@@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454 …and unless you are familiar with the slight differences from the rider’s view that is no help to anyone. I have a Speed3 and my other half would like a Street3 but even I was struggling to tell her which ‘this’ was and ‘that’ was.
I own a 2014 Street Triple 675R, I just love it. Its light (compered to many) Sounds great when opened up. I had the bikes suspension set up by a pro, (For my weight) run the back ...Pirelli Diablo Corsa... tyre at a slightly lower pressure. The bike handles beautifully on twisty roads.... Fortunately, here in Spain the roads are better maintained, rough and potholes surfaces are not a problem. I believe the striple series of Triumph are just great.....Interesting to see how these bikes have progressed in the last few years though..I'm 73 so I suspect my hooligan days are numbered but to finish my biking, from 1963 to present riding the triumph is a real pleasure..
I have the 2020 street RS and I literally can't stop riding it. Its an amazing bit of kit. Rough ride on rough roads but other than that no complaints at all. I LOVE IT!
Cracking review of 2 beautys Chopsy.. Greg's a good bloke isn't he.. an excellent side kick for your channel.. a Robin to your Batman so to speak! 😅Very informative to watch and to get those instant impressions from each rider. Nice one buddy as always Stay safe matey. Stew 👍👍👍
Had the Street 765R for a year now, great bike, goes like stink and when it's ridden sensible 60mpg you don't need any more for the road or track unless you are a top notch knee down merchant. Great vid chops thanks.
Ah, The eternal question. I think the Speed doesn't egg you on as much as the Street to go nuts. When I get off my Street after a ride I always feel like it's disappointed in me because we could have gone faster. I don't think the Speed is as judgemental. 😆 But no-one will ever have the answer to this question. Great video.👍
@mirlin235 I had an R model 2010 but changed it for a Daytona, Great bike but very uncomfortable. Then some silly old bloke knocked me off it and wrote it off. He nearly wrote me off as well. Two Broken vertebrae in my neck and a broken ankle. I've recovered ok though. Got a Z1000sx now, lovely bike.
@mirlin235 Sorry, I meant the Daytona was very uncomfortable. The Street Triple as you have said is very comfortable. Probably the most enjoyable bike I've ever owned, and I've had a lot. Indeed I am considering a new version RS but the new Ducati Monster is also interesting me. But deep down I am a Triumph fan.
@mirlin235 yes I think you're right about the Ducati but that engine is a belter, I've ridden a supersport and multistrada with it in and thought it was great. I haven't tried the 765 engine,though I'm sure it's great. I'm really thinking I want a naked bike again, the SX is excellent but it's so good and faultless it's quite boring/soul less if you know what I mean. Where do you live? Just wondering.
@mirlin235 well I'm not close at all. I live in West Yorkshire, England but I imagine the climate is similar. Ducati maintenance is expensive here too. Triumph have got more expensive here recently due to their popularity and premium image but not as expensive as the Italian exotica. It's a small world isn't it.😀
I’ve had the Street and bought the speed last year, and the instant torque of the speed is addictive and it so much more stable. I would say a more grown up hooligan bike 😂 great side by side real world comparison 👍
Interesting Gary. I had a 2013 Speed, traded it last year for a 2018 Street RS. Great bike but I miss the torque of the Speed. Much more comfortable bike too, at least for me.
Ryan Holt You should try the 2020 Speed triple I think you may want to go back with the extra BHP. They are both lovely bikes but like I said the Speed is more stable and you don’t feel your wringing it’s neck all the time.
I went for the speed over the street for the pure extra grunt. Plus I like manning the bike into corners. The street felt like sitting on a fly, which my is no bad thing. Both great bikes but the speed scared me a bit, which I liked 👍🏻
I love me a Triumph Triple - can't wait to see what the new Speedie brings to the party 'cos I'm too a bit on the fence these days about which I prefer (in the past the Street won easily but the Speed has been vastly improved over the last iteration).....great vid chaps!
