Triumph Speed Twin 1200 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 Speed Twin 1200 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 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT leads on power with 119 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.
Triumph
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha Tracer 9 GTThe verdict
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
105 hp.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
119 hp and 0.54 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Our 8.5/10 at $13,499, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
216 kg with an 805 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
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Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT makes the most power at 119 hp and 93 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 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 Speed Twin 1200 or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is the lightest at 216 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Speed Twin 1200: 105 hp and 216 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
