The Triumph Street Cup was first released in 2017 and had a few short years in production until 2020. This 900cc has the same liquid cooled parallel twin as the Street Twin but had some modifications to give it that racer feel. With the Ace’s handlebar and the elevated humped seat, it offers a different riding position than the Street Twin. Also of note is the dual gauge w/tach, Thruxton R-style foot pegs (which are placed below the seat) and hand painted trim and pin stripped wheels.
How it Rides
While the Street Cup had the styling of a race bike, for a daily rider or back road cruising, it rides really smooth. However, for those looking for extra power, it was easier for people to level up to the Thruxton. But with accessible torque from the Street Cup, the 54 horsepower is just enough. This bike isn’t actually designed for racing; it’s meant for a smooth ride and a seamless handling of curves.
The Look of the Triumph Street Cup
Although, we’re a big fan of the racing yellow/silver ice scheme of this model, it also comes in jet black/silver ice. Of course, there are a whole host of customizable options to style it in your own vision. Overall, this bike is a great balance of some vintage style and substance so it’s unfortunate that the bike was discontinued in 2020.
Apparently, dealers couldn’t move them, and I’ll say that people probably thought from the looks of it that they thought they’d get a Thruxton and found themselves disappointed. Or, with the engine the same as the Street Twin, maybe Truimph didn’t give the Street Cup enough distinction to stand on its own. The look of the Street Cup really made it a modern classic and we hope Triumph brings it back – with a little more umph to get it moved off the sales floors and onto the roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What years was the Triumph Street Cup made?
The Triumph Street Cup was made from 2017 to 2020. It was a café racer version of the Street Twin, and although it was discontinued after just a few years, it has become a modern classic. To find parts and accessories that fit, search British Iron for Street Cup parts or use Shop by Vehicle.
What engine does the Triumph Street Cup have?
The Street Cup uses Triumph’s 900 cc liquid-cooled “High Torque” parallel twin with a 270-degree crank, the same engine as the Street Twin. It makes a claimed 54 hp at 5,900 rpm and 59 lb-ft of torque at 3,230 rpm, through a five-speed transmission (RevZilla). It also has throttle-by-wire, switchable traction control and a torque-assist clutch (Rider Magazine). Engine service parts are in Engines and Engine Parts.
Is 54 horsepower enough on the Triumph Street Cup?
For daily riding and back roads, yes. The Street Cup’s torque comes in low, so it pulls well from a stop and through corners, and 54 hp is just enough for that kind of riding. RideApart’s review found the same: a claimed 54 hp from a 900 cc bike sounds low on paper but is plenty on the road. Riders who wanted more power usually moved up to the Thruxton.
What is the difference between the Triumph Street Cup and the Street Twin?
The two bikes share the same 900 cc engine, but the Street Cup was set up to feel like a café racer. It has dropped Ace-style handlebars, a raised humped seat, Thruxton R-style footpegs mounted below the seat, dual gauges with a tachometer, and hand-painted trim with pinstriped wheels. Compared to the Street Twin, the Street Cup’s rider sits about 20 mm higher and farther back, with the handlebars lower and more forward (Bennetts BikeSocial). For café-style parts, browse Handlebars, Grips and Levers and Footrests, Pedals and Pegs.
Is the Triumph Street Cup a Thruxton?
No. The Street Cup has café racer styling like the Thruxton, but it uses the smaller 900 cc Street Twin engine. The Thruxton uses Triumph’s larger 1200 cc engine. Some buyers may have expected Thruxton performance from the Street Cup’s looks and come away disappointed, which may be part of why it didn’t sell well. Find Thruxton-style upgrades in Accessories and from Motone.
How do I read diagnostic trouble codes on a Triumph Street Cup?
The Street Cup is fuel injected, so it stores engine fault codes you can read with an OBD-II scan tool. British Iron’s explanation of EFI diagnostic trouble codes for OBD-II explains what the codes mean. Testers and sensors are in Electrical Tools and Electrical and Ignition.
Where can I buy parts for a Triumph Street Cup?
British Iron carries Street Cup parts, including brakes, filters, chains, sprockets, electrical parts and accessories. Start with a Street Cup parts search, then browse Brakes, Air Intake and Filters and Chains and Sprockets. If you also own a Speed Triple, see Parts for Your Triumph Speed Triple. If you’re not sure a part fits, contact British Iron.
