Honda Cb1100 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1100 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200. Honda Cb1100: 87 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Triumph Speed Twin 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1100
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,500 rpm
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1100
8.0/10
"The thinking rider's retro — honest, reliable, and genuinely satisfying."
Pros
+Bulletproof air-cooled engine
+Timeless understated styling
+Smooth, accessible power delivery
Cons
−Soft suspension out of box
−Exhaust headers corrode badly
−Lacks modern electronic aids
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
8.0/10
"A genuinely accomplished modern classic that delivers daily and on weekends."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful 1200 engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Strong build quality throughout
Cons
−Stock seat comfort mediocre
−Fork seals prone to weeping
−Limited wind protection
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