Triumph Speed Twin 900 vs Yamaha Xs650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Twin 900 vs Yamaha Xs650. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xs650: 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Yamaha Xs650
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
Yamaha Xs650
8.5/10
"The best vintage Japanese twin you can still reasonably find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Huge aftermarket support still
+Stunning parallel twin character
Cons
−Prices inflated by hipsters
−Many rough project bikes circulating
−Points ignition needs attention
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