Head to head

Two bikes, one honest table.

The highlight marks the better number in each row, and the tally at the bottom counts them. Numbers are the start of a decision, not the end of one, which is why both verdicts sit beside the chart.

Harley-Davidson Low Rider S

Harley-Davidson

Low Rider S

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Triumph

Street Triple 765 RS

Engine
Air/oil-cooled 1923cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin, pushrod, 4 valves per cylinder
Liquid-cooled 765cc inline triple, DOHC, 12 valves
Power
114 hp
130 hp
Torque
174 Nm
80 Nm
Wet weight
304 kg
188 kg
Power to weight
37.5 hp/100 kg
69.1 hp/100 kg
Seat height
715 mm
835 mm
Fuel
18.9 L
15 L
Base MSRP
$18,999
$13,545
Jun's rating
8.4 / 10
9.0 / 10
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS wins 5 of 7 measurable rows.Highlight marks the better number, not the better bike.

Feel, not spec sheet

Jun's six-axis read

PowerHandlingComfortValueReliabilityStyle8676810
Harley-Davidson Low Rider S
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Harley-Davidson Low Rider S

“The only Harley I would call a sport bike with a straight face. The torque is astonishing.”

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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

“The most complete middleweight naked money can buy. It costs what it costs because nothing on it is a compromise.”

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