The RX steers with remarkable accuracy yet
never feels nervous or overly reactive. Initial turn-
in is quick but with tangible stability, and once
leaned over, the chassis remains calm and com-
posed unless you really cock up your cornering.
Perhaps more impressive is the level of feel
reaching the rider. Matched to the Pirelli Super-
corsa SP, the Öhlins front end on the Triumph
delivers clear feedback during hard braking and
cornering, inspiring you to brake deeper, turn later,
and pick up the throttle earlier on corner exit.
The NIX30 fork and STX40 shock are a
proper race setup, and once you get both ends
dialed in for your weight, the drop you'll experi
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ence in lap time is rather impressive. The more
feel you get, the more confidence will flow your
way, and you'll thus end up going faster. And, let
me tell you, there's nothing more satisfying than
ripping around the outside of a 200 hp super-
bike on a bike with almost half the horsepower.
The RX's braking hardware is equally high-
end. Twin 310mm front discs are paired with
Brembo Stylema monoblock calipers and a
Brembo master cylinder that delivers outstand
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