Yamaha Fj-09 vs Triumph Tiger 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fj-09 vs Triumph Tiger 900. Yamaha Fj-09: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Triumph Tiger 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fj-09
Triumph Tiger 900
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
87.5 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
193 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fj-09
8.2/10
"Buy the suspension-upgraded example and never look back."
Pros
+CP3 triple sounds incredible
+Exceptional value used market
+Genuinely versatile all-rounder
Cons
−Stock suspension disappointingly soft
−Low-RPM fueling can snatch
−Wind protection barely adequate
Triumph Tiger 900
8.5/10
"A genuinely accomplished adventure bike that rewards sensible used buying."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Fairing mounting points crack
−Pricier used than rivals
−Wind noise above 80mph
Top 10 Accessories
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