2020 Triumph Street Triple RS becomes costlier in India
Triumph Motorcycles India has increased the prices of its 2020 Street Triple RS in the country. The roadster has received a price-hike of Rs. 20,000 and it now bears a new price-tag of Rs. 11.33 lakh. When compared to the outgoing variant, the number of changes received by the facelifted 2020 model justify the price revision.
2020 Triumph Street Triple RS: At a glance
The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS features a bug-eye dual-split LED headlight setup with a chiseled tank and turn indicators mounted on the small tank shrouds. The motorcycle offers a fully-digital instrument cluster with a stepped-up seat and an LED taillight unit on the rear. Further, a dry weight of 166kg makes it one of the lightest motorcycles in the 800cc segment.
Engine and power
The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS is powered by a BS6-compliant 765cc three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The mill produces 119hp of maximum power and a peak torque of 79Nm. The motorcycle also features a quick-shifter and a slip-and-assist clutch.
On the road
The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS offers dual disc brakes on the front and a single disc unit on the rear. For additional safety, it gets dual-channel ABS. The suspension duties of the motorcycle are handled by 41mm Showa upside-down forks on the front whereas the rear is supported by an Ohlins STX40 fully-adjustable piggyback reservoir.
What's the new price-tag?
With the latest price revision, the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS now comes at Rs. 11.33 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). At this price-point, it takes on the likes of Yamaha MT-09 and the KTM 790 Duke.
