As a daily V2 rider i found it kind of borring. I even test rode the RS and idk its just a normal sounding engine. Definitly needs an aftermarket exhaust
@@bastianmortl4443 No Street Triple but an agile Yamaha MT09 SP (2020), optimized to 181,5 Kg wet and 118 whp 😅🏁 And yes, it has an Akrapovic full system (Euro 4) fittet. Excellent in terms of weight reduction, power gain from 8k rpm and overall (premium) quality😅✌️🏁
This bike is for the smart money. Perfect bike for the street. RS and MOTO2 are for the track or bragging rites. Needs wind protection though cause you get blasted at higher speeds. Also needs a bit larger tank cause you'll spend most of your day in the gas station 😂 Triumph should do a sport tourer option of this bike. That bike would be a big winner.
Shortlisted this lovely bike, together with the Yamaha XSR900, both impressed with their three-cylindre engines. In the end, I purchased the Yamaha, for the sole reason of the dealer that is closer to my home. My advice: We need more Triumph dealers in Germany.
I was initially going to purchase a 2022 XSR900, but availability and absurd dealer fees were a hurdle. Happened upon a deeply discounted, lightly used 2022 Street Triple R and pulled the trigger. No regrets, though I do still prefer the looks of the Yamaha. That blue and gold is lovely.
After testing the XSR and the Street I also went with the Yamaha. I'm not good enough to benefit from the extra nimbleness of the Street and the XSR was more fun; in the end and most of all, at least for me and in the UK, insurance and servicing the Triumph was 50% and 100% more, respectively, than the XSR!
@sguna99 I can certainly relate as I'm nowhere near competent enough to extract the handling prowess that the STR has over the XSR900, but in my case, I paid at least $3-4k less for my lightly used Triumph (including a 2 year extended warranty) than I would have payed for a new XSR900. Had they been priced the same, I'd have likely gone with the Yamaha. I did test ride an XSR900 and found that the throttle/clutch required more finesse to avoid lurchy engagement, but I suppose you get used to it.
Yes, I always have to factor in how far I need to travel for service. In the USA the dealers have thinned out. The economy and Americans just don’t ride as much as other countries. The Car is king! I’m looking at that xsr 900. I’m impressed and Yamaha gets high marks. Sometimes your Ducati and triumph service and such can be pricey. But this 2023 street triple reminds me of the 2005-2010 speed triple, a cut above the competition.
Great video!! I have been waiting for this test ride. I recently purchased a 2023 Triumph Street Triple R in Silver Ice. After weeks and weeks of research. (Including your videos). I dismissed the Z900, GSX-8S, MT09 and CB650R and bought the Triumph. I absolutely LOVE this motorcycle. And after watching your review of it, I'm even happier knowing i made the right decision on this bad boy! Keep up the good work Dan. Cheers from America
I have the R, agree though, the RS is very good value. I just found the r to be a little more supple on back roads, and realistically didn’t notice any drop in performance. On a track this would be different though, the RS would be better. What a good bike in any guise.
Great review. I really like this bike & for me it"s the best middleweight naked & really good value too. I think the RS is gorgeous but this R is more than enough if your only road riding & significantly cheaper too.
I’ve had the yellow RS for about 6 weeks now. Went to the dealer who had a yellow, red and silver RS in the showroom and as soon I saw the yellow it was game over. Had a 2018 R before and the RS is such a great bike, with improvements in every area. Love the new front end styling and the tank design changes as well. It all looks more aggressive. But no matter how hard I try I can’t take a photo of it that makes the yellow paint look like it actually does 😂 It’s such a great colour in the flesh. You can’t deny the R is great value though. Especially having identical real world power on the road.
Totally agree on the yellow. It's got a hint of orange in it I think. Very very similar to the liquid yellow renault give to their sporty hatches. Think every pic I've taken of mine, it's looked different!
I've got a 23 R and the belly pan was the one thing i thought it needed good news you can get them on the R there about £140 extra, only done about 400 miles since ive had it and can say i am loving it
In Long: Some may choose the RS for pure emotional reasons (color, the lust to have the best like stylima brakes or if you want the TFT dash). For regular road use, where you spend 95% between 2.000 and 9.000rpm you will notice no difference in the engine. Yes the better brakes you can notice even on road, but to be clear, the M4.32 Brembos are very good and better then what is mounted on most bikes 10-12k price range.
Very true - my CP3 pulls like freight train from 2’000 rpm (moving only 182,7 kgs wet) - allowing me to use 4th and 5th even in the twisties and on the mountain passes - no need to solicit max. revs / power most of the time 😎🏁🏁
@@SirMountainpass I was riding the 2020 XSR900, torque like a diesel car and plenty of power. I also liked the look and the price. Maybe that one would have been better then the Street R I took finally, but it's a close thing between booth. The Street is a little more agile in the bends. Whereas I have to admit, power cruising with a little less lean angle is more to my liking then I thought 2020. Thumbs up for your great bike.
