Triumph Thruxton 900 vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton 900 vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thruxton 900
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Horsepower (hp)
69 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
−Vibration above 70mph
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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
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