2021 Triumph Street Triple R Review | Daily Rider 

Read Lance’s Street Triple RS first-ride article here: rvz.la/35ISpyH Addendum: Zack said the up-spec RS has Öhlins suspension. What he meant is an Öhlins shock and an upgraded Showa fork. Don't worry, he has been docked a week's pay for his error.

I'm 75, been riding since 1962. I own the previous incarnation, a 2014 Street Triple 675 R ... Fantastic bike...A friend has just bought the bike you feature, with the lowering kit...We ride the Spanish countryside.....my youth renewed.

What's cool about the new R models, is that you can unlock the top end power of the RS model, with TuneECU. The new bikes use the same motor, same cam, same fuel and ignition tables, etc... They hold the R's top end power back using restrictions on the ETV(Electronic Throttle Value) tables. When you twist the throttle to 100%, it gives you 100% but only to 7000rpm... and 7,000rpm the ECU dials it back to 80%, no matter how much you twist the throttle. You can change that in TuneECU and get back that missing power in minutes... Just change those tables to 100% all the way to redline. Instant RS power output. You lose no no end or midrange, and you just gain top end power... The first gen 765's had different tunes and cam profiles... The 2020+ models have identical motors, and they create different power profiles between the R and RS with ETV values, that you can easily change.

Gonna miss the graph. The "cool" and "expensive" scales were awesome...

Yeah we liked the graph - we weren’t consulted about this and demand it be rebuilt!

19:53 for off-roading. You're welcome.

The headlights look fine to me from front, but from side profile they stick out way too much and makes it look like an appendage lol

A+ to Danny for printing those logo's, those look fantastic!

man these are just genuinely enjoyable and personable videos. Both from Zach and Ari, always crushing it! Thank you :)

Always happy to see a new video from Zach!!

Another great vlog. Always look forwards to your reviews. 👍 Good res and excellent audio with informative commentary puts you ahead of the pack.

I much prefer analog gauges. Timeless, Tft dashes seem to date them selves so quickly. Fit and finish would be a great category to review as well.

Even though you don’t know every bike you ride inside out, but still by far the best delivery of reviews, well done Zack 👍👍

The front headlights are aggressive and beautiful. To each their own but I think this definitely has improved on the 2020 model

Thanks for another addition, Zach-ee-o, old chum. I feel positively uppety, chirpy again. All from watching your daily rider videos. Cudos, pal.

I've been a fan of yours for years. Best comments, best in depths explanations, best humor. Keep it up Zack! Would love to see you on another triple like the Brutale (where the gear lever doesn't fall off) 🤣

I own a 2016 Striple R and its an amazing bike in every respect. Always puts a massive grin on my face.

You know Zac is having fun when he cracks the throttle and you hear him laugh

Not a fan of the new board. The graph wasn't necessarily more informative, but it was more fun than this iteration. Otherwise great episode as usual!!

When will you guys get the triumph trident to review?

Nice review! I'm really warming up to the Triumph Triples after watching all those reviews and listening to Spurge, Zack and Ari talk about the beauty of three cylinders. My pick will be the 900 GT Pro.

I love these, thanks Zach and Revzilla! I'd also like to see the KTM 890 Duke R too

Love your videos! Keep them coming.

good to see this back from MT. cheers!

Brilliant Zach ! Love your reviews.

Glad to see Daily Rider getting back to actual daily ride bikes.

Great stuff as always Zack!!!

I had a Street Triple R Low back in 2018, and this video convinced me that I want it back :) - in the spring, I'll be revisiting that

Had a 2014 Street Triple R. It was such a fantastic bike.

From the front, it looks like a badass vacuum cleaner.

If I ever want to ride a praying mantis to work...Triumph has me covered💯🏍

Love the review. I just purchased one of these. I traded in my GSXS S750. Here are my thoughts. The Good: Plenty of linear torque as compared to my 4 Cylinder GSXS. A decent top end as well. I love the stock quick shifter. It can be a little clunky between 1st and 2nd tho. Occasionally during downshifts as well. Comfortable. I purchased the Low version of the bike and I rode it 3.5 hours to home. Stopped for gas once and food once. I then rode another hour to a friend's place after I rested for a bit. And an hour back afterwards. Light and east to maneuver. It loves to lean, makes you feel very confident in the corners. I actually like this display with the tachometer more than the current STR's screen. The shift lights really give it some personality. The bike is good looking. A lot more customization options than my 09 Street Triple I had a while ago. Not as much as a Suzuki, but a comfortable amount. The Bad. It vibrates more than I thought it would through the handlebars. I'm going to invest in weighted bar ends The suspension is spectacular, but it needs to be set up properly. A little more time and effort but well worth it. My GSXS was good out of the box, but thats because it was setup generically to fit most people. I believe the previous owner to my STR was about 120lbs. The mirrors move. I actually like the stock mirrors, I've had bar ends before and I don't like to worry about breaking something squeezing through traffic or destroying one of the $200 set of mirrors in the parking lot over a simple drop. However, this is a 2021 model. The mirrors shouldn't move so much under acceleration.

