Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs. Triumph Speed Triple RS 2019

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Triumph Speed Triple RS 2019

Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs Triumph Speed Triple RS 2019

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Triumph Speed Triple RS 2019

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 compared to Triumph Speed Triple RS 2019

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Triumph Speed Triple RS 2019

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Triumph Speed Triple RS 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	119 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	117 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,150 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12.92
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	889 ccm	Displacement	1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Öhlins
Travel	Travel	137 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Öhlins
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	67.1 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	91.3 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	255 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	795 mm	Width	775 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,070 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

The Yamaha MT-09 SP is based on the really well-done MT-09. In 2021, a particularly fine vintage! But the upgrade goes one better! The high-quality chassis provides a great compromise between riding comfort and sportiness.

Upright, comfortable seating position

Well-tuned chassis

Mappings and traction control are quick and easy to adjust

High-quality workmanship

Lovely details

Great tuned engine

Great acceleration and lots of pressure in the relevant rev range.

Horn mounted in a crude way

poor display