Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021 vs. Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

In terms of engine and drivetrain, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021 features an inline 3-cylinder engine with a displacement of 765cc, delivering 118 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque. It has a fuel injection system and liquid cooling. On the other hand, the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is equipped with an inline 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 659cc, producing 95 horsepower and 67 Nm of torque. It also has a fuel injection system and liquid cooling.

When it comes to suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. The Street Triple 765 R uses Showa front suspension with compression, preload, and rebound adjustment, while the Tuono 660 utilizes Kayaba front suspension with preload and rebound adjustment. Both bikes have aluminum frames, with the Street Triple 765 R featuring a twin-tube frame and the Tuono 660 having a load-bearing engine frame.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disc brakes at the front with a diameter of 310mm for the Street Triple 765 R and 320mm for the Tuono 660. Both bikes have four-piston calipers and utilize Brembo braking technology. The Street Triple 765 R has radial monoblock brakes, while the Tuono 660 has radial brakes.

Both bikes come with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and ride-by-wire. The Street Triple 765 R also features traction control, while the Tuono 660 offers additional features such as launch control, quickshifter, and anti-wheelie, although some of these features may come at an extra cost.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The Street Triple 765 R has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1405mm compared to the Tuono 660's 1370mm. The seat height of the Street Triple 765 R is 825mm, while the Tuono 660 has a seat height of 820mm. The dry weight of the Street Triple 765 R with ABS is 168kg, while the Tuono 660 weighs 169kg with ABS. The Street Triple 765 R has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the Tuono 660's 15 liters.

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

In terms of strengths, the Street Triple 765 R offers a wide usable rev range, an active seating position, high stability, a great gearbox with a shift assistant, and a first-class chassis. On the other hand, the Tuono 660 has an easy-to-operate engine with a good sound, a sporty handling, good ergonomics, decent brakes, and extensive electronics (although some may come at an extra cost), as well as a stable and precise chassis.

However, the Street Triple 765 R has some weaknesses, including early regulation of traction control, a seat with little grip, and an outdated display. On the other hand, the Tuono 660's weaknesses include a price/performance ratio that may not be ideal and the fact that the IMU package costs extra.