What a sublime bike for a biker noob like me! Got it 3 weeks ago. Super love this bike.

Bought a low km 2020 R yesterday with all the usual additional items added by the first owner. Cool! Can’t wait to get to some good rides.

Wow, as a 2013 STR owner, I was thinking the new Streetfighter would be my dream bike, might have to rethink that after hearing your thoughts, thanks for another fine vid Zac !

I love the headlights, big reason I bought the first gen 765.

Great review. Very informative. Thank you.

Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿 I've just subscribed to your channel. I loved your review I'm currently commuting daily on my 21 Trident 660 but when it's time for a change I will 100% get a new Street Triple RS. I also was of the opinion that the Red one was the best color but I've now changed my mind & love the Yellow. Keep up the great reviews mate.

Great review. I thought riding both, that the ‘simpler’ R model had more compliant suspension over the rs which was stiff for riding our less than perfect uk roads. I also prefer the needle Rev counter to tf. What you also get on the 2020 R is an array of blue neons on taco, as a gear change indicator, which you can set to light up at the revs you want. Mines at 9. I also preferred the less cool mirrors, only just wider than the bars. The bar end stick out way to far when filtering and blur more. Fuelling is super smooth compared to some bikes I tried.

Another great video! I miss my Street Triple they are awesome machines. Hey Zakk any chance of doing a video reviewing the Husqvarna street bikes Svartpilen/Vitpilen? Thanks Sir.

I'm into the habit of pulling the clutch to start the engine in every bike. I have Honda now.. even when it's on neutral. I usually park in first gear to avoid the bike from slipping away.

Great review! I have a 2010 Triumph 675 STR with lots of mods (Arrow 3-1 , Ohlins shock with linear linkage, quickshifter etc) and now with 60000 kms on it just finished complete servicing. Love the new bike but let me tell you that the chrome roundies are way cooler looking when you are sitting on the bike than the new black plastic ones. No need to buy the new bike cos mine has close to 100 hp at the rear wheel and barely weighs 400 lbs gassed up. Still rips on the backroads and the handling is effortless. Those Nissin 4-pot radial brakes will howl the front tire with one finger on the lever.

I personally much prefer the analog dash over TFT. Analog feels much more classy than the cheap to make TFT.

“Traction control is for safety” After having it stop the back end of my bike stepping out too far at coughahemninetyahemcough, yes, yes it is

Cheers man. This review tipped me over into buying one. The CB650R comment was the deal maker (and opted for bar end mirrors 😉). I’m not a huge fan of the lights but I’m sure they’ll win me over in the end.

I found myself grinning like an idiot while watching this. Which is exactly what I do when I ride my Daytona 600. So I think you do a great job demonstrating the new bike. Thanks!

Bring back the cool vs expensive graph!

Zack since you did an RZ350, I would love if you could find a Suzuki RE-5 Rotary. You have a wonderful way of describing a motorcycle’s experience, and it would be great to get that same level of commentary on oddball vintage bikes!

His giggle says everything. Always wanted one of these! When I saw the dirt jump I lost it.

oh that engine sound, LOVE IT!

Would love to see a daily rider on the updated z900 as well, especially how it compares to the street triple.

Right side of the leaderboard should be a power to weight ratio for all of the bikes tested, would be cool to see how the comparison stacks up between performance specs and ranking.

Looking forward to the reviews of the new Triumph Speed Triple and Aprilia Tuono 660.

So, so close to buying this bike. The 890r edged it out just slightly and that's what I bought, but lots of love for the STR.

Great review. I would really like to see you review a Trident 660.

Zach, your Daily Rider reviews are great. I feel like I’ve been “on the ride” rather than just listening to someone working their way through a marketing brochure. There are just a couple of info bites I’d like to get a clearer picture of, though. You mention RPM stats where you see the mirrors blurring out, but I’d like to know where the bike is at 65, 75, and 80 mph, RPM-wise. I had a ‘17 Versys 650LT and it was a fantastic commuter in town. On the freeway, however, the parallel twin felt like it was hanging on for dear life (well, that’s how it sounded to me) at 75 to 80 on the freeway. I live in the southwest with a commute that’s half city streets and half freeway and those speeds just barely keep you flowing with slower traffic. Around town the bike was brilliant, but it was much less enjoyable at freeway speeds. The other area I’d like to hear a bit more about are storage options. When the sun is blazing here, a backpack is just too hot to wear. A slick top box, tank bag or set of side cases are great to know more about. Thanks.

