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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar

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 LiveWire S2 Del Mar are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS undercuts the LiveWire S2 Del Mar by about $1,954, 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
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
7.9

LiveWire

LiveWire S2 Del Mar

The verdict

The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS edges it overall at 9/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

LiveWire S2 Del Mar

84 hp.

Most exciting

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

130 hp and 0.69 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.

Highest rated

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Our top score in this matchup at 9/10.

Price & rating
Price$13,545$15,499
KickTheStand score9 / 107.9 / 10
Performance
Engine765cc tripleElectric
Power130 hp84 hp
Torque80 Nm263 Nm
Power-to-weight0.69 hp/kg0.42 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension41mm Showa BPF USD forkn/a
Rear suspensionÖhlins STX40 monoshockn/a
Front brakesDual 320mm discs, Brembo Styleman/a
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discn/a
Dimensions & practicality
Weight188 kg199 kg
Seat height836 mm775 mm
Fuel capacity15 Ln/a
Suitability
ClassNakedNaked
A2 licenceNoNo
Good for beginnersNoNo
Best forsport, track, commutingcommuting, sport

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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?

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 LiveWire S2 Del Mar?

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

Which is lighter, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?

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 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?

For a new rider we'd point to the LiveWire S2 Del Mar: 84 hp and 199 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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