Triumph Thunderbird
Triumph Thunderbird
ABS
RM 91,889
Yamaha MT-09
Yamaha MT-09
Standard
RM 54,998
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Triumph Thunderbird vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Triumph Thunderbird and Yamaha MT-09, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Triumph Thunderbird priced at RM 91,889 while the Yamaha MT-09 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 54,998 . Comparing the technical specifications, Yamaha MT-09 engine displacement is 847 while the Triumph Thunderbird houses a 1597 engine.

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Overview: Thunderbird vs Yamaha MT-09

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1597 cc 847 cc
Maximum Power 85 hp 113.4 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.75/5
4 reviews
4.21/5
35 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Powerful rider!

    I've owned the Triumph Thunderbird for less than a month, and I have no complaints. Since it was introduced in Malaysia, this classic cruiser has...

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    Arvin Sep 20, 2021 for Triumph Thunderbird
  • I will not buy that no way

    Old at all and I have heard with some major issues/problems in temperatures fails with shut down without reason as also some cases in forums said...

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    B
    Boyu Mar 25, 2024 for Yamaha MT-09

From The Experts

Things we like
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Very competent engine

Superb electronics and equipment

Effortless learner friendly usability

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Things we don't like
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Weird design

Pillion rider comfort

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1597 cc 847 cc
Maximum Power 85 hp 113.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 22.0 L 14 L
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 11.5:1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Engine Type Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, Parallel-Twin, 270º Firing Interval 3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valves
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Into 2 Exhaust 3 In 1 Exhaust
Bore X Stroke 103.8 mm x 94.3 mm 78 mm x 59.1 mm
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Drive Type Belt Drive Chain Drive
Lubrication System Wet Sump Wet Sump
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Maximum Torque 146 Nm 87.5 Nm
No. Of Cylinder 2 3
RPM at Maximum Torque -- 8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power -- 10000 rpm
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Dimension

Category Cruiser Sport
Seat Height 700 mm 805 mm
Width 880 mm 745 mm
Dry Weight 308 kg --
Wheel Base 1615 mm 1400 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height 1120 mm 1090 mm
Oil Tank Capacity -- 3.4 L
Kerb Weight -- 179 kg
Ground Clearance -- 140 mm
Length -- 2085 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Supply System MPFI Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Ignition System -- TCI

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 ZR17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 200/50 R17 180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre 120/70 R19 120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size R19 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Showa Fork Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear) 95 mm 130 mm
Rear Suspension Twin Shock Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front) 120 mm 137 mm

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

ABS Yes --
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Stability Control No --
Traction Control No --
Shutter Lock No No
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Riding Modes Rain, Road, Street, Off-Road Rain, Road, Street, Off-Road Sport Sport
Engine Immobilizer No --
Anti-Theft Alarm No --
Central Locking No --
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Leg Guards No --
Side Reflectors -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No No
Speedometer Analog Analog Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Navigator -- No
Tripmeter -- Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Type Tubular Steel, Twin Spine Tubular Steel, Twin Spine Diamond Diamond
Side Wings No Yes
Chrome Garnish Yes --
Body Frame Material Steel Steel --

Electrical

Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp Halogen Halogen --
Accessory Outlet -- No

Differentiating Features

Additional Features Self cancelling indicators Self cancelling indicators --
Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control -- No

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc

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