I bought this bike in May 2020. My first time going outside the Japanese brands. If it wasn't for the 2 year warranty, idk if I'd buy a Triumph, especially after being known for having bad quality many years ago. But I was looking for something light and a tiny bit more upright. I have to agree with the comment about the screen on the RS. At least for 2020 models, it was soo hard to see. Tons of people online have the same complaint. Otherwise I would've maybe gotten the RS. However the R didn't come without its own issue. Triumph sold the R with missing rider modes that took months for them to put in. The manual also advertises self-canceling turn signals for the R, but they're never going to that. Other than that, I find getting into neutral doesn't always work. Or the computer doesn't register it quick enough it and tells you you're in 1st or 2nd, then 2 seconds later says neutral. So, really it seems the R has had software issues since I've owned. Otherwise I really like the light weight, the power and handling. It's like it increases confidence beyond what you thought you were at. Physical issues I have is handle vibration, such as in the video. I never like to ride on the interstate because of it. And many riders reported no kind of accessories seem to help the issue. My mirrors are completely useless. Also speaking of interstate, I'd recommend getting a windshield. Past 70 or so, I'm feeling pressure on the helmet. I let it rip before on the open road and I felt my already secure helmet start choking me. Just waiting for a windscreen to be available. Also note, no cheaper accessories for this bike yet. They're all on the previous years

Hey Zack. Great video as always. Could you please share your GoPro preferences?

My favorite bike even though I’ve never owned one. The homie had one and I rode it. Feel in love and it’s about time for me to get one

I had years ago a Yamaha 750 triple. It was a great rider. This bike motor reminds me a lot of it with the same triple sound. I had a Kerker exhaust on it.

Great video as usual!

Thank you for the metric spec numbers in description! But I have to add this: Claimed power: 86.8 kW @ 12.000 rpm Claimed torque: 77 Nm @ 9400 rpm ;D

Great review. I have a 675r 2016, and I think I'm gonna have to test ride the 765 r. 👍🏻👍🏻

terrific upload again ZacK. This Brit is feeling proud of the bad ol bike from Blighty :) :D

I got the 660S 35KW Limited in Switzerland, its my first bike. I love it yet too scared to go take it above 1200M in the alpine roads. I'm still learning, I finished my 12hrs course with it and taking my final test this summer. Cant wait to take off my blue L off my plate. Managed to bottom the fork too :) Nice video.

The yowl of the Rocket We still make great bikes in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Great review Zack 👍👍

Perfect placement. Awesome bike. Used to have one...

You can tell how comfortable Zach is on this bike. In all the Daily Riders, he has never taken both hands off the handlebars as much as he has with this bike. Pretty much ever part where he is coasting and explaining, he's using two hands to do it, lol.

I just bought this bike and it's truly an amazing experience

I got the '19 R that came with the TFT and I agree with Zach, its super easy to use and easy to see. At 5' 10" with a 30" inseam I have no problem flat-footing this bike. I test rode the LRH because I have a short inseam and it felt like I was sitting in the bike instead of on the bike. I opted to add the bar-end mirrors and ditch the bunny ears. Only point where I disagree with Zach is riding mode. I typically leave it in sport. The throttle seems less "twitchy" ironically enough. Other than that, I think he nailed this review.

Excellent as always! But I concur with all the others: please bring back the graph!

Another great review!!! Can you please review Svartpilen 401 please??????

Great review! Thank you.

Waiting for Aprilia Rs 660 Daily ride

A couple notable points of comparison between the 675 and 765 would involve things like the cable vs electronic throttle (as mentioned), seating position change from the model updates (2006-2012, 2013-2016, and the 765 all have different seating position triangles) if only slightly in some instances. The main difference was the change from the 2016 to 2017 where the seat went from the traditional street triple sub frame style to the rx sub-frame style off of the daytona 675r. In the 2013-2016 model years they had a much tighter seat bottom to peg leg range but you sat further down in the bike and in the 2006-2012 range they were exceptionally more roomy while also sitting lower with less peg clearance. The intake whine also changed with the revision from the 675 to 765 substantially, on the 675 engines it sounds much more like a carnal kind of mechanical gear growl that makes itself very present and often overtakes the engine note up until that 6500 RPM sweetspot where the engine roars to life whereas the 765 engines are much more muted with intake whine and sound significantly more like a 4 cylinder down low up until they hit that 6-7000 RPM range. Either way you can't really go wrong with either of the engines, even the much older models had pedigree put into them. I'm biased towards the 675 due to the intake whine it puts out, reminds me of a race car with straight cut gears when I ride around at slow speeds and it's just a really fun little nuance to mess around with. I even took a Dremel tool and opened the intake grate up a bit to let some extra noise out and air in for more noise, the triple whistle lives on.

