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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Mt-09 vs Triumph Street Triple

Yamaha Mt-09 vs Triumph Street Triple

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Mt-09 vs Triumph Street Triple. Yamaha Mt-09: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2) weight, top speed 215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Street Triple: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg) weight, top speed 225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Yamaha Mt-09 Triumph Street Triple
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
166 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp)
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year)
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ gen2)
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm (Street Triple RS 765; note: varies by variant)
Top Speed
215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2)
166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; note: varies by variant and riding style)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Mt-09
Yamaha Mt-09
8.5/10

"Buy one, but budget £500 extra for essential fixes immediately."

Pros
+Triple engine feels alive
+Incredible power-to-weight ratio
+Lightweight flickable chassis
Cons
Stock fueling needs immediate fixing
Suspension mediocre from factory
Vibration issues at highway speeds
Triumph Street Triple
Triumph Street Triple
8.5/10

"The best all-rounder middleweight money can buy used."

Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Throttle body issues on older bikes
Fuel economy genuinely poor
Pillion seat essentially decorative

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PUIG R12 Frame Sliders Yamaha MT-09 2021+
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PUIG R12 Frame Sliders Yamaha MT-09 2021+
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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
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ZICOO Brake Pads Front and Rear for Yamaha FZ1 FZ6 FZ8 YFZ R1 R6 R6S R7 MT07 MT09 MT-07 A MT-09 Tracer 700 900 FZ07 FZ09 YZF600R XSR700 XSR900
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Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
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Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
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Weize YTZ10S-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery Compatible With Yamaha Honda
Battery
Weize YTZ10S-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery Compatible With Yamaha Honda
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Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
Brake Pads
Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
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NICHE Drive Sprocket Chain Combo for Yamaha MT-09 FZ09 XSR900 Front 16 Rear 45 Tooth 525VM-X X-Ring 110 Links
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NICHE Drive Sprocket Chain Combo for Yamaha MT-09 FZ09 XSR900 Front 16 Rear 45 Tooth 525VM-X X-Ring 110 Links
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AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
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Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Motorcycle Tire Set: 120/70 ZR 17 M/C Front & 190/50 ZR 17 M/C TL Rear- High Performance, Durable for Sport/Street Bikes (2 Pack)
Tires
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NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
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NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
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