Which Triumph Street Triple Is BEST? | R vs RS!

[@sambagogo777]

Another point of difference is cruise control being an option for the RS but not so for the R.

[@bobritter7197]

Excellent vlog, & loving the banter. Plus, the comparison format is always very edifying in demonstrating the old adage: you can't judge a bike by its numbers... bloody lovely bikes, in this instance, too! Keep up the great work. 👍

[@nubbypk]

I owned a 2019 R and last year traded it for a 2023 RS. It's a far superior bike imo. It looks stunning in Cosmic Yellow (apparently by far the most common choice). The RS is so planted it really is a point and go beast. A downside is that it can make you believe that you're a far better rider than you actually are!

[@logangodofcandy]

The red one. It's red, so it's faster

[@alastairtheduke]

Love these reviews, just two regular blokes that love to ride bikes

[@Englishbikerdan]

That's what it's about eh!?

[@jacobellw]

Love these duo videos - the banter is brilliant. Thanks for the video it was awesome, as usual.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Our pleasure!

[@recklesscanadian]

As someone who owns the RS, it is easily worth the money. From the upgraded suspension and increased horsepower. There's so many little features that you get with the RS model. Either way, if you get a Triple you will be happy with it. Also for anyone that does get the Racefit exhaust. It comes with a cat. You don't need to tune it. This bike doesn't need to have any more power. It has plenty.

[@Shiv4747]

Crispy and crystal clear review on both R & RS. Wonderful job

[@Englishbikerdan]

Much appreciated!

[@RiderReviews]

I loved my 765RS great bikes would highly recommended!

[@ApexRadius]

The difference between the RS and R brakes is also very much do to the RS's Brembo RCS master cylinder.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Great vid boys. I’m still enjoying my love affair with my RS even after a year now. The most exciting bike I’ve ever owned. 👌🏍️

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks Dave. Glad you're still enjoying the RS!

[@Klooney9mm]

For the many big changes from the R to the RS for sure its worth it. Fof the R I'd still want the bellypan, Bar end mirrors at a minimum and with those the difference in cost is minimal IMO. I'd argue the old R is the choice over the old RS but this current model the RS wins. Not to mention it has optional cruse control which is a game changer on a bike like this.

[@BIGGUY083]

that's exactly why i've gone with the rs, wanted the belly pan, seat cowl and bar end mirrors + needed adjustable levers for both brake and clutch (r only have brake) and at the time the r came only in white and grey, already had a white street S befors so wanted a slpash of color and the cosmic yellow is so georgous. + as you said the optional cruise control

[@Klooney9mm]

@@BIGGUY083 What's funny though is I specifically want the White myself, but would refuse to settle for the R and don't want a colour model but until they make a monotone model I won't jump at it. I'm an owner of a 2020 S (without the decals) and as bad as it might seen. I'd be tempted to swap the plastic panels from my 2020 to the current and buy a replacement Tank from the R to put it on instead. Then the 2020 S can become whatever colour the panels get switched from.

[@conalloreilly3543]

Dear Gents, tops bikes, great review,..... superb smut levels! Bike based innuendos are addictive! Can't resist slipping one in! C 😂❤

[@Englishbikerdan]

Ooer missus! 😂

[@CeauDeKo]

Good movie and thx. 1 point: "no cruise control option on the R but only as option on the RS".

[@arsssis]

The comment ref the stock exhaust is bang on - really is very very good (looks aside). Single fingering the RS is a delight too - amazing brakes.

[@stuarthall2523]

Hmmm. The barend mirrors are crap when filtering, makes the bike that much wider. Plus, the suspension on the rs is so firm, on British roads you feel all the bumps, the r smooths them out. So, it’s the R for me

[@Cartsp70]

I had the RS 1200 Speed Triple but I felt it was too much bike so I sold it, then I had a demo on the Street Triple Rs and it felt like a scooter 😂!! 130 bhp is fun you’re right but 177 has the feeling that you’re being launched into orbit!

