Triumph's New Street Triple 765 RX and Moto2 Are Sharper Than Ever

I was heartbroken to hear that Triumph will discontinue the Street Triple R, and simultaneously wondered how it would fill its middleweight naked lineup. Now, we know that the Trident 800 will essentially take the Street Triple R's place, but now that the Brand has announced the Street Triple 765 RX and Street Triple 765 Moto2 Edition, its sporty middleweight offerings are clear and complete. 

The Street Triple RS was always the Street Triple to take to the track, and it doesn't appear to have become any less capable. But for 2026, there'll be two other options that are much more suited to track work, starting with the Street Triple 765 RX. 

Triumph brought the RX moniker back to life earlier this year with the Speed Triple RX, and now it's bringing it back to the Street Triple, which was last slapped with RX paintwork in 2016. Although this model pays homage to its predecessor, being an RX in 2026 looks very different from how it was in 2016. The RX features a series of exclusive design details, including a precision-machined upper yoke,
a laser-etched RX logo on the exhaust, and a bespoke RX-branded seat.

Those familiar with the previous RX will notice that its Matte Aluminum Silver finish is paired with a Diablo Red rear subframe and matching wheels that pay tribute to the original Street Triple 675 RX, honoring its iconic legacy. But what you're really paying for is track competency, not colorways.

Both the Triumph RX and Triumph Moto2 feature fully adjustable Öhlins NIX30 front suspension, which should make a notable difference around a track when compared to the RS. This premium upgrade includes adjustable compression and rebound damping, preload adjustment, and 4.5-inch (115 mm) wheel travel. The RX and Moto2™ Edition also sport clip-on handlebars, delivering a more aggressive, race-focused riding position that many riders who bring a Street Triple to a track comment about longing for.

A fully adjustable Öhlins STX40 piggyback rear shock, which is also found on the Street Triple RS, will feature on both the RX and Moto2 models. The Street Triple 765 RX will be available from dealers from December 2025 and start at $14,495. But, for an extra two grand, you can get the Moto2 Edition that same month.

Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer, Triumph Motorcycles, said: “The success of the Speed Triple 1200 RX has demonstrated the appeal of a sports-focused naked motorcycle, combining precision handling with premium components in a way that resonates with riders who value performance and control. That’s why we are now applying the same ethos to the Street Triple family. The new Street Triple 765 RX delivers sharper geometry, premium components, and a specification that makes it equally at home on fast road rides and dedicated track sessions.”

For $16,495, you can get your hands on a Street Triple 765 Moto2 Edition, but you'll have to decide if it's worth it. The first thing that extra cash buys you is exclusivity, as only 1,000 will be produced, and just 150 will make their way to the USA. Each bike is individually numbered on a billet-machined top yoke, which also carries Moto2™ branding, positioned alongside a TFT display featuring a Moto2-branded start-up screen.

But, of course, you'll also get a host of trick components, mainly made of carbon fiber, including side panels, front mudguard, belly pan, and silencer end cap. The exhaust also features a laser-etched Moto2 logo. The last part of the Moto2 equation is the paintwork—no one will confuse this for any other Street Triple.

When speaking about the Moto2 Edition, Sargent said, “The Moto2 Edition is a celebration of our ongoing partnership with Moto2, which has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of our engine development. This bike gives fans and collectors a rare opportunity to own a slice of Moto2 action.”

The Moto2 Edition is finished in Mineral Grey, and the Crystal White color scheme is complemented by a vibrant Triumph Performance Yellow rear subframe and matching rear wheel stripe, and for some, this alone might be worth the extra cash. But it really isn't much of a step up from the last iteration of this model, which retailed for $15,395. I'd have liked Triumph to have put some of its learnings from the Moto2 Championship, a championship its engines have covered 1,101,000 miles in race conditions, into the Moto2 Edition's powerplant, but it's still a beautiful piece of machinery for the money.