TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS (2023 - on) Review
Highlights
- Moto2-inspired engine upgrades
- Racier brakes and steering geometry
- Smaller fuel tank
At a glance
| Owners' reliability rating: | |
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| Annual servicing cost: | £90 |
| Power: | 128 bhp |
| Seat height: | Medium (32.9 in / 836 mm) |
| Weight: | Medium (415 lbs / 188 kg) |
Prices
Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakesHinckley have used its Moto2 knowhow to sharpen the 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. The previous model was already one of the finest sports naked motorbikes around and hardly needed to improve, but in the face of ever tougher competition from the likes of Ducati with its Monster SP, the Yamaha MT-09SP and KTM 890 Duke R, they’re desperate to stay ahead of the game.
With a host of engine, chassis, styling and electronics mods (and ‘765’ added to its name), the Street Triple 765 RS is now such an accomplished track weapon it’s feels every inch a full-on race bike with straight bars.
Acceleration and handling are sharper and with such a friendly riding position and power delivery it’s a cinch to ride fast.
Its brakes have a new-found feel and power, too.
It’ll be every bit as fun to ride on the road and when you look at the performance, equipment, tech and build quality you get for the money, it’s stonking value. In fact, it's so good, in 2023 MCN awarded it not one but TWO awards! It scooped both the Bike of the Year award and Best Sports Naked. Praise doesn't come much higher...
Now: Listen to this bike in our Triumph Street Triple RS video review!
Ride quality & brakes
Next up: EngineA new top shock mount adds 20mm rear ride height, steepens the rake from 23.9 to 23.2 degrees and reduces trail from 100 to 96.9mm. New sprockets shrink the wheelbase from 1405mm to 1399mm.
Tyres are still Pirelli’s sticky Super Corsa SP V3. With its race-proven supersport chassis and friendly power delivery the previous RS models handled sweetly.
Now the RS is even easier to place on track and feels more like a race bike with straight bars than ever, especially with extra damping dialled into the Showa forks and Öhlins shock. It’s so composed it’s a job to even scratch the surface of its abilities.
Although the previous RS had decent stopping power its Brembos lacked feel at the lever.
Its ABS would also intrude too early, which took the shine off track riding. New Brembo Stylema calipers are so strong they’d stop a superbike in its tracks.
Better still, a new ABS modulator and careful set up by Triumph’s test riders have given the brakes the kind of tactile feel you’ll find on a pure race bike.
The trick now is having the strength and bravery to use them to the full. Brakes are linked in all rider modes, except Track where front and rear work independently.
Engine
Next up: ReliabilityTriumph have supplied Moto2 with breathed-on 765cc three-cylinder motors for the past four seasons and they’ve proved to be bulletproof.
The new RS gets some of the race motor’s good stuff: higher compression pistons, conrods, valves, high lift cams, shallower intake trumpets…the list goes on.
Power is up 7bhp to 128bhp, there’s an extra lb-ft of torque and a new single cat exhaust. The RS was never a slug, but it now accelerates with even more joyful urgency.
It’s easier to keep it on the boil, too, thanks to new gearbox ratios. First is taller and rest shorter. Final drive also goes from 16/46 to 15/48.
Reliability & build quality
Next up: ValueAttention to detail and build quality is top draw, although one owner does report an issue with an engine coolant leak.
Our online owners’ reviews for previous Street Triples, including the latest 765cc engine variants are nothing but glowing.
Value vs rivals
Next up: EquipmentIts price is similar to close rivals like the Yamaha MT-09SP and KTM 890 Duke R, but nearly three grand less than the Ducati Monster SP... we reckon that makes the RS fantastic value.
Equipment
Still instantly recognisable, the RS has new colour coded radiator cowls, headlight surround and a bellypan as standard. Flatter and (12mm) wider bars make it easier to muscle around, as does its more compact new 15-litre fuel tank. It’s 2.4-litres smaller, which Triumph says brings it into line with its rivals’. They claim 53mpg, giving a theoretical full-to-dry fuel range of 174 miles. We’ve recorded a true 56mpg from the outgoing RS and a 214-mile range.
Build quality is superb with goodies like LED lights and a stitched seat as standard. Cruise control is an option for the Street Triple for the first time.
As before the RS has a 5in colour dash with new (slightly fussy) graphics and plethora of rider aids to make life easier on the road and track. An up/down quickshifter is standard and the traction control is smoother, not that it’s ever easy to activate with the kind of grip and poise the chassis offers.
Wheelie control is linked to the TC, except in Track mode where the electronics let you roam free. There are still five riding modes. Road, Sport, Track and a customisable Rider. All modes have racier throttle maps and in Rain power is cut to 99bhp.
Specs |
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| Engine size | 765cc |
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| Engine type | Liquid-cooled 12v triple |
| Frame type | Aluminium twin spar |
| Fuel capacity | 15 litres |
| Seat height | 836mm |
| Bike weight | 188kg |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa BPF forks, fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins STX40 shock, fully adjustable |
| Front brake | 2 x 310mm discs with Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers. Cornering ABS |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc with single-piston Brembo caliper. Cornering ABS |
| Front tyre size | 120/70 x 17 |
| Rear tyre size | 180/55 x 17 |
Mpg, costs & insurance |
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| Average fuel consumption | 53 mpg |
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| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Annual service cost | £90 |
| New price | £11,295 |
| Used price | £9,000 - £10,500 |
| Insurance group |
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| Warranty term | Two years |
Top speed & performance |
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| Max power | 128 bhp |
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| Max torque | 59 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 150 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | - |
| Tank range | 174 miles |
Model history & versions
Model history
- 2017: Range-topping Street Triple RS launched. New 765cc motor has more power and torque than the outgoing 675cc lump and comes with ride-by-wire, full rider aids package (except for an autoblipper), slip and assist clutch, shorter first and second gear, chassis tweaks and a colour dash. 765 engine goes on to power the Moto2 grid in 2019.
