By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike
Suzuki GSX-S750 (MY2017) vs Triumph Street Triple S (MY2017)
Suzuki GSX-S750 vs Triumph Street Triple S: which one's easier to live with every day.
Tip the Suzuki GSX-S750 into a bend and its wide bars swing it in quickly, yet it stays settled and doesn't squirm over broken pavement. The Triumph Street Triple S's light chassis drops in at a nudge on the bar. It's already pointing at the apex.
So which one do you buy?
The GSX-S750 has the edge if…
Traveling with luggage
Slight edge: GSX-S750
The GSX-S750 carries a touring load slightly better. That comes from a better reliability record.
The Street Triple S has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
A touch ahead: Street Triple S
Day in, day out, the Street Triple S nudges ahead in traffic. What tips it: a smaller footprint and friendlier manners. It isn't a big enough gap to plan around.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Edges it: Street Triple S
Through a string of corners, the Street Triple S feels a little more eager. The difference is harder acceleration. The gap is small, so ride both.
Which one's the smarter buy
No clear advantage
The Street Triple S costs less, but that gap doesn't make it the clear better buy. Neither bike wins on value alone.
What makes each one tick
GSX-S750
Perched upright with the controls right where your hands fall, the GSX-S750 doesn't hide what its frame's doing through a corner. The throttle's tied to an inline-four with 60 lb-ft (81 Nm) of torque, and it pulls the bike off each exit. The clutch lever's light to squeeze. The fork holds its line over Angeles Crest Highway ripples.
Nils rode the GSX-S750 in Austria in 2017 (NastyNils Testride).
Street Triple S
The Street Triple S pulls in one even line that doesn't spike, and its featherweight frame steers sharp enough to hold a corner tight. Its brakes aren't the premium units fitted higher up the range. The lever still hauls it down for spirited road riding. The triple's got a top-end rush.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Street Triple S has the lower wet weight: 417 lb (189 kg) vs 470 lb (213 kg).
- The GSX-S750 makes more peak torque: 60 lb-ft (81 Nm) vs 54 lb-ft (73 Nm).
- The Street Triple S has the larger fuel tank: 4.6 US gal (17.4 L) vs 4.2 US gal (16 L).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Not their thing
Big miles aren't where either one shines. You'll be watching for the next rest stop.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Both miss here
For a brand-new rider, both are the wrong place to start. Learn the basics on a smaller bike first.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
GSX-S750
What owners say
Strengths
- Comfortable ergonomics and light controls
- Nimble, stable handling
- Strong value for money
Street Triple S
What owners say
Strengths
- Engaging and powerful triple engine
Known problems to check before you buy
GSX-S750
- Crankshaft position sensor error Some owners report intermittent crankshaft position sensor errors causing the bike to refuse to crank. The sensor can become contaminated with engine oil deposits, requiring cleaning or replacement.
Street Triple S
- Oil leaks from loose bolts/gaskets on early models Several owners report minor oil weeping from bolts or gaskets on the engine cases. The issue is often fixed by re-torquing or replacing seals.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 9-year-old GSX-S750 with a 9-year-old Street Triple S.
- GSX-S750
- about $6,900
- Street Triple S
- about $5,500
At nine years old, the Suzuki GSX-S750 sits around $6,900 while the Triumph Street Triple S lands near $5,500. That puts the Triumph about $1,400 cheaper. These are US market estimates, not live listings.
What they share
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| GSX-S750 | Street Triple S | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) |
| Wet weight | 470 lb (213 kg) | 417 lb (189 kg) |
| GSX-S750 | Street Triple S | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 749 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine | Inline-four | Inline-three |
| Power | 114 hp (84 kW) | 111 hp (83 kW) |
| Torque | 60 lb-ft (81 Nm) | 54 lb-ft (73 Nm) |
| GSX-S750 | Street Triple S | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 45 mpg (US) / 5.23 L/100 km | 50 mpg (US) / 4.7 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (16 L) | 4.6 US gal (17.4 L) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| GSX-S750 | Street Triple S | |
|---|---|---|
| Ride Modes | Not offered | Standard |
| Rear Suspension Adjustable | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
