Duel Triumph Street Triple R Vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018: triple muse !
Will the new suspensions of the Yamaha MT-09 SP give it the rigor it needs to keep pace with the Triumph Street Triple R, a benchmark for sporty roadsters? MNC pits these two artists of the 3-cylinder engine arsonist against each other: hang in there, it’s mind blowing !
Street Triple R Vs MT-09 SP – Page 2: captioned photos
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| Face to face. The slender lines of the Street Triple R are more pleasing to the eye than the "tortured" facies of the MT-09 SP. Note the rear buckle and red wheel trims as well as the saddle stitching on the Triumph, specific to this R version. The Yamaha is only available in blue and gray in this SP version, a color that evokes the Superbike . |
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| Before behind. The Street Triple R remains faithful to its characteristic double optics, surmounted by a short windshield which shelters the bust. With the MT-09 SP, that’s all in the quiche! Its fairly wide handlebars (82 cm against 78 cm, measured by MNC) and its straight bust position accentuate the phenomenon. |
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| Tanks. The Triumph’s can, despite its larger capacity than the Yamaha (17.4 liters against 14), remains admirably thin. Its better-dug recesses spread the thighs less and wedge them more. Consumption is very reasonable: MNC recorded between 5.71 to 6.51 l / 100 km for the Street Triple and from 5.02 to 5.91 l / 100 km for the MT-09. And yet we did not spare them in the winding ! |
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| Saddles. The seat of roadsters is rarely comfortable … and these two motorcycles are unfortunately no exception. The MT-09 is more liveable thanks to its wider saddle, on which you can also step back further. Its less rigid suspension compromise also brings a certain tolerance on bumps, which is somewhat lacking in the Street Triple R. |
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Dashboards. This comparison is quite explicit: the color instrumentation of the Street Triple R is clearly superior to that – monochrome – of the MT-09 SP! But both are full of information: gear engaged, two trips, average and instantaneous fuel consumption, range, air and engine temperature, fuel gauge, time. Complete and readable in both cases, so as not to spoil anything. The Triumph confirms its advantage thanks to its practical joystick on the left, which is used to scroll through the information from the handlebars. On the Yamaha, the operation is carried out from the "Select" button on the instrument panel. Note in passing the difference in presentation between the commodos, very basic on the Japanese… |
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| In your bag ! The storage space is limited under the saddle, with barely enough to slip a yellow vest and a disc block. Not very safe for motorcycles costing almost 10,500 euros! We nevertheless appreciate the presence of a USB socket in the trunk of the Triumph, always practical. Enough to compensate for its unbearable crutch without a pin to unfold it ! |
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| The little beast. The Triumph has an irreproachable finish, which gives pride of place to quality materials. Welds and engine casings are particularly elegant. Only complaint: the sheath of the clutch cable which passes right above the switch, complicating the introduction of the key. The Yamaha offers an overall satisfactory presentation, although small details smell "economy" like the badly stored wiring near the steering column or the inconspicuous ABS module next to the shock absorber.. |
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Riveted to the ground. The main characteristic of these R and SP versions is their more efficient peripherals compared to the standard models (Street Triple S and MT-09). The Englishwoman notably exhibits fully adjustable Showa suspensions and one-piece radial callipers from Brembo. The Street Triple R also stands out with its 5-inch TFT dashboard and additional "Sport" and "Rider" driving modes (Road and Rain only on Street S). The Yamaha for its part corrects its main flaw in its SP declination: its weak original suspensions give way to an extremely efficient Ohlins shock absorber and a fork now adjustable in slow and fast compression, in addition to preload and rebound. . Be careful not to be fooled by its golden sheaths: this fork is a Kayaba, and not an Ohlins! We appreciate in passing its offset preload wheel on the left side, always practical for the duo. |
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Electronic.The assistance is legion – and effective – on these roadsters, especially on the Street Triple R whose four driving modes (Rain, Road, Sport and Rider) act at the same time on the engine mapping, the sensitivity of the ABS and that traction control, both can be deactivated. The "Rider" mode allows you to adjust these parameters as you wish, then to save your preferences. Everything is easily done from the left side joystick. The Yamaha also receives a disengageable anti-slip and configurable on two levels, as well as three more or less responsive maps (A, B and Standard). On both motorcycles, it is possible to change the mode while driving with the gas off, but not to access the settings without anti-slip for safety. The MT-09 finally receives a shifter which works on the rise and which is effective if not extremely fast. Such a device would have its place of series on the Street R… |
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| Crime push. It is impossible not to give in to temptation with the Street R and the MT-09 SP, they are such an incitement to gaudriole! The Yam ‘excels in wheelies thanks to its generous torque and its more upright and rearward position. The Triumph is however more stable on its only rear wheel, while its better calibrated injection facilitates the management of the point of balance.. |
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