Ok, here is a review. Who I am matters: 60 years old, mature, live in Houston, bought the Triumph to add to the Moto Guzzi small block. Been interested in a Triumph triple for years.
The bike has a dual personality and style: below 6000 rpm it is ultra smooth, linear, fueling is perfect, razor sharp handling and braking, and turns like a cat after a rat. Above 6000 rpm she is a screamer: the power comes in a rush, with amazing sounds. Cornering is extremely predictable, even at very high speed, and the bike has great clearance.
Geometry is fairly upright, more so than my cafe Guzzi--and easier on the back. Seat height is a bit higher, and I find the bike very comfortable despite a fairly thin seat. The narrow saddle and design encourages getting out over the bike for cornering.
The bike demands respect: throttle control, brake modulation (although the ABS is great and not obtrusive--found out in a huge rain storm couple weeks back). At the same time the Triumph can be ridden in a casual, easy style, ultra-smooth, and relaxing. Unlike the MV Agusta 675 triple I also tested: fueling on the STRX is just perfecto.
Looks are somewhat Klingon battle cruiser: but not bad, but definitely not gorgeous like my Italian air cooled gem. Quality has been superb: no problems. After market farkles are abundant (as opposed to the Guzzi)--I have added tank side pads, a small top tank ring removable bag and just today CRG Arrow bar end mirrors. The only big complaint about the STRX: terrible, semi-adjustable mirrors--finally gave up.
What else? Fun, huge fun! Every ride is a hoot. And I feel it is an extremely safe bike, and supremely fitted for Houston "combat" inner city and freeway rides. Air blast due to the naked style is high: but a good full face helmet helps a lot. Some people turn these bikes into light tourers with added windscreens and bags, and I can see that flexibility.
Would I buy again? Yes, in a heartbeat--absolutely no buyers remorse. One great thing: no discernable "tight" break-in like the Guzzi that literally took several thousand miles to fully synch the transmission. A quirk: the bike has a balky neutral to first--but lightly press shifter, and lightly disengage clutch: snicks right in. I have found no other big quirks like the very charming Guzzi that likes to warm up for several minutes before ready.
That's enough for now. I am open to questions.