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.

Honda CB650R E-Clutch

Honda

CB650R E-Clutch

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Triumph

Street Triple 765 RS

Engine
Liquid-cooled 649cc inline four, DOHC, 16 valves
Liquid-cooled 765cc inline triple, DOHC, 12 valves
Power
95 hp
130 hp
Torque
63 Nm
80 Nm
Wet weight
207 kg
188 kg
Power to weight
45.9 hp/100 kg
69.1 hp/100 kg
Seat height
810 mm
835 mm
Fuel
15.5 L
15 L
Base MSRP
$8,699
$13,545
Jun's rating
8.2 / 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

PowerHandlingComfortValueReliabilityStyle6778109
Honda CB650R E-Clutch
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Honda CB650R E-Clutch

“A beautifully finished four-cylinder that sounds like a superbike and costs like a twin. The E-Clutch is a genuine innovation.”

Full review

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.”

Full review