Triumph Street Triple 765 R - Review & Thoughts

[@darenwilliams2995]

Great video - best review of the striple I’ve seen.

[@HippoDrones]

Thank you, and WO, very thank you! :-) Massively appreciate the feedback, and def the praise... not gonna be able to fit my helmet on if you keep that up! :D Hahaha

[@OwenK66]

I bought one of these in December, spec’d relatively similar and I’m 5ft 5, it’s so comfortable and riding it is almost effortless. Love it!!!

[@HippoDrones]

Good to know Owen, I can't wait to get mine, should get it in a week or two! :-)

[@amrassakaf3706]

I'm the same height as you,with a 29-30 inseam @ 140 pounds. How's the handling on and off the bike (parking). are you Abe to flat foot it .

[@Tobyuk123]

Iv got this bike , same height and I’m flat footed and it’s very easy too push around off the bike , like in car parks , great bike

[@freespace303]

I sat on a street triple r low at the International Motorcycle Show in DC about a month ago and was absolutely thrilled I was able to flatfoot it! I'm 5'8" and I never thought I'd be able to do that on something other than a cruiser. Let's just say this is my first choice for my next bike now. Currently ride a Shadow Phantom.

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome stuff, I'm really pleased with mine, such a fantastic engine and then being able to get my feet down properly is amazing :-)

[@stephenlatchford9850]

That takes me right back to last April when I test rode the street triple RS, couldn't sop top laughing out loud every time I opened the throttle. These bikes really are so quick, anyway I did the same as you and left a deposit on one, I've had it in the garage off road since October and just yesterday I went out on it for the first ride of the year and it was MAGIC.

[@HippoDrones]

Glad you are loving it. I don't get mine for another month, am glad I have other bikes to play on else I'd be going mad waiting for it! :D

[@TheMarkyMarx]

Great ride. I have the 2006 955i Daytona and that triple roar never fails to bring a smile to my face even after completing over 65,000 miles. Nice to see the old neck of the woods too where I grew up. Cheers.

[@HippoDrones]

The Triumph triple sound is lovely isn't it. Glad you enjoyed, Sussex is a wonderful place to be a biker! :-)

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Really enjoyed this: I was riding my new STR LRH on some of those roads this afternoon!

[@HippoDrones]

Ahh awesome, we are lucky with some brilliant roads in this part of the country 🙂

[@georgewilson1457]

I bought a lrh street triple, 2 weeks ago, it simply is an awesome bike, everything about it is perfect, the engine stunning, handling stunning, best bike on the Planet, i like your vid, cheers man.

[@HippoDrones]

Hey George, congrats on the new bike mate, which colour did you get? :-)

[@HippoDrones]

@Jay Jay I really love the confidence it inspired in car parks and traffic. Get a test ride if you can, you'll love it! :-)

[@CNDUK-q8r]

That was a very pleasant bimble - thanks for sharing!!

[@HippoDrones]

Thanks Culche :-)

[@HarryBunnGRVOTV]

Nice, i tested a 2016 street triple in Southend on sea a few months ago after 5 mins i new! Bought it the next day and just can’t get enough of it!

[@HippoDrones]

awesome stuff, hope you are still loving it? :-)

[@p.z2158]

Fantastic test ride, marvelous motorbike! I get my own Triumph ST R just yesterday. I can't wait to ride it, but now in Poland we have a snowy, winter weather contiditions so, I have to wait a little bit for spring :)

[@HippoDrones]

Thank you PZ :-) Ooo awesome stuff, what colour did you go for? Did you get any accessories with it too? It has been quite snowy here too the last couple of days. I don't pick mine up until April/May but can't wait! :-)

[@p.z2158]

Cristal White :) For me the best one! Now it's totally stock version, but I'd like to buy bellypan kit, and maybe in the next season new exhaust but not an Arrow - I' m thinking about SC project S1

[@HippoDrones]

The SC can is quite popular. I have got my dealers to put aside a Yoshi can for mine, I've also ordered the bar end mirrors and in the future will sort a tail tidy too! :-) I quite like the pillion seat cover too, but that is not cheap.

[@p.z2158]

Nice! I've never heard Yoshimura on Triumph ST in real life, but I can imagine that has to be awsome :) I'm considering tail tidy too, but not that season. Bar end mirrors for me looks like elephants ears so it's not my taste ;)

[@HippoDrones]

hahaha I can see that now! :D

[@sirrideabit651]

It's great how Triumph cater for the shorter rider, that's why I went for the Tiger low which is confident inspiring when you can flat foot it. The only other bike I felt comfortable on in that respect was the BMW R1200R and RS which is available in 4 different seat heights starting at 760mm. Have fun with your new bike.

[@HippoDrones]

Sir Ride A Bit it makes such a difference to your confidence to be able to paddle the bike in a car park or get your feet down comfortably at lights etc. Thanks dude :-)

[@nigelstephens5398]

Nigel On the strength of your video and others have now ordered r version what an amazing soundtrack Very informative video keep up the good work

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome stuff Nigel, you'll not regret it, fantastic bikes! :-) When do you get it?

