Yamaha Fz-10 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-10 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050. Yamaha Fz-10: 158 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Speed Triple 1050: 133 hp @ 9,400 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fz-10
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Horsepower (hp)
158 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
158 hp @ 11,500 rpm
133 hp @ 9,400 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,850 rpm
Top Speed
~260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz-10
8.5/10
"An insane performance bargain, but only for genuinely experienced riders."
Pros
+Savage R1-derived crossplane engine
+Excellent electronics package
+Sharp, responsive chassis
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics punish longer rides
−First gear requires real respect
−Heat soak in slow traffic
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
8.5/10
"The best-sounding naked middleweight you can buy used today."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Savage mid-range torque delivery
+Excellent Brembo braking performance
Cons
−Steering head bearings wear fast
−Unforgiving for inexperienced riders
−Fuel pump issues on early models
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