Don't buy a Trident! 2024 Triumph Street Triple R review

[@Kodreanu23]

I don't think that the majority of people are buying RS over R because of tech. I think they are buying them more because of their looks. The yellow one is stunning. Just stunning

[@Banditmanuk]

One of the best middle weight bikes out there. Mrs has owned two 675's over the last decade. Just wish Triumph hadn't made the tank size smaller compared to her older model. Triumph are crafty by leaving all the best colours to the RS

[@kaveiros75]

I agree on all of your sayings!

[@smoke1215]

If you loosen the clutch lever free play just slightly ( like a quarter of a rotation ) it will most likely fix the quick shifter issue. I had the same issue on my trident 660. It's hella sensitive to lever tension and after the clutch would warm up and tighten the lever slightly the quick shifter would start being a POS. Just mess around with making it slightly looser / tighter and you'll get it all dialed in and it will be butter smooth.

[@jessieowens6912]

I got a 765 RS for my first BIG bike... this thing is MENTAL!!! LOVE IT .... highly recommend. I suppose I know nothing but how about a quote from Pete Hickman "if I was going to get a REALLY fun bike for the road - that's what I would get" ...obviously if you're going from a 125cc you won't notice any difference for the money between the R and RS. I've got a 28 inch inside seam and bike is totally fine height for me x

[@Adam-mo2qw]

Are you on tip toes? I have a 27" inseam

[@stylin60es]

​@Adam-mo2qw They have a low version too. 30.7 inch seat height

[@rwdconnor]

I own both a 2024 Street triple RS and a 2022 Trident 660 (even did a review on my channel of both). I will say that the trident does offer something that the STr doesn't, and it would be the looks. While i love the STRS, the trident with its neo retro looks, 80hp triple, and comfortable more upright riding position, its hits the market perfectly for those who want to cruise, while still having fun in the turns. Not to mention the insurance difference between the two haha. Either way, excellent review! Wish the RS came in white...

[@Cartsp70]

Yeah I tried the Trident yesterday and the Street triple ( big thanks to Sophie at Destination Triumph Christchurch) I did love the look of the Trident but I just found and this might sound silly but the handlebars are so narrow that I felt a bit odd riding it , the Street was amazing but if I’m 💯 honest I really wish I’d kept my Speed Triple 1200 😂aha man , I always think the grass is greener lol! It’s not that the 765 isn’t a fantastic bike but it’s a little bit cramped compared to the Speed , The Trident riding position is good and the engine 660 definitely enough power no doubt about it , maybe it’s just because I got used to the 1200 with all the bells n whistles and I think that’s what I miss 👍🏾

[@Striker50_]

What's the insurance price difference between the 2? Saw you're in Oregon, I just moved to Vancouver, WA. Debating between these 2 bikes (Tribute edition, or STR)

[@rwdconnor]

@@Striker50_ The trident is like $20 i believe and the Street is around $120.... Idk why but its stupid

[@Striker50_]

@@rwdconnor Wowwww!!! Thanks for the heads up & response. Same reason I'm not trying to get a Camaro or Mustang right now. I've been hearing horror stories with insurance prices

[@RadDadisRad]

I pay $350 for full coverage and a $250 deductible on my 2024 765 RS

[@AgricUltra]

Another excellent review. Love the humour mixed with all the facts you need to know and none of the boring bits you don’t need. Excellent journalism.

[@peterkoning21]

Lovely bike.....till one can afford the 1200 !!! I still maintain that VERY FEW people can handle 120-130hp......more than that is usually just bragging rights !

[@Cartsp70]

I had the 1200 Rs and sold it back to the dealer, it’s a waste of a bike and totally unusable….. it does 40 mph in 1st gear by the time you get to 3rd gear it’s game over, it’s not comfortable, it’s no good in traffic the only positive is the brakes … they’re incredible but I’d rather have the Street Triple if I had the choice again 👍🏾

[@kiwicanuck5459]

I had a 765 RS and now for last couple of years the 1200RS and absolutely love it, i do everything on it including long touring. Both bikes are great but love the 1200 engine.

[@Cartsp70]

@@kiwicanuck5459 it’s an amazing bike and yep the engine is a masterpiece I actually wish I’d kept it now 😔but I think the new Daytona will be a better fit for me

[@VFactory-vl5fi]

For a lot of people yeah. Not all. It’s not HP that makes the biggest impact on the road. It’s torque. I prefer certain larger capacity bikes because the torque satisfies my need of acceleration at much lower speeds. I ride a 1290 Superduke and have never tested all of the HP. Nor have I been anywhere near its top speed. Having that power fits my needs. The V4 Tuono 1100 factory I had before would bait me into doing speeds I didn’t want to be doing because of its engine characteristics. This is why I got rid of it. It didn’t satisfy my needs. The 1200rs is a phenomenally flexible power plant with plenty of torque and obtainable for less than 11K now, so cheaper than your 2023 ST765r/rs.