You didn’t seem to love the speed triple R (white one) you tested Andy. I was so surprised. It’s strangled with those lumpy stock cans on it, but the S in red, with a set of carbon SC cans with removable baffles in sounds incredible. can’t fault the fully adjustable stock suspension either. What a bike. Decent top end and great torque delivery. best of both worlds.
So.... @TheMissendenFlyer @Lambchoprides - I am on the look out for moving up from (my 2nd...) Street Triple RS 765 (the first one) to a Speed Triple RS. The Speed, is the engine more of a 'lump' bit capacity, or does it like to rev out? Not thinking it's as revy as the Street Mind. But a sense of urgency - The last big capacity bike I owned a K1200s BMW was just 'an engine' - fast, but uninvolving
My partner has a Street R which she loves, my son has the Street RS but is disappointed in it, possibly due to the fact that the addictive induction raw keeps getting him into trouble 🤦♂️. I rode the Speed RS a couple of years ago and it blew me away, absolutely loved it. I tested a lot of bikes that year and without hesitation I wanted one....so what did I do? 🤔 I bought a Tiger 1200 XRT as we were looking for a bike for the two of us for a European tour. The bike was amazing but my lady said that she would rather be riding her own bike now so maybe a Speed is back on the table for this year 🤞
@@minicopilot1he says that he should have brought a different bike as his previous bike was a sports naked, also he tends to ride it too fast as the induction sounds addictive. I've riden his bike and I thought it was great. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Selling my Harley to buy a street or speed triple, not sure if the triple is quick than my street Bob straight line. 115hp and 110 tq stage 2 w cam. Not a Harley guy at all buy something about it feels like a raw muscle car. Miss my street twin though!
What a great way to finish a Perth Sunday here, top comparison Gents. I spent some time weighing the pros and cons of both models and finally decided on the Speed. Key reasons, cruise control (great for longer rides), imu, far better display and the higher spec ohlins. You get use to keyless start too. Throw a low boy on her and you lose 7 kilos of upsprung weight too while the ohlins make it easy to adjust!! Roll on the 1160 :)
I love your reviews, Greg and you are such a good team ! Always being able to be factual but also emotional and funny, not forgetting the nice shootings. And last but not least, you're so british and that's a big plus ;) Greetings form Luxembourg, Tom
@@sjaisie how is it faster? It doesn't have nearly as much power as the speed? Or are you saying for you it was easier to ride fast compared to the speed triple?
@@willbuesseler8739 the street 765 RS has more HP/kg than the 2011 Speed. Speed 0.62hp per kg Street 0.63hp per kg The speed has much more torque but the weight makes it slower in the corners, at least for me anyway! If you want to go fast in a straight line stay with speed. If you want to be faster and smoother in the corners get a street.
Hello Chopsy - I bought a Speed RS last year and luv it! At 6'2'' & 103 Kg I find the Ohlins suspension settings are bob on for the road. The 1050 triple is sooo addictive with the air intake howl and the way it just picks up it skirt and romps into the distance whether 4th 5th or 6th..luv it!! just wish the keyless included the petrol cap.
I rode both back to back last summer, and concluded that if the bike were ladies, the Street’s the one you’d take home to meet your Mum, but the Speedy is the one you’d never dare take home but just had to keep seeing. Totally addicted to that torque. I have a Street Triple 675R currently, but I’m seriously having to choose between the Super Duke R and the Speedy RS.
@@cookies7531 I bought the 2020 Speed RS. It is a bit of beast, but I love the additional road presence, looks and power. What a ride! Every time I get off at the end of a trip!
I agree with comments about TFT screens, call me simple, but why don’t triumph allow a download update so street owners can have the better speed screen layouts?
The street had that layout before the speed even had the TFT screen. The street is on the second iteration and that speed is on the original. Why they changed it? No idea but they have changed it again on the new Speed so they are probably going to change it on the street soon because everyone seems to be complaining about the change.
I had the 765 RS and recently upgraded to the speedy and a couple of items not mentioned so far is that the speedy certainly runs hotter and the fueling is not as good at low RPMs. I could also ride the 765 on instinct and the speedy requires more attention. a much more serious ride. That said, I love the extra torque on the speedy (especially with a passenger) and am happy with the switch.
I just bought a 2020 Speed 1050RS after owning a 2015 Street 675R for a few years. I thought the 675R was nimble and easy to throw around... until I rode the 1050RS. On paper it is 17kg heavier, on the road however it is completely different. It holds the corners better, absorbs the bumps better, smoother acceleration obviously without having to be at WOT to get it to move. It's honestly the bike I should have bought when I got the 675R, but I am glad I have finally gotten myself onto one now. It is an absolute dream to ride, and the de-baffled SC Projects muffler with mid pipe just sounds incredible (ear plugs needed for longer trips though!). Keen to get it tuned, as these engines respond very nicely to some extra timing!
Great vid but if I may make a suggestion - you both refer to the bikes as "this" & "that" and it's hard to determine what bike you are referring to. If you use thier names it sould be easier to keep track of that bike you are commenting on. Still a great comparison 👍
Over many years of Triumph ownership I had several Speeds & Streets as loaners while my Tiger was being serviced. When I wanted a 2nd bike I got a Street without hesitation = lighter, nimbler, more engaging, and more fun. Speed might have advantages but only in rare circumstances. Street is the real world winner.
Best video so far Chopsie. As I always say I'll always keep my Speedie RS. My best purchase and love it to bits. It's got a tough presence about it and a sound to die for. Go Team Greg. Cheers from Melbourne.
I have an RS street triple and the weight at rest, specifically at a traffic light, I love it. I turn up at a light and look around, no plans, and leave, as much as I was on a mountain bike. I had a tiger 1200 when I felt I needed a 15 point check approaching a set of lights to make sure I didn’t drop it or kill anyone, my street triple (relatively) feels like I can point it anywhere and still recover any misdemeanour
Really nice vid & review. You guys make a good team. I always enjoy this type of chat review set up & Gregorio lol isn't afraid to give an opinion which is good. Personally as I don't do big miles, I would go for the street out of the two as it's smaller, lighter, cheaper & I can use more of it more of the time.
I've owned the street triple rs and it was one of the best bikes I've owned. I found it to be involving, fast, good handling and comfortable. The only criticism I made was it was way to firm for the UK roads (even with the shock adjusted) I now own the speed triple rs. I find the ride quality to be far better, it just feels so much more complete package. I love the attention to detail, the carbon parts, the arrow cans and the ohlins set up is utterly brilliant. August 2020 prices : Speed triple rs £13600 Free quickshifter (£300 option) £1000 deposit contribution £500 clothing voucher 1 years rac cover 1 years road tax So in comparison to the £10500 Street, it's not so much of a big step financially for the top of the range. Either bike is truly amazing whichever you decide!
I own the street triple rs 2020 and i can see the dash and find it at least usable. Id definitely prefer the dash from the 2018. Theres an option so you can have the tachometer at the top of the screen to see in clear numbers what revs you are doing
Got speed and had street for a courtesy bike just yesterday and riding back to back. Street sounds better and is lighter but the speed like a grown up bike. Street suspension softer and I like that. My speed suspension too stiff for my 13st but good 2 up. Definitely speed for me all told and no regrets
Happy with my recent purchase of a Brand New Speed Triple 1050 RS for £11.5k which included autobliper and heated grips. Turn off the traction control and it will wheelie on demand. Only downside is useless rear hugger which doesn't stop road grime covering the rear seat when out on a wet ride.
