Triumph Speed Triple R 2012 vs. Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Triumph Speed Triple R 2012

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Overview - Triumph Speed Triple R 2012 vs Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Triumph Speed Triple R 2012

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple R 2012 compared to Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Triumph Speed Triple R 2012

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Triumph Speed Triple R 2012

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	65.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	48.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	135 HP	Engine power	62.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	61.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,050 ccm	Displacement	656 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	795 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,110 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,435 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	244 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple R 2012

The R rides as precisely and calmly as never before. It is guaranteed to keep its nerve even when the rider may have long since thrown it away. The disadvantage of the compact powerhouse is that the radii have to be a little wider and the course a little faster so that the true Queen of England can also play the 4 aces up her sleeve.

Flawless racing chassis

very precise

relatively stable

inspiring looks

great engine

stable brakes

Requires wide radii

Somewhat complicated to ride in turns

Weaknesses in comfort