[@BigBadWolfMoto]

I took a wild guess on your last video about what bike you will test ride. I missed! Hahahahahah!!! Looks and sounds like an awesome bike, and I have still not heard one bad thing about the Street Triple! Great sitting position (for a non-cruiser) quick acceleration, great handling. I new in the beginning of the video you would love it. Sexy bike for sure! YES to exceeding the speed limits responsibly! LOL! About layers...Better warm than sorry! Ride safe mate!!!!

[@HippoDrones]

Haha :D weren't far out! :D It was so comfy, I had to check to see if it was the standard seat as it felt like an upgrade. All about the layers! :-)

[@joaosoares3719]

I’m 5ft11in but my girl is only 5ft6in and 115lbs and she also likes to ride the bike, so we compromised and went with the LRH version. No problems for me in terms of leg room, and she feels a lot safer being able to flat foot it.

[@HippoDrones]

João Soares it is an awesome bike and great that you found a bike that works for both of you.

[@afernazu]

Thank you very much for the test, we really need it. Many, thank you very much. I love.

[@HippoDrones]

I am glad it was of interest sir! :-)

[@bonnytrippler2966]

Great choice Mr Drones. I have a 675 ST which is wonderful. I hear the 765s are even better. Enjoy!

[@HippoDrones]

thanks mate! :-)

[@RRatedCustoms]

That bike has a great sound. The exhaust still lets me hear the engine in the headphones. Love the sound!

[@HippoDrones]

Anthony C. Roberson it does sound nice :-)

[@RRatedCustoms]

Hippo-Drones Even at speed the air and bike was not a distraction from your voice. I have to get me a test ride on one.

[@HippoDrones]

Anthony C. Roberson am glad to hear my audio is working well. You should definitely give one a try if you are considering a bike of this style! :-)

[@dgw1970]

Thanks for this. I'm. Buying this bike soon. I used to own a 675 street triple and I miss it.

[@HippoDrones]

Hope you found it helpful David :-)

[@dancjtheone]

I just sold my Duke 390 and bought this 765 R last week...I miss the Duke but, I love this one! Cool stuff man!

[@HippoDrones]

fortunately I am going to be keeping the 390 for the time being as it is cheap to run and a great little commuter bike! :-)

[@dancjtheone]

I guess you have a large garage :D

[@HippoDrones]

just a normal garage.... tbh, I need to throw a wedge of stuff away to clear it out a bit :-)

[@pedronogueira8148]

RedNoise You sold the Duke 390 to get this and you miss the Duke...?

[@esprokr99]

I’ve got a 390 Duke right now and I’m on the fence between the Street Triple R Low and the 821 Monster. I’m starting to lean more and more towards the Triumph. I won’t miss my Duke though, haha.

[@nigelstephens5398]

Hi hippo Hope to get the bike in September and probably add some extras along the way cannot wait

[@HippoDrones]

That is awesome mate, I love the Yoshi, if you like a noisy can I recommend it. If you are after something fruity, but less offensive to your neighbours the Arrow is wonderful.

[@nigelstephens5398]

Nigel Picked up my street triple R what a great bike I managed on the standard height bike I found some Snatch Ines on the throttle apart from that awesome bike I have already booked my first service using the good weather for lots of rides around my area Great vids keep up the good work

[@HippoDrones]

Oh awesome stuff, what colour did you go for? Am sure you'll find it loosens up with some miles on it! :-) Cheers mate :-)

[@mstoker5821]

Killer video. I'm very seriously hoping to get 765 R (LRH) Black within a month or two.

[@HippoDrones]

M Stoker thanks mate :-) Ooo nice, I went for the black one too!

[@mstoker5821]

Hippo-Drones can't wait. I found your video from the Facebook 765 page so I'm sure we'll see each other's updates on owning the new Striple.

[@HippoDrones]

M Stoker awesome aye. :-)

[@shereevickers5486]

Actually I'm not Sheree- but am about to possibly buy this very bike- was it a demonstrator?

[@HippoDrones]

Hi, yes the bike in this vid was a demo bike from my local dealership! :-)

[@shereevickers5486]

@@HippoDrones Yep just bought that very bike. Been riding 38 years, 23 yrs as a full time instructor , gobsmacked by how good it is to ride. I'm 6' but the low ride height is no problem, handles so nicely

[@HippoDrones]

@@shereevickers5486 awesome stuff, I hope you enjoy the bike, it had some nice accessories on it! :-)

[@djbgatekeeper]

Great decision to buy the Triumph, the quality of the finish and components are really top notch. I ride a Z1000sx and went to a Triumph dealer today, looking at the Street R as a number 2 bike 😋 Think I will be making that silly call Monday with my deposit 😜 Great vids thanks and you too ride safe 👍

[@HippoDrones]

Oh awesome stuff Dave, the 765 is a peach of a bike! :-) I wonder if your Z1000 will start to feel neglected very shortly? :D

[@nigelstephens5398]

Have test ridden the 765rs abs stunner currently own 675 would certainly swop when ready

[@HippoDrones]

Nigel Stephens I've not ridden either but I know folks who have and they agree with you. I was tempted by the 675 a few years ago but glad I waited till now to be able to get the 765R [LRH] version! :-)

[@keithappel5021]

I love the try amp RS brand thinking about iThe duke 790 I really love the sound of the triple but everything I read has me leaning towards the KTM help me up if you can with your insight

[@HippoDrones]

Hi Keith, All I have heard of the 790 is a little bit of a let down. It's styling was so far from what the prototype suggested it would be. Now the 890 Duke, that looks to be a contender, very similar specs to the Triumph Street Triple RS... I'd personally go Triumph over KTM with road bikes as I didn't have a great experience withthem with my KTM 390 Duke, it had a lot of QC gremlins. I had heard, but not had it confirmed, that the 790 was going to be built in India, which is where the 390 Duke is built. There is not necessarily anything wrong with the Indian built bikes, but it is done to reduce costs. Triumph build the Street Triple in Thailand I believe, again to cut costs... but my 765R feels a very high quality bit of kit, my KTM felt very cheap. I was very taken with the 890 Duke up at the MotorcycleLive bike show though.