[@VFactory-vl5fi]

@@Cartsp70it’s no good in traffic??? 😂 Get out of here!! It’s got one of the smoothest, flexible, easiest to ride engines out there. You don’t have to use 1st gear till 40mph. You can happily sit in 4th at 30mph. Use the torque and some self control.

[@gmc3578]

The Trident offers a completely different seating position, some might just want to stick to picking the ergonomics that fit them better. Plus the Trident is a much more around town friendly bike.

[@Cartsp70]

Great review as per, I demoed the Rs Street Triple and tbh 130 hp is definitely not a big deal over 120bhp , I’ve not ridden the R yet but it seems like a perfect road bike 👍🏾

[@willhorsley2105]

I have a 2018 765S & I love it. Nothing yet tempted me to replace it. If I was to replace it I’d go for a 2021 765R with the same dash … but it’s not a big step up from what I have.

[@neilbenton1152]

Gotta say if you can afford the rs its a no brainer for me 😂 the yellow rs is just beautiful ! My brother owns the trident and he loves it and its a fair bit cheaper 😮

[@NooBiker]

Good review. You had a slightly less damp day than I did when I filmed my review on this. Although the roads were shocking. Not just mud and moistness, but some proper gaping holes too. I like that it's the only triple in this sector when everything else is a parallel twin.

[@JohnTheBodge]

Same as the Tiger 660 ;-)

[@fredericgauvin]

II had a 2012 Steet triple R that I loved and miss. I sold it because it was just too hot in traffic. The engine heat and underseat pipes was cooking me. Is the 2024 Street triple still hot ? I am thinking of this as a replacement for my FJ09.

[@FerdinandPacelli]

You can tell someone is a pro when it comes to reviews. Well done

[@timrodierides]

I'm definitely not a pro, but thank you kindly :)

[@davidbates5310]

Totally agree Tim, I bought the white one last year, added the belly pan and I love it 😎

[@JB-nj4cp]

Yeah, but you also get TFT dash, ohlins rear shoch and brembo master cylinder on the RS... That's something.

[@petermcgarva7207]

Another good , down to earth review. Doesn’t say much about Triumph UK not sorting the quickshifter/blipper after another reviewer had the same problem, or worse if the problem happened again so soon. Looking forward to more reviews ….

[@andymushlarky7819]

So Tim what is better overall, the Street Triple or the Monster 937?

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

Lovely bike, sounds amazing. I am wondering how the upcoming Hornet 1000 will compare to these bikes, although I think that’s got a little more power. Mates got a street triple, it’s a beaut.

[@JohnTheBodge]

It's weird isn't it? I am perfectly happy with my awesome 2023 Speed Twin 1200, yet all I can think of is my next bike - which is 99.9% likely to be the Street Triple R next year - or the year after if I can't get the right deal. When I watch videos like this, I have to keep reminding myself what a great bike I already have...

[@mindspinn311]

Absolutely agree. The 765 R is a FAR BETTER buy than the 660 in every way. I rode the 660 and was thoroughly disappointed. It just feels like a neutered 675. The 765 R is an absolute bargain for $10k.

[@robmance1611]

Really want one now… right now thanks Tim

[@Steve-motorcycles]

There’s no doubting it’s a nice looking bike.

[@TheScortUK]

Having faced the R or RS choice twice now (gen 1 and gen 2) I always plumped for the RS as my road bike (never done a track day in 17 years of riding). To me I just got so much more enjoyment out of it, over the Rs that I rode - it reminded me of my old 636 Ninja; it just had that extra bit of character that made it more engaging to ride. One thing that reviewers often miss, is the Brembo MSC that the RS comes with, with the 19/20/21 ratio - which allows you to perfectly customise the feel and bite of the brakes on the road. The only thing that the RS needs, other than sacking off the dreadful Super Corsas for some PR6s, is suspension setup - as no matter what you choose from the book, it never feels right for our roads imo

[@chrissunde1104]

Was shoping a Trident as a second bike, but...... Now you've got me thinking.

[@RayHarmening-zz3eu]

Hey have a deposit on a 660 tribute, and I already know I'm going to the higher mirrors from the the 765 on the tribute so I can see behind me

[@kaveiros75]

I test rode the previous generation of "R" and loved it so much that I am really convinced to buy a second-hand one. My only problem is the pillion seat. 90% of the time I ride solo, but if do have a passenger I wouldn't want her to suffer. Even if it takes an aftermarket seat or some modification (like I did on my current MT-07). Do you have any opinion on that matter? Moreover, is it possible to throw some side bags and go for a small travel? (The best twisties are unfortunately away from the city)

[@mattmustoe2369]

Great review. Less is more. Great closing lines, Tim. Made me chuckle

[@carroux4050]

I am a bit torn between the Street Triple R and the Trident. Just compared the dyno values. It seems that until 8.000 RPM both, the Street and the Trident have almost the same power output. Only after 8.000 RPM the Street pulls massivly away. So, in everyday use I guess the Trident is still the more reasonable choice, isn't it? The Streety seems to be about 3K more expensive?

