What would you choose?

[CherryRed]

I’m looking to pick up a new bike and I’ve narrowed it down to two, the 2023 Suzuki GSX-R750 and the Triumph Street Triple RS. Ive ridden both and they each have their own appeal, the GSX-R has that raw, aggressive feel thats hard to beat, while the Street Triple feels lighter, more refined and super nimble in the corners. Most of my riding is weekend fun in the hills and it takes about an hour just to get to my favorite roads so I’m looking for something that balances comfort and performance. Both bikes check a lot of boxes, but in different ways. If you had to choose which one would you go with? Thank you

 

[TheOGFoodie]

I'm looking to pick up a new bike and I've narrowed it down to two, the 2023 Suzuki GSX-R750 and the Triumph Street Triple RS. Ive ridden both and they each have their own appeal, the GSX-R has that raw, aggressive feel thats hard to beat, while the Street Triple feels lighter, more refined and super nimble in the corners. Most of my riding is weekend fun in the hills and it takes about an hour just to get to my favorite roads so I'm looking for something that balances comfort and performance. Both bikes check a lot of boxes, but in different ways. If you had to choose which one would you go with? Thank you

Given your "weekend fun in the hills" and the commute to get there, the Street Triple RS sounds like the better all-rounder. Its lighter, more refined feel often translates to less fatigue and more agility over longer, twisty rides

 

[Chupachops]

Yuppp, gotta agree with @TheOGFoodie , the triple just makes more sense, fast, sharp, and won't kill your back.

 

[Poppa Poutine]

I'm looking to pick up a new bike and I've narrowed it down to two, the 2023 Suzuki GSX-R750 and the Triumph Street Triple RS. Ive ridden both and they each have their own appeal, the GSX-R has that raw, aggressive feel thats hard to beat, while the Street Triple feels lighter, more refined and super nimble in the corners. Most of my riding is weekend fun in the hills and it takes about an hour just to get to my favorite roads so I'm looking for something that balances comfort and performance. Both bikes check a lot of boxes, but in different ways. If you had to choose which one would you go with? Thank you

I think you should go for the Triple. Based on the things you mentioned, I'm pretty sure that will fit you well. Good luck and I hope you find something you won't regret.

 

[throttletwintuner]

Yep, a friend of mine faced the same choice last year. He decided on the Street Triple RS and hasn't regretted it since. The GSX-R is definitely powerful, no doubt about that, but when it comes to those longer rides into the hills, he mentioned that the comfort and agile handling of the Triple really stood out. It's still fast enough to keep things exciting, too