[@Happydays-d9p]

As always as funny as you like. Riddled with innuendos… great work guys… However, the TFT on the “R”might be the same as the Tiger 660, but not the same as the Trident… unless they have changed the Trident’s dash for 2024. My 2023 Trident didn’t have the bobbles on each side. Sorry, don’t mean to be pedantic.. 😊😊 The RS is truly stunning. Worth the price tag all day long… it has to be in red too😊😊

[@thomaschilds8781]

The sound of those engines in stereo! Phwoar!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Loved how the sound came out!

[@sparkmeister4706]

I actually like the white. 😮.

[@jamiestorey8474]

I was there that day in loomies and saw you both 🤘 My wife has the r and I have the rs , awesome bikes but the rs is better imho too Great vid as usual Dan ✌️

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@jamiestorey8474 Thanks mate!

[@markstaley5922]

You can’t knock triumph for quality think the RS is worth the money over r nice review you two children lol 👍

[@davidoram3423]

Separate function forks both legs have a spring, but damping has Compression on one side, and Rebound on the other. Interesting vid otherwise!

[@paulconnell1309]

Good comparison and clearly no bad bikes here. I am still thinking R. Where I live the RS is getting expensive and there are way more powerful bikes available. The RS tacho is unreadable as is other information apart from speed. I need to trail brake through corners on my favourite roads and am not sure I want the instant hit of the Stylemas. The RS would be good on the track but I would prefer a softer set up for every day. Also the R is aggressive enough for daily riding. And triumph has specialed the Rs too! Still waiting for weather and work to align so I can ride one.

[@hakankillberg6043]

Great video. Love the street triple. The problem here in Sweden is not the price (not cheap) its the insane insurance cost. The insurance companies see this bike as an hooligan bike and then it doesnt matter even if you are 56 years old. Nowadays they dont get a shit how old you are. There is also a lack of concurance between the insurance companies and they are so few that really wants to sell mc insurances and they follow each others in pricing and the rest who dont want to insure mc raiders they just price you out because they are not interested to have you as a customer in this bike segment. I think in the UK its more campanies to compeat with each other and the mc market is bigger in general. Lucky you.

[@supaxr]

great review ..bikes are amazing 👏

[@anneakhil1998]

point to be noted is that in the long run the stylema brake pads costs more and melts quicker , the r is a slight bit less fuel hungry when on highway speeds cause the rs is tuned to rocket up from 8000 rpm where as the r becomes a linear flat curve , accident prone bar ends that costs a bomb .... and i am making a hybrid myself the orange st3 r with rs master cylinder and levers and the 10mm spacer to jack up the rear end lets see how the result goes and the tyres too not just initial price the tyres will quickly run out on the rs so consider that an initial investment too and it is a no brainer if cruise is as an option and u dont get it so considering all these factors ive decided that i must go with the r cause instead of settling for a z900 or a trident i can get a bike that does what it meant to do if you want a street triple get the rs but if you want a silky smooth bike that is the most forgiving in the segment get the r cause lets be honest the 990 and mt09 are on steroids right now

[@SonriseSunset]

I'll stick with the new MT09. They are fast no doubt but like you said, got keep them on the boil! And maybe you don't want to go that fast to get to their powerband? Interesting, Triumph in the US offers the "Street Triple" $10,945USD (RS Model)then the Steet Triple 765 @ $10,595USD (R model?) They only list hp rating for the Street Triple 756 at 120hp. for the "Street Triple" they only list torque at 58 ft lbs, no hp listing. These appear to be 2024 models too. No other charges are listed.

[@ApexRadius]

"Have to keep them on the boil" is a bit misleading. They're not 2-strokes or 1-4 600s. But they certainly need more revs than an MT-09. The Striples are tuned quite differently than an MT-09, which also has 135 cc more displacement; it really depends on what you prefer. On the Triumph USA website, it's a little confusing that they list the only the R specs up front. To get to the RS and Moto2 specs, click the "View Details" button. Then hit "Models" in the sub-menu. Then you can choose between the R, RS, and Moto2. BTW, the previous generation Street Triple is also listed in the Model line-up, which can be a little confusing, too. The current RS makes 130 PS/128 HP at 12, 000 RPM. Peak torque is 59 ft. lbs.at 9500. The US spec R is listed at 120 HP. But both bikes have pretty much exactly the same performance until the upper reaches of the rev range.

