By NastyNils· ·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike
Ducati Streetfighter V2 (MY2025) vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS (MY2023)
Roll on the throttle from low revs and the Ducati Streetfighter V2's motor is already pulling, and it doesn't fade before the redline. On the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS, the throttle works through shorter gearing that's tuned to the engine's spread. Out of an exit, it's snapping forward right away.
So which one do you buy?
The Street Triple 765 RS has the edge if…
Keeping running costs low
Slight edge: Street Triple 765 RS
Day to day, the Street Triple 765 RS works out slightly cheaper to own. The saving is small.
Which one's the smarter buy
No clear advantage
The Street Triple 765 RS costs less, but that doesn't make it the better buy. Neither bike is the clear winner on value alone. Your choice depends on what you want it for.
What makes each one tick
Streetfighter V2
With a supermoto's appetite, the Streetfighter V2 throws itself at every bend. On Bay Area Ridge Roads, corner entry takes barely a nudge on the bar before the nose drops into the turn. The wide bar sits you upright, and the suspension's set up for broken pavement, not the track. It'll swap sides on a whim.
Street Triple 765 RS
Through a fast run in the hills, the Street Triple 765 RS barely breaks stride between gears. Up or down, the blipper handles gear changes cleanly. Tuned firm, the Showa-and-Öhlins setup rewards fast, sweeping corners. The seat's genuinely soft against it. The brake lever grabs hard yet modulates under pressure, and you'll know what the front's doing deep into a corner. Lap after lap, the front keeps its bite.
Nils rode the Street Triple 765 RS in 2023, and in Austria in 2024 (NastyNils Testride).
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Streetfighter V2 has the lower wet weight: 392 lb (178 kg) vs 414 lb (188 kg).
- The Street Triple 765 RS makes more peak power: 128 hp (96 kW) vs 120 hp (88 kW).
- The Streetfighter V2 makes more peak torque: 69 lb-ft (93 Nm) vs 59 lb-ft (80 Nm).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both fall short
For all-day comfort, both fall short. Keep the rides short and you'll get on fine with either.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Neither is a natural fit
Learning on either of these is the hard way. A gentler bike will make you a better rider sooner.
Call it even on commuting and twisty roads. Choose on fit, price and the one that makes you grin.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Streetfighter V2
What owners say
Strengths
- Energetic, road-friendly engine
- Lightweight and ultra-agile chassis
- Powerful, communicative Brembo braking
- Upright, comfortable ergonomics
Trade-offs
- Significantly less peak power than predecessor
Street Triple 765 RS
Strengths
- Elastic triple, forgiving in any gear
- Brakes that bite and last
- Electronics that stay invisible
- Genuinely premium build quality
- Cornering and handling agility
Trade-offs
- Stock seat too soft for track
- Hard riding shortens your range
- Wants real pace to shine
- Fiddly joystick menu controls
- Cruise control is a paid accessory
Known problems to check before you buy
Streetfighter V2
- ABS fuse reversal safety recall Recall 25V838000 On units produced between March 31 and June 12, 2025, the supplier may have reversed the 10A and 25A ABS fuses. This can cause the 10A fuse to blow during prolonged ABS activation, disabling the ABS pump and risking wheel lock. A warning message and light appear if the fuse blows.
Street Triple 765 RS
- Valve spring retainer / collet replacement service action Triumph issued a dealer-mandatory service action for MY2023 and MY2024 Street Triple 765 (R and RS) requiring replacement of valve spring retainers. Dealers were instructed not to release affected bikes for delivery without the work being completed; bikes already in customer hands are to have the work performed at next dealer visit. The job requires engine removal and cylinder head removal. The action follows real-world catastrophic engine failures (valve drop, cylinder damage) reported by owners — including one MY2024 R at ~2,800 miles and one MY2023 RS at ~16,352 miles.
- Quickshifter / shift-linkage sensor failure on early MY2024 builds Early-production MY2024 Street Triple 765 RS units shipped with a quickshifter / shift-linkage sensor that failed in-service, often early in life (reports from ~1,500 miles). Triumph revised the sensor in production during 2024; warranty replacements on early units were delayed by parts backlog. The clutch and gearbox themselves remain unaffected — owners can continue to ride using the clutch lever during the wait.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 1-year-old Streetfighter V2 with a 1-year-old Street Triple 765 RS.
- Streetfighter V2
- about $13,200
- Street Triple 765 RS
- about $11,200
At one year old, the Ducati Streetfighter V2 sits around $13,200 while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS lands near $11,200. That's a $2,000 gap in the Street Triple's favor. These aren't live listings; they're estimates from earlier US market records.
What they share
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Fuel capacity
- 4.0 US gal (15 L)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Streetfighter V2 | Street Triple 765 RS | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 33.0 in (838 mm) | 32.9 in (836 mm) |
| Wet weight | 392 lb (178 kg) | 414 lb (188 kg) |
| Streetfighter V2 | Street Triple 765 RS | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 890 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine | 90° V-twin | Inline-three |
| Power | 120 hp (88 kW) | 128 hp (96 kW) |
| Peak power at | 10,750 rpm | 12,000 rpm |
| Torque | 69 lb-ft (93 Nm) | 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 8,250 rpm | 9,500 rpm |
| Streetfighter V2 | Street Triple 765 RS | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 44 mpg (US) / 5.3 L/100 km | 44 mpg (US) / 5.38 L/100 km |
| Streetfighter V2 | Street Triple 765 RS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | 320 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 180/55-17 |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Streetfighter V2 | Street Triple 765 RS | |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone Connectivity | Option | Standard |
| USB Charging Port | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
