If you’ve been waiting for the middle-weight sportbike segment to wake up from its slumber, Triumph just kicked the door open. The 2027 Street Triple 798 is getting the most radical overhaul of the trio, ditching the familiar bug-eye headlights for a sharper perimeter LED setup and adopting a new 798cc inline-three engine. This isn't just a badge update; the new powerplant shares DNA with Triumph’s Moto2 machinery, promising a 6 percent bump in peak power and a 2kg weight loss compared to the race unit.
The chassis has received a similar dose of attention. A new frame and a chunkier double-sided swingarm replace the old hardware, while the exhaust tucks neatly under the belly. This underbelly layout not only cleans up the rear profile but likely improves weight distribution. For buyers, this means a bike that should feel significantly sharper in the corners, directly challenging the KTM 790 Duke and the MV Agusta F3 with a more refined, race-bred character.
Meanwhile, the adventure line gets a tech injection that feels like it’s borrowed from the automotive world. Both the Tiger 900 and Tiger 1200 now feature front-mounted radar systems. While Triumph hasn't confirmed the exact suite of features, the hardware strongly suggests adaptive cruise control and potentially blind-spot detection. It’s a big step for a motorcycle, moving these tourers into premium territory where electronics match the price tag.
Triumph is playing this out in stages to keep the hype train moving. The Tiger 1200 drops first on October 27, 2026, followed by the Street Triple 798 on November 17, 2026, and the Tiger 900 on December 15, 2026. Keep an eye on the full spec sheets at each reveal, as the final power figures and equipment lists will determine where these bikes truly sit in the market.