Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Yamaha XSR900
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and the Yamaha XSR900 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Speed Twin 1200 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,020,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱28,775
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha XSR900
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱729,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,566
How they differ
- The Yamaha XSR900 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱729,000, which is ₱291,000 (29%) below the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 at ₱1,020,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the XSR900 is estimated at ₱20,566 a month against ₱28,775 for the Speed Twin 1200, a difference of ₱8,209 a month.
- The XSR900 makes more power (119 PS against 105 PS for the Speed Twin 1200).
- The Speed Twin 1200 has more torque (112 Nm against 93 Nm for the XSR900).
- The Speed Twin 1200 has the larger engine (1,200 cc against 890 cc for the XSR900).
- The Speed Twin 1200 is the heavier bike (216 kg against 193 kg for the XSR900).
- The Speed Twin 1200 carries more fuel (14.5 L against 14 L for the XSR900).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Triumph Speed Twin 1200Speed Twin 1200, ₱1,020,000 | Yamaha XSR900Standard, ₱729,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order | 3-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve |
| Displacement (differs) | 1200 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 105 PS | 119 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7750 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 112 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4250 | 7000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Multipoint, fuel injection with electronic throttle control | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 20 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6 speed | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | X-ring chain | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2070 mm | 2155 mm |
| Width (differs) | 792 mm | 860 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1140 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1413 mm | 1495 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 805 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 216 kg | 193 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14.5 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Marzocchi 43 mm upside-down forks, 120 mm wheel travel | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Marzocchi twin (RSU) with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel | Swingarm (link type suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin 320 mm floating discs, Triumph branded four-piston radial calipers, OCABS | 298 mm disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single, 220 mm fixed disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, OCABS | 245 mm disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 R 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 R17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Cast aluminium alloy, 17 x 3.5 in | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular steel, steel cradles | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Optimised Cornering ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Traction control | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD multi-function instruments with integrated colour TFT screen | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | LED with DRL | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | 2 riding modes: Rain, Road; USB-C charging port | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.