2008 Triumph Street Triple 675 graphic.

The Street Triple 675 gives the rider 40-plus lb-ft of torque from as low as 4500 rpm.

Despite its smaller size, the cockpit is roomy and instrumenation is useful and easy-to-read.

The twin halogen headlights work really on even the darkest nights.

Dunlop's versatile Qualifer tire is a perfect match to the Street Triple. The tires are awesome and really allow the rider to extort full-performance out of the bike.

The Street Triple 675 is perfect when the road starts to zig-zag.

Despite its less expensive braking components, all it takes is one finger to get it stopped.

You get a lot of motorcycle for the Street Triple 675's $7999 MSRP.

On both the hp and torque charts the Ducati curve looks like a fire-breathing behemoth towering over the lowly In-Line curves as they scream towards their cute 40-something peak ponies like so many civilians scrambling to safety of the mall in a monster movie.

Look familiar? The frame, swingarm and wheels are off of the Daytona 675 supersport sled.

Triumph's 675cc Inline-Three is conducive to fun on one-wheel.

Ground clearance aboard the Street Triple 675 is abundant.