TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS (2020 - 2022) Review

At a glance

Owners' reliability rating: 4.7 out of 5 (4.7/5)
Annual servicing cost: £390
Power: 121 bhp
Seat height: Medium (32.5 in / 825 mm)
Weight: Low (366 lbs / 166 kg)

Prices

New N/A
Used £7,200 - £9,500

Overall rating

Next up: Ride & brakes
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Triumph’s original Street Triple RS was always going to be a hard act to follow, but they’ve managed to improve it with a few tasty tweaks. It isn’t a huge leap forward, but its deeper pool of midrange is useful on the road and the extra refinements will add even more joy to ownership.

It still has minimal weather protection and the ABS can now get in the way on track, but it will still thrill on a Sunday morning or at a trackday, like the naked supersport bike it is.

It can also be calm and easy the rest of the time, making a genuine everyday ride or holiday companion for anyone. Superbly built and lavished with the kind of tasty equipment you’d expect to see on an exotic super naked it’s still a lot of bike for the money, too.

This bike has subsequently been replaced by the 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.

Watch: Triumph Street Triple RS video review

Ride quality & brakes

Next up: Engine
4 out of 5 (4/5)

With the exception of the latest generation ‘Version 3’ Pirelli Diablo Super Corsa SP rubber, which gives the new RS a slightly more ‘on its nose’ stance, the chassis is left unchanged, so the new Street Triple RS rides, stops and handles just like the 2017 original.

That’s no bad thing because you still get Brembo monoblocs and a span/ratio adjustable front brake lever (although even on its minimum setting it’s too far away from the bar), an Öhlins rear and Showa forks, all bolted to one of the finest, best-balanced chassis set-ups you’ll find anywhere.

Front end feel, grip and confidence is up there with the best sportsbikes money can buy and it’s only on track where you can begin to push its limits, but you need to have the kahunas of a racer to get anywhere near them.

Triumph Street Triple RS turning left

We’ve done our fair share of riding the 2020 Street Triple RS on winter UK roads, as well as sunny Spanish switchbacks and racetracks and while the suspension set-up is on the firm side, it’s still plush over bumps. Pirelli Super Corsa SPs work surprisingly well, even in the wet, but when air temperatures drop below five degrees you’ll be crying out for sports touring rubber.

All five rider modes (Road, Rain Sport, Track and Rider) have been tweaked to suit the motor’s new character and you still get anti-wheelie and (non-lean sensitive) traction control. For normal riding the RS’s electronic aids wait in the wings, just in case, but selecting ‘Track’ or the customisable ‘Rider’ mode lets you wheelie and reduces TC intervention (you can also turn it off).

Brakes never lack power or feel on the road, but on track the ABS can be too intrusive, even on the raciest of its two new settings (thanks to Euro5 you can no longer disable it).

With a chassis based on the 675 Daytona’s the Street Triple RS is on the small side and larger riders look big once they climb aboard, but it’s remarkably spacious (pillions now get more legroom, too), the bar position perfect and the seat is surprisingly comfortable on an all-day ride But it really is a naked in its truest sense and offers little protection from the elements.

Engine

Next up: Reliability
5 out of 5 (5/5)

Peak power remains at 121bhp, but Triumph has bolstered midrange oomph with a new exhaust cam, a lighter crank, clutch and balancer. It breathes through new intakes and a twin-cat exhaust featuring a header balance pipe and free-flowing carbon-tipped stubby end can. All this adds up to 9% more peak torque, 9% extra power at mid revs and a 7% reduction in inertia.

To ride it’s still the Street Triple RS we know and love, but the motor has extra cream in its midrange, where it’s most appreciated on the road, similar to the mellower 2017 Street Triple R.

Triumph Street Triple RS front quarter

But the RS hasn’t lost any fire from its belly – it still sounds angry, pulls like a mono-wheeling maniac out of slow corners, makes mincemeat of straights and will surge on to a datalogged 148mph. The addition of an autoblipper to compliment the old RS’s quickshifter isn’t life-changing, but it makes for crisper downshifts speed and saves your clutch hand on a long journey.

