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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs Honda CB300R

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

The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and Honda CB300R are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Honda CB300R undercuts the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS by about $8,396, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS leads on power with 130 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.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Our pick
9.0

Triumph

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Honda CB300R
7.8

Honda

Honda CB300R

The verdict

The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS edges it overall at 9/10, but the Honda CB300R wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

Honda CB300R

A2-legal, 31 hp, forgiving to learn on.

Most exciting

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

130 hp and 0.69 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Honda CB300R

Our 7.8/10 at $5,149, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Honda CB300R

143 kg with an 803 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Our top score in this matchup at 9/10.

Price & rating
Price$13,545$5,149
KickTheStand score9 / 107.8 / 10
Performance
Engine765cc triple286cc single
Power130 hp31 hp
Torque80 Nm27.5 Nm
Power-to-weight0.69 hp/kg0.22 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension41mm Showa BPF USD fork41mm USD fork
Rear suspensionÖhlins STX40 monoshockMonoshock
Front brakesDual 320mm discs, Brembo StylemaSingle 296mm disc, radial 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discSingle 220mm disc
Dimensions & practicality
Weight188 kg143 kg
Seat height836 mm803 mm
Fuel capacity15 L10 L
Suitability
ClassNakedNaked
A2 licenceNoYes
Good for beginnersNoYes
Best forsport, track, commutingcommuting, learning

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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs Honda CB300R: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Honda CB300R?

The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS makes the most power at 130 hp and 80 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.

Which is cheaper, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Honda CB300R?

The Honda CB300R is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,149.

Which is lighter, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Honda CB300R?

The Honda CB300R is the lightest at 143 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.

Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Honda CB300R?

For a new rider we'd point to the Honda CB300R: A2-legal, 31 hp and 143 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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