By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS (MY2023) vs Ducati Streetfighter V2 (MY2022-S)
Out of a slow corner, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS's tight gearing and engine work as one, and it's sharp the instant you roll on. The Ducati Streetfighter V2's fueling doesn't come in clean down low. The pull hesitates, then sags as the revs build.
So which one do you buy?
The Street Triple 765 RS has the edge if…
Keeping running costs low
By a nose: Street Triple 765 RS
The Street Triple 765 RS should be a little cheaper to keep on the road. It's a small gap.
The Streetfighter V2 has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Small edge: Streetfighter V2
On the way to work, the Streetfighter V2 asks a little less of you. Close enough that the test ride should settle it.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Nose ahead: Streetfighter V2
The Streetfighter V2 nudges ahead once the pavement starts to wiggle. Don't expect a night-and-day difference.
Which one's the smarter buy
Depends what you want it for
The Street Triple 765 RS costs less, but that gap doesn't make it the clear better buy. Neither bike wins on value alone.
What makes each one tick
Street Triple 765 RS
On the Angeles Crest Highway, the Street Triple's firm suspension holds steady through the long, quick sweepers, where there's real feedback from the front. Its seat doesn't share that stiffness. The brake lever has a hard initial bite, and you'll still modulate it finely as you trail it deep into a bend. Lap after lap, the front lever keeps its bite.
Nils rode the Street Triple 765 RS in 2023, and in Austria in 2024 (NastyNils Testride).
Streetfighter V2
The Streetfighter's V-twin saves its fury for high in the range, where it's at its hungriest. The throttle's choppy at city pace. At low revs it jerks the bike along in uneven steps.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Street Triple 765 RS has the lower wet weight: 414 lb (188 kg) vs 441 lb (200 kg).
- The Streetfighter V2 makes more peak power: 153 hp (113 kW) vs 128 hp (96 kW).
- The Streetfighter V2 makes more peak torque: 75 lb-ft (101 Nm) vs 59 lb-ft (80 Nm).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both fall short
Neither of these is a mile-muncher. If big days are the plan, keep looking.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Both miss here
As first bikes, both are a stretch. Starting smaller isn't a step down.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
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
Streetfighter V2
What owners say
Trade-offs
- Choppy low-speed throttle response
Known problems to check before you buy
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.
Streetfighter V2
- Throttle hesitation / fueling dip around 5,000 rpm Many owners report a noticeable hesitation and flat spot in the power delivery around 5,000 rpm, making smooth low-speed riding challenging. Aftermarket ECU flashes often cure the issue.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 2-year-old Street Triple 765 RS with a 2-year-old Streetfighter V2.
- Street Triple 765 RS
- about $10,000
- Streetfighter V2
- about $14,200
At two years old, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS sits around $10,000 while the Ducati Streetfighter V2 runs about $14,200. That's a $4,200 gap in the Street Triple's favor. These are estimates from the used market, not live listings.
What they share
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Street Triple 765 RS | Streetfighter V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 32.9 in (836 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) |
| Wet weight | 414 lb (188 kg) | 441 lb (200 kg) |
| Street Triple 765 RS | Streetfighter V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 765 cc | 955 cc |
| Engine | Inline-three | L-twin |
| Power | 128 hp (96 kW) | 153 hp (113 kW) |
| Peak power at | 12,000 rpm | 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) | 75 lb-ft (101 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 9,500 rpm | 9,000 rpm |
| Street Triple 765 RS | Streetfighter V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 44 mpg (US) / 5.38 L/100 km | 44 mpg (US) / 5.3 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 US gal (15 L) | 4.5 US gal (17 L) |
| Street Triple 765 RS | Streetfighter V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | 310 mm | 320 mm |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 | 180/60-17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 in (1399 mm) | 57.7 in (1465 mm) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Street Triple 765 RS | Streetfighter V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone Connectivity | Standard | Not offered |
| USB Charging Port | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
