Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS leads on power with 130 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Yamaha
Yamaha Tracer 9 GTThe verdict
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is our pick of this group on the numbers, scoring 9/10.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
130 hp.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
130 hp and 0.69 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Our 9/10 at $13,545, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
188 kg with an 836 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Our top score in this matchup at 9/10.
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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS makes the most power at 130 hp and 80 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $13,499.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is the lightest at 188 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS: 130 hp and 188 kg make it the most approachable of the group.