2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 R vs RS! Which one should you buy? | Long-term test

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Deputy Editor, Emma Franklin has been running both a Triumph Street Triple 765 R & RS this year as part of MCN's long-term test fleet.

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[quasimodo]

Emma's experience report was a real pleasure. She is very eloquent, knows exactly what she is taking about and is factual yet entertaining. For me, just seeing the photos of her on the motorcycle is enough to have complete confidence in her opinions.
Definitely someone with whom I would like to spin a few laps on the racetrack. Please have more from her in the future and best regards.

[disekjoumoer]

Emma is magic. Such a passionate and knowledgeable rider. Good chemistry between her and Neevesy as well.

[wrenchturners]

The smile on my face, knowing I chose the right bike as my first bike, the 24' White 765R in my garage, makes me happy.

[Secularworld]

Thanks emma and michael, i really enjoy these long term test reviews very thorough and relatable . The dislike points are particularly useful, something an owner you might chat with at your local biker cafe wouldnt necessarily bring up . Totally agree with emma on the build quality, its a work of art so please triumph dont do what everyone else does these days by dropping the finish to save money i’d rather pay a bitt more

[stinkerdoodle]

Its nice to hear from knowledgeable people about the long-term test bikes you guys get.

[splodge]

No mention of the colours.
Seems most people buy the RS for either the Red or the Yellow.😊

[andrewprice]

I am lucky enough to have the moto2 version. Simply a superb bike, well thought out & engineered. The induction howl around 5-6000rpm & wail from the engine at 10, 000 plus just makes you grin

[martinpoll]

Great review. I have a 2018 R, 17.4lt tank, and absolutely love it. Its been on tour to Wales, Scotland and The Picos. Personally think my era of R is one of the best kept biking secrets. Light, agile, economical, fun and with a great soundtrack. I don't understand why people buy naked bikes with more power. You can't use it on the road.
Keep up the brilliant reviews.👍🏻

[Banditmanuk]

That was such a good interview and review. Emma comes across as such an enthusiast. My wife has been riding a Street Triple since 2012. Loves them

[twistandgo]

Good solid review. 2k miles on mine now and its brilliant. Full Exhaust system and custom tune on mine and it's knocking on 130bhp at the rear wheel. So much fun to ride, handles so well, so involving and versatile to ride and holds it's own in the fast group on track. Loses out on the longer straights but you can catch up through the corners. It's just brilliant.

[johningle]

Thank you for a great summary for each bike. The R was a great value purchase which does bring out the devil in you. The quick shifter is superb and adds to the fun factor. Great job Triumph 👏👏👏

[djtiemens]

I have no idea what it is either, but I drive my R like a hooligan as well! That said, I hardly ever get out of 3rd in town, and my bike isn’t at all loud. A little too quiet really. I do love it though.

[RikkyTang]

Oh Triumph, just give me a version with some wind protection! Even just an upper fairing would probably do (but keep the 'bars as they are). Fantastic video guys, the R and RS seem like great bikes but for me, my last two bikes were naked and I'm looking for a change next time round 😊

[petervisi]

Have a 2020 RS, I think the dash is too busy/complex. In track mode I expected a rev and maybe gear focused display but still the speedo dominates with a barely readable rev. Would prefer the 23 R dash's simplicity. But everything said was spot on. It just makes you ride it like you stole it. If you not doing frequent track days go for the R. On the road like we have in the UK I keep the suspension settings on Road, saves your back for real-saying as a young(ish) person. Quality is top notch, better than some Japanese-no name shaming. A nuance to wash-as said, but everyone stares at it when I do in front of the garage. Emma was spot on with everything she said.

[nhaze]

I absolutely love my RS, got a red one 😍 I got clipons and higher rearset on mine. It really is a fantastic bike.

[panchochilli]

Great review, totally agree. These are the most sorted middleweight bikes, everything just works and makes them easy to ride!

[broosewee]

Love this review!
The R is for the smart guy but the RS is the emotional (and badass) buy.

[nickrider]

Two experienced bike fans having a great chat about a brilliant bike - happy days !

[markrayment]

Excellent review by two people who know what their talking about, it was a pleasure to meet her and her Editor boss at the NEC show in November. i have an rs in my fleet of bikes and agree with everything that emma said keep up the good work Emma and Michael all the best for 2024 regards Mark.

[recklesscanadian]

So excited to pick up my new Street Triple RS in March or April!