[@Banditmanuk]

Just found your channel via a Missenden Flyer vid comment. Subbed. Test rode the RS last year, found it a great bike but way to small and cramped for my 6ft 3 18st frame.

[@HippoDrones]

Ahh thanks for checking me out Banditman :-) It does seem to be an awesome bike, I'm 9" shorter than yourself but found the standard height bike just that little bit too tall for me. I should be getting mine in a couple of weeks! :-)

[@Banditmanuk]

Hippo-Drones Congrats, Mrs has been riding a Street Triple since 2012, she's 5ft 7. Absolutely loves the bike, she has ridden across Europe and around the Isle of Man course on it. If you do tour on it I did a vid on the touring mods we have done to the 2015 model. You may like to know that over 30k miles over two Street Triples, both have been perfectly reliable. Great bike.

[@HippoDrones]

Banditmanuk awesome stuff. I will possibly be taking a trip to Spain on it in the future so will check out your video after work :-)

[@davemartin8997]

you won't be disappointed great bikes what colour have you orderd.????

[@HippoDrones]

David Martin I went for the black version and bar end mirrors and Yoshi end can :-)

[@vavabroom1448]

Great bike and video.. My dad is picking up one of these this week. Been trying to talk him out of it because they are a thief magnet here in Central London but that isn't stopping him lol.

[@HippoDrones]

Aye, if I lived in London I'd not have a valuable motorbike

[@vavabroom1448]

Hippo-Drones you need a garage and an almax 22mm, disc lock and mini ulock through the back sprocket. Then you'll have a good chance :)

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

Hi folks. Please help. I just picked up an 08 Street and it felt mega low to me. I’m only 5’7 and I can flat foot it. I took it to a bike mechanic and he said it looks stock and the kick stand looks stock also. Did they make a Street low in 08? Anyone ha e this experience? Ty for any feedback!

[@HippoDrones]

Hi, I don't know if they did a specific low version officially, but your bike could have a lower seat maybe?

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

Hippo-Drones hmm. The seat looks stock too. I know the specs says 31 inch seat height and when I measure it seems to be that to the top of the lowest part of the seat. I loooove the damn thing but I want to take it to the track and want a virgin bike to track it on.

[@HippoDrones]

@@motoknivesandgunsbyjt a virgin bike?

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

Hippo-Drones haha. Not messed with in terms of the geometry

[@HippoDrones]

@@motoknivesandgunsbyjt Ahh got ya :-) My LRH version of the 765 is fantastic on track, it runs out of ground clearance which I have sorted by fitting rearsets but it corners as well as anything else! :-) But mine is an official lower bike so has totally different forks and rear shock, one lowered by an owner may just have dogbones in to lower the rear and the front dropped down the fork legs.

[@paulhartwell8460]

Hi Hippo; I found your channel from Phil480; enjoy your videos; I am vertically challenged also. Great to find a stock sporty bike for those of the shorter leg. My inseam is 29" how does that compare with yourself? I live in Horsham and know the roads you use well. Nice rides shame about the traffic! Ride safe Best Regards Paul.

[@HippoDrones]

Hi Paul, it was awesome of Phil to give me a shout out, so thanks for taking a look at my content and I am glad to hear you are enjoying it :-) I have a 30"-31" inseam and I could get both feet flat on the ground and easily able to paddle the bike about while sitting on it. We are quite lucky with the roads around Sussex. you win some, you lose some with traffic! :-) You too bud :-)

[@paulhartwell8460]

Look forward to seeing the triple I hear it's class leading. Good Luck.

[@HippoDrones]

Mine should be arriving in April/May time! :-) Thanks mate :-)

[@scorpion251970]

5’6” here too. Looking at this bike too. But it’s pretty expensive. I went from new 1999 cbr 600f4 to new 2015 yamaha R3.

[@HippoDrones]

I love the smaller cc bikes, got a KTM 390 too. Yup, it isn't cheap, but compared to what else is out there in the same class it is about right! :-)

[@scorpion251970]

Hippo-Drones yup, saw it in person last summer and the salesman is still trying to convince me to buy it. Need no convincing, I just need my promotion,,, 😩

[@HippoDrones]

that is what credit cards are for! :D

[@scorpion251970]

Hippo-Drones haha, I bought my cbr with my credit card, but apparently in America they don’t allow that anymore, well at least at the Yamaha dealer said I can’t.

