By NastyNils· ·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike
Aprilia Shiver 900 (MY2017) vs Triumph Street Triple 765 R (MY2017)
You'll feel the Aprilia Shiver 900's V-twin pull cleanly off low revs and punch hard through the middle. Roll the Triumph Street Triple 765 R's throttle open and the intake's roar builds. It's still rushing as the revs run out.
So which one do you buy?
The Street Triple 765 R has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Nose ahead: Street Triple 765 R
The Street Triple 765 R is a touch more fun when the road starts bending. What tips it: harder acceleration and more feel through the bars.
Daily commuting & city riding
Edges it: Street Triple 765 R
On the way to work, the Street Triple 765 R asks a little less of you. Most of that is a smaller footprint and simpler maintenance. Close enough that the test ride should settle it.
Which one's the smarter buy
Even on value
Neither bike is the clear better buy for the money. The used prices sit close enough that the choice comes down to what you want to ride.
What makes each one tick
Shiver 900
There's no need to chase the tach on the Shiver: its engine does its heaviest work low down and spins on toward the top without drama. On the Back of the Dragon, the steel trellis frame keeps the bike settled as it steers into each bend. It doesn't fight a quick flick. The bar keeps reporting what the front tire's finding.
Street Triple 765 R
Barely any pressure on the wide bar drops the Street Triple into a bend, where its steering stays quick without turning nervous. A mid-corner bump disappears into the Showa suspension, and the line doesn't budge. Up top, the triple's soundtrack turns gnarly and keeps egging you toward the redline. The padded seat handles all-day stints.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Shiver 900 has the lower seat: 31.9 in (810 mm) vs 32.5 in (825 mm).
- The Street Triple 765 R has the lower wet weight: 417 lb (189 kg) vs 470 lb (213 kg).
- The Street Triple 765 R makes more peak power: 118 hp (88 kW) vs 95 hp (70 kW).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Wrong job for both
For all-day comfort, both fall short. Keep the rides short and you'll get on fine with either.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Not its job: Street Triple 765 R
Leave the Street Triple 765 R for your second or third bike. It's too much to learn on.
Traveling with luggage
Neither one fits
For a week on the road with gear, both fall short. A proper tourer will carry it with far less fuss.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Shiver 900
What owners say
Strengths
- Comprehensive electronics package
- Smooth, torquey 90° V-twin
- Premium chassis and adjustable suspension
- Distinctive Italian styling and quality finish
Street Triple 765 R
What owners say
Strengths
- Characterful inline-triple engine
- Premium componentry for the class
Trade-offs
- No quickshifter as standard
Known problems to check before you buy
Shiver 900
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
Street Triple 765 R
- Minor oil weeps from engine fasteners Some owners report occasional light oil seepage from cam cover bolts or the sump gasket, which is not indicative of major engine failure.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 7-year-old Shiver 900 with a 7-year-old Street Triple 765 R.
- Shiver 900
- about $6,400
- Street Triple 765 R
- about $6,000
What they share
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Shiver 900 | Street Triple 765 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) |
| Wet weight | 470 lb (213 kg) | 417 lb (189 kg) |
| Shiver 900 | Street Triple 765 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 896 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine | 90° V-twin | Inline-three |
| Power | 95 hp (70 kW) | 118 hp (88 kW) |
| Torque | 66 lb-ft (90 Nm) | 57 lb-ft (77 Nm) |
| Shiver 900 | Street Triple 765 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 44 mpg (US) / 5.31 L/100 km | 45 mpg (US) / 5.2 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 US gal (15 L) | 4.6 US gal (17.4 L) |
| Shiver 900 | Street Triple 765 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | 320 mm | 310 mm |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Shiver 900 | Street Triple 765 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Quickshifter | Standard | Not offered |
| Slipper Clutch | Not offered | Standard |
| USB Charging Port | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
