Bike Comparison Yamaha MT-09 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Bike Review Road Test | Which is best?

Watch our bike comparison review between the Yamaha MT-09 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Full review here: 👉bit.ly/2Uaq64a Which bike is best? Do you agree with our verdict? Tell us in the comments below.
Read the full review here: bit.ly/2y5zrPi
Unavoidable brain fade and a slip of the tongue meant we referred to the Street Triple as the Speed Triple early on in the video, we know. Feel free to point it out in the comments anyway.
Once you've done that, start the video again and enjoy our Yamaha MT-09 review and comparison with the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.
LET'S HYPOTHESIZE that you’ve got a mate who espouses the virtues of three-cylinder engines at every opportunity; every time you meet him for a coffee at your local bike meet, he bangs on about how his beloved triples offer a perfect balance between smooth, high revving inline four-cylinder power and the mid-range grunt of a twin.
And that’s before he proceeds to tell you about the character of his favourite engine configuration.
You think you’re immune to it but over time, the constant pro-three-cylinder rhetoric starts to rub off. You find yourself wanting to suckle on the nipple of the triple…
Fortunately, you’re not short of choice. Two of the most exciting three-cylinder bikes to grace showrooms in 2017 are Yamaha’s eye-catching, budget priced and updated-for-2017 MT-09 and the new Triumph Speed Triple 765 RS - the range-topping model in the family of new Speed Triples. We plumped for the top-bollock RS not just because it’s got the most power and best spec of all the new Street Triples, but also because we wanted to see whether, if you’re in the market for a naked three-cylinder, you need to spend RS money to get the best bike.
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[@olivertaylor7427]

Comparing the £7800 Yam to the range topping 765RS which is £2100 more.. then commenting on how much better all the extras are on the RS? Hardly a good comparison review. The 09 is closer pitched to the Triple S at £8k.

[@rh_8599]

they might aswell have compared the 765rs with a MT10 at that price, silly review

[@olivertaylor7427]

RH 85\G agreed. They could add that price gap the other way and compare it to an mt10 SP. which will blow it all the water in all respects.

[@renebadenhop1682]

Wouldn't it fair to compare the MT-09 with the Street Triple 765 S ?!?

[@rahuldamala7021]

Rene Badenhop i agree

[@Captn_Slow]

Rene Badenhop Same thought

[@Captn_Slow]

With the price difference, the MT can upgrade to Ohlins front folk cartridges, brembo M50 calipers, and a lovely akrapovic exhaust and a Dino tune. That's enough to up the handling, braking, and power to another level. Then they can compare it to the RS.

[@wzsakul]

Yes, it's not proper comparison. In this setup value diffrence is to big.

[@2_Bike_is_Life]

Rene, of course it would be more apples to apples, bit then the Triumph crowd would crap all over this channel. $2,000 difference is the biggest stat the Triumph can't beat. Not to mention cost of ownership and aftermarket. Yamaha has such a huge dealer network.

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

So shitty fueling and jerky power delivery, along with bad suspension = "more character and spirit" and "more fun to ride", right. Whereas the Street Triple is actually well done, smooth, more precise; better designed and better built, which makes it a "boring old man's bike", got it. lol

[@Drachen596]

Character seems to end up meaning 'it occasionally attempts to kill me' when it comes to reviews for cars, trucks, planes and motorcycles.

[@fyorbane]

Yes. This is rather a strange attitude. From what I've seen the Yam doesn't get a a second glance from joe public but when they see the Triumph they show much more interest.

[@Supernova12034]

but harley is supposed to have character and the only way it will kill you is if your stuck underneath it and no one can lift it off you

[@raleighrider7121]

I've rode both, bought the MT09, put Ohlins front and back and saved about $3500. The fueling is reworked for 17s and up and if you are really picky a $200 flash will fix that as well.

[@yonniboy1]

Absolutely spot on, the MT-09 is like a primark suit compared to the Saville row Street Triple.

[@Renzsu]

I'm starting to think that Triumph only gives out the RS to road testers..