[@HippoDrones]

I got my last 3 bikes on a credit card, 0% on purchases which kept the cost down! :-)

[@TinyRides]

Great vid again dude, im thinking of testing riding wait for it a Ducati Diavel, because of being a low seat height giving you the confidence but I still love my Ninja. Sat on 1 up at P&H and was like it's really comfortable pretty flat foot even in trainers lol.

[@HippoDrones]

Tiny Rider the Dial was too big for me, couldn't get comfy in the riding position. Be interested to hear your thoughts on it though when you get a ride!

[@BlueMarbleRider]

HD, great review. Yes, you need to test something else. XSR900. Enjoy.

[@HippoDrones]

Thanks BMR. What is the seat height on that?

[@BlueMarbleRider]

Standard about 32inches. Think you can get lower seat. The smiles per mile will compare favourably with the street triple 765.

[@HippoDrones]

BlueMarbleRider ah ok. The 765 low it 2" lower than that. Ta for the suggestion though :-)

[@motonirvana6861]

Very nice comprehensive review of the 765! So, will you be getting the STR?

[@HippoDrones]

Moto Nirvana thanks. Aye in my summary at the end of the video I said I'd put a deposit down on one, the whole package is amazing and with Triumph offering the low ride height version as a factory option, it is a no brainer, awesome bike! :-)

[@ripmax333]

With years and time passes by i feel that at some point i wont be able to ride a bike comfortable or at all seat heights are like getting higher and higher. 32 inches its like coming the norm. Or the average man its getting really big or i’m getting short every year. 31 inch without boots right now, i hope there’s still something out there for me. Flat footing really gives confidence.

[@HippoDrones]

I agree, I have between 30"-31" without boots and the standard bike is just too tall for me. This low version is amazing! :-)

[@mikemaners4411]

Great job, thanks from Montreal!

[@HippoDrones]

Cheers Mike, hope it helped you decide if the 765R [LRH] is for you? I love mine! :-)

[@mikemaners4411]

Hippo-Drones I have a 2013 Street Triple R, guess what’s next! Thank you again!

[@HippoDrones]

@@mikemaners4411 you'll love it! :D

[@SlingingLead]

I've been looking for a bike that offered a paper clip as standard equipment.

[@HippoDrones]

It is crazy, I can't believe other manufacturers don't even have it as an option! :D hahaha :D

[@SlingingLead]

In all seriousness you are quite correct about the headlights. I thought the 2010 and previous street triples with the dual round headlights were the business. The Dame Edna lights have never been to my liking, even though I am a big fan of Dame Edna. The 2018 update lights do look better than past versions.

[@HippoDrones]

I loved the twin Bates style lights on my old 1050 Speedtriple! :-)

[@user-fv1576]

What’s your inside leg - I’m 29.5 in. Thinking about getting this bike in standard with low seat or this LRH version . Btw why did you end up selling it ?

[@HippoDrones]

I have a 29" inside leg. I loved the confidence this bike gave me, and was great to be able to safely paddle it backwards when parking etc. I sadly found that the lowered suspension was quite restrictive of the bikes handling, especially on trackdays, but also (to a lesser extent) on the road too.

[@user-fv1576]

Can you explain or do you have a video on it ? Did it ground out when cornering ?

[@HippoDrones]

@@user-fv1576 it would ground out on long fast corners. I fitted racing rear set footpegs which helped, as did stiffening up the suspension, but it always felt slow to turn, it was incredibly stable in a corner, but felt long... does that make sense? My current GSX-8S feels more nimble, although is not a better bike, but for where I mostly ride, it is a better bike for me if that also makes sense. If I was going to get another 765, I'd get the current RS version and just cope with the taller seat.

[@AOL0321]

Just picked up my R model in Jan. Waiting for the snow to melt in NY! Enjoy! Where was the town that the castle was in, Norfolk?

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome stuff :-) Hope the snow melts for you soon mate! :-) The town is Arundel which is in the south of England, it is a wonderful castle. Cheers Gregory :-)

[@steveharveysteveharvey2867]

still got it ? if so how does it stand the test of time, great review. makes me think bad ideas. lol

[@HippoDrones]

Hey Steve, I very much do still have it, and bloomin love it. Over lockdown I did a few mods to it too, some of which are on my channel already, others will be posted very soon! :-) Modern Triumphs remind me a bit of Honda a while back, where the build quality was hands and feet above the rest. Not had a single issue with mine, the only thing I wish was better is the rear tail, as in the wet it roosts the water and slime up over my back even with a full size plate.

[@MotoKari]

We're the same height, and there's a lot of tippy toes involved when I ride the RS 😆 haven't tried the lower R version but that's the only complaint I have about either the STRS or Daytona, is the seat height. It is FUN to goose them!! 😍🤗 you don't really feel the wind on those until you're above 75mph. They've done a great job with them.

[@HippoDrones]

I sat on the full height version in the shop when I got back, could barely get one foot down lol :D The bike felt very natural :-)

[@MakaJerycho]

Oooo didn’t know Triumph do a low one!!! I don’t need one personally (6ft) but I know lots of people struggling to find short bikes

[@HippoDrones]

I didn't realise how they did it until I went to the open evening, it has completely different front forks designed for the shorter travel rather than just poking them through the yokes like would need to be done if it was not a factory option. Triumph do a few of the lower ride height bikes including the Tiger. Other manufacturers need to take note! :-)

[@hugoescudero8740]

Of course. .I m 5' 4" ...from Argentina. ..all around the world. ..we need more options. ..kawasaki took note with the z900...78 mm seat height with and optional of 75 mm

[@truckingbiker7354]

The bike sounds like a good ride, always been into full fairing bikes. But i am slòwly coming round to liking the naked ones. Hope to be test riding a few different bikes next year. Nice. viďeo pal, ride safe.