@@karsteng1809 Thank you, Karsten. With the sticky S22 rubber, overall light wet weight and optimized power (116 whp @10’800 rpm) the SP is a treat on the mountain passes. Also, no problems to do a 2’500 km holiday tour (with some SW Motech Pro gear) thanks to the comfortable riding position (one of the biggest assets vs the Streety RS 2023, at least for my body shape 😅). And yet, I am already curious about the next-gen SP (launch in 2025/26?)😉🏁
I’m selling my 2018 Street R tonight and wasn’t really looking at another Street( I’ve had 2 already), but after seeing this video, I’m thinking of another Street R possibly. Great bikes with incredible reliability and so well made. I think these are the best overall bikes around.
I’ve had my 18 Street Triple R for quite some time now, I absolutely love it. But seeing this new model, I think I might have myself a test ride and probably upgrade after seeing this. Thanks Dan, your videos are always top notch.
I test rode both back to back starting with the r. I found the ride plusher on the rs, some of that could be down to the tyres as well as the suspension. The rs to me feels more premium when you're aboard, things like the levers and brake reservoir look cheap on the r. Whilst the r is a great bike I opted for the rs and picked up my yellow one a week ago. I've done 350 miles so far and love it, it's great to be back on a triumph triple again after selling my much loved 675r last May. 😊
Yeah, it's definitely more premium, as it should be for the price increase. I felt a little more tipped forward too which would be good on the track. Either bike is great, I'm still not sure which I'd take! :D
You can get the molded belly pan - it's an option :) i would add it - it looks nice. I just rode the RS and going to ride the R next week. They sold all the RS's at my dealer but they have some R's - so.... I would get heated grips for cooler riding and it REALLY needs a longer rear hugger as it chucked water on my bum/hips from the road. Really if you like the TFT on the R then - your made.
What is shocking is that the RS has cruise control option and R does not. If the R had that option i would bought it without second thoughts. In Barcelona there's lots of speed enforced areas.
Nice review mate. I love the rs in yellow, and the bling is hard to ignore-but, stick on some bar end mirrors, cruise control, heated grips. I’d struggle with the saving over the little difference in performance.
Nice review.... But i have to say, people too often forget the MV Agusta Brutale 800 that is straight rival both in equipement, performance and engine. Having a tangle between the two... damn i am in a dilema XD
Not so sure. The switch cube just slides off the end of the bar and is replaced by one with the cruise switch on it. It is quite an easy swap. The cruise capability is probably already on the bike and is activated along with the new switch cube. Cables are push fit and held by a cable-tie.
@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff it;s the same one on the R as it is for the Trident - which i am lead to believe has no cruise control available - also different TFT and software to the RS- so not available thru Triumph......MAnufacturers NEED to start putting cruise control on bikes - it's good for roads with speed cameras and average speed cameras over a stretch of highway /motorway...
Must admit, the dash/cockpit really lets this down. The previous R had a dashboard, mirrors and controls that felt more premium. You knew you were on a STR. Now it would look like you were on a Trident/Tiger 660. I had a Trident and felt it would play on my mind. Also, painted black engine casings, again a step down in the premium look? Could be wrong there. However, the engine is great, and the handling is fantastic if it's a step up from last year. I'm sure they will sell loads. The R would be my choice over the RS for road use.
I have a Tiger 660 with the same display. I fond that it is perfectly functional and displays all of the information you need and then some. 2k extra for the RS vs the R would be quite a big spend for a nicer dash if that's the reason for doing it.
Have you seen them in the flesh? I went to the dealer 100% buying a red. I’d seen the yellow in photos and it did nothing for me. Walked in to showroom and saw all 3 colours and the yellow blew me away. Bought it within 30 minutes 😂 It looks nothing like the photos. The pearl in the paint is really very nice. If you’ve not seen them for real don’t discount them. Even the silver looks better in the flesh.
I love my 2023 RS which Triumph have raised the bar with, the handling's sharper but still planted and the shorter gearing has made low and mid range acceleration peppier but TBH I prefer the TFT on the R as the RSs is too cluttered.
Being someone who wears reading glasses, I find some text difficult to read as it's just too small. That's my only gripe so far after one week of ownership.
The R for me, I don’t ride on track, and it’s a bit nicer on rubbish ( now standard) uk roads. This is a bike for the twisties, and the throttle is so light, not sure I would use cruise control. Mind you, I thought the quick shifter was something I didn’t need, but I’d miss it now. Having RS on the side gives it a bit more cred if you need it haha. Thought R was more supple than RS, some think otherwise.
Great review, i've been watching your channel for a while now and look forward to your videos. Love your fuel exhaust reviews, this street triple would sound awesome with a fuel system on it. Ride safe and dont forget to stop for a cup tea! :)
I've got an older generation "R" model and for road riding it more than good enough. I would suggest the RS would only be faster on a track, well above road legal speeds. Definitely the puck of the STriple range.
I agree with every point...now just trying to justify my need for an 8th motorcycle. The RS is incredible but the R will check all the boxes I require.
