Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Yamaha Fz25. Triumph Speed Triple 1200: 180 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
130 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
9.0/10
"The best British naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Triple engine pulls everywhere
+World-class Öhlins suspension
+Brembo brakes genuinely outstanding
Cons
−ECU software needs updating
−Hard to find unmolested examples
−Exhaust heat kills paint
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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