Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and R review | KNOX

[@Brickydude2]

Took delivery of an R yesterday. What a machine….!

[@KnoxArmour]

Enjoy it

[@derb765]

The way Chad summarised the Street Triple was perfect and would explain why I’m on my 3rd going to 4th 😁

[@chrisrader8547]

I never do track days. But I loved the yellow, so I went with an RS. And I adore this machine.

[@dltalex207]

I got mine like a month ago and I couldn’t be more happy about the choice! Best bike I ever rode.

[@PeterOlexa_]

I would love a closer comparison between the RS and 890 R, also waiting for the new duke to finally be released

[@Vlad_H]

and MT09 SP

[@bogdanm7873]

You can't go wrong with either of them, it's up personal preference. I owned a KTM 890 Duke R with a tech pack but it wasn't my cup of tea. Solde it after 1 year and 10k km +/-

[@nigeldean3315]

Great review very interesting for me as I have just taken delivery of a 2023/4 Triumph street triple RS in new colour Red it seems all motorcycle journalists/reviewers have the same views as yourself I bought one without even testing one as it was a no brainer based on all the fantastic reviews

[@evanjohn503]

the way you've edited this together is fantastic - a new/different way that keeps you interested with good summarizing. Cheers

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks glad you think so! Aaron KNOX

[@796andy2]

I'm on my 2nd speed triple , seems I couldn't live without one

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

Nothing sounds like a Triumph Triple. If I was going to get one….Yellow RS🔥.

[@ALFBIKES]

Super happy with my RS. Fuel range is my only criticism.

[@ONEly-uc4et]

The yellow sells it. Beautiful. That said love a twin.

[@ramonemoto]

Nice discussion. No other reviewers have talked about the stability/wobbling issue with and without the dampers. Got a brand new Phantom black RS.

[@wayloncarter4692]

Got a 2021 Triumph 765 street triple r for my first bike. I’m 6’8” so the ergos were a Big consideration in picking one. They’re were many issues on trying to find a bike that would work, from handle bars hitting my knees, some tanks stuck out sharper at the top and my legs wouldn’t fit under them. The triumph triple felt good, like I could ride it, and for a while before I felt cramped. I’m 256lbs so the rear spring feels a bit weak. I have no static sag if I dial it in for its appropriate range of movement and weight. It’s a really fun bike that I can go do some twistys on, but then don’t mind at all riding into town for a coffee meet. I never thought about getting a Triumph honestly. There really wasn’t an overwhelming amount of media on it, yet as I was researching other bikes it kept coming up in a comparison as a benchmark. Ultimately the 765 had too much power for a first bike, but road mode drops it’s aggressiveness down quite a bit. Feels like a 25% reduction over all. The damn torque coming it more and more as you accelerate in a gear took some getting used to. It will pick up the wheel a little and then speed up how fast it’s picking it up. Getting the wheel up is really not a problem but I do have to intentionally avoid it trying to mouse trap me. Super playful bike. The TC has saved my in the rear coming out 3 definitive times. It was like the hand of god just put the rear wheel back while an noticeable orange light flash tells me it happening. I wish the traction control was separate from the anti wheely controls. When the TC is enabled all the time to start thinking you can just peg the throttle more and you get trained that way, especially when you have it in road mode(which feels like a power reduction) as well. The first time I unleashed the bike from TC and put it in sport mode I continuously kept picking the front wheel up, even in the middle of turns. Sometimes way up in a turn and not on purpose. I don’t realize when the front is off the ground so much of the time when I’m getting after it. I really only notice when it sets down, which is only sometimes noticeable. I really love the bike, but now where do I go from here??? Wind protection and comfort more for my size on a tiger or multistrada? It is there a superbike I might fit on without putting a white line on my visor from the windscreen? This bike definitely left me in an interesting place.