[@HippoDrones]

TRUCKING BIKER I've always preferred "naked" bikes but did enjoy the faired sports bikes I've owned in the past. Oh cool, what are you looking to try out?

[@truckingbiker7354]

I would like to ride the Triumph Street Triple RS of course but like the BMW R 1200R as well

[@HippoDrones]

The RS is lovely, but they don't do the low version of that.... don't think I'd want to be riding this time of year on Supercorsa tyres either! :D

[@reg56114]

could be my next bike,depends what i get for my ninja,great review

[@HippoDrones]

reg56114 cheers reg :-) hope you get what you are after for the ninja

[@semajohn]

This far now lol. Recognising the route you are taking. Stopped going past the castle because the traffic is normally bad.

[@HippoDrones]

Aye, is a proper tourist spot, but the castle and cathedral are very pretty :-)

[@gremlin2288]

Seems to tick all the right box's 👍 how did ya find the standard height did ya try one?

[@HippoDrones]

Absolutely. I did, when I got back to the shop and could barely get one foot down so the lower one is def an awesome option

[@benkelley5627]

Hi, I just put a deposit down on a 2018 triumph street triple R. It is the standard version of the bike. Without boots i'm an inseam 33'. Do you think that would be enough to flat foot the standard?

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome stuff Ben, you have an extra 2" on me so you should be fine mate! :-) What colour did you go for? :-)

[@benkelley5627]

@@HippoDrones So I picked the color white for mine! They are all so pretty in every color! Thanks for your input and awesome review by the way. I've actually never ridden one.. My first and only bike I owned that i sold a couple years ago was a 1989 Honda Hawk Nt 650 Gt - and i loved how it was upright yet sporty. Ive never ridden a new bike or anything fuel injected or liquid cooled. I had watched so many videos on certain bikes like this but from all the reviews I watched on this bike I fell in love, and haven't even ridden it yet lol!! Now that you own one is it everything you thought it would be???

[@HippoDrones]

It will be quite a beast compared to the Hawk! :-) I really love mine, I think the lower version does lose a little sharpness over the standard height version so you will love yours even more. I had missed a faster sportier bike since getting rid of my Kawasaki ZX636R, but I never really rode that as the riding position was too sporty and I couldn't get comfy on it. The 765 has a really nice riding position, and if you are taller than me then you'll probs be even more comfy on it! :-)

[@benkelley5627]

@@HippoDrones Hey sorry to bother you so much and I appreciate all your feedback. Hows the maintenance on this bike. Any issues you notice pop up after putting some miles on it?

[@HippoDrones]

@@benkelley5627 no probs dude. TBH I have had no issues whatsoever with my 765R, it has been amazing! :-)

[@Mcemru]

How is your height Hippo?

[@HippoDrones]

It's great thank you! :D hahha, soz I'll get me coat! :D I am 5'6" and my inseam is around 31"

[@Mcemru]

@@HippoDrones LOL :) just seen in another vid and heard 5'6" and looking you are standing almost full foot with your both leg on LRH which is great I guess compare to other not "shorty" listed bikes ;)

[@HippoDrones]

@@Mcemru it is so nice being able to get my feet down confidently :-)

[@Mcemru]

@@HippoDrones never felt, even I had 2004 KTM LC4 640 with lowering kouba links :D

[@HippoDrones]

@@Mcemru I've had plenty of tall bikes, enduros and supermotos that I couldn't touch the ground on, but so nice to be able to do so on the Triumph Street Triple 765 :-)

[@ThomasOzOsburn]

Great info. The Street Triple is a great bike.

[@HippoDrones]

it is bloomin marvelous! :-)

[@batfink134]

I loved my 765r, did everything my daytona 675 could do, but in total comfort. Not even too much wind blast on motorway. Shame it got runover by a lorry. Its worth haggling with the Triumph dealers, I got belly pan and rear seat cowl free and £50 off quickshifter, may have even got crystal white paint free, paid £9300.

[@HippoDrones]

batfink134 I am very excited to be getting it. I can't wait to collect it :-)

[@yonniboy1]

I used to think I'd found perfection when I eventually settled on the GSX-R750, after finding the R6 and CBR600RR just too much hard work and the Blade and R1 where you're never gonna use all that power, so I thought the street Triple R was gonna be a compromise of sacrificing power for comfort, boy was I naive the R is the most fun I've EVER had on a bike ,(and I've owned RD250 and RD400s, L/C 350, RD500 and Aprilia RS250) but the R blows them away, brilliant power yet so refined and that banshees wail of an exhaust note. the only extras I went for was the quickshifter and tail tidy both which added to near perfection.

[@HippoDrones]

I used to own a k7 GSX-R 750, it was an amazing bike, but I am too old for full on sportsbikes or at least not flexible enough for them. Am so glad I got myself the Street Triple 765 R, bloomin fantastic bike! :-)

[@yonniboy1]

I changed from the GSX-R for the same reason but wrongly thought the Street Triple R wasn't going to be the same fun, in fact it's probably the modern version of the gixer ,unbelievable fun with comfort.

