Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs Triumph Trident 660
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 Triumph Trident 660 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Trident 660 undercuts the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS by about $4,950, 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.
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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
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Triumph Trident 660The verdict
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS edges it overall at 9/10, but the Triumph Trident 660 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Trident 660
A2-legal, 81 hp.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
130 hp and 0.69 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Trident 660
Our 8.1/10 at $8,595, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Trident 660
189 kg with an 805 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Our top score in this matchup at 9/10.
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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs Triumph Trident 660: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Triumph Trident 660?
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 Triumph Trident 660?
The Triumph Trident 660 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,595.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Triumph Trident 660?
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 Triumph Trident 660?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Trident 660: A2-legal, 81 hp and 189 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
