Triumph Speed Triple SE vs Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Speed Triple SEstacks up against the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Speed Triple SEYamaha BT 1100 Bulldog
Model year20112006
Price
Engine1050 cc1063 cc
Horsepower130 hp64 hp
Torque105 Nm88 Nm
Weight197 kg233 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo 4 piston 4 pad radial calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2 piston sliding caliperSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Triumph Speed Triple SE vs Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Speed Triple SE and the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Speed Triple SE brings 130 hp in a 197 kg package, while the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog counters with 64 hp at 233 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: