Rennie Scaysbrook | November 3, 2022
The company that arguably started the modern nakedbike genre with the first Speed Triple in 1994 is giving its junior Street Triple 765 a full going over for 2023.
Three bikes strong in the $9,995 765 R, $12,595 765 RS and the clip-on handlebar $15,395 765 Moto2 Edition that will be limited to 1530 units (765 each of the two colors available), the Street Triple will debut with two levels of motor with the base model 765 R delivering 118 hp at 11,500 rpm, and 59 lb-ft of torque 9500 rpm, while the RS and Moto2 variants will come with a stout 128 hp at 12,000 rpm and 59 lb-ft of torque at 9500 rpm.
The Moto2 variant (in yellow) holds center stage for the performance riders but the’s exceptional value in the 765 R (at rear), with an MSRP of under $10K.
Each motor is a top to bottom redo and will feature new pistons, conrods, valves, combustion chambers, increased compression ratio from 12.65:1 to 13.25:1, and camshafts, with forward momentum delivered through a new gearbox with a shorter final drive for harder, faster acceleration.
Being three separate models, there’s differences in the suspension and brakes with the 765 R running a Showa 41mm Separate Function Big Piston Fork (SF-BPF) and a Showa monoshock, with the RS gaining a higher-spec 41mm Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) and an Ohlins STX40 shock.
If you’re one of the lucky ones to get one of the Moto2 variants, you’ll be graced with Ohlins NIX30 forks and the same STX40 shock as the RS.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.
As for the brakes, the R gets dual Brembo M4.32 four-piston radial calipers working 310 mm fully floating discs for the front and a single-piston caliper at the rear. The RS and Moto2, however, get Brembo Stylema R four-piston radially-mounted calipers, 310 mm fully floating discs and a Brembo MCS radial master-cylinder with a span and ratio adjustable lever. A single-piston caliper, the same as on the R, goes with both the RS and Moto2.
There’s also a difference in tires, with the R coming with Continental ContiRoad rubber while the RS and Moto2 versions get the track-specific Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tires.
Interestingly, there’s changes between the three chassis that separate the R from the RS and Moto2, with the two higher-spec models receiving a steeper rake (23.2° for the RS and 23.0° for the Moto2 versus 23.7° for the R) and taller rear ride height for more precise turn-in performance at the track. There are also slight variations in wheelbase, with 55.2 in. for the R, 55.08 in. for the RS and 55 in. for the Moto2.
The base model Triumph Street Triple 765 R.
All three models bare the same chassis architecture in the aluminum beam twin spar frame with a two-piece high pressure die cast rear subframe and gull wing-style swingarm. Ergonomics-wise, the R rolls with a 32.52 in. seat height, compared to 32.91 in. for the RS and 33.03 in. for the Moto2. The R and RS get a 0.47 in. wider single piece handlebar while the Moto2 gets clip-on handlebars that sit 3.1 in. lower and 1.97 in. further forward to get more weight over the front-end.
As you may expect, the electronics have become a big point of improvement for 2023. An Inertial Measurement Unit holds court over the new Cornering ABS and traction control settings, there’s a revised quickshifter for clutchless up and down shifts and a new wheelie control algorithm.
Inside the five inch TFT dash, you’ll be able to toggle through four riding modes on the 765 R of Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-configurable, while the RS and Moto2 will get five riding modes (as well as an onboard lap timer), the extra being a Track for the most aggressive performance. On the flip side, Rain mode limits the motor to 98 hp and ups the ABS and traction control intervention.
Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2 Edition.
The dash has Triumph’s MyTriumph system enabled, so you can access turn-by-turn navigation, phone control and music operation via the accessory-fit Bluetooth module and the My Triumph app.
The new Street Triple range is thus aiming square at machines like Yamaha’s MT-09/SP, MV Agusta’s Brutale 800 and the KTM 890 Duke R range, and given there’s now a limited edition version in the Street Triple range, it appears Triumph has all the bases covered.
We’ll have a First Ride ready on the new Street Triple range the second the models become available.
