Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Aprilia Tuono V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Aprilia Tuono V4. Triumph Speed Triple 1200: 180 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Aprilia Tuono V4: 175 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ model; earlier 2011-2016 models produced ~167 hp) hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021 Tuono V4 Factory) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Aprilia Tuono V4
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
175 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
121 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
175 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ model; earlier 2011-2016 models produced ~167 hp)
Torque
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
121 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
270 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021 Tuono V4 Factory)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
9.0/10
"The best British naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Triple engine pulls everywhere
+World-class Öhlins suspension
+Brembo brakes genuinely outstanding
Cons
−ECU software needs updating
−Hard to find unmolested examples
−Exhaust heat kills paint
Aprilia Tuono V4
8.5/10
"The best used supernaked available, if you budget honestly."
Pros
+Brutal V4 engine character
+World-class electronics package
+Handling precision is extraordinary
Cons
−Expensive, infrequent dealer network
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Rear linkage bearings wear early
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