slap the established codes, its Speed Triple design ended up arousing envy. Now, proud of an engine of superior caliber and animated by enhanced sportiness, the “big” Street no longer needs to conquer; she wants to win, whipping the road.

The asphalt judge, however, is not monopolized by experienced or old bikers. The A2 license requires sacrifices, or adaptations. For men and machines alike. The Street Triple is therefore available in a specific version suitable for being restricted for the 35 KW license..
The engine here develops 95 horsepower, the maximum permitted by law. So, like on most bikes, we place a special cartography, we drive the time it takes, and then we end up with a normal S? Well not at all.
The Street Triple A2 does not have the 765cc engine of its S, R, and RS siblings. It will have to be satisfied with a displacement of 660 cm3. The bore and stroke of the pistons are reduced, the torque is reduced, and the price too. An unusual choice on the part of a manufacturer, but we have seen much more twisted clamping solutions in the past.

A different mechanics, an adapted ardor, but the same herd of developments as the 765 family. traction and two injection maps (Rain or Road). A new aluminum swingarm improves the rigidity of a chassis that we will appreciate. The R and RS have equipment dedicated to muscular driving – the S accommodates more modest equipment but sufficiently efficient for the required use. An inverted Showa fork without adjustment and a shock absorber from the same manufacturer, adjustable in preload. Braking will be satisfied with 2-piston Nissin calipers.
This Street Triple will not be the first strike. It is intended for Cubs, so that they sharpen their claws. When the time comes, they will be able to taste the more virile versions, and discover the full extent of road sport by Triumph..