[@GamerGetsFIT]

Renzsu truee

[@Mockle07]

Renzsu Because the other two versions aren't available yet

[@oshkoshbjosh986]

Anirudh Vasudeva in my garage

[@Zalonka]

Changing modes is easy as cutting a cake. You also have fully adjustable suspension so get it tuned for your weight.

[@tristanwalker8265]

I know! From everything I've read the R seems like a much better comparison to the mt-09. Closer in price and I think the R is more tuned for road riding. Same torque as the RS but with lower revs.

[@sidb9540]

1:15 ..almost crashes the bike ....

[@rahuldasyam9070]

Should've compared the mt09 SP with the street triple rather than the standard mt09

[@dremyofit6719]

I am that crisis man, just had my 2014 ecu unleashed, Dyno-tuned & put Pilot power tires on. not that set up made me 18 all over again. the fz09 screams for you to upgrade what ever you want to get the triumph over all feel. the Triumph is for grownups and the fz09 is for the kid that wants to rock it! great review!

[@MrToastedBlue]

I owned a new 2014 STR675 then traded it for a new 2014 MT09. The STR was by far the better handling bike, once it was set up for me, and build quality but it just didn't have the grin factor or grunt of the MT. At the time there was only about £600 difference which made the STR more desirable BUT the main dealer servicing costs for the Triumph were just silly, more than twice the cost of the Yamaha. I covered around 16k miles on both bikes, STR cost over £750 servicing where as the MT was just over £300 (600/6,000/12,000). I now have a Tracer 900, but will likely return to the MT09 when the SP model comes out. This was a poor comparison, premium V budget, should have been the lower spec ST with a similar setup. Do this again when the 09SP comes out but with a comparable ST.

[@monkeyCmonkeyDoo]

Look at how upset the suspension gets on the MT every time it comes through a corner. It seems they still expect you to spend a couple grand on suspension...

[@Xerdoz]

Where's the damn R model? Much more interesting for the streets than this track specced RS.

[@Kaaaaaaaam]

Wha? STR is a beautiful and awesome looking bike. I honestly believe it is one of the best looking bikes in the market. I am a bit bias tho. I own one.

[@rogerkay8603]

Even with those sticky out headlights, only a mother could love?

[@baseline_hitchshalhoub2686]

MT09 is the best for price for value! It's raw,simple ,powerful and instinctive! The Triumph is nerdy The MT09 is wild and cool!

[@JorgeLuis-sm5cm]

E isso aí

[@Flashman4444]

I'm not sure how you come to your conclusions. The Triumph seems to trump the MT-09 in pretty much every way, and IMHO looks much better (I can't fathom how you say the MT-09 gets noticed). You even seem to play down the new TFT screen, which is one of the best looking controls panels I've seen on a bike, and put it on par with the MT-09's 1980's Casio watch style display. Bizarre.

[@warrenseiboth3466]

its also cost nearly 7000 grand more in Australia

[@justingregersen8084]

The price difference alone makes the mt a better bike. For the difference you can slap some ohlins sus, upgrade your brakes and do a tune and exhaust and have a much better bike. Also, pretty sure there weren't many 80s bikes with an offset digital dash

[@Amenhejful]

Wouldn't it be more of a comparison with the Mt-09 SP Vs the Rs? With the new suspensions and öhlins demper in the middle makes a huge difference.

[@JunaidEric]

I rode both side by side and definetly would Go with the Street Triple. The Triple is Like a naked superbike with Superb quality compared to the mt09.

[@stevewilson9792]

Not a word regarding predicted reliability. My guess is the Yamaha will be bulletproof and dependable as the sunrise. Combine that reliability with a far more extensive dealer network and the Yamaha trumps the Triumph. The lower price point of the MT-09 is icing on the cake. Plus, our Triumph dealership is not all that user friendly. Contrast that with the Yamaha facility. Those guys are an absolute pleasure to be around.

[@Graeme4561]

I had a ride of both and purchased the Triumph RS because the gap was enormous in every way and worth every cent more

[@dazza291970]

Graeme Reardon agreed, me too. Tried both, but triumph inspired so much more confidence to ride, especially when cornering hard. Engine impresses me more every time I ride it. Yamaha engine was great, but the rest triumph wins hands down.

