Triumph Speed Triple R 2016 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

The Triumph Speed Triple R 2016 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 are both naked bikes from Triumph, but they have some key differences in their specifications and features.

In terms of engine power, the Speed Triple R 2016 has a more powerful engine with 140 HP compared to the Street Triple 765 RS 2017's 123 HP. The Speed Triple R also has a higher torque of 112 Nm compared to the Street Triple RS's 77 Nm. Both bikes have a three-cylinder engine and liquid cooling.

In terms of suspension, the Speed Triple R 2016 features an Öhlins upside-down telescopic fork in the front and a single swing arm with an Öhlins shock absorber in the rear. The Street Triple 765 RS 2017, on the other hand, has a Showa upside-down telescopic fork in the front and a swing arm with an Öhlins shock absorber in the rear. Both bikes have adjustable suspension components, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

Triumph Speed Triple R 2016

In terms of brakes, both bikes feature double disk brakes in the front with a diameter of 320 mm for the Speed Triple R 2016 and 310 mm for the Street Triple 765 RS 2017. Both bikes also have four-piston Brembo calipers and radial, monoblock technology.

In terms of rider assistance systems, both bikes have ABS and traction control. However, the Street Triple 765 RS 2017 has additional advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, ride by wire, and a quickshifter. The Street Triple RS also has the ability to switch off the ABS and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Street Triple 765 RS 2017 has a slightly smaller wheelbase of 1410 mm compared to the Speed Triple R 2016's 1435 mm. Both bikes have the same seat height of 825 mm. The Street Triple RS is also lighter with a dry weight of 166 kg compared to the Speed Triple R's 192 kg. The Street Triple RS also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the Speed Triple R's 15.5 liters.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

In terms of strengths, the Speed Triple R 2016 has a powerful and unique three-cylinder engine, strong brakes, well-functioning electronic features, excellent Öhlins suspension components, and a traditional look. On the other hand, the Street Triple 765 RS 2017 has a wonderfully sporty engine, a quickshifter as standard, a throaty sound, an excellent braking system, ABS and traction control as standard (with the ability to switch them off), cool looks, and a low weight.

In terms of weaknesses, the Speed Triple R 2016 has somewhat sluggish handling and a high surcharge for the R version. The Street Triple 765 RS 2017 has a complicated menu navigation.

Overall, both bikes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and it ultimately depends on the rider's preferences and priorities when choosing between the Triumph Speed Triple R 2016 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017.