Triumph Trophy Se 1200 vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Trophy Se 1200 vs Honda Cbf1000. Triumph Trophy Se 1200: 108 hp @ 7,600 rpm hp, 298 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Trophy Se 1200
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
108 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
298 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
108 hp @ 7,600 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (est.)
225 km/h
Weight
298 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Trophy Se 1200
8.5/10
"Underrated touring gem — buy a well-serviced one without hesitation."
Pros
+Triple engine pulls brilliantly
+Genuinely plush long-distance comfort
+Strong standard equipment list
Cons
−Semi-active suspension costly to fix
−Electrical issues on neglected bikes
−Heavy in tight parking
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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