What a machine, I love it! That colour is the best in my opinion. I’ve always been a fan of the street triple as they are one of the best all rounders. Please get one 😂
@@Englishbikerdan great review, I don’t agree with the low down power : torque of the Street triple, I had a demo of this , the Rs model and found it a bit gutless at low revs tbh , it’s a fantastic bike though it’s so easy to ride especially at low speeds filtering ect but I’ll keep my Speed Triple for pure fun 🤩
Would I trade my Honda CB650R for one? Yes, I most certainly would. Add a belly pan, bar end mirrors and cruise control and call it a day. Trick is convincing my wife that it makes any kind of fiscal sense. 🙂 There are actually things on the RS that I DON'T want. Like increased ride height, more twitchy handling and less all-weather capable tyres. The yellow colour, however, IS TO DIE FOR!
Yip lovely bike ….great weight and sound …specd up one out the wrapper 2017 with loads of extras as I’d thought be the one to keep but changed it 2022 for a BMW R1250RS…. Street Triple be great if you stay in tenerife type country ….but west coast of Scotland 🏴 not so much ..I’m not getting any younger and need fairing/screen …. But would agree it’s a great bike with loads of attitude …I still get the attraction tho
I took an RS out last week as part of the Triumph Tour, and spent the last week trying to justify one. I’m sure i could tour on it, I’m sure I could somehow fit luggage, I’m sure I could trade my bike in……
I’ll never understand why bike manufacturers continue to insist on putting the USB socket in the boot. When you need to charge your phone is when you’re using it for something draining like sat nav, in which case it’s at the front of your bike, nowhere near the boot. 🙄
I was watching this thinking oh yeah thats the bike for me than you mention the 890 R and the MT09 and im like well, id rather have either of those even though this is great. Also Gsxs 1000 is same price.. or 3 grand in your pocket and get the Hornet.
Brilliant engine but then all their triples are, absolute weapon on a twisty road. Sadly being 60+ I’ll stick with my Multi V2 but I could find space for one of these in the garage.
Both bikes are great. If you want better, tyres, suspension, brakes, dash, mirrors, different colour scheme and more power......get the RS.. I just bought an RS, it's mental lol So good in every way.
I mean, technically they are better. But just how much better are they on the UK roads in real terms? Answer, I'll be testing both back to back soon to find out! Glad you love your RS. Great bikes!
I don’t live in the UK. To me if you can’t afford the RS that answers the question but if you can why wouldn’t you get it? I think if people are worried so much about the extra money I wouldn’t even buy a 2023 triple I’d buy a 2020. Fortunately enough for me I live in the country and have great roads around me so spirited riding is definitely something you can do.
@@AlanOliver20 I was exactly the same when I started and I wouldn’t jump on one of these myself first off. I’m quite a spirited rider and I would have got into some pretty interesting situations on this bike if it was my first. I like to ride through a bike before moving up, earning the right to ride it.
I'm not sure I'd buy the RS. To me the R is nearly as good, for quite a bit less money. And would I notice the difference or feel sad about it? Probably not! Depends what bothers you I guess.
Looking at changing my KTM790 Duke and this is a consideration. What was the economy like? The Orange gives mid 50,s and that’s not hanging about, 60+ if adhering to the speed limits
Here in the Netherlands the difference in price between the two would equate to more than 3,000 GBP once basics have been added, so not sure if it's worth it if your a road rider not doing track days etc...
Hey guys, I'm still torn between the Street Triple RS, the Kawasaki z900se and the Yamaha mt-09SP, any recommendations? I have test driven the Triumph and Kawa and they both seem fantastic. The only thing is, I have never used a quickshifter or a cruise control before. The Kawasaki doesn't have those options but is a bit cheaper. Any thoughts on this?
@@SirMountainpass Thanks for the info! I have the luck of the draw that all three have dealerships nearby so that's not a differentiating factor for me. Right now I'm heavily leaning towards the Kawa because of the seating position and how smooth it is. I've test driven the mt-07 and the torque was already pretty preppy there so I can only imagine what the 09 must be like
@@milodebruin4821 Thanks for the tip! Yeah, I've sat on all three of them by now. The seating position on the MT09 was the best, then kawa, then Triumph. I like the more casual position instead of the sporty one. I'm going to be commuting a lot on the bike as well so that's a factor ta take into account as well. The only thing is that the MT-09 feels very on or off when riding. So I'm probably going to go for the kawa and live without the cruise control and quickshifter
Great review! Wasn‘t sure about the R or RS. But looking at the seating position with an inseam of 30, which is what mine is as well, I would go for the R. Sure, there is a lower seat available for the RS. But this will result in a more bent angle …
I just test rode the RS but sat on both in my local dealer. On both I couldn't flat foot it, so the difference is very very minimal in person. I think it's something you could probably feel more on track performance.
I've never considered buying this bike before. But recently I started looking into something a bit more stable than the mt-07, the throttle on the MT is also a bit too twitchy, so I've been also looking for something that will be smoother. I've been debating between this and the MT09. The MT has more torque, but I'm afraid that will make it a bit too twitchy even with the different ride modes. So this bike has been looking really good.
The MT09 is a wheelie machine and a real handful. It's very nervous which soke riders love, but if you don't like it on the 07 it's even more amplified on the 09! The triumph triple is way more refined, more predicatble and linear, not to mention.one of the best chassis in its class! And that triumph intake and exhaust note is something you can't get anywhere else!