[@fyorbane]

The 765 R makes more power and torque from zero revs to 10,000 rpm than the RS. Ride magazine said [for the road] the R is the one to go for.

[@Zalonka]

fz09 shit suspension and headlights are terrible at actually illuminating the road at night.

[@blipco5]

Where's the MT-09 vs. z900 test? You can throw the Street Triple on as well.

[@timfinning]

Should have compared it to the street triple r 765?

[@HydraSperati]

I could never choose. Both bike engines sound SO GOOD

[@threepot5874]

a lot of contradictions here? he says the mt09 will 'blow away' the 765? then says the 765 is better in every department? so how or where will it 'blow' it? the MT has a bigger engine

[@Discofpv]

Wish 8k was a budget bike...dream bike for me .... Not everyone's loaded

[@rh_8599]

Coming from someone who has had 3 street triples now its too refined its a fantastic bike but feels boring compared to the raw original one, for 765rs money id be going for a MT10

[@eastbaymauiboy]

I agree with everything you said pretty much. The only detail you didn't press was that Triumph RS is almost 3 Grand more (USD) than the Yamaha. That is a very very big deal. They routinely have Aprilia Tuono's and BMW S1000R's on sale for the same price (or less) than that Triumph... So... Yeah, take this review with a grain

[@moiramciver2481]

Yesterday I tested the Street Triple RS, loved the look of it and amazed that it weighs 166kg, really thought I would love it, i should state that my last bike for a few years was a v strom loved the comfort, less happy with the power, the RS felt more like a sports bike, more forward position with the wind battering the visor, probably time would allow for the adjustment, but i really didn't feel the urge to go fast on it. i then went to a yamaha dealer to try the MT09, luckily it was out on loan and i had to take out the MT10, what a bike, just loved it from the start, even in busy traffic before i got the chance to use the awesome power, so i would instantly recommend the MT10 over the RS, I may go and try the MT09 now, but i think I may be disappointed after the MT10!

[@trido1986]

Owned 3 mt09..jumped to mt10.wrong move.its so borring. Now look for a stt

[@jocajokic6199]

MT 10 ist langweiligen als MT 09 !! MT 09 Scheiss Fahrwerk! Nicht fahrbar mit dieser Leistung!!! 😡 Die MT 10 auch dann mit der Speed Triple vergleichen!

[@PhantomRides]

MT-09 for passion and the Street Triple for sophistication. Choose what suits you simple.

[@YarekBalear]

If you don't think Street Triple owners are passionate about their bikes, you should check out the forums - so many people love them it's like an Angelina Jolie fanclub! :P

[@PhantomRides]

lol

[@fyorbane]

Unfortunately I have no passion for a bike that looks as bad as the MT 09.

[@Alexander-fu1zd]

just ridden both back to back coming from an MT07. MT09 meh, happy to give it back to the dealership. STR RS, blown away. No comparison. Triumph beats it on every metric including smiles per mile!

[@kribar96]

Would make more sense to test the mt vs the base model when we think about price. Ofc it's better when it's the r or rs.

[@SBarbati]

I like the way you guys put your thoughts into it. I do have a 2013 Street triple and I love it but I really wish Triumph had done a better job on the visual, there is not much difference in the look to the previous models and to be honest I prefer the previous headlight. Anyway a great bike but does misses out on the look. That's my opinion. I'm probably gonna be looking for the z900.

[@TR5T]

Quite satisfied with my FZ/MT 09. While I was a Triumph phynatique since Meriden and have owned several. What concerns me are the number of faults I had on all but one of my Hinckleys.

[@grahamhodgson6073]

TR5T +1 I agree, I had 13 different faults on my triumph in 2 months. I got rid of it after 3 months. I'm not encouraged to buy another triumph but the poor quality finish on the Yamaha isn't enticing either. Maybe it was too much of a stretch for these two machines to match the price/performance balance of the Z900? That's where I would be looking. Oh and wearing the hump-back leathers? OMG Pathetic dude! Do I sniff the unmistakable scent of try-hard? Lol

[@rayb7414]

My FZ fit and finish has been flawless the Z900 seems awesome. In the end we ride/own what we love.