[@ogofog9120]

The engines are exactly the same internally the RS is just mapped to give an extra 500 revs

[@AdamForeman]

Dan, I can't help feeling that bike manufacturers take us bikers for a mug. They know very well that the RS has the better components and the best overall performance, feeling etc and make the R so close in price they know you're going to buy the RS and cough up the extra money. Same thing goes for the SP editions of Yamaha. I wish they'd just make the one version.

[@danielhasahondaandtriumph]

Great video 😊

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks!

[@reddpill]

Did you try that RS in the Track engine map, in the Rider modes? As I find it to be a different bike in that engine map, as my RS smokes the new MT09 which surprised me, including the guy on his MT09 😅

[@briansteele2723]

Nice vid, wonder how you would get on with the Speed Triple. I prefer the looks of the Speed rs but it sounds like a bit of a rough ride for a commute compared to the older models.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Rode it a while back. It's brutal but I found it quite naughty. Too naughty really.

[@photographerjonathan]

I did a test ride on the RS and those brakes are the best brakes of any bike I have ever ridden. and I have ridden many bikes and I own a Ducati 939 Supersport with Brembo brakes. I really love every thing about the Street Triple except for the lack of wind protection. I wish they would make the same bike with a fairing. without changing the ergonomics. similar the the 660 Daytona. which I also really like except for the fake plastic frame. I never tried the R version of the 765. I'm getting old and I'm sure I would like the more upright ergonomics. but I just don't like the white or silver. the red and yellow RS are such nicer colors. and to me the belly pan covers some ugly pipes and makes a nice difference. and with the better breaks and suspension I would have to buy the RS. even though the R might be easier on my back and wrists.

[@soumyaprakashsahoo4120]

street fighter v4s and v4 comparision. pls

[@tyranid05]

I got the RS because I wanted the blingy parts 🤣

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

Very good review of both of the triumph bikes but a question for you is there any difference between the petrol tanks it’s something that wasn’t mentioned in the video regarding either bike. But having checked the 765R has a 15L petrol tank which I think it should be a bit bigger considering how good the bike is it should have a bigger tank but I can’t decide which of the two bikes I would consider reason being is that they are very similar apart from the tyres and the brakes and considering the triumph 765R is not very long bike I am sure it’s putting the passenger seat on the bike simply because there’s not much space for a person on the bike and the 765RS doesn’t have the option of the passenger seat which is good thing because it could only be used for a short distance with the 765R but I think both bikes are very good and very good video

[@mdeerocks6792]

RS has a passenger seat. You just remove the cowl and put the seat on. It takes 30 seconds. Seat is included. My girlfriend fits there just fine.

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

Thank you for explaining that one

[@greenbow7888]

Did you put the bikes in 'track' mode? RE buying one, from £9000 and £10,000 there is a Honda Hornet 1000 and 1000 SP coming out in 2025.

[@bazitube390]

hornet 1000 is a sluggish pig compared to this razor sharp machine. not even comparable.

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@greenbow7888 No as the R doesn't have a track mode.

[@nigeldean3315]

Yamaha Mt09sp great engine with similar performance to Triumph but let down with rubber brake pipes on the Brembo style leemer calipers and insulation tape holding cables tidy up on handlebars looks very much built to a price with cheaper components overall 😮

[@titancodm1098]

You get top of the line components and a supersport engine. This is not a street focused engine.

[@tomdawson-k9b]

It would be good to see the bikes pushed a little more for a useful comparison. I’ve ridden both and at normal speeds you can’t tell much difference. Unless you did riding outside of this video that you’re commenting on most of the riding is just cruising around. Let’s see some sports riding for these sports bikes and then compare. A timed track day session would be interesting

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@tomdawson-k9b Plenty of naughty riding on these. Just not something I can show on camera.

[@JohnLongdin]

One of those where if you only rode the R you'd be made up with it, but if you try the RS as well....

[@cbrider6267]

Street Triple R's front breaks look like Daytona 660 breaks, yet Daytona's brakes are Triumph branded. I'm wondering how R breaks compere to Daytona's.

