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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Cb650r vs Triumph Street Triple

Honda Cb650r vs Triumph Street Triple

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Cb650r vs Triumph Street Triple. Honda Cb650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Triumph Street Triple: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg) weight, top speed 225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Honda Cb650r Triumph Street Triple
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
166 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year)
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm (Street Triple RS 765; note: varies by variant)
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; note: varies by variant and riding style)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Honda Cb650r
Honda Cb650r
8.0/10

"The finest used middleweight naked under five grand, full stop."

Pros
+Incredible high-rev inline-four
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
+Stunning neo-retro styling
Cons
Weak stock rear suspension
Flat low-rpm throttle response
Minimal wind protection
Triumph Street Triple
Triumph Street Triple
8.5/10

"The best all-rounder middleweight money can buy used."

Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Throttle body issues on older bikes
Fuel economy genuinely poor
Pillion seat essentially decorative

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PUIG R12 Frame Sliders Honda CB650R
PUIG · Frame Sliders
PUIG R12 Frame Sliders Honda CB650R
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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
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Akrapovič Slip-On Line Titanium Honda CB650R
Akrapovič · Exhaust System
Akrapovič Slip-On Line Titanium Honda CB650R
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Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
Evotech · Crash Protection
Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
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Evotech Performance Rear Mudguard Eliminator CB650R
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Rear Mudguard Eliminator CB650R
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Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
Brake Pads
Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
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R&G Racing Crash Protectors Aero Style Honda CB650R
R&G · Crash Protection
R&G Racing Crash Protectors Aero Style Honda CB650R
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AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
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PUIG Naked New Generation Sport Screen Honda CB650R
PUIG · Windscreen
PUIG Naked New Generation Sport Screen Honda CB650R
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NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
Chain & Lube
NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
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