[@grahamhodgson6073]

Well said buddy, I have no doubt the MT is a top bike, I rode one, that engine is superb.

[@Curry3659]

So let's have some fun. I'm a 26-year-old American and live near roads both straight and twisty that I can use every day, and I also live near tracks to ride. I do own a car. I have just graduated from college, have just started a decent job, and I am moving on from my first bike which was too much bike for me in the first place. Screw the mt09 unless it has upgraded suspension, I want the SP or either street triple (S or RS) (let's try to leave the 790 duke out of this ). What would you pick if you were in my own shoes as a do?

[@ausforce1]

so what u guys are saying is the MT-09 SP is a better bike then the RS !!!

[@davidlush187]

I had a similar dilemma 4 years ago, I bought a street triple over an mt09, however last year I bought an mt10 over a speed triple. IMO the MT09 should be against the triple s

[@robl5027]

David Lush IMO they should upgrade the hell out of the MT-09 like all owners do, completely new customised suspension, pipe, tune, ecu flash... all come in cheaper than the RS... then compare the two and the results would be vastly different.

[@WyreForestBiker]

Although a diehard Triumph fan I have to agree that the looks are a bit disappointing ... very little to distinguish from the old model which |I find really surprising considering the importance of the bike to Triumph. However I have to disagree on the MT , its not as pig ugly as the MT07 but its styling will still age really quickly IMO.

[@vriendelijkegroet]

The Thriumph ages better.

[@NotoriousPlayer1]

yes, the Thriumph

[@sahilsrivastava450]

Finally! the review iv been waiting for....now how about a z900 and fz 09 comparison?

[@thisisbenji90]

I haven't been on either of these two bikes, but I do own a fz6 and a street triple so I don't have much bias one way or the other. I've spent a fair amount of time on the fz09 first gen as well. I'd say the fz09 makes a better around town or commuter bike. However, the street triple is the bike to be on if you're going to ride aggressively. Doing a track day? Street triple. Riding some mountains? Street triple. Riding to work? Fz09.

[@vova3034]

you can't really compair Triumph speed triple and mt-09 because of their complitly different nature. I've tried both bikes and i can tell that triumph more of a daily rides, nothing too special, a lot of safety features; where as, mt-09 is very agressive bike that doesnt forgive mistakes. with triumph you will go for a cruse. With MT-09 you go for an adrinaline rush.

[@Alexander-fu1zd]

i have to disagree. i found A mode on the MT-09 tame (good torque but underwhelming) and sport/track mode on the str rs, when its above 8k massively more aggressive. was happy to return the 09 to yamaha, tried to put the rs on finance 5 minutes after returning to the dealership. no comparison.

[@warrenseiboth3466]

@@Alexander-fu1zd take the traction control off and you wont be saying that

[@Alexander-fu1zd]

@@warrenseiboth3466 Fair enough pal, i'll give it another go ;)

[@threethrushes]

Top 10 mid-life crisis bikes, please.

[@dalingdingaling827]

Kawasaki s1000sx bro.. I assume you wana look cool, ride a super bike but be comfy, linear power delivery, good tech, luggage, bullet proof engine.

[@rahuldamala7021]

I think you both need to shut up on the way the bikes look.. The looks are always subjective. Just tell us how they ride.

[@iamtherealzombie]

They're giving their opinions (you know, like one does in a review of a product), if all you want is facts, go read the spec sheets.

[@rahuldamala7021]

iamtherealzombie Perhaps you might not know as you look so stupid to me.. So let me enlighten you. Reading specs doesnt tell how a bike rides or how its suspension,brakes and its chassis feels so im guessing you definetely are a real zombie coz even zombies doesn't have brains 😂😂😂 ps- its ok if they share opinions on the looks but they just wasted 3 minutes and the review was for only 5 mimutes. I think they went a bit too far insulting mt 09 coz i dont think so it looks as the way they described it but as i said looks are always subjective and they shouldnt be talking too much about it

[@Zalonka]

fz09 rides like shit, I rode one. Amazing engine and everything else sucks.