@@yee4618 I ended up buying a used mt09 2022 with a two brothers exhaust and ECU flashed. The power is way more linear than the mt-07, maybe because the ECU flash. It also feels way less jerky than than 07. The 07 has a weird power delivery at low end, with shorter gears and too much torque, great for fun but not good for a chill smooth ride. The 09 does it way smoother even tho it has a lot more power.
@@yee4618I think Mt09 Are more easy too rude, but Street triplr more fun ✊🔥YOU have too work the bike and shift more with the Street triple( more fun)🔥
Better? Probably not. I mean, after all the rs is track focused so, has slightly more premium components where they're needed but, the r is definitely just dandy for the streets.
It's tough competition for sure. Most components on this are better than on the Hornet. The Hornet wins on price, dealer network, cost of servicing and bang for buck (so price again really).
That three cylinder engine sounds so lovely
This is also true for Yamaha’s CP3 😉🏁🏁
As a daily V2 rider i found it kind of borring. I even test rode the RS and idk its just a normal sounding engine. Definitly needs an aftermarket exhaust
@@wifim821
I agree - one of the first things I had changed / upgraded 😉🏁
@@SirMountainpass do you have a triumph street triple and changed the exhaust system? if yes, i would like to know which exhaust did you mount?
@@bastianmortl4443 No Street Triple but an agile Yamaha MT09 SP (2020), optimized to 181,5 Kg wet and 118 whp 😅🏁
And yes, it has an Akrapovic full system (Euro 4) fittet.
Excellent in terms of weight reduction, power gain from 8k rpm and overall (premium) quality😅✌️🏁
This bike is for the smart money. Perfect bike for the street. RS and MOTO2 are for the track or bragging rites. Needs wind protection though cause you get blasted at higher speeds. Also needs a bit larger tank cause you'll spend most of your day in the gas station 😂 Triumph should do a sport tourer option of this bike. That bike would be a big winner.
Shortlisted this lovely bike, together with the Yamaha XSR900, both impressed with their three-cylindre engines. In the end, I purchased the Yamaha, for the sole reason of the dealer that is closer to my home. My advice: We need more Triumph dealers in Germany.
That makes total sense. Having a dealer nearby is a real world deciding factor. Enjoy the XSR!
I was initially going to purchase a 2022 XSR900, but availability and absurd dealer fees were a hurdle. Happened upon a deeply discounted, lightly used 2022 Street Triple R and pulled the trigger. No regrets, though I do still prefer the looks of the Yamaha. That blue and gold is lovely.
After testing the XSR and the Street I also went with the Yamaha. I'm not good enough to benefit from the extra nimbleness of the Street and the XSR was more fun; in the end and most of all, at least for me and in the UK, insurance and servicing the Triumph was 50% and 100% more, respectively, than the XSR!
@sguna99 I can certainly relate as I'm nowhere near competent enough to extract the handling prowess that the STR has over the XSR900, but in my case, I paid at least $3-4k less for my lightly used Triumph (including a 2 year extended warranty) than I would have payed for a new XSR900. Had they been priced the same, I'd have likely gone with the Yamaha. I did test ride an XSR900 and found that the throttle/clutch required more finesse to avoid lurchy engagement, but I suppose you get used to it.
Yes, I always have to factor in how far I need to travel for service. In the USA the dealers have thinned out. The economy and Americans just don’t ride as much as other countries. The Car is king!
I’m looking at that xsr 900. I’m impressed and Yamaha gets high marks. Sometimes your Ducati and triumph service and such can be pricey. But this 2023 street triple reminds me of the 2005-2010 speed triple, a cut above the competition.
Great video!! I have been waiting for this test ride. I recently purchased a 2023 Triumph Street Triple R in Silver Ice. After weeks and weeks of research. (Including your videos). I dismissed the Z900, GSX-8S, MT09 and CB650R and bought the Triumph. I absolutely LOVE this motorcycle. And after watching your review of it, I'm even happier knowing i made the right decision on this bad boy! Keep up the good work Dan. Cheers from America
I think Triumph have done a good job with the R and the RS. The R is brilliant value, yet the upgrades on the RS really justify the price increase.
I have the R, agree though, the RS is very good value. I just found the r to be a little more supple on back roads, and realistically didn’t notice any drop in performance. On a track this would be different though, the RS would be better. What a good bike in any guise.
I’d get the R just to have a real tachometer
@@wirenut3020and the little blue lights that come on when you hit the preset revs. Yea, I love a needle tachometer as well.
Great review. I really like this bike & for me it"s the best middleweight naked & really good value too. I think the RS is gorgeous but this R is more than enough if your only road riding & significantly cheaper too.
Brilliantly natural delivery of the review, making a thoroughly entertaining video. Top job sir.
Thanks David!
Picked mine up a few weeks ago here in the US. Coming from a rebel 500. That induction sound is just addicting!
