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naked / default rider 183 cm

Triumph Speed Triple R vs Yamaha MT-09 ergonomics

Triumph Speed Triple R and Yamaha MT-09 land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Triumph Speed Triple R

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha MT-09

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Triumph Speed Triple R and Yamaha MT-09
SpecTriumph Speed Triple RYamaha MT-09
Seat height825 mm825 mm
Wheelbase1,435 mm1,430 mm
Wet weight212 kg193 kg
Displacement1,050 cc890 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Triumph Speed Triple R
Sport (61.6 deg)
Yamaha MT-09
Sport (61.6 deg)

Hip angle

Triumph Speed Triple R
Neutral (92.1 deg)
Yamaha MT-09
Neutral (92.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Triumph Speed Triple R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha MT-09
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Triumph Speed Triple R
Neutral (12.5 deg)
Yamaha MT-09
Neutral (12.5 deg)