TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 94 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
- Torque spans 86.7 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
- Weight spans 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) to 194 kg (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT | YAMAHA MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TRIUMPH | YAMAHA |
| Model | TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT | YAMAHA MT-09 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 94hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 86.7nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 194kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized Cornering ABS | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 255 mm disc. Brembo single-piston sliding caliper, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized cornering ABS | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70R17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 45 mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 7.08 in (180 mm) travel. | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 6.69 in (170 mm) wheel travel. | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 228km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 5.5 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $10599 |
| Brand price lists | View TRIUMPH price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -7" TFT Display, Cruise Control, Heated Grips, Traction Control, Four Riding Modes, Slip and Assist Clutch, |
-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 |
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2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09: listed specifications
The 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the MT-09 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Tiger 900 GT and MT-09 have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
MT-09 has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 94 hp).
Torque
MT-09 has a modest listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 86.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-09 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 228 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tiger 900 GT and MT-09 have very similar listed weights (194 kg vs 193 kg). Tiger 900 GT and MT-09 have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and listed top speed, while displacement, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT vs YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 228 km/h (142 mph) for TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT.
Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 has 119 hp compared with 94 hp on the TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT.
Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is lighter at 193 kg vs 194 kg for TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT.
Which is better, TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT or YAMAHA MT-09?
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.
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