Yamaha Fazer 1000 vs Triumph Sprint St 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fazer 1000 vs Triumph Sprint St 1050. Yamaha Fazer 1000: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Gen 2, 2006+); Gen 1 approx 143 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight, Gen 2 Fazer variant) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Sprint St 1050: 125 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fazer 1000
Triumph Sprint St 1050
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
220 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Gen 2, 2006+); Gen 1 approx 143 hp @ 10,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (Gen 2); Gen 1 approx 100 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
103 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world)
240 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight, Gen 2 Fazer variant)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fazer 1000
8.5/10
"The Swiss Army knife of sportsbikes still cuts sharply a decade on."
Pros
+Usable power everywhere
+Bulletproof engine internals
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Throttle body sync issues
−Weak stock suspension
−Fragile expensive fairings
Triumph Sprint St 1050
8.5/10
"The best used sport-tourer under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Triple engine is spectacular
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Sharp, adjustable handling
Cons
−Forks need frequent attention
−Throttle bodies can hunt
−Heavy for city riding
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