Yamaha XSR 900 versus Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Yamaha XSR 900
Retro
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 11.899 €
RRP 13.895 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- extremely potent and elastic motor
- toxic triple sound
- Technically very well equipped
- easy and accessible
- precise chassis and good brakes
Pros:
- Powerful engine
- Beautiful details
- Processing
- Pillion comfort
- Brake
Cons:
- low steering angle
- Design polarizing for seat and underfloor exhaust
Cons:
- Fiddly side stand
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.495 mm
Length : 2.155 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 193 kg
Length : 2.155 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 193 kg
Wheelbase: 1.414 mm
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 216 (max: 426 ) kg
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 216 (max: 426 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V two-cylinder SOHC in-line engine, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 286 km
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 286 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 km
Performance: 105 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut hinged via lever system (travel 137 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless
Bridge tube frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut hinged via lever system (travel 137 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless
Frame type:
Centric tube frame with beams (steel) Front suspension:
43mm Marzocchi USD fork (120mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Marzocchi Stereo shock absorbers with external reservoir, with adjustable spring preload (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR17
Centric tube frame with beams (steel) Front suspension:
43mm Marzocchi USD fork (120mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Marzocchi Stereo shock absorbers with external reservoir, with adjustable spring preload (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Front brake
Dual disc brakes, 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Dual disc brakes, 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Bravo Yamaha, with the XSR 900 you have achieved a great success. No one will be able to get off after a test ride on this bike and claim not to have had fun! The XSR is a fine motorcycle, very sporty, yet easy to handle and very potent both technically and in terms of performance. In this respect, the price is really more than okay from our point of view. machine!The test bike was kindly provided by Tecius & Reimers from Yamaha Zentrum Hamburg. There is one of currently only two demonstrators in the whole of Germany. But believe us: A test drive is worthwhile even if you live further away. But please make an appointment with Joachim beforehand, because the rush is great! Let's go to Hamburg!
Good job
Upright and classic, the Twin stands in the frame, upright and assembled, the Triumph Pilot sits at a height of 807 millimeters, and this sitting position characterizes the bike. There's little to complain about here, the owner of this bike is definitely on par with the competing motorcycles like the BMW R nineT,Kawasaki Z900RS or Honda CB1100EX.
What else to forget? Oh yes: the side stand is hidden and fuzzy to use. This is criticism at the highest level, because you have to look for more points with the magnifying glass. Class made, triumph.
The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.
