Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
202 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
203 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp)
Torque
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm (2017+ model)
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; ~12–14 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr
9.2/10
"The finest street triple-cylinder motorcycle money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Howling triple engine magic
+Race-spec Öhlins and Brembos
+Stunning looks, serious intent
Cons
−Brutally uncomfortable beyond 90 mins
−Rare stock, inflated used prices
−Early throttle-by-wire quirks
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
8.5/10
"The benchmark litre bike — buy carefully and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Explosive top-end power
+Abundant used parts availability
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Neglected valve clearances costly
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting