Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

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Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	97.6 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	100 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,150 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	52.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,150 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	9.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric, Kick
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	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,099 mm	Length	2,119 mm
Width	Width	778 mm	Width	788 mm
Height	Height	1,097 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,413 mm	Wheelbase	1,398 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	809 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	302 km	Range	343 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	116 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.21 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

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