[@HippoDrones]

I went for the low version which as well as lower suspension, also has a cut down seat, it isn't as comfy I don't think, but small price to pay on such an amazing bike! :-)

[@yonniboy1]

Snap! being a short arse (5ft 6in and even worse a 29 in inside leg) I also went for the LRH model, it's the first bike I've been able to flat foot since my last L/C in the 1980s.

[@HippoDrones]

I'm same height, but a little longer in the leg, but yeah, is bloomin amazing to be able to get my feet down on a proper bike at last! :-)

[@KevinLam86]

So did you end up buying this low model? What's the real seat height? Originally it was listed as 795mm on Triumph's website but now it's listed as 780mm.

[@HippoDrones]

Kevin Lam yup, should be collecting it in a couple of weeks. Not sure on the true ride height though.

[@KevinLam86]

Awesome! I'm trying to source a softer spring for the rear suspension. I'm short and I only weigh 52kg so the rear suspension doesn't even seem to move when I sit on it. A softer spring should help me keep my feet more planted on the ground. I contacted Showa directly so hopefully they can give me some info.

[@HippoDrones]

Kevin Lam I hope you can get sorted. I'm a fatty so the rear is about right for me. Having the suspension set up for your weight will transform your bike, my Moto Guzzi V7 has upgraded suspension front and rear and is lovely now! :-)

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Tea at Whiteways - perfect.

[@HippoDrones]

Tis a good place to stop and have a wander round the bike!

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Nice bike and ride experience - a bit like a naked Daytona! So your definitely going naked sport? I guess the S1000R might be one of the contenders... apart from the price....

[@HippoDrones]

CaptainCranky I have ordered the 765. Haha, aye those BMW's are nice. A bit too full on though. Do they do a low version of it?

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Not sure mate, I know the RR is quite low but it's a slightly different beast!

[@HippoDrones]

They are all too tall for me unfortunately. I know when riding it makes no difference, but I hate not being able to get my feet down with confidence at junctions or when paddling in carparks. The ST 765 R low has a seat height of 780mm and is skinny enough for me to happily flat foot. I can't touch the ground at all on the regular ride height variant and that is roughly the same ride height as all the main competitors.

[@jimross623]

That looked like fun!

[@HippoDrones]

It was Jim, so much so I ordered one and loved every wheel turn and adventure I had on the bike I purchased!

[@jimross623]

@@HippoDrones and it’s the reason I’m getting a 2019 765 Street Triple RS next week, because I have just retired and sold my 19-year-old ST1100 Pan European! Nothing like growing old disgracefully!

[@HippoDrones]

@@jimross623 I heard it was the best way! :D

[@celzolsen8988]

"Do I need to rest-ride anything else?" Yes! You need to test-ride the Yamaha XSR900. 17' or 18'. The 16' isn't too good. I'm thinking of buying and it's between the Street R and the XSR900. Would love it if you did :-)

[@HippoDrones]

I've actually put a deposit down on the Street Triple 765 R now, I may look into test riding an XSR if I can find one though! :-)

[@celzolsen8988]

According to every review I've seen, you can't go wrong with it. Impossible. Congratulations so much, H-D!

[@HippoDrones]

Cheers CO, it will certainly be nice to have a bike I fit with some power! :D

[@mrnice2994]

Sorry for my ignorance. I am not British. But where is this video shot?

[@HippoDrones]

Never any need to apologise on here mate! This video was recorded in West Sussex:-)

[@mrnice2994]

@@HippoDrones Beautiful place to ride!

[@HippoDrones]

@@mrnice2994 very much so 🙂

[@yfz450HAYDEN]

You said that your going to try the regular version and if u did try out, we're u able to touch the ground when U sat on it? If so how close were your feet from the ground? .I'm 5'6 1/2 and I would like to get the normal one just for ground the clearance and I even e-mailed Triumph and asked what ground clearance is or what's the difference was between the LRH and Normal version and they said we dont have that information 😆 😆 SMH..I cant find that info anyware! I'm also worried bout the suspension travel because you do give that up with LRH version. I'm just trying to get good idea cuz the the nearest Triumph dealer from me is 79 miles.. PLUS, you are the only person on KZbin with the LRH version of this bike. So your kinda the go to guy lol.

[@HippoDrones]

I didn't ride the full height bike but I did sit on one in the showroom. I was only able to get one foot down. I could have coped with it but didn't see the point when the LRH fitted me so well. The only time that the ground clearance has been an issue was on a trackday where I grounded out a footpeg on one of the corners. You'd need to go over speed bumps slowly too

[@yfz450HAYDEN]

@@HippoDrones that's what I figured would happen if sat on taller version, short life problems lol.. If that's the worst of it with LRH verison that u mentioned, then that gives me more hope. Thanks for responding back to my question.

[@HippoDrones]

@@yfz450HAYDEN no probs and I hope you find the bike you want 🙂

[@colindeans5972]

I'm 5'9" and sat on the 'low' today, felt great compared to my standard R.

[@HippoDrones]

Colin Deans it is so confidence inspiring to be able to get your feet down. How do you find your bike to live with?

