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Technical Specifications

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1290.00 cc	1200.00 cc
Engine	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Engine Starting	Electric	--
Engine Lubrication	Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps	--
Clutch	PASC™ anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated	Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch
Fuel System	--	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment	--
Cooling System	Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump	--
Maximum Power	118 kW (160 hp)	100 PS / 98.6 bhp (73.6 kW) @ 7250 rpm
Maximum Torque	--	112 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Top Speed	--	217 kmph
Display	--	Twin dial analogue speedometer and tachometer with LCD multi-functional displays
Frame	Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated	Tubular steel, with steel cradles
Gear	--	6-speed

Mileage

Overall Mileage

19 kmpl

Tyres

Front	--	120/70 ZR17
Rear	--	160/60 ZR17
Wheel / RIM	--	Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 3.5” Front wheel Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 5.0” Rear Wheel

Brakes

Front	Twin-disc brake with radially mounted four-piston brake calipers	Twin Ø 320mm discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Rear	Single-disc brake with two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc	Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS

Suspension

Front	200	Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear	200	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	Large fuel tank. Motorcycle Stability Control. ABS and traction control systems.	- Upgraded Riding Modes - More Premium Style
Additional Details	--	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.