In the world of middleweight performance, the Triumph Street Triple is the undisputed hooligan of the bunch. When Hinckley launched the first 675cc model in 2007, it was a revelation: they had taken the world-class chassis and high-screaming engine of the Daytona 675 and stripped it naked for the street. It was light, flickable, and possessed a triple-cylinder soundtrack that sounded like a mechanical saw through silk.
Over nearly two decades, the “Striple” has evolved from a 106 hp streetfighter into the 765cc Moto2-derived powerhouse we see today. For custom builders, this presents the challenge: how do you take a bike that handles perfectly and give it the visual soul it sometimes lacks? Here are five of our favorite Triumph Street Triple customs featured on Bike EXIF.
The 80s Endurance RS by Angry Lane
The Street Triple RS is arguably the best “bang-for-your-buck” performance bike on the market, boasting 121 hp and Öhlins suspension. However, the Parisian brothers at Angry Lane in Hong Kong felt the modern plastics didn’t match the bike’s elite pedigree. They set out to give this 765cc RS an “80s endurance racer” vibe, dropping the dry weight from a lean 166 kg to a featherweight 152 kg (335 lbs).
The transformation utilized fiberglass fairings from Airtech Streamlining, which were cut and shaved to fit the Triumph’s narrow frame. Ben Barras applied his world-class leatherworking skills to the seat, using high-quality Italian hide with a grippy digital print top. The performance was further boosted by a Spark titanium muffler, giving this RS a power-to-weight ratio that rivals exotic superbikes.
Finished in a trio of classic Porsche hues from the late 70s—Brocade Red, Oak Green, and Tobacco Metallic—the bike is a stunning intersection of vintage racing aesthetics and modern track technology. [MORE]
The ‘Futuristic Café’ by Junichi Nomura
Not every world-class custom comes from a professional shop. Junichi Nomura, a Japanese enthusiast working out of his home garage, spent a year reimagining his 2010 Street Triple as a “futuristic café racer.” He discarded the bug eyes for a single round LED and simplified the cockpit using a Motogadget Motoscope Mini, creating a lithe, purposeful silhouette.
Nomura-san’s attention to detail is evident in the subframe, which he had fabricated to support a Ducati Imola-style seat kit. He even redesigned the coolant overflow system using a bottle intended for a liquid-cooled gaming computer—a nod to the bike’s high-tech heart. The suspension was upgraded with a blacked-out Nitron rear shock originally intended for a Daytona 675, but sprung specifically for his weight.
The bike’s “Frankenstein” exhaust is a work of art, combining pie-cut titanium connectors with Arrow headers and a Suzuki GSX-R750 Akrapovič muffler. Draped in deep navy blue with silver pinstripes, this build proves that with enough patience, a “guy in a garage” can rival the pros. [MORE]
The ‘Ardent Racer’ by Wolf Moto
Cape Town is a city of mountain passes and seaside cafés—the natural habitat for a Street Triple. Wolf Moto took a 2008-model 675 and transformed it into a “rental custom,” allowing anyone visiting South Africa to experience a bespoke build. The goal was to strip away the bike’s factory bulk, starting with the iconic dual headlights, which were replaced by a frame-mounted LED unit that radically sharpened the front profile.
The subframe was completely fabricated from scratch, featuring a hand-shaped “bum box” tail that houses a lightweight AntiGravity battery. Performance was sharpened with a Competition Werkes three-into-one exhaust and a custom fuel map to ensure the triple sang a more aggressive tune. The bike earned its name from its sophisticated Renault ‘Ardent Brown’ paint, which contrasts beautifully with the hand-made, brushed aluminum radiator guards and heel plates.
Wolf Moto didn’t just build a show bike; they built a reliable, high-spec hooligan tool. With Rizoma controls and a tuned-up power-to-weight ratio, it’s a machine designed to turn Cape Town’s famous Chapman’s Peak Drive into a personal racetrack. [MORE]
The ‘Porsche 908’ Special by Jett Design
Andrew Jett and Sean Skinner (of Motorelic) wanted to pay homage to the endurance racers of the 70s. Their 2011 Street Triple is a dedicated weight-reduction project, dropping the wet weight from 408 lbs to just 362 lbs (164 kg). By adding a BMC filter and a custom SC Project/Cone Engineering exhaust, they also bumped the power of the 675 engine to 125 hp.
The chassis is a tuner’s dream, featuring K-Tech 20 IDS cartridges in the forks and a Penske 8900 remote shock. The ride height was raised by 8mm to sharpen the turn-in response, making this perhaps the fastest-steering Street Triple on the road. A clever engineering touch is the headlight: it’s mounted on a swivel pivot that allows it to be tucked behind the fairing for track days without being unplugged.
The livery is a direct tribute to the #5 and #64 Porsche 908 coupes that raced at Le Mans in 1969. The red and white scheme, paired with a custom aluminum subframe and diamond-stitched Alcantara seat, makes this bike a timeless piece of racing history with modern-day bite. [MORE]
The ‘Redeemed’ Triple by Bob Ranew
Bob Ranew of Redeemed Cycles is a creative director by day, and that design eye is apparent in his minimalist 2008 Street Triple. Bob’s focus was to reveal what the factory hid: the sleek triangular frame lurking beneath the plastic tail section. He de-tabbed the rear, created a new seat pan, and exposed the mechanical honesty of the bike’s skeleton.
One of the most effective visual tricks on this build is the paint. Bob used a two-tone design—silver on top and black on the bottom—to visually “hide” the bulk of the stock fuel tank, making the bike look significantly slimmer. He also performed a Motodemic single-headlight conversion to kill the “praying mantis” look and relocated the instrument cluster for a cleaner profile.
With a Competition Werkes shorty exhaust and all chrome surfaces brushed down for a “stealth” vibe, Bob’s build is a lesson in high-impact, low-budget customization. It’s proof that the first-generation Street Triple remains one of the greatest “smiles-per-dollar” bargains in the motorcycling world. [MORE]
