Don't buy a Trident! 2024 Triumph Street Triple R review 

I don't think that the majority of people are buying RS over R because of tech. I think they are buying them more because of their looks. The yellow one is stunning. Just stunning

One of the best middle weight bikes out there. Mrs has owned two 675's over the last decade. Just wish Triumph hadn't made the tank size smaller compared to her older model. Triumph are crafty by leaving all the best colours to the RS

Another excellent review. Love the humour mixed with all the facts you need to know and none of the boring bits you don’t need. Excellent journalism.

Lovely bike.....till one can afford the 1200 !!! I still maintain that VERY FEW people can handle 120-130hp......more than that is usually just bragging rights !

Great points you make as always. Thanks.

You can tell someone is a pro when it comes to reviews. Well done

It's weird isn't it? I am perfectly happy with my awesome 2023 Speed Twin 1200, yet all I can think of is my next bike - which is 99.9% likely to be the Street Triple R next year - or the year after if I can't get the right deal. When I watch videos like this, I have to keep reminding myself what a great bike I already have...

Great review. Less is more. Great closing lines, Tim. Made me chuckle

If you loosen the clutch lever free play just slightly ( like a quarter of a rotation ) it will most likely fix the quick shifter issue. I had the same issue on my trident 660. It's hella sensitive to lever tension and after the clutch would warm up and tighten the lever slightly the quick shifter would start being a POS. Just mess around with making it slightly looser / tighter and you'll get it all dialed in and it will be butter smooth.

I own both a 2024 Street triple RS and a 2022 Trident 660 (even did a review on my channel of both). I will say that the trident does offer something that the STr doesn't, and it would be the looks. While i love the STRS, the trident with its neo retro looks, 80hp triple, and comfortable more upright riding position, its hits the market perfectly for those who want to cruise, while still having fun in the turns. Not to mention the insurance difference between the two haha. Either way, excellent review! Wish the RS came in white...

Really want one now… right now thanks Tim

Totally agree Tim, I bought the white one last year, added the belly pan and I love it 😎

Another good , down to earth review. Doesn’t say much about Triumph UK not sorting the quickshifter/blipper after another reviewer had the same problem, or worse if the problem happened again so soon. Looking forward to more reviews ….

Good review. You had a slightly less damp day than I did when I filmed my review on this. Although the roads were shocking. Not just mud and moistness, but some proper gaping holes too. I like that it's the only triple in this sector when everything else is a parallel twin.

I got a 765 RS for my first BIG bike... this thing is MENTAL!!! LOVE IT .... highly recommend. I suppose I know nothing but how about a quote from Pete Hickman "if I was going to get a REALLY fun bike for the road - that's what I would get" ...obviously if you're going from a 125cc you won't notice any difference for the money between the R and RS. I've got a 28 inch inside seam and bike is totally fine height for me x

Thanks Tim.

Great review as per, I demoed the Rs Street Triple and tbh 130 hp is definitely not a big deal over 120bhp , I’ve not ridden the R yet but it seems like a perfect road bike 👍🏾

Nice one timmywoowoo

Seriously thought he was going to say "That's right, it's my mother"

Lovely bike, sounds amazing. I am wondering how the upcoming Hornet 1000 will compare to these bikes, although I think that’s got a little more power. Mates got a street triple, it’s a beaut.

Was shoping a Trident as a second bike, but...... Now you've got me thinking.

There’s no doubting it’s a nice looking bike.

Love the colour on this. Would swap the mirrors like the rs.

Interesting what you said about the lowering link not available for the R but my triumph dealership has a lowered R for sale

Thanks Tim - I've been waiting for a journo to finally come out and say when Triumph announced the RS and R when they talked about the RS for 55 mins on its performance and finished off saying 'Oh, and there's the R for the road', they actually meant if you spend the majority of your time on the road, don't live in a barmy 20C-30C nor in a country where there roads are like a billiard table just go buy the R. Triumph are a bit naughty too with looks are some options (like no cruise control on the road going R .... like I need cruise on the track) , colours, etc. Shame. My question to you is on your testing of the RS - did you try softening it off for the road and if so was it still less roadish than the R? You see I'm shallow, and would buy the RS IF it could be softened off to be as comfortable as the R for the road...

Great job

I test rode the previous generation of "R" and loved it so much that I am really convinced to buy a second-hand one. My only problem is the pillion seat. 90% of the time I ride solo, but if do have a passenger I wouldn't want her to suffer. Even if it takes an aftermarket seat or some modification (like I did on my current MT-07). Do you have any opinion on that matter? Moreover, is it possible to throw some side bags and go for a small travel? (The best twisties are unfortunately away from the city)

I plan to buy it with a belly pan, sit cowl and barend mirrors

Gotta say if you can afford the rs its a no brainer for me 😂 the yellow rs is just beautiful ! My brother owns the trident and he loves it and its a fair bit cheaper 😮

So Tim what is better overall, the Street Triple or the Monster 937?

