Yamaha Xsr900 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr900 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Xsr900
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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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