It’s still beautifully fuelled, friendly and the power is nice and docile at low speed, making the Triumph easy for anyone to just jump on and go. During an MCN250 head-to-head with the outgoing model in pure safe and steady road conditions it’s slightly better on fuel. It returns 56mpg and theoretical 214 miles from its 17.4 litre tank (old RS: 55mpg/210-mile range).

Reliability & build quality

Next up: Value
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Our Triumph Street Triple RS owners' reviews have nothing but good things to say about the way the Street Triple RS goes and is finished, but some have experienced minor reliability and durability issues.

Triumph Street Triple RS rear shock

Value vs rivals

Next up: Equipment
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Despite its upgrades Triumph have kept the price the same as the previous RS and are offering some stonking PCP deals, which when you look at its equipment, performance and level of finish, represents superb value for money.

The Street Triple RS's main rivals include the Kawasaki Z900, Yamaha MT-09 SP, MV Agusta Brutale 800RR, Suzuki GSX-S750 and KTM 890 Duke R.

Triumph Street Triple RS vs nearest rivals

KTM 890 Duke R vs Triumph Street Triple RS vs Yamaha MT-09 SP

We took the Triumph around the MCN 250 test route with two of its closest rivals, the Yamaha MT-09 SP and the KTM 890 Duke R.

Triumph’s Street Triple RS is the go-to middleweight naked sportster, and it’s easy to see why: you get the performance to embarrass bigger bikes, a glistening spec and more handling than us normal folk can ever use. It’s very focused, though – if you loved the cheeky 675cc original this feels like a flat-barred R6.

Yamaha’s MT-09 SP doesn’t have the same outright handling or rush, but counters this with greater usability than the Triumph. It’s perhaps the best pure road bike here for ‘normal’ riding, and cheapest too.

But it’s KTM’s new 890 Duke R that wins. Punchy, light, easy to ride and oh-so-agile, the beefed-up twin is the trackday-ready tool you’ll genuinely want to ride every day.

Equipment

5 out of 5 (5/5)

You get lots of top-level bling for relatively little cash, including fully adjustable Showa Big Piston Forks and Öhlins shock, Brembo M50 Monobloc calipers, ‘V3’ Pirelli Super Corsa SPs, a slip and assist clutch, span/ratio-adjustable front brake lever, traction and wheelie control, up/down quickshifter, five rider modes, self-cancelling indicators, LED lights and a carbon fibre end can tip.

Its multi-function 5” TFT dash remains, but it’s loaded with Triumph’s second-generation graphics, which are no better or worse than before. Having said that the multitude of display themes and colours to choose from seems over-complicated for the sake of it, when sometimes you just want to glance down to see simplicity of a clear speedo and rev counter. Bluetooth connectivity enables GoPro interaction and basic turn-by-turn sat nav functions.

Triumph Street Triple RS tank and dash

Specs

Engine size 765cc
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 12v, inline triple
Frame type Aluminium twin spar
Fuel capacity 17.4 litres
Seat height 825mm
Bike weight 166kg
Front suspension 41mm Showa Big Piston forks fully adjustable
Rear suspension Single Ohlins rear shock, fully adjustable
Front brake 2 x 310mm discs with Brembo four-piston radial caliper.
Rear brake 220mm single disc with single-piston caliper.
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size 180/55 x 17

Mpg, costs & insurance

Average fuel consumption -
Annual road tax £117
Annual service cost £390
New price -
Used price £7,200 - £9,500
Insurance group -
How much to insure?
Warranty term Two years

Top speed & performance

Max power 121 bhp
Max torque 58 ft-lb
Top speed 150 mph
1/4 mile acceleration -
Tank range -