[@wernerxldata]

I've had both the smaller brothers, the KTM 790 duke but a tuned version (decat / remap / dna filter) and the Street Triple 675 RX, both brilliant bikes. The STR smoother and the 790 more hooligan. Suspension and brakes were a bit better on the STR as well. Changed the duke's discs to wave discs and replaced the pads because I wasn't really amazed by it's braking power. The bike wasn't perfect but I had so much fun on it. Sold it in a stupid moment. The newer bikes really raised the bar with suspension, brakes and power. Still doubting which bike to choose. Unlucky KTM replaced the 890 R by a 990 non R, don't like the looks of that bike and don't like the lack of better suspension and brakes. I absolutely love the look of the Street Triple RS.

[@bobbyclark7423]

Why the street triple and not the older 1050 speed triple?

[@alexdb77]

I test drove the RS on tge road for 2 hours in August. It.s 5 am and I am watching this video. That should tell you something... 😂

[@fept6933]

Thank you for your vedion. I love my Street Triple 765 RS yellow, I have upgraded from 675 RX. I have been riding RS for a week. I absoloutely like it so much. Coudl you recommend of what aftermarket exhaust suits this one please? thank you.

[@stephencarbajal5657]

Race fit is good

[@plomerxxxking2850]

SC Project full sytem

[@Smeeheeee]

I think I'm gonna part-ex my Fireblade for one. Sure I can pass them on the straights but they keep overtaking me in the corners 😢😂

[@LuckyLuke_81]

Great video! How would you rank Street, Duke vs RS660?

[@shauns5278]

RS660 isn't even in the same league it has tech in spades but totally different class of performance. It's closer to the CBR650R but more sport focused but still being comfy. Many insurance firms I have noticed are actually labeling it as a sport tourer. I would still 100% own one especially if you're interested in starting to do track days but the Duke and Street are a tier above performance wise. Also all the RS660 vs R7 comparisons are rubbish I can understand WHY they're being compared but again the RS660 is so far above the R7 it's a joke. The R7 is just a reskinned MT-07 that wants to give you long term back pain or force you to hit the gym. The MSRP of $8,999 isn't bad but haven't seen a single dealer in my area asking less than $9400 for one and that's before fees. The Aprilia is just priced too well.

[@daniellesniak3242]

@@shauns5278 the rs has the same tech , more Hp, far better suspension, better ergos, more flickable, etc .

[@shauns5278]

@@daniellesniak3242 lol think you replied to the wrong guy but that was exactly my point you can't even compare the Triumph against the Aprilia.

[@provideogears3178]

Love the full review covered all the questions i cared, really give my the confidence of decision making between STRS and MT09sp. just place an order to get this lovely bike. Red color for me, as all my gears all red or black haha. Yellow is stunning but order waiting time is too long in Australia.

[@andydefaoite2567]

Think I’d go with the red but spray the tank a glossy black

[@allanyeates]

That was great. Cheers.

[@Serjenga]

The price difference is almost worth it to me for the red color way. The silver and white are way too boring

[@todo4628]

Same for me. But i'd go for cosmic yellow. But the red is also stunning.

[@ogofog9120]

The silver is gorgeous in the flesh

[@christiansacra599]

I’d love to see a comparison between a heavily modified k9 GSXR 750 vs a 765 RS. Seems like you can build a nice k9 for a little less than a new bike

[@KnoxArmour]

Challenge accepted

[@brianfeeney9493]

Oi …… that outta bring the “ R “ with some Blingy - Bright Colours Mate !!!!!! The Dullsville Just doesn’t make it !!!!!! Great Video 🎉 Cheers !

[@newbierides]

It is crazy that it seems like everyone just buys the rs, but if even this dude that knows how to ride would buy the R. I definitely dont need the rs. Even videos online are mostly on the RS model, rare to find R owners making content. Im probably going to end up buying the R model, plan on checking them out this weekend.

