Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Yamaha R1 2009

Overview - Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 vs Yamaha R1 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Yamaha R1 2009

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Yamaha R1 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	52.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	182 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	115.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,160 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	792 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,089 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Precise, powerful and fast! The Triumph is a lot of fun on Alpine passes. However, you can only forgive the tight chassis if you are a sporty rider. But you have to love the engine. No matter whether you're strolling or heating up - the power is always available in a well-dosed manner.

Incredibly universal - easy to drive in city traffic but also super fast when needed

Rev-happy and powerful engine

Top quickshifter

Can be driven quietly when needed

Light and compact ride

Stable handling even in fast corners

Strong brakes

Precise handling.

Load change reactions at low speeds

slightly too low steering angle

narrow knee angle for tall people

stubborn mobile phone connectivity

squeaky brakes

traction control too defensive even in track mode

vibrations on the handlebars

suspension does not respond sensitively enough - basic set-up too tight.

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.