[@leuteristoubelis1275]

So true! The triumph are original 3 cylinder! Mt is like a copy paste!😂

[@Paul-pb3vq]

Frank Einstein I agree looks are personal what I think looks great you might say it's pig ugly . What ever bike you buy it's your decision . I think today there's no bad bikes . it's what you like and can afford . I ride a Honda nc750x DCT . I don't give a shit what people think I paid for it ,I ride it and I like it . And by the way I'm 60 years old and an old fart . 🖕😁

[@johna6968]

Preferred the look of the original mt09. Would still chose it over the Triumph

[@Kensam85]

He mistakenly refers to the Triumph as the Speed Triple at the beginning of the video, but I can excuse the slip, I've heard it dynos at a much higher hp than what Triumph says it has, probably to protect the Speed Triple. Why buy a Speed when the Street RS is lighter, has the sick TFT dash, and is almost as fast if not faster, especially in the corners.

[@Banditmanuk]

About spot on with the review, I've ridden both bikes, love the feel and looks of the Triumph (I'm over 50 lol) Only problem if your spending 10K on the RS then you are very close to the price of am MT10 which I own and that will blow the Triumph away (until it runs out of fuel that is)

[@djpingu78]

Banditmanuk it'll blow it away on power, sure, but not on handling.

[@saddle8bag]

Exactly. There's more to riding than power, unless you're just a newb looking for the thrill of whacking the throttle (yawn). As to styling, to each their own, but to me, the Yami looks like a cheap, plastic toy put together by people who found the best colors that clashed ugliest together. The Trumpet's lines are gorgeous, though admittedly, it would be more striking in a brighter color than cave gray. In any event, it looks to be about as great a balance for a sporty street bike as I've ever seen.

[@TheTwinPost]

saddlebag I find the Speed Triple's big bike feel and looks better than that of the Street triple.... have to put a single side mounted exhaust though instead of those big bulky twin pipes. Plus the amazing​ torque delivery​ of the Speed Triple is just amazing... doesn't matter which gear you're in it just pulls like ceazy....Love it.

[@djpingu78]

Rahul Nair speed is a good, grunty bike but is now outclassed and down on power compared with nearly all its 1000cc naked rivals. Needs updating with better electronics package and power of around 160bhp

[@TheTwinPost]

djpingu78 On paper yes it is down on power as compared to its rivals like the MT-10, GSX S1000, Monster, S1000r, Tuono etc.... But it certainly is really smooth and the power is always there and revving its heart out is not required.

[@TBiker000]

Ok, both have a triple engine but come on, the price is hugely different. For the price of the Triumph you should be comparing it to the MT10 because if you had that much money then that's what you would test and then what would the result be?

[@Fixin-To]

Tbec I did exactly that. Back to back RS and MT10 test rides and the RS won. Triumph will be receiving my money shortly.

[@rh_8599]

Im suprised that mt10 engine makes the 765 feel lame.

[@TBiker000]

Fair enough. I've not ridden the 765, although I did take out a 2016 Daytona 675 for a few days and was very impressed.

[@rh_8599]

Tbec They are amazing bikes that's why I have had three of them, maybe I'm just a bit fussy but I preferred the original one in a lot of ways it felt a little crazy the new ones are brilliant but almost too refined and smooth it depends what you want from a bike, but if you haven't tried a mt10 give it a shot the engine is amazing

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

RH 85\G Yes I do really want to try the MT10, I've been on the 07 and 09 so just need to complete the triple. I'm Sure the engine must be quite impressive, certainly value for money I would say.

[@GB600RR]

very quick & short review, you need to retake this

[@ChrisJohn_444]

Really nice comparison review. I also favour the speed triple for many of the same reasons.

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

Yamaha should put a triple engine in the R6. First try it in the R6s.

