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Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

The Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 and Triumph Street Triple 765 RS are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS undercuts the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 by about $6,154, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 leads on power with 175 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100
Our pick
9.0

Aprilia

Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
9.0

Triumph

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

The verdict

The Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 edges it overall at 9/10, but the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

130 hp.

Most exciting

Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100

175 hp and 0.84 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Our 9/10 at $13,545, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

188 kg with an 836 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Price & rating
Price$19,699$13,545
KickTheStand score9 / 109 / 10
Performance
Engine1099cc four765cc triple
Power175 hp130 hp
Torque121 Nm80 Nm
Power-to-weight0.84 hp/kg0.69 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension43mm Öhlins NIX semi-active USD fork41mm Showa BPF USD fork
Rear suspensionÖhlins TTX semi-active monoshockÖhlins STX40 monoshock
Front brakesDual 330mm discs, Brembo StylemaDual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discSingle 220mm disc
Dimensions & practicality
Weight209 kg188 kg
Seat height837 mm836 mm
Fuel capacity18.5 L15 L
Suitability
ClassNakedNaked
A2 licenceNoNo
Good for beginnersNoNo
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Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 or the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS?

The Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 makes the most power at 175 hp and 121 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.

Which is cheaper, the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 or the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS?

The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $13,545.

Which is lighter, the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 or the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS?

The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is the lightest at 188 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.

Which is better for a beginner, the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 or the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS?

For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS: 130 hp and 188 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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