Buyer Research

2020 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $8,000–$11,500. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.

Kestrel Take

A sublime middleweight naked with the characterful 765cc triple that also powers Moto2 race bikes. Genuinely one of the best-handling street bikes at any price. It's a premium bike, so verify the service history and check for the track-day abuse these attract.

What we checked

No public record to reconcile against

We don't yet have a public record to check this one against. Federal complaint records thin out badly on older vehicles, so there is little to check against. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.

Known Issues for the 2020 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Track-day abuseMedium

The RS attracts track riders; inspect for crash damage, worn tires, and hard use, and ask directly about track history.

Repair cost: Not yet priced

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Valve service interval and costMedium

The triple needs periodic valve checks that are more involved and pricier than a Japanese twin.

Repair cost (estimate): $400-$800

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Chain and sprocket wearMedium

Hard riding wears chains quickly.

Repair cost (estimate): $200-$450

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Electronics and quickshifter functionLow

Verify the rider modes, quickshifter, and TFT display all work.

Repair cost (estimate): $200-$1,000

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Walk-Away Red Flags

✗Undisclosed track history and crash damage
✗No valve service records
✗Worn chain and tires
✗Salvage title

Good Signs

✓Street use with full Triumph service history
✓Valve service documented
✓Working electronics

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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.