Triumph Speed 400 vs Yamaha MT-07
Two naked bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits. These two sit in different classes, so each score is computed within its own class.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
Points by category
Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated
Engine and performance
out of 25Handling and chassis
out of 20Value
out of 20Practicality
out of 15Technology
out of 10Reliability and ownership
out of 10Specs side by side
| Spec | TriumphSpeed 400 | YamahaMT-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC | CP2 parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 398.2 cc | 689 cc |
| Power | 40 hp at 8,000 rpm | 73.4 hp at 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 37.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm | 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.24 hp/kg | 0.40 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 170 kg | 184 kg |
| Front suspension | 43 mm big piston fork, 140 mm | KYB 41 mm inverted, 130 mm |
| Front adjustability | Non-adjustable | Preload only |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, 130 mm | KYB monoshock, 130 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only | Preload and rebound |
| Front brake | 300 mm, radial 4-piston | 298 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Standard ABS | Standard ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 790 mm | 805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1377 mm | 1400 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 14 L |
| Claimed consumption | 3.5 L/100 km | 4.2 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 371 km | 333 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €5,745 | €8,199 |
| Service interval | 16,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 32,000 km | 42,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | LCD | TFT |
| Ride modes | No | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | No | Yes |
Verdict
The Yamaha MT-07 wins this comparison clearly, 52.2 points to 48.7.
The gap of 3.5 points is built mostly in value, where the MT-07 takes 6.5 points out of the Speed 400. 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-07 is the quicker machine: 73.4 hp and 68 Nm moving 184 kg, against 40 hp and 37.5 Nm moving 170 kg for the Speed 400. That is 0.40 hp per kilo playing 0.24.
The Speed 400 costs €5,745, which leaves €2,454 in your pocket against the MT-07 at €8,199. Service intervals run 16,000 km on the Speed 400 and 10,000 km on the MT-07.
Better for city and commuting
Triumph Speed 400
A 790 mm seat, 371 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.
Better for weekend twisties
Yamaha MT-07
73.4 hp pushing 184 kg with KYB 41 mm inverted up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
Yamaha MT-07
333 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.
Frequently asked
- Which is faster, the Triumph Speed 400 or the Yamaha MT-07?
- The Yamaha MT-07. It carries 0.40 hp per kilo (73.4 hp, 184 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-07?
- The Triumph Speed 400 is cheaper at €5,745 list, €2,454 less than the Yamaha MT-07 at €8,199.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Triumph Speed 400. Its 790 mm seat is 15 mm lower than the Yamaha MT-07, and at 170 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the Speed 400 or the MT-07?
- The Yamaha MT-07, which scores 7.1 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Triumph Speed 400 counters with traction control.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The Triumph Speed 400: 371 km from its 13 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 333 km for the Yamaha MT-07.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The Yamaha MT-07, scoring 52.2 of 100 against 48.7 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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