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
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
Triumph
Street Triple 765 RS
Engine
Liquid-cooled 999.9cc inline four, DOHC, 16 valves
Liquid-cooled 765cc inline triple, DOHC, 12 valves
Power
218 hp
130 hp
Torque
113 Nm
80 Nm
Wet weight
202 kg
188 kg
Power to weight
107.9 hp/100 kg
69.1 hp/100 kg
Seat height
831 mm
835 mm
Fuel
16.7 L
15 L
Base MSRP
$28,999
$13,545
Jun's rating
8.9 / 10
9.0 / 10
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP wins 4 of 7 measurable rows.Highlight marks the better number, not the better bike.
Feel, not spec sheet
Jun's six-axis read
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
“A 214 hp track weapon that Honda made easier to ride fast without making it any less serious.”
Full reviewTriumph 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