Great Daily Rider review Zack. A couple questions. 1) What if anything is bad about the up/down quick shifter? ... I heard it works well on both the R and RS. 2) How is the front brake feel? ... in 2020 Triumph downgraded the Master Cylinder from Radial to Axial. This Matte Silver Ice colour has a nice dark look to it...and really looks great both in the sun and shade... despite not being the same sparkly Silver Ice finish as the RS. It looks as good if not better than the Silver 2018 765 R I had.

I like how it doesn't have a big ass TFT screen blasting information at you. It tells you just what you need, with no extra fluff.

I think I laughed every time you did. What fun! Good review!

The headlights make it appear that you are riding down the road on a Praying Mantis... that is pretty friggin cool!

Superb review, what a machine. Would still go for the RS though. 👌

This comment is late to the game but I bought a 2019 Striple R as a leftover in December 2020 and just got past the 1000 mile break in. I have seen several reviews of this bike (Tons more of the RS, of course.) I have not really seen it said although there is an undercurrent hinted at how much more power this bike delivers north of 9000 rpm. I was passing a car with the bike in third gear at 45 to 50 mph and it revved out to 90 mph in third to pass (on track of course) what nobody mentions is how this bike goes from fast to INSANELY FAST north of 9000 rpm. I loved it, and now you know, if you didn't already know.

Can't wait to see the 2021 mt09 review

Yay! New zack video!!!

Thanks again. Bought a low milage 2020 Street Triple R today. Cool!

Re: whether the ST3 R is too raw for commuting, I can say I spent a year commuting on a 2018 ST3 R~30 miles (45-60 minutes) each way, mix of highway and city streets and rain or shine, and it handled it great. Especially in sport mode the power's there if you ask the bike for it, but it's also totally happy just cruising along.

Part of my Saturday morning routine 👍

Great video and I agree with every point you make. I have a 2018 striple R so I’m lucky that I got the one before they really cheaped out on it and got rid of a couple very nice features. I love the TFT display and I’m glad mine has the radial master cylinder. I came from a fairly modded Yamaha FZ8 that I bought new and put 24,000 miles on in 5 years. I loved that bike and it did everything very well but there’s just no comparison to my street triple R. This bike is just in a whole different category.

I came to the Street after totaling my CBR500R and my pelvis. Probably the best thing to happen to me in awhile lol! LOVE the Street

Definitely will miss the graph. Super useful and gave a better metric of "what's better" as it yielded relative performance still as obviously most expensive bikes will be objectively better. However, to a lot of people "best" still comes down to dollars and cents. I'd consider bringing it back personally.

I just love the offroad test

Surprised to hear that you thought the quick shifter was just ok, as my Tiger Rally Pro has one, and it's incredible, an opinion that's shared my most reviewers. Maybe, along with other parts of the bike, the trans is a bit outdated, and just didn't accept the quick shifter as well... Great review as always!

AWESOME REVIEW! THANKS!

I have to agree with Symon, the headlight is ugly ! Looking at it head on is ok, but from the side it looks like it's hanging way out too far. It needs to come back more and I think it also needs a short windshield. Even a small 6 to 8 inch, slanted back windshield would make the head light dash assembly look a lot better. Maybe just extend each side to cover the brackets that hold the assembly to the triple tree? Nice bike. Thanks for the informative well done video. Barry

Talking about Triumph setting the gold standard for throttle response etc.. you Zack, set the gold standard for a motorcycle rider! Fast, but respectful of other people. Always a pleasure watching you ride.

What happened to the cheap/expensive/dorky/cool graph? Bring that back, please! And thanks for another excellent video!

Two bikes I want to see on the daily writer. Leaderboard just cuz I'm interested in these two. Are the Benelli, TNT, 135 and the live wire one? If you're interested in seeing daily writer leaderboard for either of those two bikes, just give this comment a thumbs up.

I've seen the Street Triple with the round headlight mod. That's the money

Great bike. Love mine. The best all rounder. Great video

Hi Zack from a 2014 STR rider. Bring back the graph!

upset that the graph is gone, bring it back it was a good addition !