Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-10 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 and the Yamaha MT-10 2022 have inline engines with fuel injection systems. However, the Speed Triple has a 3-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1160cc, producing 180 HP and 125 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the MT-10 has a 4-cylinder engine with a displacement of 998cc, producing 166 HP and 112 Nm of torque.

Moving on to the suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The Speed Triple is equipped with Öhlins suspension, which offers adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The rear suspension of the Speed Triple is a single swing arm with a monoshock, also from Öhlins, with the same adjustable settings. In comparison, the MT-10 has Kayaba suspension, with adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings for both the front and rear. The rear suspension of the MT-10 is a swing arm with a monoshock, also made by Kayaba.

In terms of chassis, both bikes have aluminum frames. The Speed Triple has a twin-tube frame, while the MT-10 has a Deltabox frame.

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Braking systems on both bikes consist of double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 320mm and four-piston calipers. The Speed Triple features Brembo brakes with radial, monoblock technology, while the MT-10 has Brembo brakes with radial technology.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes are equipped with ABS, riding modes, and cornering ABS. The Speed Triple also has ride by wire and traction control, while the MT-10 offers additional features such as a shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The Speed Triple has a wheelbase of 1445mm, while the MT-10 has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1405mm. The seat height of the Speed Triple is 830mm, while the MT-10 has a slightly higher seat height of 835mm. The Speed Triple has a kerb weight of 198kg (with ABS), while the MT-10 is slightly heavier at 212kg (with ABS). The fuel tank capacity of the Speed Triple is 15.5 liters, while the MT-10 has a larger capacity of 17 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Speed Triple is praised for its versatility, being easy to ride in city traffic but also capable of high speeds. It has a powerful and rev-happy engine, a top quickshifter, and can be driven quietly when needed. The bike is also praised for its light and compact ride, stable handling even in fast corners, strong brakes, and precise handling.

Yamaha MT-10 2022

On the other hand, the MT-10 is praised for its lovely CP4 engine, great electronics package, distinctive look, comfortable seating position, easy-to-read gauges, and cornering ABS.

In terms of weaknesses, the Speed Triple is criticized for its load change reactions at low speeds, slightly too low steering angle, narrow knee angle for tall people, stubborn mobile phone connectivity, squeaky brakes, traction control being too defensive even in track mode, vibrations on the handlebars, and suspension that does not respond sensitively enough.

The MT-10, on the other hand, is criticized for its clutch lever not being adjustable, lack of steel braided brake hoses, and a somewhat small display.