The last two years the English brandTriumph has been working hard to bring a strengthened portfolio and in line with the technologies of the present, in addition to its Moto2 program from which important improvements have been derived in its engines and chassis.
We really don’t want to bore you so much on the subject of design, the images speak for themselves, it may look sober to you, but yes, it exudes the elegance of an English gentleman, something that Triumph has done excellently throughout its range.
The British writer Robert Louis Stevenson, creator of the story of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hide, seems to have had a vision of the future and was able to see this Speed Triple RR, since seeing it defines the canons of beauty on a motorcycle, a neo-retro style that evokes the Café Racer of the last century where they were born, England. That smooth lines, front dome and elegant colors hide a true monster, that will immediately convert you, when your heart beats according to the power, precision and lightness that this model transmits to you.
The RR has been optimized in handling options, but what really gives it a new dimension are the new electronic suspensions signed by Öhlins. Although this motorcycle falls under the concept of a roadster, it really doesn’t ask for much of a super sports car, well yes, maybe just the driving position, because in performance it does He is scaring a 1000 cc Thoroughbred.
What you just read is not an exaggeration, the acceleration and poise of this bike are felt. For example we have traction control with four levels, in addition to being able to disconnect it, antiwheelie, quick shift, five driving modes: Rain, Road, Sport, Track and Rider, the latter being fully configurable by the user. Surely you will think the above, I have already seen that in other brands, but in this case strong braking works really well, practically eliminating the transfer of weights and you do not feel that you are going forward, depending on the driving mode you have, the suspension and braking will adapts to your handling, for example on a track, while on the road you go on rails.
Acceleration stands out, linear and fast, but without losing refinement, that is to say that in theory this machine could be used as a daily motorcycle, although in practice the RR wants tracks, track day or, failing that, winding roads. The hoarse and subtle sound of the exhaust suits the RR version better, although surely in a short time we will have many accessories that will give it another tone and power, but believe us, what it has is enough.
In addition to the above, as standard it offers Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tires that give you better contact with the pavement, even in cold weather. These details tell you about a really sporty bike, which would perhaps ask for a lower riding position, since where it is in the hands it makes you feel a lot of load in the arms, you will surely get used to this, but a long trip will not be yours.
As for the engine, it offers a three-cylinder that roars up to the range of 10,000 rpm. The total displacement is 1160 cc, with which it generates 180 hp and a torque of 125 Nm. These data are to move a set of 199 kg. As for the fuel tank is 15.5 l which we think is a bit short since the engine is somewhat thirsty.
For this year-end special, on Pista Pegaso the “RR” shone in terms of sound and acceleration, yes, we suffered a bit at the beginning with the dirt on the track and low temperature since the tires require you to warm them up a bit to have great performance while the suspension is really reactive and you literally feel every rock on the road, on the straight we had full throttle we picked up about 140 km/h, but the thing is we could barely engage third gear for a moment and then throw the anchor to brake and aim for the turn, and that was really exciting.