Triumph Street Triple RS vs Yamaha MT-09: The new model of MT-09 is priced at INR 10.40 lakh while Street Triple RS comes at INR 11.13 lakh. This makes both of them the closest possible rivals in the street fighter segment around INR 11 lakh. They share one more similarity as both brands have used 3-cylinder layout for their engine. Yamaha recently introduced the 2018 variant for MT-09 while Street Triple RS also entered the 2018 model year with this update.
Triumph Street Triple RS vs Yamaha MT-09
# Design & Style
A personal choice for sure, the design of both the bikes is not what one expects from an everyday machine. Yamaha MT-09 looks aggressive with its four projector fascia. The styling is derived from the flagship MT-10 for sure. It looks impressive and perfectly proportionate from every angle. Triumph Street Triple RS is slightly unique in itself, carrying signature twin headlights at the front and gull wing sing arm at the back. It is not loved much for its design but still, few buyers will find it more impressive than anything else in this segment.
Technical Specification Comparison
| Yamaha MT-09 | Street Triple RS | |
| Displacement | 847 cc | 765 cc |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6-Speed |
| No. of Cylinders | 3-Cylinder | 3-Cylinder |
| Max. Power | 115 HP @ 10,000 rpm | 123 HP @ 11,700 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 87.5 NM @ 8500 rpm | 77 NM @ 10,800 rpm |
| Fuel Supply | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled | Liquid-Cooled |
| Top Speed | 225 kmph (Approx.) | 260 kmph (Approx.) |
| Mileage | 15-20 kmpl (Approx.) | 20.83 kmpl (Claimed) |
# Engine Size
Bigger engine is not always better and Street Triple is here to prove this fact. RS variant for the motorcycle comes with 765cc, three-cylinder engine producing 123 HP at 11,700 rpm and 77 Nm at 10,800 rpm. On the other hand, bigger 847cc 3-cylinder engine on the MT-09 is good for 115 HP at 10,000 rpm and 87.5 Nm at 8500 rpm. Street Triple proves better in overall terms as it weighs less than the Yamaha MT-09 and revs to a higher range in all gears.
Dimensions & Weight
Triumph Street Triple RS vs Yamaha MT-09
| Yamaha MT-09 | Street Triple RS | |
| Length | 2075 mm | NA |
| Width | 815 mm | 735 mm |
| Height | 1120 mm | 1085 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm | 165 mm |
| Seat Height | 815 mm | 826 mm |
| Weight | 193 kg (Wet) | 180 kg (Approx.) |
| Fuel Tank | 14 litres | 17.4 litres |
# Seating and Ergonomics
Both the bikes have higher than usual seats and even wheelbase falls between 1410-1440 mm. Yamaha MT-09 gets a smaller 14-litre fuel tank while Street Triple RS is good for 17.4 litres of fuel carrying capacity. Yamaha offers more suspension travel but Triumph has made this version tighter on suspension terms for better cornering on the track. Both the bikes have identical tyre ratings and size.
Frame & Tyres
Triumph Street Triple RS vs Yamaha MT-09
| Yamaha MT-09 | Street Triple RS | |
| Frame | Diamond | Twin Spar |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Front Wheel | 17-inch | 17-inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch | 17-inch |
Brakes & Suspension
| Yamaha MT-09 | Street Triple RS | |
| Brakes (F) | 298 mm Double Discs | 310 mm Double Discs |
| Brakes (R) | 245 mm Single Disc | 220 mm Single Disc |
| Suspension (F) | USD Forks | USD Forks (Showa) |
| Suspension (R) | Monoshock | Monoshock (Ohlins) |
| ABS | 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS |
# Components
Triumph Street Triple RS is a winner in terms of components for sure. Starting with its Brembo M50 4-piston, dual 310mm brakes, Street Triple RS offers adjustable Showa 41mm BPF (big piston forks), Ohlins STX40 fully adjustable rear mono-shock and even single 220mm rear brake from Brembo. Yamaha keeps component benchmark lower in terms of suspension and braking. Still, they offer a quick-shifter (also in RS) and traction control for ease of performance riding. Triumph offers 5 riding modes with the new Street Triple RS.
# Verdict
Apart from more torque and slightly better styling, Yamaha MT-09 has no reason to prove itself better than Triumph Street Triple RS. The new Street Triple RS brings the most looked out equipment for this price. It sounds great and even wins in terms of top speed. In general, both are madly accelerating machines while being specific for value to money makes Triumph Street Triple RS a winner here.