There is a current deal , running for a little while yet I believe, on the Speed RS. £1k deposit contribution, but you have to take the finance. Apparently you can pay the finance off after a couple of weeks, so you don't have to live with the 7.9% APR (if you can get finance cheaper elsewhere). On the current Speed RS deal, there's an included quick shifter. There's also a £500 voucher for clothing, but there is confusion over whether this also covers accessories. So it's possible you could get heated grips, and maybe an alarm for just a tiny bit over the £500 voucher. Ask you're local dealer :)
Great review, I have a street rs and previously had the speed r, which looks better more muscular but for everyday use the lighter street wins for me but both awesome, Cheers Chopsy
The street rs is a little but of a legend in its own right.when it launched back in 2016-18 no one has seen such a incredible middleweight naked machine with class topping software,hardware and performance
I have had a few too many bikes to list, most on a 3yr terms yet the only bike ever bought was my 675 09 Street R and still love it, its just a do it all brilliant bike with true build quality and 12 years on its still a total joy to run round the streets of london on. My BMW S1kRR was nice and i almost bought it after the 3 yrs were up but I always worry when parking when the police are around or if i stacked it. None of which i have with my trusty STR.
Great review. I just bought the 2022 Street RS, and I love it. I didn't consider the Speed because I'll always go for light weight over power when it comes to "sporty" bikes. Glad to see some one else shares my hate for the dash on the Street, it's the only thing I don't like about the bike. I have actually written to Triumph, asking someone to find the graphic designer responsible, then give them a big slap.
I had the 2018 Street triple R (with added quickshifter) but after watching and reading a lot of reviews on the 2020 RS I decided that I might buy it if my test ride was favourable, so after an afternoon spent riding around the north west of N.Ireland (were the N.W. 200 is run annually) and down to Enniskillen, I found that Triumph had genuinely beefed up the RSs mid-range and improved the ride quality to where it no longer felt like a stripped down supersport bike, I was on the verge of trading in my R when the dealer asked if I'd like to ride the 2020 R , I hadn't seen any tests on the new R and the only thing I knew was the new bike had the Bi-Directional quickshifter as standard but thought I'll give it a try, Phew! I'm so glad I did , Triumph have made just as many improvements to the R as they've made to the RS, apart from the quickshifter they've changed 1st and 2nd gear so that acceleration is improved, the body work changes replicate those of the RS, IMO the R is still the better every day bike right down to its Pirelli diablo corsa II tyres, which suit all conditions. you'll have no doubt guessed I didn't after all go for the RS, I opted for the R and I'm very pleased with my choice ,the only negative being the lack of TFT screen which has been replaced by the old 675 street triple dash, though the bi directional quickshifter more than compensates for this.
Went for Street triple R myself. New rider…. I would not see the lack of the TFT as downside. As it is not nearly as crisp as a BMW for example. And it shows too much information and is not as intuitive. I got the R and really love the LCD/analog dash combo. Get the info I need in an instant. And get real, most of the RS specs over the R are more suited to seasoned race track riders. And I am to old for that. But not too old to get a total blast riding the R. The R offers plenty. Also, the tires on the R are more all weather suited. Power on the RS is not the issue. I did like the RS on the test ride and it was still me riding the bike. The R does not feel lacking in any way. It is just the price difference of the RS vs the R and perceived value for money. For a few bucks the R can be turned into an RS lookalike. Belly pan, bar end mirrors and upgraded brake reservoirs. And with some ecu tuning the engine power could be made to match the RS… so I do not see any reason to buy the RS….. unless you are an experienced rider who can put the upgraded suspension and brakes to good use….. Now after putting 1000 kms on I know this is just the bike for me. Light, easy to ride, great sound and nice to look at. And plenty of potential to discover.
Got my Street Triple S A2 2020 two months ago (and man am i in love), already dreaming of one of these two when i upgrade my license in two years and ridden the s with 95ps for some more time :D
I would love to see a superduke vs speed triple. Purely because they are why I’m torn between for my next bike. Superduke it winning at the moment but there is an 1160 speed coming out soon!