- 2020: More midrange grunt, Euro 5 friendly, refined electronics, autoblipper as standard, new colour dash graphics and Bluetooth connectivity (including sat nav and Go-Pro functionality), updated LED headlights and styling tweaks.
- 2023: ‘765’ moniker added. Engine tweaks, more power, shorter gearing, sharper steering geometry, uprated brakes, electronics and 2.4-litre smaller tank.
Other versions
- Street Triple 765 R: Cheaper 118bhp road focussed model. Same engine upgrades as RS, revised steering geometry and electronic upgrades.
- Street Triple 765 Moto2: As RS with clip-ops, Öhlins forks and even racier steering geometry.
MCN Long term test reports
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Owners' reviews for the TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS (2023 - on)
2 owners have reviewed their TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS (2023 - on) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Review your TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS (2023 - on)
Summary of owners' reviews |
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| Annual servicing cost: | £90 |
Year: 2024
This is a follow-up review after a year of ownership. I wanted to submit this to advise how the bike is doing after my initial review last year. Overall, I continue to be impressed with the bike's refinement and abilities, which far exceed my current skill level. There are some concerns noted below that have detracted from the ownership experience, but no bike is perfect and at this point I am satisfied with my purchase of this bike. I use it for short but brisk rides in the local countryside and it has been ridden only 2,300 kilometers in 13 months of ownership.
Stopping power on the bike is amazing. Suspension in the Sport setting is firm but not overly harsh and works well for me. I believe the bike would inspire more confidence if a steering damper were included in the package. At full power, the front end gets very light and the slightest variation in the road surface contour can trigger some very twitchy handling. That can be unsettling as it feels like it could go into a major tank slapper. For reference, I weigh 76 kilograms in full gear.
The engine continues to impress me with its smooth fueling, strong mid-range and very strong top-end power. This triple configuration sounds like a race motor when revved. Even though the stock exhaust is a bit quiet compared to aftermarket offerings, I think it sounds and looks great and I don't plan to change it.
Everything was fine until just after the break-in period ended. Then disappointingly, the quickshifter quit shifting at only 1,700 kilometers. Normal shifting with the clutch and all other functions continued to work properly. A diagnostic check confirmed a failure of the shift linkage sensor. While waiting months for the warranty replacement unit to be delivered and installed, I sought re-assurance from the manufacturer of the sensor unit, Bing Power Systems, that the replacement unit would be more likely to function for the duration of the bike's life. I had read about numerous failures of the sensor on other owner's bikes of this same model and had doubts about the design and testing of the units. Unfortunately, Bing chose not to respond to my polite email inquiry. My follow up communication with Triumph confirmed there had been a revision of the sensor that went into production sometime after the faulty original unit was installed on my bike in January 2024. With the sensor replaced, the quickshifter is again functioning properly.
From my own experience and what I have heard of other owner's and reviewers experiences, it is likely that the Street Triple 765 RS is the current top contender in this class of bike. For the price of admission, you get a refined and extremely capable machine.
The Pirelli Supercorsa tires that came on the bike have become a concern - in straight line acceleration, the rear tire breaks traction way too easily in lower gears (1st & 2nd mainly), even on dry, clean roads with the tires at operating temperature. The climate where I live in Thailand is hot and humid, to give an idea what the conditions are that might contribute to the traction problem. I have tried reducing air pressure to see if that would increase traction, but it did not make a significant difference. I have to moderate the throttle application much more than I would like to get optimal acceleration while trying to avoid triggering the traction control system. The issue may be due to factors like low overall gearing, high power output and light weight of the bike, which in combination with other factors causes the rear tire to lose traction as soon as the throttle is twisted open in aggressive riding.
Year: 2024
Annual servicing cost: £90
A highly refined and well made street fighter with more power than anyone should ever need for road use. Fueling is incredibly smooth and cornering is phenomenal. Fit and finish is excellent. The only negative is the display, which seems to be designed for style rather than usability.
As a purpose built street fighter, this bike really excels in handling, braking, and go power. When riding in everyday traffic, it makes you feel as though you are a falcon among the flock of pigeons. You can dive and swoop at will to get around just about anything. The adjustable suspension allows you to set it for comfort or for sportier riding. I choose the Sport setting to take better advantage of handling capabilities.
Fueling is absolutely spot on - you couldn't ask for anything smoother. You can ride at a relaxed pace if you don't feel like pushing it. Or, you can ride like the devil if you please. When summoned, the power just keeps on getting stronger all the way to the limiter.
So far, no major problems with quality or reliability. There was an issue with the adjustment of the Showa forks that were off from the Road settings they were supposed to be delivered with, and that was resolved with a simple re-adjustment.
The cost noted was for the first service, which included 3 liters of full synthetic Motul 10W-50 and a filter change, plus a diagnostic check and resetting of the service reminder. Fuel usage is running about 48 miles to the gallon on average so far.
Has all the bells and whistles, with the exception of engine braking adjustment. The original Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas seem to have more than enough grip, although I don't ride this bike in the rain and don't know how they would do in that case. We'll have to see how long they last with spirited road use, but no track use is planned. As previously mentioned, the display is not the best feature. I have to rely on the digital tachometer because the choices for the graphic tachometers are useless.
Side view of the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS headlight and fuel tank
Triumph Street Triple 765 clocks showing rider modes, in this case Track
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS engine is better than ever, with a 7bhp boost in power
Neevesy riding the 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS with knee down on the track
Riding the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS fast is easy and very enjoyable
