Yamaha MT-09 2023 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023

In terms of engine specifications, both the Yamaha MT-09 2023 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023 have an in-line, liquid-cooled engine with three cylinders. However, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has a slightly higher engine power of 130 HP compared to the Yamaha MT-09's 119 HP. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 has a higher torque of 93 Nm compared to the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS's 80 Nm. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and aluminum frames with twin tube construction.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension with a monoshock in the rear. The braking systems of both bikes consist of double disc brakes in the front, but the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has slightly larger front disc diameters of 310 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09's 298 mm.

Yamaha MT-09 2023

In terms of rider assistance systems, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 offers ABS, a quickshifter, and traction control. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023 offers more advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and a shift assistant with blipper, in addition to traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The Yamaha MT-09 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1430 mm compared to the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS's 1399 mm. The seat height of the Yamaha MT-09 is 825 mm, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has a slightly higher seat height of 836 mm. The Yamaha MT-09 has a kerb weight of 189 kg, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS weighs slightly less at 188 kg. Both bikes have fuel tank capacities of 14 liters for the Yamaha MT-09 and 15 liters for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.

In terms of fuel efficiency, the Yamaha MT-09 has a combined fuel consumption of 5 l/100km, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has a slightly higher combined fuel consumption of 5.4 l/100km. This results in a range of 280 km for the Yamaha MT-09 and 277 km for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023

In terms of strengths, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 offers no load change reactions, plenty of pressure from the center, an over-complete electronics package, a great working quickshifter, a comfortably integrated seating position, a successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023 has strengths in its engine, chassis, brakes, complete electronic equipment, build quality, and price.

In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 has polarizing optics, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control only available in the SP variant. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2023 has a weakness in that the speed is difficult to read because it is almost too subtle in the display.