Model history & versions

Model history

  • 2007: Street Triple launched. Triumph created an instant hit with its new naked (basically a retuned Daytona 675 with straight bars and minimal bodywork). Appealing to new riders and the more experienced alike, the lightweight Street Triple proved to be the perfect road bike for all occasions.
  • 2008: Street Triple R. Hot version, featuring fully-adjustable suspension and radial Nissin brakes.
  • 2012: Facelift Street Triple moves away from its startled round headlight look and gets fox-eyes.
  • 2013: The Street’s first big overhaul sees it shed weight, get a new chassis, switchable ABS, immobiliser, low-slung side exhaust, and redone gear ratios.
  • 2013: Also updated is the R model, with a high-end suspension package, taller seat height, better brakes and sharper geometr. It's not quite as aggressive as the first Street Triple R, resulting in a bike that's easier to live with and much more new-rider friendly.
  • 2015: Street Triple RX introduced. The new range-topper takes the R’s special bits and adds the Daytona 675’s subframe and seat unit, plus a quickshifter and bespoke colour options. It's not a huge leap from the already great Street Triple R, although the quickshifter does make it feel slicker and more purposeful.
  • 2017: New generation of Street Triple models launched in S, R and RS trim. Features a bored-out 765cc motor with more power and torque, 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. Its motor goes on to power the Moto2 grid in 2019.
  • 2020: Euro 5-compliant, added midrange grunt, refined electronics, autoblipper, new colour dash graphics and Bluetooth connectivity (including sat nav and Go-Pro functionality), updated LED headlights and styling tweaks.

Other versions

The Triumph Street Triple R is a more economical version of the middleweight roadster.

MCN Long term test reports

MCN Fleet: 'Blown away' by Street Triple 765

MCN Fleet: 'Blown away' by Street Triple 765

A couple of weeks ago I got my hands on the new Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and was instantly blown away. From the second I put my leg over the bike it felt like home. Everything is just placed perfectly, from the bar position and switchgear, to the foot pegs and comfortable seat. The finish is ou

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Owners' reviews for the TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS (2020 - 2022)

15 owners have reviewed their TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS (2020 - 2022) 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 (2020 - 2022)

Summary of owners' reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5)
Ride quality & brakes: 4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5)
Engine: 4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5)
Reliability & build quality: 4.7 out of 5 (4.7/5)
Value vs rivals: 4.5 out of 5 (4.5/5)
Equipment: 4.5 out of 5 (4.5/5)
Annual servicing cost: £390
4 out of 5 Triumph 765rs smile machine
12 December 2023 by Chris faulks

Year: 2022

Early days but lovely sound easy handling comfortable solo,still running in 6k max

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Unknown yet but been good on fuel great throttle response time will tell.

Value vs rivals 3 out of 5

Unknown yet

Equipment 4 out of 5

Buying experience: Bought from dealer,destination triumph Washington transfered from Solent branch,Ryan went above & beyond to create the deal .

5 out of 5 Street triple 765 Amazing
27 November 2023 by Craig

Version: RS

Year: 2022

Annual servicing cost: £2,000

Absolutely love the bike it’s my 1st one. I have ridden the speed triple 1050 and the handling was no where near as responsive. Great power and great fun.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5

Had front discs changes twice due to warping this was done under warranty. Head bearing replaced on 2nd service within the 1st year.

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

This was due to me covering approx 15k in 1 year

Equipment 4 out of 5

Buying experience: Purchased from Youles Manchester. Great service.

5 out of 5 Awesome Street Triple Fun
13 November 2023 by Sportsbikefan

Year: 2020

Annual servicing cost: £100

Love this bike, yes I’d definitely recommend to a friend.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

A great all round bike, but really shines when you up the revs and thrash it on a sunny morning ride. The suspension is firm but handles and grips wonderfully. Taken a pillion several times which has been fine, but it isn’t a BMW GS!

