Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2016
Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
Yamaha MT-09 2016
Overview - Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 vs Yamaha MT-09 2016
The Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 and the Yamaha MT-09 2016 are both naked bikes with similar engine types, inline three-cylinder engines. However, there are several differences between the two models.
In terms of engine power, the Yamaha MT-09 2016 has a slight advantage with 115 HP compared to the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012's 106 HP. The Yamaha also has higher torque at 87.5 Nm compared to the Triumph's 68 Nm. The Yamaha's larger displacement of 847ccm also contributes to its increased power output.
Both bikes have three cylinders and share similar suspension setups with telescopic forks in the front. However, the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 features an upside-down telescopic fork, which is generally considered to provide better performance and stability.
In terms of chassis, both models have a twin tube frame type, which provides good rigidity and stability. The Yamaha MT-09 2016 has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1440mm compared to the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012's 1410mm. This may contribute to the Yamaha's stability at higher speeds.
Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
The seat height of the Yamaha MT-09 2016 is slightly higher at 815mm compared to the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012's 805mm. Both bikes have similar tire sizes with a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 180mm, both with a diameter of 17 inches.
In terms of weight, the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 is lighter at 167kg compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2016's 188kg. This lighter weight may contribute to the Triumph's light-footed handling and improved performance.
The fuel tank capacity of the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 is larger at 17.4 liters compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2016's 14 liters. This may give the Triumph a longer range before needing to refuel.
Yamaha MT-09 2016
In terms of strengths, the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 is praised for its light weight, improved performance, and light-footed handling. It is also considered extremely practical in curves and offers a comfortable upright seating position.
The Yamaha MT-09 2016 is praised for its wonderfully powerful three-cylinder powerplant, offering three power modes for different riding conditions. It also has a fully adjustable chassis, a quickshifter as standard, good brakes, and an aggressive look. The sporty upright seating position and traction control are also considered strengths.
As for weaknesses, the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 does not come with ABS as standard, although it can be purchased separately. The Yamaha MT-09 2016 has a saddle that some find too hard for long tours and a license plate holder on the swingarm that offers less splash protection than a conventional one.
In conclusion, the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 and the Yamaha MT-09 2016 are both impressive naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Triumph offers a lighter weight and improved performance, while the Yamaha boasts a more powerful engine and additional features such as power modes and a quickshifter. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
All it takes is the slightest impulse and the little Englishwoman turns exactly the way you want it to. This manoeuvrability is also unparalleled in the class of medium-sized naked bikes. A motorbike that can be moved in such a sporty manner would not deserve to be abused as a mile-eater and travel steamer.
Yamaha MT-09 2016
The Yamaha MT-09 did not need to be reinvented for the coming season - it already was extremely well done almost four years ago. Instead, the Japanese focus on fine-tuning and adding practical, contemporary gimmicks such as traction control and automatic shifting. Due to the Euro4 standard, however, the engine management has been changed once again and offers an emphatically powerful but well controllable power delivery in standard mode; the power explosion of the first generation is now no longer offered even by the sharper A mode. The biggest change, recognisable at first glance, is the, in my opinion, extremely successful design with the more aggressive front and the newly designed rear. All in all, an even snazzier naked bike that was clearly built for the fun of motorcycling.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Street Triple 675 R vs Yamaha MT-09
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 and a Yamaha MT-09 2016. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Street Triple 675 R with 73 days compared to 87 days for a Yamaha MT-09. Since model year 2009 1000PS.de editors have written 16 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 675 R and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the Triumph Street Triple 675 R was published on 20/07/2008 and now has more than 13,000 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 10/06/2013.