Triumph Trophy Se 1200 vs Kawasaki Concours 14
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Trophy Se 1200 vs Kawasaki Concours 14. 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. Kawasaki Concours 14: 155 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 319 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Trophy Se 1200
Kawasaki Concours 14
Horsepower (hp)
108 hp
155 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
298 kg
319 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
108 hp @ 7,600 rpm
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (est.)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
298 kg (wet/curb weight)
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
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
Kawasaki Concours 14
8.5/10
"The ultimate budget sport-tourer if heat and heft don't scare you."
Pros
+Savage, reliable 1400cc engine
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Exceptional two-up capability
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−Wallowy solo suspension setup
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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