I’ve had the yellow RS for about 6 weeks now. Went to the dealer who had a yellow, red and silver RS in the showroom and as soon I saw the yellow it was game over. Had a 2018 R before and the RS is such a great bike, with improvements in every area. Love the new front end styling and the tank design changes as well. It all looks more aggressive. But no matter how hard I try I can’t take a photo of it that makes the yellow paint look like it actually does 😂 It’s such a great colour in the flesh. You can’t deny the R is great value though. Especially having identical real world power on the road.
Yeah that's my only gripe with yellow, hard colour to make pop with a camera! Cheers!
every area except fuel range ✌
@@davidebbs2797 True. But fuel range on this type of bike isn’t really an issue. Still getting 150 miles from a tank. That’s okay for me.
Totally agree on the yellow. It's got a hint of orange in it I think. Very very similar to the liquid yellow renault give to their sporty hatches. Think every pic I've taken of mine, it's looked different!
Red is literally not to be found anywhere here in Belgium. Wait-list for that..
I've got a 23 R and the belly pan was the one thing i thought it needed good news you can get them on the R there about £140 extra, only done about 400 miles since ive had it and can say i am loving it
In Long: Some may choose the RS for pure emotional reasons (color, the lust to have the best like stylima brakes or if you want the TFT dash). For regular road use, where you spend 95% between 2.000 and 9.000rpm you will notice no difference in the engine. Yes the better brakes you can notice even on road, but to be clear, the M4.32 Brembos are very good and better then what is mounted on most bikes 10-12k price range.
Very true - my CP3 pulls like freight train from 2’000 rpm (moving only 182,7 kgs wet) - allowing me to use 4th and 5th even in the twisties and on the mountain passes - no need to solicit max. revs / power most of the time 😎🏁🏁
@@SirMountainpass I was riding the 2020 XSR900, torque like a diesel car and plenty of power. I also liked the look and the price. Maybe that one would have been better then the Street R I took finally, but it's a close thing between booth. The Street is a little more agile in the bends. Whereas I have to admit, power cruising with a little less lean angle is more to my liking then I thought 2020. Thumbs up for your great bike.
@@karsteng1809
Thank you, Karsten.
With the sticky S22 rubber, overall light wet weight and optimized power (116 whp @10’800 rpm) the SP is a treat on the mountain passes.
Also, no problems to do a 2’500 km holiday tour (with some SW Motech Pro gear) thanks to the comfortable riding position (one of the biggest assets vs the Streety RS 2023, at least for my body shape 😅).
And yet, I am already curious about the next-gen SP (launch in 2025/26?)😉🏁
Just bought this bike in white. Absolutely love it
I’m selling my 2018 Street R tonight and wasn’t really looking at another Street( I’ve had 2 already), but after seeing this video, I’m thinking of another Street R possibly. Great bikes with incredible reliability and so well made. I think these are the best overall bikes around.
I’ve had my 18 Street Triple R for quite some time now, I absolutely love it. But seeing this new model, I think I might have myself a test ride and probably upgrade after seeing this. Thanks Dan, your videos are always top notch.
still riding my 2018 R :).
Likewise, it blew me away too, but had to be the RS for me. Mine is on 800 miles now, just a brilliant bike! Nice little review as always!
The molded belly pan is an option. 143 quid. Also, you can't get cruise control on the R model, only the RS, it's about £340.
That triple sound! Eargasm
Picking mine up this Thursday. Great bike
2020 R also has RIDER mode, 100% sure, it's in my garage and I use this mode frequently
I test rode both back to back starting with the r. I found the ride plusher on the rs, some of that could be down to the tyres as well as the suspension. The rs to me feels more premium when you're aboard, things like the levers and brake reservoir look cheap on the r. Whilst the r is a great bike I opted for the rs and picked up my yellow one a week ago. I've done 350 miles so far and love it, it's great to be back on a triumph triple again after selling my much loved 675r last May. 😊
Yeah, it's definitely more premium, as it should be for the price increase. I felt a little more tipped forward too which would be good on the track. Either bike is great, I'm still not sure which I'd take! :D
In Oz the belly pan and seat cowl are available accessories abound 300 AUD each. Great review.
I was wondering what to do today and now im going to the Triumph dealer..
You my friend might have cost me alot of money :D
Sorry! 😂
You can get the molded belly pan - it's an option :) i would add it - it looks nice. I just rode the RS and going to ride the R next week. They sold all the RS's at my dealer but they have some R's - so.... I would get heated grips for cooler riding and it REALLY needs a longer rear hugger as it chucked water on my bum/hips from the road. Really if you like the TFT on the R then - your made.
I want one. After 1 season with a ninja 650, the Triumph Street Triple looks sooooo appealing!
In short: Regular track use: Take the RS. Normal road use: Take the R.
What about the moto2😅
Collective item 😂😂
It's not so simple. That yellow and red on the RS 🤤
What is shocking is that the RS has cruise control option and R does not. If the R had that option i would bought it without second thoughts. In Barcelona there's lots of speed enforced areas.
@@raimee81 I hear ya! My head says R, my heart, RS because of the colourway for this model. 😢
Nice review mate. I love the rs in yellow, and the bling is hard to ignore-but, stick on some bar end mirrors, cruise control, heated grips. I’d struggle with the saving over the little difference in performance.
I really was tempted to go for the RS but now I really understood that the R will be more suitable for the road use ❤ will go for the R now .
Nice review.... But i have to say, people too often forget the MV Agusta Brutale 800 that is straight rival both in equipement, performance and engine. Having a tangle between the two... damn i am in a dilema XD
quality of your videos just keeps getting better
Watched more than 20 channels and here you are with the perfect review of R. Subscribed for the laugh and your enjoyment ❤
Thanks for your lovely comment!
I think cruise control, is only available as an option on the RS model; due to it having different switchgear, to the standard R type.
Yep good point
Not so sure. The switch cube just slides off the end of the bar and is replaced by one with the cruise switch on it. It is quite an easy swap. The cruise capability is probably already on the bike and is activated along with the new switch cube. Cables are push fit and held by a cable-tie.
@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff it;s the same one on the R as it is for the Trident - which i am lead to believe has no cruise control available - also different TFT and software to the RS- so not available thru Triumph......MAnufacturers NEED to start putting cruise control on bikes - it's good for roads with speed cameras and average speed cameras over a stretch of highway /motorway...
Must admit, the dash/cockpit really lets this down. The previous R had a dashboard, mirrors and controls that felt more premium. You knew you were on a STR. Now it would look like you were on a Trident/Tiger 660. I had a Trident and felt it would play on my mind. Also, painted black engine casings, again a step down in the premium look? Could be wrong there. However, the engine is great, and the handling is fantastic if it's a step up from last year. I'm sure they will sell loads. The R would be my choice over the RS for road use.
Agreed. That display is off to me..
If you have a Trident, you know that - it’s completely different
I have a Tiger 660 with the same display. I fond that it is perfectly functional and displays all of the information you need and then some. 2k extra for the RS vs the R would be quite a big spend for a nicer dash if that's the reason for doing it.
awesome review dan bloody nice machine!! love it :)
My only problem is I don't like yellow or silver bikes, so I guess it has to be red, great review as always, your enthusiasm is contagious.
Have you seen them in the flesh? I went to the dealer 100% buying a red. I’d seen the yellow in photos and it did nothing for me. Walked in to showroom and saw all 3 colours and the yellow blew me away. Bought it within 30 minutes 😂 It looks nothing like the photos. The pearl in the paint is really very nice. If you’ve not seen them for real don’t discount them. Even the silver looks better in the flesh.
so stoked I found your channel! incredible bikes and thorough insights. I'm definitely interested in your take on the Triple RS, might get one myself!
Triumph does silver colorways very well. The silver Tiger 660 is also much more attractive than one would expect from a silver bike.
I love my 2023 RS which Triumph have raised the bar with, the handling's sharper but still planted and the shorter gearing has made low and mid range acceleration peppier but TBH I prefer the TFT on the R as the RSs is too cluttered.
Being someone who wears reading glasses, I find some text difficult to read as it's just too small. That's my only gripe so far after one week of ownership.
I like the way-easier-to-read dashboard on the R model much much better but, everything else, I like better on the RS model.
The R for me, I don’t ride on track, and it’s a bit nicer on rubbish ( now standard) uk roads. This is a bike for the twisties, and the throttle is so light, not sure I would use cruise control. Mind you, I thought the quick shifter was something I didn’t need, but I’d miss it now. Having RS on the side gives it a bit more cred if you need it haha. Thought R was more supple than RS, some think otherwise.
I have the original double round one - Bought the R model for 4k - Did Mission Impossible 2 influence me? Maybe 😎
Great review, i've been watching your channel for a while now and look forward to your videos. Love your fuel exhaust reviews, this street triple would sound awesome with a fuel system on it. Ride safe and dont forget to stop for a cup tea! :)
Can we see a 890 Duke vs Street 765R review...😍😍😍
I want that review too. I've got the 890 duke and the street triple is very tempting, but is it worth changing?🤔
I've got an older generation "R" model and for road riding it more than good enough. I would suggest the RS would only be faster on a track, well above road legal speeds. Definitely the puck of the STriple range.
He's the professor when it comes to review a motorcycle 🏍️.❤
Great review. May have to test ride one here in the states. Have a Tiger 850 now, but I miss having a practical sportsbike.
I agree with every point...now just trying to justify my need for an 8th motorcycle. The RS is incredible but the R will check all the boxes I require.
I enjoyed the last street triple r i rode the other year. Think I'd go RS for the red or yellow though if I was after one 😊
I still play golf ⛳ as I'm really bad at riding Motorcycles 😊
That’s nice 🥸
Golf was fun but so frustrating! 😂
Belly pan is available as an option in the R, also heated grips but not cruise control which is available for the RS
Thanks, I had a look on the website and at the time it wasn't available. Cruise control must have been something I wanted haha!
@@Englishbikerdan it's not a cruise /long distance bike though - handy for average speed camera roads but you wouldn't use it much i think
It is a good bike. So good that its competition are a pair of 900s. Different bikes though.
