# Triumph Speed Twin 1200 — Full Specifications 2026

> Complete technical specifications for the Triumph Speed Twin 1200.

Source: https://indianautoforum.com/bikes/triumph/speed-twin-1200/specifications

The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 runs a 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin with an 8-valve SOHC head and a 270° firing order - the configuration that gives every big Bonneville-family twin its offbeat, almost V-twin exhaust note. Output is 103.5 bhp (105 PS) at 7,750 rpm and 112 Nm at 4,250 rpm. That torque figure is the headline: it peaks barely above idle-plus-fast-cruise revs, which is why the bike feels so relaxed in real use. A six-speed gearbox and a wet multiplate slip-and-assist clutch handle the transmission, and the RS, Cafe Racer Edition and TFC add Triumph Shift Assist, an up-and-down quickshifter.

The chassis is built around 43mm Marzocchi upside-down forks with 120mm of travel, paired with twin Marzocchi rear shocks that use external reservoirs and adjustable preload, giving 116mm of wheel travel. Step up to the RS and both ends become fully adjustable, with Öhlins units replacing the Marzocchi shocks at the rear. Dimensions are 2,070mm long, 792mm wide and 1,140mm tall on a 1,413mm wheelbase, with a 805mm seat height on the standard bike and 810mm on the RS.

Braking is handled by twin 320mm front discs with four-piston radial calipers - Brembo Stylema M4.30 units on the RS and above - and a single 220mm rear disc with a two-piston caliper. A new IMU underpins lean-sensitive traction control and cornering ABS on every variant.

Wheels are 17-inch front and rear, running 120/70 R17 and 160/60 R17 tubeless tyres: Metzeler Sportec M9RR on the standard bike, stickier Metzeler Racetec RR K3 rubber on the RS. Riding modes number two on the standard variant, Rain and Road, with the RS gaining a third Sport mode. The round instrument pod combines an LCD and TFT panel with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation and a USB-C socket, and lighting is full LED throughout.

## Brakes & Wheels
| Spec | Value |
|------|-------|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Tyre Size | Front - 120/70 - R17, Rear - 160/60 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless |
| Wheel Size | Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |

## Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|------|-------|
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.5 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 216 kg |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | - x 792 mm x 1140 mm |
| Seat Height | 805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1413 mm |

## Power & Performance
| Spec | Value |
|------|-------|
| Bore x Stroke | 97.6 mm x 80 mm |
| Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
| Compression Ratio | 12.1:1 |
| Displacement | 1200 cc |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up |
| Max Power | 103.5 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112 Nm @ 4250 rpm |
| Riding Modes | Rain and Road |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive |

## Suspensions & Chassis
| Spec | Value |
|------|-------|
| Chassis Type | Tubular Steel, with Steel Cradles |
| Front Suspension | Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes |

## Warranty and Services
| Spec | Value |
|------|-------|
| No. of Free Services | No |

For Rs 13,83,800 this is a strong spec sheet, and the suspension hardware in particular is better than anything Japanese rivals offer at the price. Two figures deserve a closer look before you sign. Kerb weight of 216 kg is par for the class - the Honda CB1000 Hornet is 212 kg and the Harley-Davidson Nightster 221 kg - but the Triumph carries its mass higher, and combined with a 805mm seat it feels heavier at walking pace than either. That seat height is the second thing to check: riders under about 5'7" will be on tiptoes at lights, and the Nightster's 705mm perch is in a different league for shorter riders. On the plus side, the 16,000 km service interval is genuinely generous, roughly double what most bikes sold in India ask for.

## FAQs

**What is the engine displacement and power output of the Triumph Speed Twin 1200?**
The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 uses a 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin with an 8-valve SOHC head and 270° firing order, producing 103.5 bhp (105 PS) at 7,750 rpm and 112 Nm at 4,250 rpm. It drives through a six-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch.

**What suspension setup does the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 use?**
The standard Speed Twin 1200 runs 43mm Marzocchi upside-down forks with 120mm travel and twin Marzocchi rear shocks with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, giving 116mm of travel. The RS upgrades to fully adjustable forks and fully adjustable Öhlins twin rear shocks.

**Does the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 get cornering ABS and traction control?**
Yes - every Speed Twin 1200 variant has an IMU driving lean-sensitive traction control and dual-channel cornering ABS as standard. Braking is via twin 320mm front discs with four-piston radial calipers and a 220mm rear disc. The standard bike has Rain and Road riding modes; the RS adds a third Sport mode.

**What are the dimensions and kerb weight of the Triumph Speed Twin 1200?**
The Speed Twin 1200 weighs 216 kg kerb and measures 2,070mm long, 792mm wide and 1,140mm tall on a 1,413mm wheelbase. Seat height is 805mm on the standard variant and 810mm on the RS. The limited TFC is 2 kg lighter at 214 kg thanks to its carbon fibre bodywork and Akrapovič exhaust.

**What is the fuel tank capacity and riding range of the Triumph Speed Twin 1200?**
The Speed Twin 1200 has a 14.5-litre fuel tank. At the ARAI-claimed 19.6 kmpl that gives a theoretical range of around 284 km, and real-world riding at 15-19 kmpl puts the practical range between 230 km and 275 km depending on whether you are in traffic or cruising.

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