[@newbierides]

Plus with the extra $2500 I would save I could buy an exhaust, some adjustable levers, heated grips and still have enough to buy some frame sliders.

[@sileniu]

Most people tend to buy the RS for cruise control and TFT screen.

[@DaySleeper403]

Love my R, but the cruise control sure would be nice. Can’t go wrong with either.

[@brucekendall52]

Great discussion,thks.

[@KnoxArmour]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@helgejohan3604]

Mt 09 are the most sold midle weight✊🔥

[@FOX1RR]

I'm sure it is a very good bike, but I am still sold and own a 2022 GSXR 750Z. More power and with my mods. even more power and better handling and braking! Its really hard to beat even without all the electronics!!

[@fyorbane]

Too much weight on the wrists for a comfortable road bike. That's the whole point of these street nakeds and super nakeds. I have had multiple sports bikes over the years [Been riding since the 70's] but they are too uncomfortable in comparison. I now have a 1100 Tuono and it's streets ahead of a sports bike for the road.

[@hakankillberg6043]

Like the looks of the RS with the lovely colours. But its to expensive. Dont need all the specs so for me the R is good enough for the money but then they look kind of boring in thoose colours. No i rather then go for another bike like the lovely Honda cbr650r what a lovely looking bike in the red with a better pricetag. Whats not to like

[@shauns5278]

The CBR650R is so overlooked and really is a lovely machine for a daily driver.

[@ryanyoder8686]

The same issue with cb650r in the US, it only comes in gray. I chose the triple R & love it (only like 2 rides in)!

[@ryanyoder8686]

oh, I misread. The cbr650r does come in red. cb650r is gray only.

[@ronaldbear1]

Have you even been on it?

[@KnoxArmour]

Course, chad was on the launch and all of the footage is of him riding it...

[@terryomara9403]

Brillant knox

[@teddy3011-z7c]

Street … go for the R; Track go for the RS … yes, but … if you want a bigger dash and maybe cruise control … you have to go for the RS, even if you are not interested in trackracing …

[@papamichailang]

Οπαααα Chad is here.

[@tubejorrit]

moto2 bike sold out? My local dealer bought 2 and are still for sale but he admits its to overpriced and more for a collector.

[@MisterMaa]

Why overpriced? You get better an nicer parts which make the price up if you buy it aftermarket

[@tubejorrit]

@@MisterMaa here in the Netherlands you pay 18.000,- for the moto2. That is only 1000,- less then a brand new Tuono V4 or KTM 1290 super duke.

[@MisterMaa]

@@tubejorrit o wow thats a lot. I agree i would prefer a 1290 duke over a 765

[@shauns5278]

It's the full Ohlins just look how much that would cost separately then add the bling and the limited edition factor.

[@dannygernaat9961]

I love the new colours, but the king? Nah, maybe on track yes. But pure fun? Better go for the Duke 890 or MT09

[@JorgeGarcia-sc4tp]

Def not the Mt09. Maybe the ktm. Depends on what you pref

[@cp4512]

I love the Street Triple best, it’s definitely the king for me! But I know everyone has their own favourites and the KTM and Yamaha are fantastic bikes too.

[@dannygernaat9961]

​@@JorgeGarcia-sc4tp the MT is def a hooligan. when it comes to fun, that bike is 1 of the best

[@dannygernaat9961]

​@@cp4512 ow i love the Striple (got the 2021 model) but i love my 890R much more

[@paulbarnes6124]

Aren't stylema front brakes identical to previous models 🤔

[@hyeGUY25]

change the roooober lol

[@fredstah714]

The king of middle weight is always and will always be the Suzuki GSXR 750. Period.

[@dashuntas.m4045]

That’s a straight up sport bike though, unless you’re including the S750

[@milliebays1801]

Not 140whp. Bhp

[@Tear-The-Veil]

Quick shift needs to go for the lazy folks who deep down inside prefer automatics.

