Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs Yamaha MT 09 SP (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Tiger 850 Sportstacks up against the Yamaha MT 09 SP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Tiger 850 SportYamaha MT 09 SP
Model year20252026
Price$12,699
Engine888 cc890 cc
Weight194 kg
Seat height825 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresMetzeler Anakee Adventure: 100/90R 19 / Metzeler Anakee Adventure: 150/70R 17120/70 ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 / 180/55 ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23

Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs Yamaha MT 09 SP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport and the Yamaha MT 09 SP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha MT 09 SP counters with its own power figure at 194 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: