Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019

The Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019 are both naked bikes with similar engine types, engine power, torque, fuel system, and cooling system. However, there are several differences between the two models.

In terms of engine displacement, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has a smaller engine at 765cc compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP's 847cc engine. This means that the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a slightly more powerful engine with 115 HP compared to the Triumph Street Triple 765 R's 118 HP. However, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has a higher torque of 77 Nm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP's 87.5 Nm.

Both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks for their front suspension, but the Triumph Street Triple 765 R uses Showa suspension while the Yamaha MT-09 SP uses Kayaba suspension. Both bikes have swing arm rear suspension with monoshock absorbers, but the Triumph Street Triple 765 R uses Showa suspension while the Yamaha MT-09 SP uses Öhlins suspension. Both bikes have adjustable suspension for compression, preload, and rebound.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

In terms of chassis, both bikes have an aluminum frame with a twin tube design. Both bikes also have double disk brakes on the front, but the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has larger diameter disks at 310mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP's 298mm disks.

Both bikes have advanced rider assistance systems including ABS and traction control. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R also has riding modes and ride by wire, while the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a quickshifter in addition to ABS and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has a slightly shorter wheelbase at 1405mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP's 1500mm wheelbase. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R also has a slightly higher seat height at 825mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP's 820mm seat height. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R also has a larger fuel tank capacity at 17.4 liters compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP's 14 liters.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has a wide usable rev range, an active seating position, high stability, a great gearbox with a shift assistant, and a first-class chassis. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has an incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine, good brakes, a sporty and comfortable seating position, ABS, traction control, and a shift assistant.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R's traction control regulates early, the seat has little grip, and the display is outdated. The Yamaha MT-09 SP has a high saddle, a shift assistant only for upshifting, and instruments that do not stand out strongly from the basic version.

Overall, both bikes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019 would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.