Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

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Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore97.6 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke67.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power47 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,100 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque52 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,250 rpmRpm at Torque4,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric, Kick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,200 ccmDisplacement648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel120 mmTravel110 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberDual Shock
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,099 mmLength2,122 mm
WidthWidth778 mmWidth789 mm
HeightHeight1,097 mmHeight1,165 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,413 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height809 mmSeat Height804 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity13.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

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

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

While the Continental GT 650 is not a completely new model visually (there is already the Conti GT 535), an Interceptor 650 with a two-cylinder engine is now coming onto the market for the first time in almost 50 years. The styling therefore skilfully reflects the flair of the 1960s, while the technology is up to date. You won't find any electronic features, but the parallel twin-cylinder engine with 48 hp and 53 Newton metres of torque is surprisingly agile and the handling is very neutral. The Brembo brake is also pleasing with good dosing and the Pirelli tyres do not show any weaknesses. The seating position is very comfortable, so if you don't want to ride your Interceptor 650 so sportily, you can cruise comfortably - it can do that very well too.

Agile and refined powerplant

cool two-cylinder sound

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

successful old school look

classic round instruments

reasonable price.

ABS not quite sensitive

no electronic features - in case anyone needs them...

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