[@timrodierides]

Yeah, that’s true - but my argument would be that the Street Triple R is going to keep your interest for longer, because you’ve also got that top-end rush to explore. On the Trident I often found myself hitting the rev limiter and wishing it had a few thousand more rpm to play with. But with my sensible hat on… the Trident is fast enough

[@d-op1502]

I love the bike but hate the front lights. The bike looks amazing except it looks like the headlights are unfinished and don't fit the lines of the bike.

[@itzikca]

I plan to buy it with a belly pan, sit cowl and barend mirrors

[@chewie8]

Love the colour on this. Would swap the mirrors like the rs.

[@johnroberthanna1623]

... my next scoot ... selling my 2023 Husq. Norden 901 Expedition with only 6100 miles to get it.

[@orange42]

Surely it can't be too difficult to get the tank and a couple parts repainted? I've heard the softer R suspension is nicer for normal roads.

[@Fittednocap]

Interesting what you said about the lowering link not available for the R but my triumph dealership has a lowered R for sale

[@TheMickvee]

I pick up my STR tomorrow and it is the LRH version. It is almost 2 inches lower than stock. Is this option still available? My bike is a 2022 model. I believe it has a shorter shock and forks.

[@chrro466]

Nice honest review thanks 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@user-hb6ms3mb4t]

Great points you make as always. Thanks.

[@lesliehaigh6765]

I got a 765r was looking at the trident but know it wouldn't be a nuff power for me since my last bike was z800 But I got to say I like the 765 r better than my old gsxr750

[@MrEunuch]

Thanks Tim - I've been waiting for a journo to finally come out and say when Triumph announced the RS and R when they talked about the RS for 55 mins on its performance and finished off saying 'Oh, and there's the R for the road', they actually meant if you spend the majority of your time on the road, don't live in a barmy 20C-30C nor in a country where there roads are like a billiard table just go buy the R. Triumph are a bit naughty too with looks are some options (like no cruise control on the road going R .... like I need cruise on the track) , colours, etc. Shame. My question to you is on your testing of the RS - did you try softening it off for the road and if so was it still less roadish than the R? You see I'm shallow, and would buy the RS IF it could be softened off to be as comfortable as the R for the road...

[@chrismurphy4724]

A couple of Utubers have done just that, wheelietv for one, and the end result is positive

[@danielhasahondaandtriumph]

Beautiful bike and can get one for £9k new if ya look around I’ve bought one with the low seat as I have little legs 😂

[@thebrowns5337]

Seriously thought he was going to say "That's right, it's my mother"

[@technohamster4783]

Yeah but you'll pull up to a meet and someone (me) will park next to you with an RS😉

[@1985safraz]

😢

[@trewebster5884]

The street triple is my favorite bike. I would get the rs for the yellow and cruise control 🙂

[@timrodierides]

I'd go yellow too! And it's rubbish they don't give you the cruise option on the R - it's the more road focused one dammit!

[@trewebster5884]

@@timrodierides yesss. Weird. It’s 2024…if the bike has ride by wire it should have cc

[@Enviouskibbles]

I am about to buy my first bike and I still think the trident is the the pick. I think the insurance/price to buy and the horsepower are big factors and I will be getting mine used anyway (I don't think I could live with myself if I ever dropped a brand new bike). I haven't test ridden either and so I am going off reviews and you are the first to suggest that a street triple could be a first bike but I think you are the exception (and possibly even exceptional :)). I still think the street triple is what I would want but at the same time feel like I need the stabilisers for a bit.

[@AJax7886]

The Trident will make a wonderful first bike. I've ridden both and only chose the STripR because I couldn't get a Trident in the color I liked more. At my age, driving record, and experience level, the insurance was only $5 per month more for the STripR, so I decided to take the one I could get now instead of waiting for some unknown future day.

[@clum262]

It’s funny because Sam Vincent actually said exactly the same, that this is actually the better road bike.

[@timrodierides]

Sam’s a wise lad. Apart from his childish sticker obsession with his bikes 😂

[@clum262]

That I cannot deny 😂

[@schwartzy65]

Never getting bored of trident! Also looks superior imo ;)

[@ronaldbear1]

Will be interesting to see how the new MT09 stacks up against it

[@timrodierides]

I've already started a harassment campaign against my man at Yamaha so I can have a go

[@ronaldbear1]

@@timrodierides good man. The new MT09 looks decent but surely cant beat my street triple r

[@nigelfisher3756]

If the zMY-09 were better looking, for me anyway, it would be the boys to choose….but it isn’t, so it will be the Street Triple.

