Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS Alu vs Triton RS 700 Roadster (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS Alustacks up against the Triton RS 700 Roadster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Kodiak 700 EPS AluTriton RS 700 Roadster
Model year20202015
Price$8,790
Engine686 cc686 cc
Horsepower48 hp
Weight396 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Wave
Rear brakesDouble disc. Multi-disk wet brake Single disc. Wave
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 185/60-14 / 185/60-14

Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS Alu vs Triton RS 700 Roadster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS Alu and the Triton RS 700 Roadster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS Alu brings its published horsepower, while the Triton RS 700 Roadster counters with 48 hp at 396 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: