Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Triumph Bonneville T120
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Triumph Bonneville T120. 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. Triumph Bonneville T120: 80 hp @ 6,550 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Triumph Bonneville T120
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
228 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
80 hp @ 6,550 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
193 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb 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 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
Triumph Bonneville T120
8.5/10
"The finest modern classic money can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Gorgeous authentic styling
+Strong torquey parallel twin
+Excellent build quality
Cons
−Early fuelling can be hesitant
−Chrome deteriorates quickly
−Suspension basic for spirited riding
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