[@RadDadisRad]

You’re right the 765 is a great starter bike

[@helgejohan3604]

Trident better first bike, and Mt07✊🔥🔥more comfortable too🤙but 765R are a loot faster and fun🔥🔥Great review

[@timrodierides]

And both much less exciting!

[@helgejohan3604]

⁠@@timrodieridesyes Street triple R feels faster and more Excitning then Both ✊🔥Mt 09 too

[@woofiooxx]

Don’t tell people what to buy !!! Trident is a great great bike .!

[@timrodierides]

It’s just my opinion! Doesn’t make the Trident a bad bike

[@paulbarnes6124]

Street triple 765r has x factor 😊

[@tomg4592]

Great job

[@timrodierides]

Thanks!

[@brucekendall52]

Thanks Tim.

[@PhilWare1]

Even better. Get a used 675R and you will pay LESS than a brand new Trident. There are loads of low mileage (i.e. less than 10-15k) bikes available - I should know as I've just sold mine and already regretting it :-)

[@user-fv1576]

Any ideas why the R can’t be lowered ? anyone ?

[@Enviouskibbles]

You popped up in my android news feed (just in case you wanted to know:)

[@splodge57]

I think the previous model Street Triple looked much nicer.

[@BenMoto-h9f]

Now you’ve ridden the Daytona 660, which do you think is better. Ta in advance.

[@timrodierides]

Street Triple for me. Just a better road bike and a bit more powerful and exciting.

[@scotty88lp]

trident for life!!

[@elstoof]

Nice one timmywoowoo

[@FourIntoOne]

Thats one of my favourite roads to. Got loads of letters from the police "reminding me of the speed limit" from our speedwatch pencil necked friends in Ockley....

[@timrodierides]

It’s all a 60, isn’t it?! 😂

[@alfie6426]

A better road bike than the RS, but it doesn't come in yellow.

[@weeabooartzz1695]

Does it has cruise control as accessories?

[@allangrse617]

The rs has it as an option

[@chrro466]

If you’re looking for a bike with cruise control this is not the bike for you. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Robin-xe4yz]

Wheelie nanny leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'm not even a hooligan but I do like to loft the wheel a little here and there when getting on it, within reason. If they're going to make it so you can never disable wheelie control, at least make it so the wheelie control limits the angle to a certain degree rather than not at all!!

[@101BadBreath]

Yeah most people will do just fine on a 660.

[@timrodierides]

It’s a good bike, but the engine doesn’t really get going in the same way as the 765 lump.

[@101BadBreath]

I have a 1050, I really don't need it 😂

[@bitzannbobz]

LOL this video came in my recommendations and you look like a handsome al fagan. or what al fagan would have looked like if his mum didnt keep dropping him 😂😂😂

[@timrodierides]

Haha, sending that to him 😂 thanks!

[@user-fv1576]

Monster ???

[@ZabDevin]

It’s different than the RS, not better.

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

... yep definitely the rs, thanks, lol.

[@dingbat2076]

Lovely bike although...Z900 has more torque more, top end, great handling etc. A pair of decent tyres and it's a weapon on the road. I never understand why it doesn't get the kudos it deserves?

[@paulbarnes6124]

Because its considerably heavier no doubt , I have z900rs and 765r triple

[@dingbat2076]

It is heavier you're correct, which makes it feel more planted, once your going that weight difference disappears imo.

[@fromabove1755]

i bought trident, triple is just ugly :/ and i dont regret it, i got it with quickshifter and its work very well

[@veganism_is_superior]

nobody needs >100hp for normal roads. like do you want drive 200 km/h or what?😂

[@stockrock8938]

Why triumph killed daytona 675

[@timrodierides]

No one bought them

[@nightfoxsecurity1610]

On the dino it's 106.7 HP, so not 120 HP, triumph are lighters.

[@markoarkaina8656]

There's a difference between power measured at the crank and power measured at the rear wheel. Normally you lose about 10% through the transmission.

[@roninfr4666]

Rs speed better i done 30 000

[@aldeen1982]

such a good bike but the front is ugly af! Almost as ugly as a KTM street machine.

[@warehouse13graphicsolutions]

I thought the same thing! However, when I saw it in person I liked it even more. The clip ons on the ST Moto2 look amazing. My local dealer had a ST RS 2020 with 6100 so glad I bought it over the 790 Duke.

[@rapierstorm213]

Buy a Trident

[@fonziebulldog5786]

😄❤️👍

[@Harshit-v1d]

nice bike bro