2017 Triumph Street Cup

Is this the daftest name ever to adorn a Triumph side panel? Maybe. But it's also one of the prettiest motorcycles ever created by the designers and engineers at Hinckley. In a world of hip retros from Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Moto Guzzi et al, buying British is still very cool...

[Launch of the 2017 Street Cup news story]

Triumph Street Cup: 2017 model specifications

Engine: Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° parallel twin
Capacity: 900cc
Bore: 84.6mm
Stroke: 80mm
Compression ratio: 10.55:1
Power: 54 BHP (55 PS /40.5kW) @ 5900 rpm
Maximum torque: 59lbs-ft (80Nm) @ 3230 rpm
Fuel system: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Exhaust: Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin brushed silencers
Final drive: O-ring chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Gearbox: 5-speed
Frame: Tubular steel cradle
Swinging-arm: Twin-sided, tubular steel
Front wheel: 2.75 x 18-inch, cast aluminium alloy multi-spoke
Rear wheel: 4.25 x 17-inch, cast aluminium alloy multi-spoke
Front tyre: 100/90-18
Rear tyre: 150/70 R17
Front suspension: 41mm Kayaba forks, 120mm travel
Rear suspension: Kayaba twin shocks, adjustable preload, 120mm travel
Front brake: Single 310mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brake: Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Instrument display/functions: LCD multi-functional instrument pack, analogue speedometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, service indicator, clock, trip computer, handlebar scroll button, TPMS ready, heated grips ready, fuel consumption display and traction control status display.
Length: 82.2 inches (2090mm)
Width (handlebars): 30.9 inches (785mm)
Height ex-mirrors: 43.8 inches (1114mm)
Seat height: 29.5 inches (750mm)
Wheelbase: 56.6 inches (1439mm)
Rake: 25.1º
Trail: 4 inches (102.4mm)
Dry weight: 435.6lbs (198kg)
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gallons (12 litres)
Fuel consumption: 87.4mpg (claimed) at a constant 56 mph, or 62.4mpg at a constant 75mph
Average fuel consumption: 76mpg (claimed)
Emissions: EUR4 Standard: CO2 - 87.0 g/km
Equipment: ABS, traction control, ride-by-wire, immobiliser, USB socket, LED rear light

Warranty: 2 years unlimited mileage

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