Difference between Standard and R Versions

[Neanderthal]

Can we PLEASE have a new sticky - not in the upper section, but stuck at the top of the general posting section entitled:

The difference between the Standard Street Triple and Street Triple R

Bikes are the same except the following:
Street Triple R has Daytona front forks
Street Triple R has reservoir-type adjustable shock @ rear
Street Triple R has Daytona front radial brakes
Street Triple R has different seat cover
Street Triple R has different paint colors and decals

I'm sick of seeing the same questions over and over about the perceived differences between the two machines.

[Diego]

Well, apart from the pesky little problem that making anything sticky automatically puts it in the top section, I'd say that's a good idea.

So let it be written; so let it be done.

[Neanderthal]

It's amazing, and I'm not blaming anyone in particular, but I've seen folks that think the R model has an entirely different engine, lol. There is so much hype surrounding these bikes that folks are assuming the R model is a revelation, whereas it's pretty darn hard to make much improvement from the original.

[alphamang]

Truth -
But imagine if the R had the Daytona spec'd engine.... mmm more beasty than it already is!!

I agree with Nean though. If we can get a sticky post for the differences I think it would be quite productive.

[Neanderthal]

Update:

Street Triple R has Daytona front forks
Street Triple R has reservoir-type adjustable shock @ rear
Street Triple R has Daytona front radial brakes
Street Triple R has different seat cover
Street Triple R has different paint colors and decals
Street Triple R has different radiator - filler cap is on LH side

[jtnyc]

Street Triple R comes with the Gel Seat which is available as an option for the standard Street Triple.
Street Triple R has a thicker Magura handle bar with different bar clamps

[Diego]

Actually, the gel seat notion has been disputed in the existing seat threads. It's different, but not a gel, according to some owners.

[alphamang]

It isn't gel, but it sure isn't as bad as the stock one either.

I'm relatively sure it's just different stitching and that's it.

[Steejayexc]

You seemed to have missed one big difference ,............







..........The 'R' is about £1,500 more than the Standard

[huguetpj]

Hmmm... here the R is only US$600 more. Although bear in mind the standard is US$12.700 while the R is US$13.300. So that's why I took the plunge and went with the R.

PH