Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Overview - Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Technical Specifications Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

The top model among the Street Triples fully deserves the designation. Sportier in all respects than the R version, the RS presents itself on the country road as a fun machine that has few opponents to fear. Trackdays on the racetrack are also an issue, especially since the engine is very sharp, the Brembo brakes are super-sporty and the suspension with the Öhlins damper is wonderfully precise. The handling is a stunner anyway, the Street Triple is still the lightest in its class. The standard quickshifter further consolidates the position of the top model.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

The fun bike MT-09 is at its best in the SP version! The extremely fun, lively three-cylinder engine feels like more than just 119 hp thanks to the abundance of torque. Add to that terrific, bike-like handling and phenomenal, finely controllable brakes. The upright, rear-facing riding position doesn't take away as much front-wheel feel in the MT-09 SP, as the high-quality chassis gives clean feedback from the road and rides every radius with stability. Unfortunately, as is typical for Yamaha, the clarity of the TFT display and the operating concept of the lush electronics leave a lot to be desired. The seat and pillion comfort could also be better. Otherwise, however, the MT-09 SP is the (almost) perfect bike for massive riding fun.