[@colindeans5972]

I'm still watching your vid! Mine is a '17, last of the old model. I think it could be leaving soon for the low I saw today, it was so nice to get my feet flat.

[@HippoDrones]

Colin Deans is there much difference in the performance of the two bikes? :-)

[@colindeans5972]

I've not ridden the new one. It's apparently miles better, smoother, quicker and the tft screen is very smart.

[@HippoDrones]

I was very impressed with how the engine felt, but then compared to my tractor of a Moto Guzzi and the diddy KTM it is very refined. The TFT is lovely, it is a bit too clear for videoing as it can be very incriminating lol :D

[@satudave3728]

Thinking about the 765 street triple myself. Great video man 👍👍

[@HippoDrones]

Have you taken a demo ride on one? They are gorgeous bikes and lovely to ride! :-) Cheers! :-)

[@bloodyhell451]

It's a lovely bike. Goes like the clappers too apparently ;-) I could easily see myself on one....

[@HippoDrones]

compared to the quality on the KTM 390 it is a world apart :-) and yup, def goes like stink! :D

[@imortulsoul]

Was looking at the street 765 RS and i'm 5'6 as well. Should I be able to flat foot that? I was confused about the "low ride height version"

[@HippoDrones]

I found the full height "R" to be a little tall for what I was looking for. I've ridden bikes in the past with similar ride heights and I can do them, I just prefer the added confidence of being able to flat foot the bike. My inside leg is roughly 31" if that helps. It is awesome that Triumph are offering a properly lowered version with completely different suspension rather than dropping the bike down the forks and changing rear linkages. If you have the same inside leg as me you'll not be able to flatfoot the standard height "R" or "RS" with both feet.

[@simonb4666]

I *knew* there was something wrong with me! I'm 5'7", but my inside leg is only 30" on a good day. It's been a nightmare finding kit to fit, let alone a bike to ride. But ... I'm taking delivery of my new ST R LRH tomorrow. I hadn't even noticed they existed until I saw this video a couple of months ago - thank you! Happy, happy flat-footing days :)) @@HippoDrones

[@HippoDrones]

@@simonb4666 ahh that is awesome stuff Simon. I hope you love it as much as I do mine! :-)

[@HippoDrones]

@@simonb4666 what colour did you go for? :-)

[@simonb4666]

@@HippoDrones I really ummed and ahhed over that! Couldn't decide between the matt grey and gloss black. In the end, I thought if I bought the black, the worst I'd think is that the grey was as nice, but if I bought the grey, I could see myself wishing I'd got the black. So I went with black!

[@phillippayne8170]

I liked it and your reactions 👍🇦🇺👍

[@HippoDrones]

Cheers Philip, thank you for the comment and for taking a look 🙂

[@Shifty1050]

Welcome to the T.T.A.C( Triumph triple addiction club) 😁😁😁😁 Great bike mate 👌🏼👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@HippoDrones]

Shifty 1050 haha, I loved my 1050cc Speed Triple :-)

[@mrnice2994]

@@HippoDrones So what happened to it?

[@HippoDrones]

@@mrnice2994 I got a sports bike and at the time I didn't have room for 2 bikes

[@OldManTony]

Welcome to the Triumph club. I bought my Tiger in exactly in the same way after taking my Suzuki SV1000sz in for an MOT, and being offered a test ride on something. After all they only wanted £250 deposit hahahah!

[@HippoDrones]

hahaha, yeah that £250 deposit is dangerous! :D Cheers Tony :-)

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

I've ridden every road on your video.

[@HippoDrones]

It is a nice route mostly! :-)

[@wl5660]

Thanks for the video, sir. Anybody know the official seat height of the Low model? Triumph website still says "Coming soon." Some older unofficial sources have said 30.7 in (780 mm), which doesn't seem that much of a difference between the standard model's 32 inch. I've been thinking about buying the standard model and installing the low model's seat as a middle ground, since the low version's Showa RSU isn't fully adjustable compared to the standard.

[@HippoDrones]

According to the UK Triumph website the low is 780mm, for myself it is a huge difference, I have a 30"-31" inseam and I can barely get one foot down on the full height version, but with the low, I can flat foot both feet comfortably! :-) The low front forks have adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and preload, so are fully adjustable!

[@wl5660]

Thanks for the response. I was talking about the rear shock not being fully adjustable (no rebound adjustment available) on the low model. I found an article saying "the rear shock is similar to the R’s Showa unit, but is shorter, thus removing the option of rebound adjustment, while it's still compression and preload adjustment remain." I've read comments from an owner of the low model on a discussion forum complain about this as well. I think the TheMissendenFlyer has a similar inseam length to you and reviewed the standard model and said he could flat foot it without any issue so this is a bit confusing for me. I guess I'll ultimately have to sit on both versions to really compare.

