2024 YAMAHA MT-09 vs 2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 YAMAHA MT-09
35 pts
Top on paper
2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS
65 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 YAMAHA MT-09
50.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS
64.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
73.9 pts
2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS
35.4 pts

Sporty riding

2024 YAMAHA MT-09
52.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS
61 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
54.1 pts
2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS
52.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS 83.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) up to 128 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS).
  • Torque spans 80 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
  • Weight spans 188 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS) to 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
  • Displacement spans 750 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS) to 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
Specification YAMAHA MT-09 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS
Brand YAMAHA TRIUMPH
Model YAMAHA MT-09 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS
Engine size 900cc 750cc
Power 119hp 128hp
Torque 93nm. 80nm.
Cylinders / valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 193kg 188kg
Front brake Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, OC-ABS, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder
Rear brake 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS
Seat height (cm) 82.5cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) 180/55 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel Showa 41 mm upside down Big Piston Forks (BPF), adjustable compression and rebound damping, and preload adjustment. 115mm wheel travel
Rear suspension Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, and preload adjustment. 131.2mm wheel travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 245km/h 240km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 6 L/100km 15 L – 5.9 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $10599 $12845
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View TRIUMPH price list
Extra features

-New Five-Inch Full-Color TFT Display with Updated Switchgear, New Smartphone Connectivity, New Back Slip Regulator

-New Customizable YRC Ride Modes, Acoustic Amplifier Grilles for Enhanced Intake Sound, New Brembo Radial Master Cylinder, New Third-Generation Quickshifter

-New Cruise Control & Turn Signal Functions, Six-Axis IMU

-Full colour 5" TFT instruments, 5 riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport, Track and Rider)

-Optimized Cornering ABS and switchable Optimized Cornering Traction Control (with IMU), Front Wheel Lift Control

-Slip & assist clutch, (10,000km) / 12 months service interval

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2024 YAMAHA MT-09 vs 2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS: listed specifications

The 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 and 2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS are closely matched in weight, while the MT-09 has more displacement and torque, and the Street Triple 765 RS has more peak power.

Engine displacement

MT-09 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 750 cc).

Peak power

Street Triple 765 RS has a modest listed power advantage (128 hp vs 119 hp).

Torque

MT-09 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 80 Nm).

Listed top speed

MT-09 and Street Triple 765 RS have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 240 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

MT-09 and Street Triple 765 RS have very similar listed weights (193 kg vs 188 kg). MT-09 and Street Triple 765 RS have very similar seat heights (82.5 cm vs 83.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power and torque, while listed top speed, weight and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-09 vs TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS?

YAMAHA MT-09 is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS.

Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-09 or TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS?

TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS has 128 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA MT-09.

Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-09 or TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS?

TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS is lighter at 188 kg vs 193 kg for YAMAHA MT-09.

Which is better, YAMAHA MT-09 or TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 RS?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.