2016 Triumph Street Twin Specs and US Pricing Announced

Dennis Chung
by Dennis Chung

Triumph has released full specifications U.S. pricing for the new 2016 Street Twin. John Burns just attended the press launch test of the new Street Twin and we will have his review of the reborn Twin published shortly but here’s what we know.

The 2016 Triumph Street Twin will be offered in five color options. Pricing starts at $8,700 for the Jet Black option. For $8,950, you get a choice of the Aluminum Silver, Cranberry Red, Matt Black and Phantom Black color options.

From the outside, the Twin’s engine looks identical to the 1200cc parallel-Twin in the Bonneville and Thruxton models but the Street Twin’s actually only displaces 900cc , making it the entry-level model in the revamped Bonneville line. It has an extra 35cc on the 2015 Bonneville engine but at a claimed 54 hp, it’s actually down about 13 horse from the old engine. The Street Twin makes up for it in torque, claiming 59.0 lb-ft., a 17.6% improvement from the previous engine.

The classically-styled Street Twin also comes with modern technology, equipped with ride-by-wire throttle control, switchable ABS, traction control and even a USB socket which surprisingly isn’t still isn’t commonly offered on current motorcycles.

Check back later this week for Burns’ full first ride review.

2016 Triumph Street Twin Specifications

Engine TypeLiquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel Twin
Displacement900cc
Bore/Stroke84.6 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio10.55:1
Maximum Power (claimed)54 HP (40.5kW) @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque59.0 lb-ft (80Nm) @ 3230 rpm
Fuel systemMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
ExhaustBrushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin brushed silencers
Final driveO ring chain
ClutchWet, multi-plate assist clutch
Gearbox5-speed
FrameTubular steel cradle
SwingarmTwin-sided, tubular steel
Front WheelCast aluminum alloy multi-spoke 18 x 2.75in
Rear WheelCast aluminum alloy multi-spoke 17 x 4.25in
Front Tire100/90-18
Rear Tire150/70 R17
Front SuspensionKayaba 41mm forks, 120mm travel
Rear SuspensionKayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel
Front BrakeSingle 310mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
Rear BrakeSingle 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
Instrument Display/FunctionsLCD multi-functional instrument pack with analogue speedometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, service indicator, clock, trip computer, scroll button on handlebars, TPMS ready, heated grips ready, fuel consumption display and traction control status display.
Dimensions and Weights
Length2090 mm
Width (Handlebars)785 mm
Height Without Mirrors1114 mm
Seat Height750 mm
Wheelbase1439 mm
Rake25.1º
Trail102.4 mm
Dry Weight198 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity12 L
Fuel consumption87.4 mpg at constant speed of 56 mph
62.4 mpg at constant speed of 75 mph
Combined 76 mpg*
* Figures obtained according to the emissions procedure GTR2 of the World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC).
EmissionsEuro4 Standard: CO2 – 87.0 g/km
Other Standard equipmentABS, Traction Control, Ride-by-wire, Immobiliser, USB socket, LED rear light
Dennis Chung
Dennis Chung

Dennis has been a part of the Motorcycle.com team since 2008, and through his tenure, has developed a firm grasp of industry trends, and a solid sense of what's to come. A bloodhound when it comes to tracking information on new motorcycles, if there's a new model on the horizon, you'll probably hear about it from him first.

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