Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore79 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke52.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power132 HPEngine power182 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpm
TorqueTorque105 NmTorque115.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,550 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,115 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth780 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,250 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,429 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height835 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight189 kgDry Weight206 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Euphoria spread through the long bends. The Triple is a bit more expensive than some Nippon Nakeds with cheap chassis and you can feel it. It remains stable, you can open the throttle hard and you hit the line exactly.

More power

increased torque

reduced weight

agility

greatly improved geometry

precise and fast.

>100kg people might have space problems.

Yamaha R1 2009

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vs Yamaha R1

Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050

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