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All Bikes/Compare/Triumph Thruxton 1200 R vs Keeway Superlight 125

Triumph Thruxton 1200 R vs Keeway Superlight 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Thruxton 1200 R vs Keeway Superlight 125. Triumph Thruxton 1200 R: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Keeway Superlight 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed 95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Keeway Superlight 125
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
118 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model)
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
9 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimate)
Top Speed
193 km/h
95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance)
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.5–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–40 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
8.5/10

"The finest modern cafe racer available, if you service it properly."

Pros
+Thunderous, characterful parallel twin
+Öhlins/Brembo combo genuinely excellent
+Stunning build quality throughout
Cons
Aggressive ergonomics tires wrists
Early cam chain tensioner issues
Tyres wear surprisingly fast
Keeway Superlight 125
Keeway Superlight 125
6.5/10

"Style over substance, but honest value for A1 licence riders."

Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Predictable beginner-friendly engine
+Affordable used prices
Cons
Cheap switchgear feels nasty
Mirrors vibrate excessively
Neglected chains are common

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