Triumph Street Triple 765 RS versus Ducati Monster

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Triumph

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Naked
Ducati

Ducati Monster

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 12.495 €
RRP 12.390 €
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Pros:
  • Famous engine with strong performance and elasticity
  • high-quality brakes
  • super-precise chassis
  • tons of driving fun
  • fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors
Pros:
  • Fun
  • good standard equipment
  • Lighter, stronger, better to handle and still cheaper than the previous model
  • A2 version with 35kW available
Cons:
  • Radiator protection in need of improvement
  • Cockpit reflects and could be a bit brighter
Cons:
  • More expensive than most competitors
  • lots of plastic on the sides

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.399 mm
Length :
2.065 mm Height : 1.064 mm
Seat :
836 mm
Weight :
188 kg
Wheelbase: 1.474 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
188 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 765 ccm
Hub: 53 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 111 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
280 km

Chassis

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
Frame type:
Cast aluminium (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 180/55 17 inches

Brakes

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)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo with radially mounted four-piston calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston ( 245 mm)

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...

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.295€
  • Used (3 years old): 8.500€
  • Years of manufacture: since 2017
  • Colors: red, yellow, gray

Conclusion - what gets stuck

For so many years, Ducati stuck to the typical appearance of the monsters that change was really time. But how many monsters are still in it? We find a lot when you are open to change. You'll see how well the new monster will sell. In any case, however, the target group is likely to have become much wider. The new monster is also interesting for holders of the A2 driving licence, because after 2 years you can not open the 35 kW to the full 111 hp, but at least to 95 hp. And that should ensure many years of driving fun. In short, the reworking of the monsters seems clear and thoughtful to us and could give a new lease of life to the monsters' success story.

Our thanks go to Ducati-Hamburg for the test bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 11.250€
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Availability: from 2021
  • Colours: red, grey, black