[@badger4361]

Very good and objective review, nice one guys.

[@sticksey8566]

No contest triumph is just a far better bike and its British

[@jaymoto2459]

At least the Fz09 will be much more reliable than the Triumph 765RS.

[@magneto675]

A Greek magazine dynoed street triple 765 rs at 111hp and 7.1 kgm torque. 121 hp sounds too optimistic... but yeah 765rs is a magnificent bike!

[@dahveed284]

Nice review. Did these bikes change any for 2018?

[@steveb8967]

Never fail to be amazed by the superficial nonsense of journalese. The Triumph evolved over 12 years, representing the best of sophisticated British design. The MT09 introduced 3 years ago and flawed from inception, described as having more 'character'. 'Thump'. The sound of me falling over....

[@chrisberry1244]

Why compare the RS when the R would be a more accurate comparison? Price, HP, engine mapping, etc are all set up as a street bike. The RS is set up more for a track bike and needs to be run out hard too get everything out of the engine mapping.

[@dougiequick1]

They are so similar and if you spend the price difference upgrading the Yamaha I personally think it is the better choice....one nice thing is the valve inspecttion interval is over DOUBLE the milage compared to the Triumph! Yes the Triumph has a tad bit more hp but lags significantly in TORQUE! I believe the Yamaha will hold up better than a Triumph too I just rode with a dude who bought a 2nd hand MT09 with over 40k MILES on the clock and since buying it the bike now has 96K miles and runs REALLY strong original motor never been apart other than valve cover for adjustment. Yes the Triumph is no doubt a better TRACK motorcycle but really how many buyers are looking to race? IF they put a fairing on the 765 I would pick it over the MT pretty sure Triumph wont. ever... But guess what? Yamaha WILL for 2025 give us the R9! Even right now in europe they sell for 2024 the XSR900GP which is basically an MT09 with a different tank and seat and a retro Cafe FAIRING! 2" longer swingarm of the Tracer 9 but hey I can live with that! If only I could BUY ONE here in the US of A dang it

[@lralcantara]

How is that appreciating the MT-09 makes you a motorcycle ignorant? It comes down to taste and cost-benefit plus, its Yamaha reliability and the CP3 is amazing. The guy that said that is just a plain snob.

[@kuiperdasniper]

The striple RS costs significantly more, they should just do an MT-10 vs Striple RS and then see what happens... Here in the US, the MSRP difference is $3,500 dollars, $500 more and you can have the MT-10. Or you could just Buy a full exhaust, Ohlins suspension, and a custom dyno tune, and still have money left over on the FZ-09

[@Alexander-fu1zd]

MT-10 is a 1000cc in line 4 - STR RS is a 765cc Triple? What sort of test would that prove?!?! different class.

[@rstrakovsky]

Better fueling, suspension, brakes and finish...pretty easy call for a canyon carver. Even in the city, with stop and go...you don't want jerky throttle response. Plus FZ09 ergo is awkward as hell.

[@briojaxen]

Stick a steering damper on the MT 09 and it just changes the bike from a boy to a man :)

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

MT-09 for me. 'Primer grey'. Nonsense. 3:50 What's the shelf doing on the lad on the left's back?

[@grantlarven7301]

Why not test the base model stipple S, It's still 1500.00 dearer than the MT09 but the MT09 would run rings around the stipple S. The stipple RS is a whopping 5250.00 dearer here in Australia. That's a lot of money put into a MT09 (Ohlins or Penske suspension, braking component uprades, ECU recalibration to name a few) the MT09 would be equal to or better than the RS for the same price point. I get peeved when I see these unfair comparisons........ oh, and I have a MT09 with the above upgrades and loving it

[@robl5027]

Grant Larven +1 I was massively underwhelmed with the power of the STR 675 when I rode it on the same day as the MT-09, thought I'd check some reviews on the new 765. To compare the MT-09 stock with the STR 765RS is pretty crap. They could've borrowed mine for the day, I've spent about $4500AUD on upgrades (and had so much fun making it mine too btw!) and it's still cheaper than the STR765RS. BTW, the 765RS is 19300 MT-09 12300, 7k difference. It handles amazingly with new suspension, I put a Nitron in mine and racetech gold valves in the front, resprung and adjusted for my weight (professionally). I'm gonna have to test ride the new street triple I think, the things they criticise about the MT-09 are fixed on mine.

