Triumph Thruxton 2015 vs. Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Thruxton 2015

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Overview - Triumph Thruxton 2015 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Thruxton 2015

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Built for Adventure.

The TKC70 Rocks is built for the long haul and rocky trail.

Details

Technical Specifications Triumph Thruxton 2015 compared to Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Thruxton 2015

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Thruxton 2015

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	68 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	69 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	69 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.9	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	865 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Marzocchi

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Nissin

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,150 mm	Length	2,099 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	778 mm
Height	Height	1,095 mm	Height	1,097 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,490 mm	Wheelbase	1,413 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	809 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thruxton 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

The better is the enemy of the good, this saying once again proves to be impressively true in the case of the new Triumph Speed Twin. The British have worked on the weak points of the predecessor and thus turned the classic beauty into a real riding machine that does not have to hide from modern naked bikes. Unfortunately, tall riders cannot enjoy the small 1200 quite as easily as riders under 1.85 metres. Be that as it may, the Speed Twin is the perfect modern classic motorbike for me - it combines classic looks with modern handling like no other motorbike on the market today.

Superb engine

quality workmanship and material feel

torque in every situation

playful handling

good chassis

high-performance brakes

Strong heat development under the driver

a little too petite for tall pilots

large turning circle