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Technical Specifications

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Range	2 riding modes (Rain, Road)	--
Engine Displacement	1254.00 cc	1200.00 cc
Engine	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Clutch	Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	--
Maximum Power	136 PS @ 7750 rpm	100 PS / 98.6 bhp (73.6 kW) @ 7250 rpm
Maximum Torque	143 Nm @ 6250 rpm	112 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	217 kg	--
Transmission	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth	--
Drivetrain	Shaft drive	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	217 kmph
Battery	12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free Alternator : Three-phase alternator (510 watts nominal power)	--
Display	--	Twin dial analogue speedometer and tachometer with LCD multi-functional displays
Frame	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel, with steel cradles
Gear	--	6-speed
Headlamp	LED	--

Mileage

Overall Mileage

19 kmpl

Tyres

Front	120/70 R 19	120/70 ZR17
Rear	170/60 R 17	160/60 ZR17
Wheel / RIM	Cross spoke wheels Rim, front : 3.00 x 19" Rim, rear : 4.50 x 17"	Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 3.5” Front wheel Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 5.0” Rear Wheel

Brakes

Front	305 mm Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial calipers	Twin Ø 320mm discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Rear	276 mm Single disc brake, double-piston floating caliper	Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable	--

Suspension

Front	BMW Motorrad Telelever; 37 mm stanchion, central spring strut	Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	Twin RSUs with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel

Colors Available

Colors

Jet Black
Matt Baja Orange
Red Hopper
Matt Ironstorm/Matte Storm Grey
Carnival Red/Storm Grey

Physical Specs

Overview

About	--	The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is an outstanding machine that tastefully combines power and aesthe Read More
Features	TFT rider information display with connectivity ASC (Automatic Stability Control) HSC (Hill Start Control)	- Upgraded Riding Modes - More Premium Style
Additional Details	Emission control : Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC : 4.75 l CO2 emission based on WMTC : 110 g/km Fuel type : Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adaptive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON) Castor : 95.4 mm Steering head angle : 65.1° Seat height : 890 / 910 mm Inner leg curve : 1950 / 1990 mm Permitted total weight : 485 kg	Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers Twin sided aluminium

Pros and Cons

Pros	--	- Robust and responsive 1200cc engine with 98.6 bhp power output. - Healthy torque output of 112 Nm for strong low and mid-range performance. - Liquid cooling and SOHC configuration contribute to overall smooth and reliable engine performance. - Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection enhances fuel efficiency and ride quality.
Cons	--	- Given its powerful engine, the bike might not be the best fit for novice riders. - Despite liquid cooling, the bike might still run hot under extreme conditions or during long rides. - Some riders might find the need to switch between the various riding modes to be complex or distracting.