Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
In terms of engine and drive train, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 features an in-line crankpin offset engine type with a power output of 100 HP and a torque of 112 Nm. It has a fuel injection system and is equipped with a liquid cooling system. The bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 1200ccm. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 has an in-line engine type with a power output of 115 HP and a torque of 87.5 Nm. It also has a fuel injection system and liquid cooling. However, it has 3 cylinders and a displacement of 847ccm.
In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 uses Marzocchi suspension while the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 uses Kayaba suspension. At the rear, both bikes have swing arm suspension, but the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 has a dual shock absorber with preload adjustment, while the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 has a monoshock absorber with compression, preload, and rebound adjustment.
In terms of chassis, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 has a steel frame with a central tube design, while the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021
Both bikes have double disk brakes at the front, with the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 having a larger diameter of 320mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018's 298mm.
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes are equipped with ABS and traction control. The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 also has riding modes, while the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 has a quickshifter in addition to ABS and traction control.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 has a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 160mm. The front and rear tire diameters are both 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1413mm and a seat height of 809mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 216kg with ABS and a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 liters. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 has a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 180mm. The front and rear tire diameters are both 17 inches. It has a longer wheelbase of 1500mm and a slightly higher seat height of 820mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 193kg with ABS and a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
In terms of equipment, both bikes are equipped with LED lights, with the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 having LED daytime running lights and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 having LED headlights.
In terms of strengths, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 is praised for its superb engine, quality workmanship and material feel, torque in every situation, playful handling, good chassis, and high-performance brakes. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 is praised for its incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine, good brakes, sporty and comfortable seating position, ABS, traction control, and shift assistant.
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 is criticized for its strong heat development under the driver, being a little too petite for tall pilots, and having a large turning circle. The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 is criticized for its high saddle, shift assistant only for upshifting, and instruments that do not stand out strongly from the basic version.
Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021
The better is the enemy of the good, this saying once again proves to be impressively true in the case of the new Triumph Speed Twin. The British have worked on the weak points of the predecessor and thus turned the classic beauty into a real riding machine that does not have to hide from modern naked bikes. Unfortunately, tall riders cannot enjoy the small 1200 quite as easily as riders under 1.85 metres. Be that as it may, the Speed Twin is the perfect modern classic motorbike for me - it combines classic looks with modern handling like no other motorbike on the market today.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
The Yamaha MT-09 SP is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground! The Yamaha MT-09 EVO with Wilbers suspension is now available as an interesting alternative, because it has no "war paint" and is very discreet. But unfortunately only for Switzerland...
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 and a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 is about 18% higher. A Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 experiences a loss of 190 USD in one year and 390 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 770 USD and 1,440 USD for a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 there are more Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 13 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 SP with 72 days compared to 163 days for the Triumph Speed Twin 1200. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 14 reviews for the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP since model year 2018. The first review for the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 was published on 12/4/2018 and now has more than 90,200 views. This compares to more than 49,000 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 SP published on 11/6/2017.
