Triumph Speed Triple R 2016 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Speed Triple R 2016 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023 have in-line three-cylinder engines with liquid cooling. However, the Speed Triple R has a larger displacement of 1050cc compared to the Street Triple RS's 765cc. The Speed Triple R also has a higher engine power of 140 HP and torque of 112 Nm, while the Street Triple RS has a slightly lower engine power of 130 HP and torque of 80 Nm.

In terms of suspension, the Speed Triple R features an upside-down telescopic fork with Öhlins brand and adjustable compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with an Öhlins shock absorber and aluminum material. On the other hand, the Street Triple RS has a Showa upside-down telescopic fork at the front with adjustable compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is a swing arm with an Öhlins shock absorber and aluminum material. Both bikes have aluminum frames with a twin tube design.

Triumph Speed Triple R 2016

Both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 320mm for the Speed Triple R and 310mm for the Street Triple RS. The brakes on both models are equipped with four pistons, radial technology, and Brembo brand.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Speed Triple R has ABS and traction control. The Street Triple RS, on the other hand, offers more advanced features such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, shift assistant with blipper, and traction control.

When it comes to dimensions and weights, the Speed Triple R has a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 190mm, both with a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1435mm, seat height of 825mm, kerb weight (with ABS) of 212kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 15.5 liters. On the other hand, the Street Triple RS has a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 180mm, also with a diameter of 17 inches. It has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1399mm, a slightly higher seat height of 836mm, a lighter kerb weight (with ABS) of 188kg, and a slightly smaller fuel tank capacity of 15 liters.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023

In terms of strengths, the Speed Triple R 2016 is praised for its powerful and unique three-cylinder engine, strong brakes, well-functioning electronic features, excellent Öhlins suspension components, and traditional look. On the other hand, the Street Triple 765 RS 2023 is praised for its engine, chassis, brakes, complete electronic equipment, build quality, and price.

However, the Speed Triple R 2016 is criticized for its somewhat sluggish handling and high surcharge for the R version. The Street Triple 765 RS 2023, on the other hand, is criticized for the difficulty in reading the speed due to it being too subtle in the display.