Speed Rs...dilemma

I've jumped from Street 675 with twin exhausts to Speed R, also after testing a 765 RS.
765 felt lighter, very agile and a good margin quicker than the 675. Good rush at the top end too which would be fun on quieter back roads.
Went for Speed R as the extra weight didn't feel much more than the 675 while on the move, while giving it a planted feel. So much torque everywhere means I don't have to keep the revs high to overtake or make "good progress" on my rides ;-) This makes riding at 7/10ths much more relaxing.
Speed RS looks lovely but couldn't justify the big costs vs R.

 

Probably doesn’t help but I’ve got a matt Black africa twin and it’s been fine riding through winter, looks new

 

All the talk of the Street RS missed the virtues of the Street R - a much less peaky bike optimised for the road, not track days. The extra displacement of the Speed will always give it a torque advantage but it is a slightly apples and pears comparison to focus on top end bhp in the lighter bike when it's cheaper sibling produces the same torque 1500rpm lower down. The Street RS is the more profitable to sell!

 

I test rode the 2 bikes 2 weeks ago the day after the test ride, bought the Speed RS, I feel its the perfect choice. The Carbon, the Arrow system, the handling, with the power, makes it perfect. The cruise is a nice touch, never had it in a bike before but why not. The smoothness of the engine and power delivery really impressed. Mine arrived Sat, so 150 miles only on the clock but a stunning bike and looking forward to summer. Which ever you choose I'm sure you will enjoy.

 

I guess its horses for courses. I rode both and preferred the Speed RS..
But I am over 50 and prefer the solid feel with bottom end thrust to the more revy nature of the smaller bike.
If you prefer the more sporty ride then the Street has it. I really enjoyed riding the street as it is a great bike but I thought I may get arrested riding it .... Its very tempting to hammer it at every opportunity for the high rev soundtrack as you hit the red-line
Enjoy it! you won't be disappointed on either if these bikes.

 

Enjoy the Street mate. In your position I'd've chosen the Street over the Speed, but the Street R rather than RS. More than enough HP for every day riding, lighter and more agile than the Speed. The Street R a better all round everyday bike than it's RS sibling. But if you're a bigger/tall fellow (like Dougie say) then the Speed makes a great choice too and such a planted machine that not only goes like a missile but looks great too. The new engine mods are a definite upgrade on the previous model. I think the new Speed is an interim introduction because the new Street RS out performs the previous Speed power/weight ratio. Expect an upgrade frame and other components in the next year or two.