Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~153 km/h (95 mph, for the high-compression EL 61ci variant; note: estimate based on period testing), Triumph Speed Twin 900 185 km/h (estimated). Triumph Speed Twin 900 is the faster of the two.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~249 kg (wet/curb weight), Triumph Speed Twin 900 216 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~7.5 L/100km (estimated, varies significantly by state of tune and riding conditions), Triumph Speed Twin 900 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Knucklehead 7.5/10 and Triumph Speed Twin 900 7.8/10. Triumph Speed Twin 900 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Knucklehead caveat: You want reliable, affordable, daily transportation. Triumph Speed Twin 900 caveat: You want serious performance or long-haul touring.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 — which is better for beginners?

Harley-davidson Knucklehead is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 40 hp is manageable. The Triumph Speed Twin 900 is better held for a second bike.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Triumph Speed Twin 900 — Urban commuters wanting weekend classic cafe character.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Q: Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Knucklehead produces ~40 hp @ 4,800 rpm (EL 61ci high-compression; note: factory figures varied by year and configuration); Triumph Speed Twin 900 produces 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Triumph Speed Twin 900 wins by 25 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Harley-davidson Knucklehead: ~40 hp @ 4,800 rpm (EL 61ci high-compression; note: factory figures varied by year and configuration) hp, ~249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~153 km/h (95 mph, for the high-compression EL 61ci variant; note: estimate based on period testing), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.