TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 R
BIG QUESTIONS ANSWERED
TRIUMPH’S STREET TRIPLE 765 range is fronted by the all-singing, all-dancing RS model. Buyers tend to be swayed by the added bling – premium kit such as the Öhlins shock and Brembo Stylema calipers tempt many and make the RS the best-seller.
But many rate the middle-ground R version as the best all-round package for road riding, due to its softer and less rev-hungry motor compared to the track-ready RS. The theory is its lower-spec suspension gives a plusher ride that’s comfier and easier to get on with.
Triumph has treated the R to some upgrades for this year, boosting power and torque by 2.1bhp and 2.2lb·ft using lessons learned from the firm’s involvement as control engine supplier in Moto2. The electronics package is also enhanced, the riding position made more focused and styling sharpened a smidge.
Which begs the question — has Triumph messed up the balanced formula that made the Street Triple R so good in pursuit of sportier manners? Time to find out as we answer the Big Questions on the 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 R...
SUSPENSION The R gets fully-adjustable Showa 41mm Separate Function Forks — Big Piston (SFF-BP for short) — with a fully-adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock where the RS gets Öhlins front and rear. The R also has Continental ContiRoad tyres where the RS gets edgier Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 trackday rubber. The gullwing swingarm is also new
DASH While the RS gets a full-colour 5in TFT dash, the R model makes do with a simpler TFT display, which looks similar to the unit on the entry-level Trident 660, but fitted in a new housing. Adding Bluetooth connectivity costs £225 through a separate plug-in module
RIDING POSITION The bars are 12mm wider than before, but the R retains its 10mm lower seat height compared to the RS, at 826mm
ELECTRONICS The R model has four riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-configurable) as well as angle-responsive four-level traction control and ABS. The TC can be switched off completely if required but not the ABS. An up/ down quickshifter is standard as well as front-wheel lift control (integrated with the TC) and LED lights
ENGINE The same basic 765cc lump is under constant development in Moto2 and the knowledge gained has been fed back to the road bikes. It now makes a claimed 118.4bhp with 59lb·ft of torque. New pistons, con-rods and gudgeon pins accompany a hike in compression ratio (up 4.7% to 13.25:1). The gearbox features shorter ratios for improved acceleration and the exhaust has been redesigned for improved flow while continuing to meet noise standards
BRAKES The R boasts Brembo M4.32 four-piston radial calip