Engine 5 out of 5

One of the bikes best features - the engine is fantastic. Plenty of torque everywhere, but the screaming triple at higher revs is addictive and sounds amazing even with stock exhaust.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

After 3 years no corrosion or faults. It’s built beautifully with great attention to detail.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

A lot of bike and tech for the money so great value. Main dealer servicing can be expensive, but I like to service myself and use independents for MOTs. Only annoying bit is having to buy a special electronic tool to reset the service light on the dash (only £50 for tool, but still very annoying of Triumph trying to trick people back into main dealers for servicing and done on most of their range now).

Equipment 5 out of 5

Lots of electrics and tech. I bought the connection module for music/sat nav. To be honest I just use my iPhone so wouldn’t worry if you don’t have that as an option. The Super Corsa tyres are great in the dry but wear quickly (I got just over 3000 miles for the rear tyre which was terrible), I’m now running Michelin Road 6 which are brilliant and lasting much much better. Also far better when I get caught out in the rain.

Buying experience: Bought new from main dealer. I paid full list price (£10,300 at the time) but got money off the options and some other freebies like clothes and discount vouchers.

5 out of 5 Underestimated
19 June 2023 by Bernie

Year: 2022

Annual servicing cost: £600

I love it . The RS is definitely one of the most underrated motorcycles out there. You can pull the 3rd gear up to 80, the 4th up to 120. All this with a stable, precise chassis. In my opinion there is no better and faster motorcycle for the country road and it's also endless fun on the race track.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Comfy fast with excellent brakes that unfortunately always squeak

Engine 5 out of 5

Peach of an engine. You can overtake with 6. gear from about 40 miles on and you make it a litte screamig devil. It gets incredible fast when you rev it.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

No Problem up to (8000). The gear box gets a litte scratchy when the engine is extreme hot.

Value vs rivals 3 out of 5

small service about 600eu. big at least 745.

Equipment 4 out of 5

IMU would be nice. The TFT display is a little confusing. Quickshifter is not perfekt, but ok. Blipper works fine.

Buying experience: Not exactly cheap but worth it.

5 out of 5 Triumph convert
12 April 2023 by chris woodend

Year: 2020

all round excellent bike, easy to ride but tries to bite your head off if you feel like. Bike no.24 and arguably the best yet

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

quite a comfortable ride for my ageing self and can just about do a full tank without a break . Excellent handling and braking

Engine 5 out of 5

First triple, after fours, v twins/ parallel twins 4&2 T singles ,and seamless power delivery from almost any revs any gear. The triple howl is addictive

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

so far so good

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

not had long enough to get to servicing, but other costs reasonable compared to other brands. good fuel economy for the performance available

Equipment 5 out of 5

more tech than I have ever had , or need tbh

Buying experience: Seamless purchase from Triumph dealer , Youles. £9.5 k.(going rate at time) 1200 miles lifetime warranty .

5 out of 5
07 March 2023 by chris woodend

Year: 2020

outstanding bike possible the most complete I have had in 30 years of bike ownership and riding.. so far

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 5 out of 5

Buying experience: dealer used £9.5k 1500 miles

5 out of 5
22 October 2021 by Mr C

Year: 2020

Annual servicing cost: £180

best feature just love the sound of the engine when you give it the gas. worst feature the mirrors. yes i would & have recommend it

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

need a break after a tank full but i think thats my age lol

Engine 5 out of 5

fantastic engine. great performance & power delivery.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

No rust & it hasn't missed a beat.

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

only had a 6000 service.but the 12000 is about 450=500

Equipment 4 out of 5

the one bad point is the mirrors they are cheap crap, they vibrate badly making it difficult to see what behind you clearly. The mirror glass is silvered on the outside of the glass (in stead of being behind the glass) makes it very susceptible to scratches.