Hey have a deposit on a 660 tribute, and I already know I'm going to the higher mirrors from the the 765 on the tribute so I can see behind me

II had a 2012 Steet triple R that I loved and miss. I sold it because it was just too hot in traffic. The engine heat and underseat pipes was cooking me. Is the 2024 Street triple still hot ? I am thinking of this as a replacement for my FJ09.

Beautiful bike and can get one for £9k new if ya look around I’ve bought one with the low seat as I have little legs 😂

Having faced the R or RS choice twice now (gen 1 and gen 2) I always plumped for the RS as my road bike (never done a track day in 17 years of riding). To me I just got so much more enjoyment out of it, over the Rs that I rode - it reminded me of my old 636 Ninja; it just had that extra bit of character that made it more engaging to ride. One thing that reviewers often miss, is the Brembo MSC that the RS comes with, with the 19/20/21 ratio - which allows you to perfectly customise the feel and bite of the brakes on the road. The only thing that the RS needs, other than sacking off the dreadful Super Corsas for some PR6s, is suspension setup - as no matter what you choose from the book, it never feels right for our roads imo

Surely it can't be too difficult to get the tank and a couple parts repainted? I've heard the softer R suspension is nicer for normal roads.

Yeah, but you also get TFT dash, ohlins rear shoch and brembo master cylinder on the RS... That's something.

Does it has cruise control as accessories?

The Trident offers a completely different seating position, some might just want to stick to picking the ergonomics that fit them better. Plus the Trident is a much more around town friendly bike.

You’re right the 765 is a great starter bike

You popped up in my android news feed (just in case you wanted to know:)

I got a 765r was looking at the trident but know it wouldn't be a nuff power for me since my last bike was z800 But I got to say I like the 765 r better than my old gsxr750

The street triple is my favorite bike. I would get the rs for the yellow and cruise control 🙂

... my next scoot ... selling my 2023 Husq. Norden 901 Expedition with only 6100 miles to get it.

If the zMY-09 were better looking, for me anyway, it would be the boys to choose….but it isn’t, so it will be the Street Triple.

Absolutely agree. The 765 R is a FAR BETTER buy than the 660 in every way. I rode the 660 and was thoroughly disappointed. It just feels like a neutered 675. The 765 R is an absolute bargain for $10k.

I am about to buy my first bike and I still think the trident is the the pick. I think the insurance/price to buy and the horsepower are big factors and I will be getting mine used anyway (I don't think I could live with myself if I ever dropped a brand new bike). I haven't test ridden either and so I am going off reviews and you are the first to suggest that a street triple could be a first bike but I think you are the exception (and possibly even exceptional :)). I still think the street triple is what I would want but at the same time feel like I need the stabilisers for a bit.

It’s funny because Sam Vincent actually said exactly the same, that this is actually the better road bike.

Never getting bored of trident! Also looks superior imo ;)

Don’t tell people what to buy !!! Trident is a great great bike .!

Trident better first bike, and Mt07✊🔥🔥more comfortable too🤙but 765R are a loot faster and fun🔥🔥Great review

I am a bit torn between the Street Triple R and the Trident. Just compared the dyno values. It seems that until 8.000 RPM both, the Street and the Trident have almost the same power output. Only after 8.000 RPM the Street pulls massivly away. So, in everyday use I guess the Trident is still the more reasonable choice, isn't it? The Streety seems to be about 3K more expensive?

Yeah but you'll pull up to a meet and someone (me) will park next to you with an RS😉

Will be interesting to see how the new MT09 stacks up against it

I'd be happy with either of them. 😀

Even better. Get a used 675R and you will pay LESS than a brand new Trident. There are loads of low mileage (i.e. less than 10-15k) bikes available - I should know as I've just sold mine and already regretting it :-)

Thats one of my favourite roads to. Got loads of letters from the police "reminding me of the speed limit" from our speedwatch pencil necked friends in Ockley....

I think the previous model Street Triple looked much nicer.

12:07 What in the world is a stable cream cake?

Wheelie nanny leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'm not even a hooligan but I do like to loft the wheel a little here and there when getting on it, within reason. If they're going to make it so you can never disable wheelie control, at least make it so the wheelie control limits the angle to a certain degree rather than not at all!!

Monster ???

... yep definitely the rs, thanks, lol.

Yeah most people will do just fine on a 660.

A better road bike than the RS, but it doesn't come in yellow.

😄❤️👍

It’s different than the RS, not better.

LOL this video came in my recommendations and you look like a handsome al fagan. or what al fagan would have looked like if his mum didnt keep dropping him 😂😂😂

Lovely bike although...Z900 has more torque more, top end, great handling etc. A pair of decent tyres and it's a weapon on the road. I never understand why it doesn't get the kudos it deserves?

nobody needs >100hp for normal roads. like do you want drive 200 km/h or what?😂

Rs speed better i done 30 000

Why triumph killed daytona 675

Buy a Trident

such a good bike but the front is ugly af! Almost as ugly as a KTM street machine.