[@AgricUltra]

Totally agree. RS all the way. I’m on a 660s. Can’t wait to be in a position to upgrade.

[@radicalkonrad765]

I'd love a new street triple but I just absolutely hate the new tank compared to the last gen it ruins the elegance of the body but it's still better than other brands

[@riptape]

Would love to see you check out the Ninja 1000 SX dan:D

[@Englishbikerdan]

Me too!

[@mdeerocks6792]

RS is a very different bike from R, despite what many youtube videos say (yours is honest). 100% RS wins. I've changed the tyres on mine to Michelin Road 6 for the winter, but I will change back to Corsas in April.

[@logangodofcandy]

Well, no shit. The question is if it is worth the upgrade

[@sparkmeister4706]

Great video and good to see some fun. Not sure if you are planning on marrying each other. But yeah get a room.

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@sparkmeister4706 You can have Rob's number if you want?

[@markstevens7442]

Great review, so you would take the RS. Would you still pick the yamaha mt09 over the 765rs?

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@markstevens7442 I did a video comparing the 765 RS vs MT09 SP. Check it out! 👍

[@markstevens7442]

@@Englishbikerdan Hi Dan, that's why I'm asking. I've seen you're comparison video and you picked the mt09. Just wondered if you would still pick the yamaha after riding the 765rs again as I'm choosing between these two bikes, cheers Mark 😊

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@markstevens7442 Yep MT09 for me. 👍

[@markstevens7442]

@@Englishbikerdan Hi Dan, I just wanted to say thanks for the info and taking the time to reply to my questions, cheers Mark

[@AdrianHollington-vm9qz]

Carry on Motorcycling about covers your humour!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Those were the days!

[@512460]

I feel the the ergos of the triumph is too aggressive for a naked as it's still a naked soo will get hit with wind. So no point being soo uncomfortable

[@rustworks2588]

09:03 RS Recrtum Speciale 😂😂😂😂😂

[@helgejohan3604]

😂only Rossi feel the diffrent✊🔥

[@richardv3870]

Hilarious jokes. Phnarr phnarr. Takes me back to when I was 12.

[@redshiftit8303]

Its easy, more letters is betters.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Just look at the Honda Fireblade CBR-R1000RR-R SP!

[@Pete-x4d]

Good review APART from the VERY tedious innuendo. It's neither funny or needed.

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@Pete-x4d Then watch someone else. I'm not changing my personality.

[@paulconnell1309]

You guys need to get a room and focus on the bikes, not each other in the review.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Sounds like you're thinking about us getting a room Paul! It's okay, it's 2024, people aren't as judgemental. :)

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

Being the superficial prat that I am, it’s the red bike for me, and for no other reason. I’m simple….just ask my wife. Wait, don’t. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@user-hf8ie8mf3n Nowt wrong with that mate!

[@FatherOBlivion]

All the flirting gets old. Just get a room first to relieve the tension, then record.

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@FatherOBlivion I think you're projecting a bit here mate. 😂

[@paulfowler7618]

Shame they both have rubbish dashes😕

[@ApexRadius]

Well, I can't disagree entirely. But, believe it or not, I think I might prefer the dash on the R for fundamental use. Every tachometer design, as widely reported, on my RS is basically useless. And some of the other information is difficult to read. It's the only part of the bike I don't like. They had the design and layout right on the first generation ST765 and I can't fathom why they thought this design was better. I have heard rumors that they're finally changing it but we'll see. But most people will forget about the dash once they ride the bike.

[@arsssis]

1000 miles in and you dont even notice the deficiencies with the dash on the RS. Would definitely recommend “forcing” dark mode (think it’s called low contrast) so its light text on dark background. Makes it 100% better.

[@ApexRadius]

@@arsssis I use the dark mode most of the time but it doesn't really help the tach much. It's just an overwrought, overthought design. Looks cool, like the whole dash, but unreadable at a glance. Fortunately, and especially on the street, once you do a bit of mileage on the bike, you don't really need to refer to it much. I've even been using the numerical tach option and it's not terrible.