Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Triumph Street Triple 765 RS: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS leads on power with 130 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
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Triumph Speed Twin 1200
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Triumph Street Triple 765 RSThe verdict
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS edges it overall at 9/10, but the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
105 hp.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
130 hp and 0.69 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Our 9/10 at $13,545, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
188 kg with an 836 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Our top score in this matchup at 9/10.
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Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS?
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS makes the most power at 130 hp and 80 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS?
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $13,545.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS?
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is the lightest at 188 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Speed Twin 1200: 105 hp and 216 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
