Triumph T120 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph T120 vs Yamaha Xsr900. Triumph T120: 79 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 224 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph T120
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
224 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
79 hp @ 7,400 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
193 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
224 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average for 2016+ model)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph T120
8.5/10
"A genuinely great modern classic that earns its asking price."
Pros
+Torquey, flexible parallel twin
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Early fueling needs dealer update
−Headers rust prematurely
−Premium price even used
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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