[@fyorbane]

Mottorrad tested the S version against the MT 09 as well as the MV 800 Brutale, Suzi GSXS750 and the Kawa Z900. The Z900 trumped them all followed by the Triumph then the Suzi. The MT 09 came next[second from last] with the MV bringing up the rear.

[@fyorbane]

How do you fix the dodgy looks of the MT though.

[@digger4rar]

@@fyorbane the z900 in australia comes with terrible tyres and just passable suspension and while on paper it has the most hp, it weighs 20kg more than some of the other bikes and feels like it has bugger all midrange. i should know i owned one and got rid of it

[@AlexRib]

Why are people comparing a speed tripple rs to a non sp mt09...?

[@LunchBXcrue]

This comparison is a little off dont you think? The MT-09 is the base model, the RS is not. If you want to compare the RS to yamahas naked wouldn't it make more sense to compare it to the MT-09 SP model? The regular MT09 is good value when you compare it to the base model striple S. Possibly even the Striple R though the 2020 version has more features or better parts than the MT-09 does. I was gonna get the MT-09 but the 2020 Street Triple R LRH was just such a better value, comes with a quick shifter up and down, adjustable suspension on front and rear, it may have a slightly smaller engine but produces as much hp, brembo brakes and steel brake lines which is fuckin awesome. Hopefully I can pick the bike up tomorrow. Now I just have to sell my other bike. Ooop 1:15 there looks like that back end snapped over! Got a little squirrelly eh.

[@IanOcampoPodRider2016]

should compare an MT09 with the upgrades rather than a stock one vs an RS version which is top spec

[@drak3nlord]

Test ridden MT09 with Akrapovic and quickshifting that triple motor was fantastic, not a single complain here. But the riding position was horrible for me and the suspension wasnt 100% (but better than older model). Triumph is Sold out here and there are no informations about R version... That said, i was really satisfied with Z900, altough there are no leds, no TC, no quickshifer, horrible dash, but the ergonomy was briliant, engine too and it is availiable and the cheapest one ! Oh, and i would say, all of them sound pretty good even with stock exhaust(intake noise).

[@JC-qd4th]

How would you compare the MT-10 to the Street Triple RS? A lot more similar price point.

[@miteor]

Are these two related? There is a whiff of nepotism in the air...

[@Awwwwd]

How does MV agusta brutale compare to street triple RS?

[@vajdafece269]

In my opinion is not ok to comoare the Street Triplr RS with the basic MT 09. it was ok to compare with Mt 09 SP. Why would you compare one top of the line bike with a basic model??? is just not fair.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Mid life crisis? I'm 68 and very close to buying the Triumph.

[@brentcameron4494]

Get the Duke 790

[@chazphot]

I recognise that corner on the A264 from Tunbridge Wells, refreshing to see a review a bit closer to home. Great comparison, any suggestions for other roads to check out in Kent?

[@reecestanford426]

chazphot it's not in Kent but, the military canal road from Rye, through Appledore, Tenterden, Biddenden and up past Headcorn and into Maidstone is a cracking ride and is best enjoyed on a naked bike such as these or an mt07

[@chazphot]

I'll have to check that out, whilst you're near Biddended the A262 from there through Sissinghurst and Goudhurst can be a fun road if you manage to avoid the traffic.

[@2011sergio2011]

166 kg vs 189 kg, even the s version of street triple is way better than the mt 09 !

[@Pictu]

There's no amount of money worth the wobbles from MT-09 suspension, as others have pointed out below, that is a deal breaker for me any day. I am not magic enough to save another high-side from happening. Although, again an S version would be a fair comparison because of the price difference.

[@patrickcameron2950]

To each their own but I hate the looks of the Yamaha. It looks like Monster Energy Drink designed a motorcycle.

