Yamaha Sr500 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Sr500 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Yamaha Sr500: 32 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Sr500
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
32 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Sr500
8.0/10
"Rewarding, characterful, and unforgiving — exactly what motorcycling should feel like."
Pros
+Dead simple mechanically
+Timeless minimalist aesthetic
+Strong enthusiast community
Cons
−Kick-start learning curve brutal
−6-volt electrics on earlies
−Heat soak at standstill
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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