Verdict

‘For me it’s the Speed RS first,’ says Gary. ‘I couldn’t really split the Speed S and the Street RS, though I do love the bigger engine. I like mid-range. Round here the Street R is last because of that rear shock. But that’s at Mallory. Put them down a bumpy road and it’d be different. And round town you’d feel the smaller bike, weaving in and out of traffic a Street would come into its own. If we were doing this test at Cadwell Park which needs more finesse, that’d play to the 765’s strengths too.’ Then he’s off, eulogising about the Speed Triple RS again. ‘It just turned me into a hooligan,’ but would the racer and TT winner actually buy one? ‘God no, I value my licence too much. I want a Bobber. Perfect for an easy summer ride.’