Buying experience: bought from a dealer £10,300

5 out of 5 Flexible bike that can do it all
14 June 2021 by Brett

Year: 2021

Annual servicing cost: £160

The Street Triple RS is an extremely easy bike to ride fast or slow for a beginner or experienced rider. The engine is as sweet as a nut and the whole bike screams class.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

The brakes are superb with an adjustable pressure switch on the front brake you will be able to get the best feel for you at the lever. The seat is extremely comfortable and you will be able to do long distance runs. The suspension is stiff as standard but is fully adjustable to suit your riding style and your own preferences.

Engine 5 out of 5

Stonking 3 pot engine which is extremely flexible and the added torque adds to a bulging mid range making it a better road bike.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

No problems to date and the finish of the bike looks good and should last.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

You get an awful lot of bike for the money with all the top toys you would expect. Ohlins and Showa suspension, up and down shifter with auto blipper, brembo brakes and a TFT screen all for £10,500 !!!!

Equipment 5 out of 5

The auto blipper is sublime, the TFT screen is good, although a little unclear with the rev counter, and self cancelling indicators are a nice touch. 5 rider modes including a custom setting means that it is fully adjustable.

Buying experience: Bought new form a dealer for £10,500 with no discount as they are selling so fast. Managed to get some extras added at no cost to me (Tank pad and tail tidy)

5 out of 5 Everyone should test ride one. Few niggling issues but in 20 years of riding this is the best overall package of any bike I've owned or ridden,bar none.
07 May 2021 by Chris F

Year: 2021

Annual servicing cost: £160

A truly amazing machine, with excellent dealership and warranty backup. Only slightly tarnished by some reliability issues

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Holds a line like no other on difficult uk roads, without jarring your spine to the extent of most sports bikes. Exceptional!

Engine 5 out of 5

Surprising power, buttery smooth throttle and blipper,reminds me of my 2017 R1 but with less.torque/power obviously

Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5

Build quality surpasses even Ducati. Reliability not as good with suspected oil feed issue from cold, slightly iffy quickshifter(vlipper is staggeringly good though), and a disconcerting clonk from yokes/suspension over potholes or hard braking

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Labour free first service!

Equipment 4 out of 5

Dash is erm, not great! Please triumph just give us a software update for a conventional digital tachometer!!!! If it had a better dash and a 6 axis imu I would happily have paid an extra £500, otherwise faultless. Suspension spot on,brakes fantastic

Buying experience: 10500/9600. Dealer new. Excellent experience

5 out of 5 street triple RS
03 April 2021 by Mick Cook

Year: 2020

Annual servicing cost: £200

Best Feature very easy to ride fast or slow total enjoyment. Worst Feature Mirrors are cheap crap vibrate a lot. Yes, I would recommend it to a friend.

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

The bike a good all-around bike but it stands out on tight twisty bends.

Engine 5 out of 5

It a peach of an engine, the only gripe I have is its slightly noisy clutch.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

No rust anywhere, it's not broken down, no part has failed. So far trouble-free miles

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

Servicing does seem to be more expensive than my last bike

Equipment 5 out of 5

Favourite feature the dash. Fitted Triumph engine crash covers & crash bars all fitted with no problems. Fitted a Scorpion Exhaust RP1-GP its sounds fantastic.

Buying experience: Bought from a dealer. Advertised at £10,300 & that's what I paid.

4 out of 5 best bike i have ever had
20 February 2021 by Russell Woodward

Year: 2020

Handling is absolutely fantastic with brilliant engine and brakes Tft dash is very disappointing I would defiantly recommend to a friend

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Best for scratching around b roads , seat quite firm so I have to give it a rest after 3hours

Engine 5 out of 5

Had the original 675R for 9 years and loved it but the 765 engine is 200% better (power and torque)

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 4 out of 5

The bike is fantastic except for the tft dash, I had a tail tidy fitted by triumph which looks far better than standard The Parelli tyres are unbelievable (the best I have ever had on a bike)

Buying experience: very good considering covid

5 out of 5
23 October 2020 by Martin

Year: 2020

I would recommend this bike for commuting weekend blast and track day

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Been out 2/3 hour road trip not had a pillion on bikes at it's best A B roads and track days motaway works not the best