What a machine, I love it! That colour is the best in my opinion. I’ve always been a fan of the street triple as they are one of the best all rounders.
Please get one 😂
I'm so tempted. 😂
@@Englishbikerdan doo it 🤣
@@Englishbikerdan great review, I don’t agree with the low down power : torque of the Street triple, I had a demo of this , the Rs model and found it a bit gutless at low revs tbh , it’s a fantastic bike though it’s so easy to ride especially at low speeds filtering ect but I’ll keep my Speed Triple for pure fun 🤩
New colors awesome. I like Cosmic Yellow 😊
Nicely done! Definitely want one!
Would I trade my Honda CB650R for one? Yes, I most certainly would. Add a belly pan, bar end mirrors and cruise control and call it a day. Trick is convincing my wife that it makes any kind of fiscal sense. 🙂 There are actually things on the RS that I DON'T want. Like increased ride height, more twitchy handling and less all-weather capable tyres. The yellow colour, however, IS TO DIE FOR!
thanks for this beautiful test i am agree with you the color is very beautiful for the design of this bike and under the sun reveal unsuspected detail
Bro, you make me want to buy one like NOW!!! 😍😍😍
Doooo it! 😂
Yip lovely bike ….great weight and sound …specd up one out the wrapper 2017 with loads of extras as I’d thought be the one to keep but changed it 2022 for a BMW R1250RS…. Street Triple be great if you stay in tenerife type country ….but west coast of Scotland 🏴 not so much ..I’m not getting any younger and need fairing/screen …. But would agree it’s a great bike with loads of attitude …I still get the attraction tho
just test rode this bike and omg.. my decision of next bike just got that more complicated.
This bike is around 20.000 euro in denmark.. I hate our taxes!
Is it better than the RS?
Me: Yellow.
Haha. Excellent point! 😂
Thanks for the review. Does traction control keep the front wheel down?
I have the RS and only use it on the street. I have not tried the R variant to compare the two but the RS is fine for me on the street.
I had a street triple the best handling bike I ever ridden.same about the crap wiring.don’t ride in the rain keep the wiring dry
I took an RS out last week as part of the Triumph Tour, and spent the last week trying to justify one. I’m sure i could tour on it, I’m sure I could somehow fit luggage, I’m sure I could trade my bike in……
Hehe, they have that effect don't they!?
Still can’t get it out of my head. Such a capable bike, and with cruise control it’s practical right?!
I’ll never understand why bike manufacturers continue to insist on putting the USB socket in the boot. When you need to charge your phone is when you’re using it for something draining like sat nav, in which case it’s at the front of your bike, nowhere near the boot. 🙄
The #1800 you save over the RS one could buy their own Ohlins shock and upgrade the front master to brembo 19/20.
Great review Dan
Triumph has everything going pretty well on most their bikes other than those headlights....
Pretty bike though
They are polarising eh. 👍
Nice bike. Pardon my ignorance but is a triple an inline 3?
Definitely 👍
I was watching this thinking oh yeah thats the bike for me than you mention the 890 R and the MT09 and im like well, id rather have either of those even though this is great. Also Gsxs 1000 is same price.. or 3 grand in your pocket and get the Hornet.
Great video review.
That's a brilliant motorcycle
Brilliant engine but then all their triples are, absolute weapon on a twisty road. Sadly being 60+ I’ll stick with my Multi V2 but I could find space for one of these in the garage.
looks like you have been working out!!!
After my hole in one I went out on top. Golf is a time killer.
RS is worth it for the paint colours alone, in my opinion.
I’m lead to believe cruise control is only an option on the R/S not on the R pulse more rider options with the RS .
You are right, no CC on this model!
Dan you've reviewed both the MT-09 and the Triple 765 R. Which do you go for?....
A tough one to answer. Luckily I should be able to borrow both soon for a comparison!
Both bikes are great. If you want better, tyres, suspension, brakes, dash, mirrors, different colour scheme and more power......get the RS.. I just bought an RS, it's mental lol So good in every way.
I mean, technically they are better. But just how much better are they on the UK roads in real terms? Answer, I'll be testing both back to back soon to find out! Glad you love your RS. Great bikes!
I don’t live in the UK. To me if you can’t afford the RS that answers the question but if you can why wouldn’t you get it? I think if people are worried so much about the extra money I wouldn’t even buy a 2023 triple I’d buy a 2020. Fortunately enough for me I live in the country and have great roads around me so spirited riding is definitely something you can do.
Do you think a new rider could use one of these? New as in rid dirt bikes for years so got a fair bit of knowledge just never ridden on the road
@@AlanOliver20 I was exactly the same when I started and I wouldn’t jump on one of these myself first off. I’m quite a spirited rider and I would have got into some pretty interesting situations on this bike if it was my first. I like to ride through a bike before moving up, earning the right to ride it.
I'm not sure I'd buy the RS. To me the R is nearly as good, for quite a bit less money. And would I notice the difference or feel sad about it? Probably not! Depends what bothers you I guess.
Looking at changing my KTM790 Duke and this is a consideration. What was the economy like? The Orange gives mid 50,s and that’s not hanging about, 60+ if adhering to the speed limits
Fuel economy is very good with these.
