Honda CB1100 RS 2018 vs. Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2018

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

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Technical Specifications Honda CB1100 RS 2018 compared to Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2018

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2018

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	73.5 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.2 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	97 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	91 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,950 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,140 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Central tube
Rake	Rake	64 degree	Rake	67.3 degree
Trail	Trail	99 mm	Trail	90.8 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	180 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	2,180 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,030 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1100 RS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Even though the Thruxton 1200 is supposed to be the sporty model of the retro line, the normal model was designed to be refreshingly suitable for everyday use and thus harmonious - the sportier Thruxton 1200 R serves the true retro racers anyway. This leaves a powerful engine that revs heartily, a good-natured braking system, a somewhat elongated but sufficiently comfortable seating position and inconspicuously packaged electronic features in a motorbike that visually trumps with reminiscences of the good old days without being embarrassing. Triumph has also done an excellent job with the Thruxton 1200!

Successful cafe racer look

powerful engine

pleasantly controllable braking system

inconspicuous electronic features

Somewhat elongated seating position

suspension spring preload adjustable only at the rear