Engine 4 out of 5

Engine got all the real world performance that i can use

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

10300 is alot but it's got all the bits you really need and seems screwed together well

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Not payed for a servis yet but it does 50 mpg on road and 30 mpg on track and tyers still ok with 2500 miles on them

Equipment 5 out of 5

Woldnt want to be without Up down quick shift now bremdo brakes rider mode pirelli tyers top suspension shine on track days

5 out of 5 A really special bike.
02 September 2020 by Jamesy85

Year: 2020

Annual servicing cost: £55

Overall an epic bike that is at home thrashing along your favourite roads as it is cruising through town. Quality components everywhere you look provide a special ownership experience too. Provides huge confidence and huge thrills. Comfy too.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Top level equipment here. The road settings were too harsh even for me at 90kg, but dialing in Triumph's comfort settings made a huge difference and the bike is now much more compliant on rough roads but still provides a sharp handling when going for it. The bike inspires so much confidence its difficult to get your head around and steers so quickly it feels like its taking orders directly from your brain. The brakes are just mega, and provide spud-crushing retardation with fantastic feel and modulation. I just love them. I cant wait to get the bike on track to really explore its capabilities, but its equally at home bumbling along at a sedate pace should you wish. Its the dual personality I find so attractive with this bike.The Supercorsa's are also fantastic. I was worried they would be too racy for road use, but they warm up quickly and provide massive grip. They are wearing well and are decent in the wet too, way better than you would think so long as you are smooth with inputs. I don't understand complaints in this regard and I think Triumph were right to spec the bike with such focused rubber.

Engine 5 out of 5

Epic. Smooth, surprisingly grunty and with a proper top-end rush. Sounds amazing up top with a hillarious gowl from the airbox. Fuelling is generally very good, with only a very minor snatch on very small throttle openings in low gears (notwithstanding the stalling issue). However, this is nitpicking and doesn't detract from what is a brilliant motor.

Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5

The detailing in general is one of the reasons I bought mine. It looks special and stands up to close scrutiny. In almost 2,000 miles, only a few stone chips on the forks mark the bike out as no longer being brand new. The body paint finish is fantastic, the stitched seat lovely, all the bolts look and feel quality. The genuine accessories are also superb. I went for numerous alloy upgrade parts, heated grips and scrolling indicators because I am a massive tart! all are very good quality. I cant stress how important it is to get a radiator guard and front and rear fender/hugger extenders. Well worth the investment.A couple of issues prevent me awarding five stars. Firstly, an indicator went misty and I experienced a minor oil leak from the alternator cover, but both were sorted very quickly and efficiently under warranty. Of more concern is an intermittent stalling issue when coming to a stop. It has happened 5 or 6 times over almost 2,000 miles and is a little disconcerting. Latest info suggests Triumph are working on a new fuel map to cure this.Overall though, its a quality product and one I am happy with from a reliability point of view.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Only had first service so far which was a very reasonable circa £55 as labour is included in the purchase price. I was impressed!Personally, I paid retail of £10.3k which I though was good value given the quality/equipment. I understand they are now £10.5k now, which still represents good value as far as I am concerned.Lots of mixed runs, including some steady A roads along with thrashing along my favourite routes gives between 49 and 50mpg which I am really happy with. Cheap to run for the performance!

Equipment 4 out of 5

Comes with everything you could ask for the cash. However, one thing stops it getting 5 stars and that's the clocks. They are crammed full of features, but some are just gimmicky and it seems to have been designed by someone who has never swung their leg over a bike. The tacho is cr*p, simple as. Its illegible in all options and really annoys me, why when the previous gen clocks were so good, did they do this!? please Triumph, provide a software patch for a proper simple tacho option.

Buying experience: Bought from A1 Moto in York. Buying experience was average to be honest but the service manager has been fantastic so far.

