Triumph Speed Triple RX vs Triumph Street Triple (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Speed Triple RXstacks up against the Triumph Street Triple. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Speed Triple RXTriumph Street Triple
Model year20162016
Price
Engine675 cc675 cc
Horsepower106 hp106 hp
Torque68 Nm68 Nm
Weight168 kg168 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Nissin 4-piston radial calipers. Switchable ABS.Double disc. Brembo 4-piston 4-pad radial calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo single piston caliper. Switchable ABS.Single disc. Nissin single 2-piston sliding caliper. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Triumph Speed Triple RX vs Triumph Street Triple — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Speed Triple RX and the Triumph Street Triple usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Speed Triple RX brings 106 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Triumph Street Triple counters with 106 hp at 168 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: