Triumph Street Twin User Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment
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Rear Suspension Settings
The details shown in the tables are only
a guide. Setting requirements may vary
for rider and passenger weight and
personal preferences.
All Models except Thruxton RS
Preload Suspension Settings
Loading Condition
Rear Spring Preload
Adjuster Position
Solo Riding - Standard 1
Rider, Passenger and
Luggage
5
Thruxton RS Only
Preload Suspension Settings
Loading Condition
Rear Spring
Preload
1
Solo Riding
Standard 1
Comfort
(Softer)
1
Sport (Firmer) 1
Rider and Passenger 3
1
Position 1 is minimum (fully
clockwise) and position 3 is
maximum (fully anticlockwise).
Damping Suspension Settings
Loading Condition
Rear
Rebound
Damping
2
Rear
Compression
Damping
2
Solo Riding
Standard 24 16
Comfort
(Softer)
44 20
Sport
(Firmer)
12 8
Rider and Passenger 15 10
2
Number of clicks anticlockwise from the fully
clockwise position noting that the first stop
(click) is counted as one.
Rear Suspension Preload
Adjustment
Warning
Make sure that the adjusters are
set to the same setting on both rear
suspension units.
Settings that vary from left to right
may affect handling and stability
resulting in loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
All Models except Thruxton RS
Rear adjuster settings are counted from
one with position one being with the
adjuster turned fully anticlockwise.
There are five adjuster positions in total.
Position five gives the maximum amount
of spring preload.
The spring preload adjuster is located at
the bottom of the rear suspension unit.
1
1. Rear suspension preload adjusters
To adjust the rear suspension spring
preload setting:
• Insert the adjustment tool (located
in the right hand side panel) into the
hole in the adjuster ring.

Triumph Street Twin Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Displacement	900 cc
Bore x Stroke	84.6 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Max Torque	80 Nm @ 3, 800 rpm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Gearbox	5-speed
Frame	Tubular steel, twin cradle
Front Tire	100/90-18
Rear Tire	150/70 R17
Dry Weight	198 kg
Wet Weight	216 kg
Fuel Consumption	4.1 l/100 km
CO2 Emissions	93 g/km
Max Power	65 PS (64 bhp) @ 7, 500 rpm
Exhaust	Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin brushed silencers
Front Suspension	41mm forks
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes	Single 310mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Front Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy, 18 x 2.75 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy, 17 x 4.25 in
Seat Height	765 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12L
Width (Handlebars)	780 mm
Wheelbase	1450 mm
Rake	25.1 °
Trail	102.4 mm