5 out of 5 Brilliant bike, minor niggles.
30 July 2020 by D. Jones

Year: 2020

Annual servicing cost: £250

Overall a brilliant bike, my first naked after riding sports, this is just a fun bike to ride, it's quick, torquey and always puts a smile on your face. It's surprisingly good at cruising given its sports set up and those tyres (not good in the wet, despite what mcn report stays, even a damp road will have it twitching). But put simply, I can't see what you'd want more from a bike.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Brilliant handling, it's like riding a housefly. Brakes other than the squeaking mentioned above, are also brilliant. No complaints.

Engine 5 out of 5

That small cutting out issue aside, no complaints, torquey, rip your arm off pulling, maybe could be a bit too sensitive at slower speeds, but that's being picky. An aftermarket exhaust is a must to let it sing.

Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5

Overall fine, but has some niggles. Intermittent (personally 3 times in 600miles but others report more or less frequent) is it'll cut out when your slowing down in 2nd or 1st and pull the clutch in. No warnings, no lights and restarts fine. Supposedly down to the lean running engine.The Bluetooth module/triumph connectivity - absolute disaster, £200 best left in your pocket or spent on a phone mount. Some report it to be buggy and glitchy, Mine is a step ahead and quite simply doesn't work. Dealers are clueless about the module and are relying on triumph to guide them on a solution. Nothing yet.Brakes are super squeaky, worse after the brake pad recall, I understand performance brake pads squeak, but this is something else. Mechanically, other than the cutting out, no relaibilty issues.

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

Servicing is pricey. Fuel Useage is decent enough, 45mpg or there abouts real world. 150ish miles to a tank.

Equipment 4 out of 5

The blipper is thing of beauty, never get bored of using it. The up quickshifter is a touch notchy especially in lower gears, but great overall.As mentioned above, the optional Bluetooth module is a disaster. Avoid. Wish I could turn back the clock and not bother speccing it. I'll be pushing for a refund on it soon if its not sorted outThe tyres, pure brilliance in the dry, awkward in the cool and wet.

Buying experience: Dealer, at launch night in Nov 19, for delivery on 1st march 20. Paid retail, but you do get a nice goody pack from triumph of a backpack, folder and keyring plus the pillion seat and single seat cowl. Also got the dealer to throw in a free genuine tank pad worth 27 quid

5 out of 5 Street Triple Fantastic
25 April 2020 by Bud

Version: Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Year: 2020

Annual servicing cost: £160

I had a 2019 765 Street Triple RS and did 700 miles on it, and updated to the 2020 version, not disappointed one bit its a fantastic bike and an improvement Yes reccomended to anyone , Factory suspension setting a bit harsh for my bumpy roads, I may soften them a little, but at least I can !!!

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Fantastic , slightly harsh on my bumpy roads, but at least I have suspension adjustment to alter away from Factory settings which are probably perfect for the track ...... Nit pickingon that though ..... Brembo ........ Fantastic !!

Engine 5 out of 5

Improved with more Torque, quickshifter up and down good, nicer exhaust and sounds even better, looks fantastic as well , little point in changing end can away from standard, maybe u could save 2kg on that ?

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

I only had to adjust handlebar positions slightly to be perfect for me . The clutch cable covers the instrument screen at the bottom and its difficult to see if that could be improved cos of enough spare cable for suspension movement …... But I will try later

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Only done 300 miles as yet ......

Equipment 5 out of 5

All very high quality named parts, Showa, Ohlins, Brembo . I got the screen + the engine protection bars …..which I hope I never need ..... Would be even nicer if the BlueTooth Link to Navagation and Camera was not an expensive add on , should really be standard on the RS top spec model (Think it is standard on the new Tiger 900)

Buying experience: Dealer. Bit poor because of personal change, I had to resort to Triumph Customer Care to sort out dealer ……… 2 hours later result !!! Well done Triumph Customer Care !!!

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