BMW S 1000 R versus Triumph Street Triple 765 R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 R

Naked
Triumph

Triumph Street Triple 765 R

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 10.395 €
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Pros:
  • Full of performance ...
  • .. but still easy to control
  • high-quality workmanship
  • cool sound
Pros:
  • Engine
  • Sound
  • Chassis
  • technical equipment
  • Driving behaviour and braking
Cons:
  • Pillion operation only for emergencies
  • Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
  • Clutch lever could be fancier

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat :
814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight :
199 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.402 mm
Length :
2.065 mm Height : 1.047 mm
Seat :
826 mm
Weight :
189 kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 765 ccm
Hub: 53 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
266 km
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 120 HP at 11.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 9.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
278 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Double bridge frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down Big Piston fork with separate function (SFF-BP), adjustable compression and rebound damping and adjustable preload (travel 115 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock with reservoir, adjustable compression stage, rebound and preload (spring travel 133 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Two floating mounted 310 mm brake discs, Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monobloc calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston caliper ( 220 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!

In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!
 
The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: from 14.740 €
  • Used (7 years old): 8.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colours: red, grey-yellow, white-blue-red

Result

Boy, boy, what a board! The new Street Triple 765 R delivers what it promises. Many small updates turn the already very good naked bike into a damn good naked bike. The Streety drives famos and precisely, the engine is addictive and the technical equipment is now almost at the level of the Speed Triple. The price for the R is more than okay and if you like it even more noble, you can go for the RS - you can't go wrong with both bikes.
 
We kindly received the test bike from the Triumph flagship store in Hamburg . If you would like to take a test drive, you are cordially invited there. In addition to the R, Q-Bike also has a demonstrator of the RS on site - so you can compare both bikes directly. Have fun and greetings from us...

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 10.195 €
  • Used (3 years old): 8.500€
  • Availability: from 03/2023
  • Colors: White, Silver