Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

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Overview - Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

When comparing the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 and the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022, it is important to consider their technical specifications, strengths, and weaknesses.

In terms of engine performance, the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 comes out on top with its 180 HP engine compared to the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022's 152 HP engine. The Triumph also has a higher torque of 125 Nm compared to the Suzuki's 106 Nm. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. However, the Triumph offers more adjustment options with compression, preload, and rebound adjustments, while the Suzuki only offers compression, preload, and rebound adjustments on the rear suspension. Both bikes have a monoshock rear suspension.

When it comes to the chassis, both bikes feature aluminum frames with a twin tube design. This provides good stability and handling for both models.

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with four pistons. The Triumph has larger diameter disks at 320 mm compared to the Suzuki's 310 mm. Both bikes also feature radial, monoblock technology for improved braking performance.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes offer ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The Triumph also offers cornering ABS and ride by wire technology, while the Suzuki offers a shift assistant with blipper.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Suzuki has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1460 mm compared to the Triumph's 1445 mm. The Suzuki also has a lower seat height of 810 mm compared to the Triumph's 830 mm. However, the Suzuki is slightly heavier with a kerb weight of 214 kg compared to the Triumph's 198 kg. The Suzuki also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 19 liters compared to the Triumph's 15.5 liters.

In terms of range and fuel consumption, the Suzuki has a longer range of 311 km compared to the Triumph's 276 km. However, the Suzuki also has a slightly higher combined fuel consumption of 6.1 l/100km compared to the Triumph's 5.6 l/100km.

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 is praised for its versatility, powerful engine, quiet operation, light and compact ride, stable handling, strong brakes, precise handling, and beautiful details. It is also noted for its timeless elegance.

On the other hand, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022 is praised for its superior engine, excellent shift assistant with blipper, balanced handling, bold design, comfortable seating position, and competitive price.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 is criticized for its load change reactions at low speeds, slightly low steering angle, narrow knee angle for tall riders, defensive traction control even in track mode, and vibrations on the handlebars. The Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022 is criticized for its less comprehensive electronics package, lack of a 6-axis IMU and cornering ABS, somewhat antiquated instruments on the handlebars, and a display that is not particularly easy to read.

Overall, both the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 and the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Triumph offers more power and a more comprehensive electronics package, while the Suzuki offers a competitive price and a comfortable seating position. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023
Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore90 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke60.8 mmStroke59 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power152 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque106 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio12.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,160 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake23.9 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail104.7 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,115 mm
WidthWidth792 mmWidth810 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,080 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)198 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)214 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.5 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange276 kmRange311 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions130 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions122 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption6.1 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Triumph has created an incredibly good all-rounder with the new Speed Triple 1200 RS. The engine can be moved very comfortably at low revs. The vehicle is very accessible when needed and inspires confidence. However, anyone who puts the spurs to the compact-looking motorbike reaps cruel acceleration and hard braking. The chassis is quite tight overall - as a result, it loses a little of its accessibility.

Incredibly universal - easy to drive in city traffic but also super fast when needed

Rev-happy and powerful engine

Can be driven quietly when needed

Light and compact ride

Stable handling even in fast corners

Strong brakes

Precise handling

Beautiful details

Timeless elegance.

Load change reactions at low speeds

slightly too low steering angle

narrow knee angle for tall people

traction control too defensive even in track mode

vibrations on handlebars

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022

The new GSX-S1000 is an old acquaintance in terms of basic design - the engine and chassis are still from the predecessor. However, the machine has been modernised in many areas and presents itself at an extremely high level, especially visually. Although the engine cannot compete in the league of the super-potent Hyper Nakeds, it functions very harmoniously and powerfully enough. The conventional chassis also strikes a successful compromise between sportiness and comfort. The hammer arguments are definitely the successful design, the standard quickshifter with blipper and, last but not least, the comparatively low price.

superior engine

excellent shift assistant including blipper

balanced handling

bold design

comfortable seating position

very good price

Electronics package not very comprehensive

no 6-axis IMU, no cornering ABS

instruments on the handlebars somewhat antiquated

display not particularly easy to read

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS vs Suzuki GSX-S1000

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 and a Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 is about 39% higher. Compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2022 there are more Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 35 compared to 28. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki GSX-S1000 with 130 days compared to 156 days for the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 14 reviews for the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS and 36 reviews for the Suzuki GSX-S1000 since model year 2015. The first review for the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS was published on 26/01/2021 and now has more than 79,600 views. This compares to more than 17,100 views for the first review on Suzuki GSX-S1000 published on 27/09/2014.

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