[@adr2567]

I disagree, it’s extremely useful when cornering and your fingers may not be in a natural position to clutch. Having said that I almost never use the quick shifter on my bike 😂

[@Steve-motorcycles]

The triple engine in the MT09 is so much better for the road… To track focused but if you want a track bike there’s so may better options. It one of the better looking bikes though

[@shauns5278]

Umm as someone who owned an MT-09 and moved to a Street Triple this couldn't be further from the truth. The MT-09 is just too aggressive and ALWAYS wants you to abuse it yes the ludicrous torque is amazing especially in town but it's again always aggressive it's hard to ride the bike lazily and if you're a commuter that relies on their bike it's utterly exhausting long term as a daily rider. The Street has just enough Torque downlow and will even pull a power wheelie in 1st and 2nd when in track mode but the electronics are night and day above the MT-09 and it can be chill and lazy when you want it to, not truly exploding until above 8K RPM. The only benefit of the MT-09 is the bar position if you have a bad back but the Street's bars like most nakeds can easily be adjusted and the throttle response is so much smoother it's an absolute joke. Not to mention the fit and finish the MT-09 feels like an extremely fun but cheap toy the Street Triple is refined in every sense of the word.

[@Steve-motorcycles]

@@shauns5278 I highly disagree. The street triple engine lacks low down torque and makes all its power high in the rev range. Ideal for the track, less ideal for the street

[@shauns5278]

@@Steve-motorcycles So you think 45ft/lb at sub-3K is low? That's what a middle weight I4 is making max the Street is making about 50ft/lb by 5K then it has its noticeable jump to 57ft/lb around 8-9K. That is plenty for any hooligan shenanigans and PLENTY for the street, people often label the SV650 and MT-07 the perfect commuters and they're making a hair under 50ft/lb max and everyone knows how fun the MT-07 is. The MT-09 is already making 90% of its torque by 3K there's nothing linear and chill there, it only gains about 5ft/lb more at 7K and immediately begins dropping off. The MT-09 is a blast but as a single bike owner that also commutes 90% of the time on his bike I would never buy one again.

[@Steve-motorcycles]

@@shauns5278 each to their own. I own a gen 3 MT09 and it’s more manageable However, I loved the gen 1 with the instant throttle response. The Street triple is an excellent bike with great handling and top notch parts. It’s just not my choice of a power delivery.

[@ultimatemassive9501]

@Stephen Byford they're both excellent, but they're different animals altogether.

[@naranjalorange8584]

Those headlights.... come on Triumph

[@paulbarnes6124]

Are the opposition's any better 🤔

[@naranjalorange8584]

@@paulbarnes6124 Only all of them

[@tyranid05]

​@@naranjalorange8584 the KTM competition is atrocious

[@paulbarnes6124]

@@naranjalorange8584 😆

[@naranjalorange8584]

@@tyranid05 I own a 1290 SDR, (most fun bike on the planet) so if I think the Triumph headlights are bad... they must be really bad

[@chrishall9625]

Z900 faster and cheaper

[@plomerxxxking2850]

Cheaper yes, faster nah, the 765 rs has quickshifter, more hp, lighter etc...

[@chrishall9625]

@@plomerxxxking2850 lol, not a chance. Look at torque... 765 never stood a chance

[@allangrse617]

​@@chrishall9625Cheaper for a reason 😂 The triple has better brakes, suspension, chassis, electronics, handling, and its 24 kilos lighter.. but maybe the Z900 is faster in a straight line from 150kmph and up 😉

[@chrishall9625]

@@allangrse617 Just ride them back to back.. I did, and bought the Z900. Capacity wins the day my friend

[@allangrse617]

@@chrishall9625 No need to, I don't really care about. 0-60 times, or straight line speed, I'm going for twisty roads where the street triple is much much faster than the Z900, so no capacity doesn't always take the day my friend. Well its not that the Z900 is a bad bike, especially not for the price, its just to heavy, and not up to date