[@lyrasimo]

choosing a bike on what the other thinks of you , are you mad ?

[@-DC-]

Street triple a nice bike but wow triumph are trying it on price wise.

[@69HotRabbit69]

how about comparing the RS with the SP wich is more fair

[@fguimara]

It is not fair to compare the MT-09 with this incredible thoroughbred racing version of the Street Triple 765. It would be more balanced to compare that unbalanced bike with the Street S version.

[@Drachen596]

Did you test them at night? I hear the lights on the remodeled FZ/MT 09s are awful.

[@user-sv6qq8tp9x]

I'll have the triumph please. keep your tracksuit

[@srtspeedy4983]

The MT09, the end off the mid life crisis.

[@Reapwhatsown]

great review!

[@diaablo777]

I rode the mt09 it felt cheap and rough. The suspension was pathetic and the running gear was of a poor build quality and the throttle response abrupt. The Triumph was in a completely different league I guess you get what you pay for what a shame Yamaha don't do a r spec version of the MT09.

[@YarekBalear]

As others have said - compare the Street 'S' with the MT-09 and you'll have a relatively comparative priced bike and I bet the Street 'S' is still way ahead (Streets?) of the MT-09 in terms of quality feel.

[@fyorbane]

Completely agree. the Yam engine needs a better chassis and suspension set up and better styling.

[@Pseudo_Placebo]

1:14 ups 😁🍀👌

[@jackofalltradesmasterofnon8069]

Good review but it’s a bit biased as you used a standard mt09, how ever I prefer the rs over the mt09 as it looks better, it will age better as the yellow paint on the wheels looks chavy or like sone youngsters modifying and it looks tacky, But my brother had 2 a orange one and the one that looks like it was made from nuclear fall out that model of the mt09 looks quirky

[@TheDriversPerspective]

Do you have an overlay of the dyno graphs you can share?

[@limb0xz]

you can get the bmw s1000r for the money it costs for the triumph... y tho mt09 is 8k triumph is 10.7k and the s1000r which is a much better bike than both of then hands down is 10.95k so th mt 09 is the only 1 worth the money between the 2

[@Victic005]

You guys should use the Speed triple..

[@soggysocks25]

Again I stress.why the comparison...each bike is what it is....silly conversation.

[@alejandromedina-ix5yx]

So if i suffer from back pain because of bumps and road imperfections. What bike should i get.

[@MotoGuzziMoto]

MT09 with an Ohlins rear shock and the plush seat.

[@f581474x]

Japanese bikes are always more solid however they just look like trash compared to the European bikes. In this case why would anyone want green wheels with a gray bike.

[@rogerkay8603]

Wait for the next XSR900..........................

[@esuohdica]

They didn't mention Weight difference?

[@roadbypass]

Can't believe what I'm hearing! How can you draw those conclusions when comparing these bikes aesthetically. The triumph street triple looks amazing, its sleek edges and aggressive lines are so stylish. It looks so much more premium and feels that way too. Boring? The MT09 embodies boring: ugly plasticy and jarringly bland. I couldn't disagree with you more about the looks of these two. That Yamaha is cheapy and freaking boring. Street Triple hands down in every respect.

[@brentcameron4494]

Street triples do, and always have, looked like they were made up from the left overs in a parts bin. Just random shapes bolted onto a motorcycle chassis.

[@MakTheSank]

the black color of the mt 09 doestn look so fancy... maybe compare it to that? just saying

[@thomaswarren2699]

Nice Yamaha advert

[@bobbyfett5618]

Please stop calling it a speed triple.

[@vin374]

Street Triple blows away the MT09 is every which way. Styling performance and handling.

[@robertgagne9355]

The Triumph Street Triple RS is more in MV Agusta Brutale RR territory.

[@rutvijsonawane8597]

Street triple- Midlife bike MT-09- Midlife crisis bike.. 😂😂😂😂😂 nailed it

[@warrenseiboth3466]

They dont know what they are talking about im 62 i have been riding bikes since i was 18 love the mt09

[@spoonman73]

Should have compared it to the XSR900.