For less experienced riders the Speed is a better option, more experienced riders could find it a bit dull compared to the higher powered SDR. I had a £7,000 budget at the time I purchased it and couldn’t stretch to the extra for a 2017+ SDR. I’ve had a Speed R for 2 years which I plan to replaced next summer with a SDR.
I haven't ridden one but the general consensus is the SDR is just bonkers. The Speed is a bike you can ride sensibly and commute on, the Duke is a bike you wheelie out of every corner. Which sounds like great fun but it probably gets tiring when you just want to go from A to B and it keeps trying to make you lose your license, a bit like a superbike in that sense. Plus KTM looks are always an "acquired taste" (the Triumph does have ugly headlamps but those are an easy fix).
Sérgio Alves It’s quite easy to ride normally, with the quickshifter and all the torque you can just cruse around like a big scooter. The one I test rode only had 50 miles on it so had to ride it slower than I wanted to to get a good idea how it rides. I had a 2007 Tuono R Factory which was a mental bike, hopefully the SDR is the same.
I had test rides of the SDR and Speed Triple on the same day. SDR, awesome bike, but was a bit too bonkers for me. I'm sure lots of people "need" the SDRs kind of nutiness , me I opted for the less extreme nutiness of the Speed. ( as Bryan Haynes points out, I am a less experienced rider )
Destination Triumph, Washington pointed me over here. Having been on both, defo felt like the speed was a more “mature” choice, the street felt harder to relax on and a lot more “racey”. The speed felt like it was being what it I wanted it to be. Excellent review btw!
Love my 2018 Speed RS ... went to Assen BSB on it last year ... cruise control, heated grips and auto blipper are fantastic and a triple engine litre bike makes cruising and lazy riding a breeze !!! Took the underseat exhausts off and fitted single low sided which I think improves the looks .... great review as ever 👍🏻
Oddjob6120 hi mate ... yeah I took off pillion footpegs and dual exhausts as didn’t want the aggro drilling out baffles etc ... I fitted an SP Engineering carbon which, sounds great and so far has kept its looks .... looked at the Austin & Sc Project which both also looked good but both louder than mine .... Totally agree about colours ! I thought the 2018 debate of gloss white v matt black/red (which I have) was fierce but that flouro 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
FYI this is the first video I've watched of you guys and it took me a third of the video to figure out who was who and what bike was what and what bike was what when you guys were sitting down.
You mentioned deals to be had on the speed RS at Triumph dealers now. I was looking around at one one of these as my next bike. I spoke to my local dealers who offered me their ex demo with 500 miles on it for £10,500 😳😳 I hadn't tested the Tuono or Ducati Monster 1200s yet so I turned it down. Put my money on a new 1200s Monster in the end. Waiting for the Sept 1st new reg to pick it up. Keep up the good work, enjoy your videos mr LCR 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Btw the screen on the speed is the same on the older street triple rs. It was changed for the 2020 model street for some reason. I have the same dash as the speed on my 2017 Street RS
I have the 2020 street triple 765rs and love it, only thing I'm not happy with is the engine has cut out a few times and nearly been rear ended. Going back to dealership again.
Great video as I'm currently considering both these bikes! Bit of feedback though: I tried listening to this video without watching, but as you keep referring to the bikes as "this bike" and "that bike" it made it impossible to know what bike you were talking about without keeping track of which bike who of you were riding the time. Hadn't thought much of it before but I suppose that's why reviewers often insist on spelling out the name of the vehicle to make it easier to follow, watching or not.
I was watching your review really getting into it, then started to smell oil and fuel - thought wow!! Amazing watching the video of you two on bikes is reminding me of what the bike smells like! Then I realised I had my bike in the front room sight next to me haha...
Having owed the Speed RS for a year, it’s definitely underrated but I can understand why. It’s missing a bit of character about it compared to many of the other Naked offerings. It’s a really good bike, perhaps just a bit too adult for a hooligan class.
