Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019 vs. Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

In terms of engine and drive train, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019 is equipped with an in-line, 3-cylinder engine that delivers 123 HP of power and 77 Nm of torque. It features a fuel injection system and liquid cooling. On the other hand, the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 has an in-line, 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 659 ccm. It produces 95 HP of power and 67 Nm of torque. Like the Street Triple, 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 RS 2019 features Showa front suspension with compression, preload, and rebound adjustment, while the Tuono 660 2021 has Kayaba front suspension with preload and rebound adjustment. Both bikes have a monoshock rear suspension made of aluminum.

In terms of chassis, both bikes have aluminum frames. The Street Triple 765 RS 2019 has a twin tube frame, while the Tuono 660 2021 has a load-bearing engine frame.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

When it comes to brakes, both bikes have double disk front brakes with a diameter of 310 mm for the Street Triple and 320 mm for the Tuono. Both bikes feature four-piston calipers and Brembo braking technology. However, the Street Triple 765 RS 2019 has radial, monoblock brakes, while the Tuono 660 2021 has radial brakes.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes come equipped with ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, quickshifter, and traction control. The Tuono 660 2021 also includes launch control, anti-wheelie, and additional electronics, but some of these features may come at an extra cost.

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Street Triple 765 RS 2019 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 180 mm, both with a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1410 mm, a seat height of 825 mm, a dry weight (with ABS) of 166 kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters. On the other hand, the Tuono 660 2021 has the same tire dimensions and a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1370 mm. It has a seat height of 820 mm, a dry weight (with ABS) of 169 kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 15 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Street Triple 765 RS 2019 offers a fantastically lively engine, high-quality standard components, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, a roaring sound, an excellent Brembo M50 brake system, ABS and traction control as standard, a sporty look, and a low weight. On the other hand, the Tuono 660 2021 boasts an easy-to-operate engine with a good sound, a successful sporty appearance, sporty handling, good ergonomics, decent brakes, and a stable and precise chassis.

In terms of weaknesses, the Street Triple 765 RS 2019 has somewhat complicated menu navigation, while the Tuono 660 2021 has a price/performance ratio that may not be ideal and additional costs for the IMU package.