Triumph Motorcycles India on Wednesday officially launched the new generation Street Triple RS motorcycle in India. The company has introduced the 2020 Street Triple RS motorcycle at the same price as that of the predecessor, which is Rs 11.13 lakh (ex-showroom India). The newly launched 2020 Street Triple RS comes loaded with new technology features and powerful engine than the outgoing model. The company has started the bookings for the middle-weight motorcycle with an upfront payment of Rs 1 lakh. However, the test rides and deliveries will commence once the lockdown is lifted. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Small Car Discontinued; Officially Pulled Out From the Website.

The overall design of the new 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS is enhanced by new twin LED headlights with DRLs. The bike now looks more aggressive than the previous model with new bodywork and Titanium Silver finished the mainframe. The main underlines of the new generation Street Triple RS are revamped exhaust with carbon fiber, new mirrors, handlebar clamp, fly screen side panels, seat cowl, and belly pan, and much more.

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The visual appeal of the motorcycle is highlighted by the new paint schemes, which are Matt Jet Black with Aluminium Silver and Yellow decals, and Silver Ice with Diablo Red and Aluminium Silver decals. The customers will also get hand-painted Diablo Red wheel pinstripes as an option. The motorcycle gets five riding modes -- Road, Rain, Sport, Track, and Rider configurable. Moreover, the TFT instrument panel fitted on the motorcycle with four distinctive styles and colours each. Feature-wise, the bike comes loaded with Triumph shift assist and up and down quick-shifter, ride-by-wire, adjustable ABS and switchable traction control. 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 Motorcycle Launched in India at Rs 18 Lakh; Prices, Features, Specifications & More.

Mechanically, the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS now comes with a BS6-compliant, liquid-cooled, 12-valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder, 765cc engine. The unit is tuned to make 123PS of maximum power with a peak torque of 79Nm. The company claims that they have increased the power figures by 9 percent. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

For suspension, the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS comes equipped with Showa 41mm USD big piston forks with 115mm travel up front and fully adjustable Ohlins STX40 piggyback reservoir mono-shock with 131mm travel at the rear. The braking duties are carried out by twin 310mm floating discs with Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers at the front and a single 220mm disc with Brembo single-piston caliper and the rear.

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