Here in the Netherlands the difference in price between the two would equate to more than 3,000 GBP once basics have been added, so not sure if it's worth it if your a road rider not doing track days etc...
Hey guys, I'm still torn between the Street Triple RS, the Kawasaki z900se and the Yamaha mt-09SP, any recommendations? I have test driven the Triumph and Kawa and they both seem fantastic. The only thing is, I have never used a quickshifter or a cruise control before. The Kawasaki doesn't have those options but is a bit cheaper. Any thoughts on this?
My ranking: 1. Yamaha 2. Triumph 3. Kawasaki 😅🏁🏁
Yamaha’s reliability, torque delivery, agile handling and a vast network of dealerships make the difference for me 😉👌
You need to go sit on them, they all have different ergos.
@@SirMountainpass Thanks for the info! I have the luck of the draw that all three have dealerships nearby so that's not a differentiating factor for me. Right now I'm heavily leaning towards the Kawa because of the seating position and how smooth it is. I've test driven the mt-07 and the torque was already pretty preppy there so I can only imagine what the 09 must be like
@@milodebruin4821 Thanks for the tip! Yeah, I've sat on all three of them by now. The seating position on the MT09 was the best, then kawa, then Triumph. I like the more casual position instead of the sporty one. I'm going to be commuting a lot on the bike as well so that's a factor ta take into account as well. The only thing is that the MT-09 feels very on or off when riding. So I'm probably going to go for the kawa and live without the cruise control and quickshifter
Great review! Wasn‘t sure about the R or RS. But looking at the seating position with an inseam of 30, which is what mine is as well, I would go for the R. Sure, there is a lower seat available for the RS. But this will result in a more bent angle …
I just test rode the RS but sat on both in my local dealer. On both I couldn't flat foot it, so the difference is very very minimal in person. I think it's something you could probably feel more on track performance.
awesome bike,but i think i ll go for the gsx8s.80hp its enought to have fun.and the 2.5k i save, will be a full akro
me too. Just waiting impatiently now for shops to get demo bikes in…
You can get belly pan as an option. Fun review as usual.
Thanks, checked when I made the vid and it wasn't in the styling list.
@@Englishbikerdan yeah, it wasn't on the list until recently. Keep up the good work and most importantly the fun part. 🙂
Hello Dan, would you choose this or the Monster 937?
Does rear tire throw mug to rider s back in wet roads? Do we need rear fender for ride in rain?
Has anyone told you that you look like Rob Schneider... LoL... Nice review mate ..
That's a first! I wish I had his bank balance!
They have really scrimped on that dash! Horrendous to how they used to be. Enough to stop me upgrading. But other than that stunning bike!!
I've never considered buying this bike before. But recently I started looking into something a bit more stable than the mt-07, the throttle on the MT is also a bit too twitchy, so I've been also looking for something that will be smoother.
I've been debating between this and the MT09. The MT has more torque, but I'm afraid that will make it a bit too twitchy even with the different ride modes. So this bike has been looking really good.
The MT09 is a wheelie machine and a real handful. It's very nervous which soke riders love, but if you don't like it on the 07 it's even more amplified on the 09! The triumph triple is way more refined, more predicatble and linear, not to mention.one of the best chassis in its class! And that triumph intake and exhaust note is something you can't get anywhere else!
@@yee4618 I ended up buying a used mt09 2022 with a two brothers exhaust and ECU flashed. The power is way more linear than the mt-07, maybe because the ECU flash. It also feels way less jerky than than 07. The 07 has a weird power delivery at low end, with shorter gears and too much torque, great for fun but not good for a chill smooth ride. The 09 does it way smoother even tho it has a lot more power.
Mt 09 are more uppright and easy too ride, street triple R more racey snd stiff, shift gear more foten✊🔥🔥
@@yee4618I think Mt09 Are more easy too rude, but Street triplr more fun ✊🔥YOU have too work the bike and shift more with the Street triple( more fun)🔥
Better? Probably not. I mean, after all the rs is track focused so, has slightly more premium components where they're needed but, the r is definitely just dandy for the streets.
Were you having trouble with the gear change? You seemed to be stuck in one gear, just going on and off the throttle. 🤔
Nope, just having fun. 😊
My idea of fun would be going up and down through the gears but each to their own. 😂
You get so many bikes to ride
So many nice middleweight naked bikes. How does one choose?
Thanks Dan. I see this bike isn't much different to the 2019 version - "If it ain't broke don't fix it" eh? :>)
Lots of changes, especially to the engine.
how is this the 2023? i bought the 2023 model and the display is analog and i have no cruise control. how is this?
how would the honda hornet go against this bike :) ?
It's tough competition for sure. Most components on this are better than on the Hornet. The Hornet wins on price, dealer network, cost of servicing and bang for buck (so price again really).
wuuuaaaoooo,,,!!!! excelent sound...!!!1
The upgrades on the rs make it well worth the extra money
For road riding, I disagree.
You rode the old 660 s didn’t you once upon a time, how does it feel in comparison can you remember ?
Power wise