Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2023
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013
Yamaha MT-09 2023
Overview - Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 vs Yamaha MT-09 2023
The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 model year 2013 and the Yamaha MT-09 model year 2023 are both naked bikes that offer a thrilling riding experience. However, there are several key differences between the two models.
In terms of engine specifications, the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 is equipped with a powerful inline three-cylinder engine that produces 135 HP of power and 111 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 also features an inline three-cylinder engine, but it offers slightly lower power and torque figures, with 119 HP and 93 Nm respectively. Despite the lower figures, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 is praised for its lack of load change reactions and its ample power delivery from the center.
Both bikes feature liquid cooling and have a displacement of around 1000cc, with the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 at 1050cc and the Yamaha MT-09 at 889cc. This means that the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 may have a slight advantage in terms of overall power and performance.
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013
In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. However, the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 is criticized for having slightly uncomfortable Showa suspension elements, which may affect the overall comfort of the ride. The Yamaha MT-09 2023, on the other hand, is praised for its successful chassis and lively handling, which contributes to an enormous riding pleasure.
Both bikes have an aluminum frame with a twin-tube design, providing stability and rigidity. They also have similar front and rear tire dimensions, with a width of 120mm at the front and a diameter of 17 inches for both tires. However, the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 has a wider rear tire at 190mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2023's 180mm rear tire.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a similar wheelbase, with the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 measuring at 1435mm and the Yamaha MT-09 2023 at 1430mm. Both bikes also have the same seat height of 825mm. However, the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.5 liters compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2023's 14 liters.
Yamaha MT-09 2023
In terms of strengths, the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 is praised for its powerful three-cylinder engine, sporty driving feel, upright seating position, and stable frame. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 is commended for its lack of load change reactions, ample power delivery, over-complete electronics package, great working quickshifter, comfortably integrated seating position, successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure.
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 is criticized for its slightly uncomfortable Showa suspension elements and stubborn handling. The Yamaha MT-09 2023, on the other hand, is noted for its polarizing optics, small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and the fact that cruise control is only available in the SP variant.
Overall, both the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 and the Yamaha MT-09 2023 offer exciting riding experiences with their powerful engines and sporty characteristics. However, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 seems to have an edge in terms of handling and overall riding pleasure, while the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 may have a slight advantage in terms of power and performance.
Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013
More power, more kilos, more rubber . It is certainly not the most manageable, which makes climbing the Tyrolean mountains over hundreds of hairpin bends exhausting at times. But it is more mature than the Street Triple, knows how to glide along the valley smoothly and without getting on your nerves, and for some reason feels more trustworthy and secure.
Yamaha MT-09 2023
If you take a look at the key data of the MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a little pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vs Yamaha MT-09
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 and a Yamaha MT-09 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 2023 is about 19% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2023 there are less Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2013 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 136. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Speed Triple 1050 with 66 days compared to 73 days for a Yamaha MT-09. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 29 reviews for the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the Triumph Speed Triple 1050 was published on 02/10/2007 and now has more than 16,200 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 10/06/2013.
