Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Kawasaki W800. 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. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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