Honda Cbx 1000 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbx 1000 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Honda Cbx 1000: 105 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbx 1000
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
85 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
85 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbx 1000
8.5/10
"A magnificent machine demanding respect, patience, and a serious maintenance budget."
Pros
+Spine-tingling six-cylinder soundtrack
+Rock-solid engine internals
+Instant crowd-stopper presence
Cons
−Six carbs need constant attention
−Replacement exhausts absurdly expensive
−Heat management genuinely problematic
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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