Suzuki GSX-S 1000 versus Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Suzuki GSX-S 1000

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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

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What's new about the 2025 GSX-S 1000?

The new Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2025 now has a modern TFT colour display and has been homologated according to Euro5+. These are only a few updates, but more was not necessary - at least Dietmar thinks, ... weiter

Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Test

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Is 2,100 euros extra for the RS worth it?

The new Triumph Street Triple 756 RS costs 12,295 euros, exactly 2,100 euros more than its little sister Street Triple 765 R. What can the RS do better, is the surcharge justified and in general: Is the 765 RS a good... weiter

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2025~

Built von 2023 bis 2025~

RRP 13.400 €

RRP 12.495 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

powerful, elastic motor
great 4-cylinder sound
agile, manoeuvrable chassis
easy to use

Pros:

Famous engine with strong performance and elasticity
high-quality brakes
super-precise chassis
tons of driving fun
fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors

Cons:

no navigation in the display possible
no updates except for the display

Cons:

Radiator protection in need of improvement
Cockpit reflects and could be a bit brighter

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 400 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.399 mm
Length : 2.065 mm Height : 1.064 mm
Seat : 836 mm
Weight : 188 kg

Engine

Motor design: Series 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 765 ccm
Hub: 53 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 311 km

Maximum speed: 241 km/h
Performance: 130 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 278 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
KYB Upside-Down 43 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)

Frame type:
Double bridge frame (aluminum)

Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm Upside-Down Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable compression and rebound damping and adjustable preload (travel 115 mm)

Rear suspension:
Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable compression and rebound damping and preload adjustment (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 mm)

Front brake
Two 310 mm floating brake discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, cornering ABS, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)

Result

The new Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2025 is not that new. Except for Euro5+ and the TFT display, nothing has changed. Is that a bad thing? Nope, we don't think so, because the GSX-S has always been a racy streetfighter and has not lost this character even with Euro5+ homologation.

We received the test machine from Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch. There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to many test drives.

Conclusion - what sticks

The Streety 765 RS is an insanely good bike with many strengths and few weaknesses. It delivers tons of driving pleasure and impresses with a handling that even a Speed Triple 1200 RS has to fit into. Whether it has to be the RS or whether the R is enough, you can't say objectively. If you have to pay attention to your wallet, you will certainly be happy with the R. However, if you can afford the RS, you should help yourself there. The RS is actually a little better in some things and, above all, more noble in appearance. An absolute dream motorcycle!

Once again, we received the test machine from Q-Bike, the Triumph flagship store in Hamburg, for this test. At Q-Bike, both the RS and the R are ready for a hearty ride. So if you are still undecided which one it should be - just go to Q-Bike and at least look at or ride both machines. But beware: If you test drive the RS, you are acutely endangered...