Triumph Thruxton 1200 vs Triumph Thruxton Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton 1200 vs Triumph Thruxton Rs. Triumph Thruxton 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Thruxton Rs: 105 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 203 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 Thruxton 1200
Triumph Thruxton Rs
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton 1200
8.5/10
"A stunning weekend weapon that demands commitment and rewards it handsomely."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Stunning build quality throughout
+Brembo brakes inspire confidence
Cons
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
−Early fueling issues persist
−Premium parts cost serious money
Triumph Thruxton Rs
8.5/10
"The best modern cafe racer money can buy used."
Pros
+Stonking 1200cc twin character
+Brembo brakes genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Suspension tuned properly from factory
Cons
−Riding position punishes long days
−Brake master cylinder seal issues
−Narrow seat gets uncomfortable fast
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