[@HippoDrones]

B Jr looks to have preload adjuster and adjustable compression damping but like you say, no rebound damping. I'm not a fast enough rider to really make the most of fully adjustable suspension although it can transform a bike to be able to set it for the rider weight. My Moto Guzzi has fully adjusted suspension and is a world of fun! :-)

[@HippoDrones]

B Jr I sat on both in the showroom and the full height bike was too tall for me. It would not be an issue when riding but I like to have that extra confidence when manoeuvring when parking

[@HippoDrones]

(soz for multi replies, was on my mobile) TheMissendenFlyer is possibly far better clued up on these bikes than I am as he has a previous version S3 R too (and is a far better reviewer of bikes than myself too), best advice I would offer is to do like you say, pop in to a dealership and try them for size! :-)

[@EDcase1]

Nice! You'll have to use a lot of self control with that ;) Will be worth setting suspension when you get yours

[@HippoDrones]

absobloominlutely! The settings are restricted on the Low Ride Height variant but 100% worth getting dialled in as best as poss! :-)

[@Keeman81]

What for a bike do you buy?

[@HippoDrones]

Hi Keeman, am not sure what you mean?

[@Keeman81]

Hippo-Drones do you buy the street triple

[@HippoDrones]

@@Keeman81 ahh, yes... when I got back to the dealership I ordered a black one! :-)

[@Keeman81]

Hippo-Drones ok perfekt! Why don’t you buy the rs version can you explain a german your choice

[@HippoDrones]

@@Keeman81 of course. I am short, Triumph don't do a low ride height version of the RS. If I was taller I'd have got the RS :-)

[@falconknowledgey]

Will you review the Duke 790 Before making your decision?

[@HippoDrones]

A K Falconer hi, if you watched this to the end you'd see my decision has already been made. I put a deposit down and ordered one. I will try and get a demo of the 790 though although it is not going to be the bike I wanted it to be.

[@bow290]

Do u mention your own height or not

[@HippoDrones]

It was a while back when I recorded this but pretty sure I did. Height is less of an issue than inside leg. My inside leg is around 31"

[@HippoDrones]

I mention my height at 04:45

[@FatBoy740]

Lmao stumpy 😂 me as well mate 👍. That speedo is super readable, yes can hear exhaust it’s like a whisper mate 👍. Man it’s got a nice sound when you open it up 👍am to old for Mach 10 😂👍. Am LOVING that sound when you give it some 👍👍. I actually like the look except for the Red bits . Drone the castle Next time 👍👍😂you must hate it judging by the laughing 😂😂👍. Oh my word 😂😂👍, Good review mate , lol I knew you was gonna get it👍👍🍺🍺👊

[@HippoDrones]

FatBoy740 aye, it is a bit too readable for the camera lol 😂 Yeah, I'm not too keen on the red subframe either but I can't see it when I'm riding it! Haha :D On the ride back to the dealership I was trying to think of alternative bikes and there just isn't any! :-)

[@FatBoy740]

Hippo-Drones I love everything about it except the red but that’s easily sorted ! Really nice bike mate .... I have actually just been looking at Triumph dealers here and the nearest one is in Kentucky 🤔🤔🤔🤔👍 May have to plan a ride there next week 😂👍👍🍺🍺👊

[@HippoDrones]

do it, you know you want to! :D

[@FatBoy740]

Hippo-Drones 👍👍😂😂

[@popup1959]

Quick pick up passing those cars. I'm a dick. :) Responsible dick. 140 - 160 is good. Arrow does sound good. Always good to get your feet flat on the ground. We're about the same height. Traction control? You can stiffen that shock up. Haven't seen ya get that excited for a while! LOL! Nope, KTM won't do that! I can tell you're liking that. I wouldn't want to give the keys back either. I didn't mean to buy it. :) Sweet ride bud. Tighten that chain man.

[@HippoDrones]

POPUP I love it when you get on a Bike and everything just feels right. It will hopefully be a lot of fun when mine arrives in Spring :-)

[@popup1959]

I hear ya. That's awesome bud!! :) I gotta find something to hammer on.

[@HippoDrones]

too right dude!

[@Sabre1ewan]

2 2CVs in one video? I haven't seen a single one for years!

[@HippoDrones]

Sabre1ewan I think they are really cool cars, not sure I'd want to own one though... Proper slow lol 😂

[@Sabre1ewan]

My grandma had one when I was younger. It was leaded though, she had to get rid of it when that was banned. Was pretty awesome though.

[@HippoDrones]

I remember all the cars that ran on leaded had to have their valves changed or somit to be able to cope with the unleaded fuel! :-)

[@cavetroll9365]

lol its ok you can make it loud and sounding good like the guzzi. lol

[@HippoDrones]

hahaha, I have got them to put a Yoshi can aside for me! :D

[@prasadsambrekar4693]

very nice bike in world 😘😘😘😘

[@HippoDrones]

It is a lovely bike, so much so I ordered one straight after giving the loan bike back! :D Thanks for watching! :-)

[@badyeti9089]

LOL 24:23 aaaaaaannnnnnnd he's bought a bike :)

[@HippoDrones]

Bad Yeti it was an accident honest! :D

[@theodorstravels]

There is a reason, why churches and pubs are both in the middle of the village.

[@HippoDrones]

folk wouldn't go to one if they didn't get to stop in the other on the way home! :D

[@frankosmith6718]

If I appear great it is because I am standing on the shoulders of dwarfs.

[@HippoDrones]

hahaha :D

[@motozest7856]

"I'm not that short, I'm 5ft6in". That's pretty short, mate...

[@HippoDrones]

Hahahaha :D Thanks for clarifying! :D hahaha

[@motozest7856]

@@HippoDrones What's so funny about that?