Triumph designed it as an urban sports bike: town during the week, a ride at the weekend. Reviews published at launch rate it at its best on small winding roads at a flowing pace, and recommend it to riders stepping up to a bigger bike or returning to motorcycling.
What the Street Cup reviews say, on back roads, in town and on the motorway.
Everything happens between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm: that is where the 80 Nm moves the bike along without constant gear changes. The five-speed gearbox is well spaced and the assist clutch is pleasantly light in town. The engine lacks top-end, though: there is no point chasing the red line. The standard exhaust note splits opinion: French reviews find it too muted, British ones describe a deep, pleasant rumble.
The Street Cup uses the Street Twin's frame and 41 mm KYB fork, but its longer rear shocks steepen the steering head angle. The result is quicker turn-in with no loss of stability, and a neutral, precise bike. The 200 kg dry weight disappears once moving. The weak point most reviews mention: the soft rear shocks, which pump on poor surfaces.
A single 310 mm front disc with a two-piston Nissin caliper and ABS: enough for road riding, but most reviews advise adding the rear brake for firm stops. On the long pass descents around Grenoble, keep a margin and use engine braking. The switchable traction control is rated effective, even on cold roads.
The bars are lower than the Street Twin's and you lean slightly forward, but your wrists are not loaded. The 780 mm seat is easy to reach, a little less padded than the Street Twin's. The fly screen shields more than you might expect up to 130 km/h. The bar-end mirrors make the bike wider: take care when filtering.
From Grenoble, the Speed Twin 900 is in its element on the narrow, winding roads of the Chartreuse and Vercors: Col de Porte, Col du Cucheron, the Gorges de la Bourne, the Presles road. Its torque from 3,000 rpm saves constant gear changes between bends.
The big passes of the Oisans and Maurienne are within its reach. On their long descents, keep a braking margin and let engine braking do its work.
Manufacturer data, for guidance only. Seat height helps you choose according to your build — ask us for advice.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 — the same family with more of everything: 100 PS, 112 Nm and twin Brembo front discs. More pull and more braking.
Triumph Trident 800 — a modern three-cylinder roadster, sportier and livelier at high revs, if you want performance rather than style.
Suzuki SV-7GX — a screen, an upright position and a big tank: the most comfortable choice for two-up riding or a long day of passes.
Yes. Its 900 cc twin delivers 80 Nm from 3,230 rpm, its assist clutch is very light and its seat is 780 mm high. Reviews recommend it to riders stepping up to a bigger bike or returning to motorcycling.
Our Speed Twin 900 is a 2017 Street Cup: the café racer version of Triumph's 900 range, with a fly screen, a seat cowl and lower bars. The 900 cc engine and the frame are those of the Street Twin.
No. Our bike produces 40.4 kW, above the 35 kW limit of the A2 licence: a full A licence is required. For an A2 licence, we offer the BMW F 900 R in its A2 version.
Yes, it is registered for two. The pillion seat is narrow, though: it suits a ride of a few hours rather than a long trip for two.
The tank holds 12 litres and consumption measured in tests is around 5 L/100 km, giving roughly 220 to 250 km between fill-ups.
From envie2rouler Alpes in Grenoble, from €99 a day, with 200 km included on the first day and 100 km per day thereafter, and optional self-service collection around the clock.
The Triumph Speed Twin 900 is a café racer with a 900 cc twin whose torque arrives from 3,230 rpm: an easy, elegant bike for town riding as well as the small roads of the Chartreuse and Vercors. Rent it in Grenoble from envie2rouler on a full A licence, from €99 a day, with rates tapering from a weekend booking onwards.
Every rental includes servicing, preparation, 24/7 assistance, a lock and a tapering mileage allowance (200 km on day 1, +100 km/day — unlimited possible from 3 days). Self-service pick-up and drop-off around the clock, every day, are available as an option (€15 per rental); otherwise collection is at the agency from 9 am to 6 pm. The deposit is taken as a simple card pre-authorisation (€1,500) and released on return.
A gift card to spend on any rental: the motorcycle, the dates and the length are chosen by whoever receives it. Valid one year, to the bearer.
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