Ah so pleased to see your video as always. 😀 the combination of the two of you reviewing the bikes, works really well. We very much enjoyed it. My wife was trying to work out why you mentioned Cornwall. I had to explain it not Cornwall. Torque not Torquay! 😀👍
Thoroughly confused in the end. Would’ve helped to have the bikes side on as opposed to head on. Choice depends a lot on what you want the bike for, funds and whether you’re a good enough rider to justify the extra. I’m not but I like the carbon fibre more than the plastic - more expensive if you drop it.
had speeds for years, love them, Street RS at the moment fantastic bike, no reason to change but if the new speedy is a bigger street with more power, whats not to love ?
I preferred the speed over the street because of the geometry more forgiven on the speed triple.When i tested the street triple my knee's ached like bugger ,whereas the speed i loved more at 5' 9" 32 inside leg.
Thanks guys a great review. As a first litre bike coming up from a smaller bike, the Speed is a great option. Easy to ride, smooth, enough naughty but also a gentleman. I have enjoyed owning the 2016 Speed R and highly recommend it. I think I'm now ready to move to something like a KTM SDR next, 2020 model. In comparison I found the Street Triple like an excitable teenager, energy, agile and it made me want to throw it around a lot but I got over wanting to ring its neck and ultimately I was happy to get back to the lovely planted feel of the Speed. Both great bikes for different reasons.
Cracking comparison video yet again chops, this series is great, very informative and interesting having two opinions, how about KTM superduke R / superduke GT. 👍
Many pro bike testers actually prefer the Street R to the stiffer and peakier Street RS. The suspension is better suited to the roads and it has a bit more low and mid range grunt. The 2020 version is even cheaper than last years and has a proper analogue rev counter [hooray]. Would be interesting to get your thoughts on a direct comparison between the 2 [or 3] Street Triples. Great vid Chops [as always], take care mate and ride safe.
I'm just about to watch it. This is an issue I recently faced ! So this is my prediction. Speed RS lots more grunt, pulls from lower gears better. Street RS, lighter, a bit more flickable, and handles a bit better in the bends. Around the bends, not much difference in how fast you can go. Street is probably a bit quicker. On the straight Speed RS will leave the Street RS standing. Is the Speed RS worth the extra £3k, (there's a deal on right now, more like £2k) probably not, unless you like lots of low end grunt. Which I do ! So for me the Speed RS is the winner, but the Street RS is a very good bike, and if you're good at gear changing (I'm not) the Street RS will not be a lot slower than the Speed RS.
This weekend I rode my 2015 Triumph Speed Triple 1050,I did a 350 mile ride mostly in the Mts and twisties.I just sold my 2016 Yamaha R1 but I still have the 2015 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 and a 2009 Ducati Monster 1100.I forgot how great this bike is,smooth with plenty of power.The Triumph 1050 is perfect for me because I'm 6'2 and it just feels more comfortable.I got rid of the heavy dual exhaust and have it tuned with an SC project CRT low mount in titanium.I shaved well over 20 pounds.Now my Monster 1100 is much smaller and lighter the 1050 just has more power everywhere.Think of the 1050 as a Rolls Royce ghost and the street triple as an Aston Martin Vantage.One is smoother has more power,while the other is lighter and more peaky.
I'm considering getting a 1050RS, but I'm wondering if a Street is enough for me. My Guzzi Griso is a great bike but on group rides the 1540mm wheelbase makes it a bit of a maul. So I plan to keep that as a cruiser and get a more sporty second which still has some luggage capacity. This video has really helped me, I think I need the larger midrange of the Speed. The Street has less torque than the Guzzi.
I own a 2017 speed triple S in black. I personally can’t fault it. The street stock sounds better. But I like the low down grunt of the Speed. In the end I don’t think you can go wrong either way. 👍🏻
