Triumph Speed 400 vs Yamaha MT-03

Verdict

The Triumph Speed 400 wins this comparison comfortably, 51.5 points to 41.3.

The gap of 10.2 points is built mostly in value, where the Speed 400 takes 14.2 points out of the MT-03. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the MT-03 is the quicker machine: 42 hp and 29.6 Nm moving 167 kg, against 40 hp and 37.5 Nm moving 170 kg for the Speed 400. That is 0.25 hp per kilo playing 0.24.

The Speed 400 costs €5,745, which leaves €1,154 in your pocket against the MT-03 at €6,899. Service intervals run 16,000 km on the Speed 400 and 10,000 km on the MT-03.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Triumph Speed 400 or the Yamaha MT-03?

The Yamaha MT-03. It carries 0.25 hp per kilo (42 hp, 167 kg wet) against 0.24 hp per kilo for the Triumph Speed 400 (40 hp, 170 kg).

Is the Triumph Speed 400 cheaper than the Yamaha MT-03?

The Triumph Speed 400 is cheaper at €5,745 list, €1,154 less than the Yamaha MT-03 at €6,899.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Yamaha MT-03. Its 780 mm seat is 10 mm lower than the Triumph Speed 400, and at 167 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Speed 400 or the MT-03?

The Triumph Speed 400, which scores 3.3 of 10 tech points with traction control. The Yamaha MT-03 counters with phone connectivity.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Triumph Speed 400: 371 km from its 13 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 368 km for the Yamaha MT-03.

Which bike wins overall?

The Triumph Speed 400, scoring 51.5 of 100 against 41.3 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.