Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

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Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023
KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore90 mmBore103 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power155 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,160 ccmDisplacement1,148 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height805 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Triumph has created an incredibly good all-rounder with the new Speed Triple 1200 RS. The engine can be moved very comfortably at low revs. The vehicle is very accessible when needed and inspires confidence. However, anyone who puts the spurs to the compact-looking motorbike reaps cruel acceleration and hard braking. The chassis is quite tight overall - as a result, it loses a little of its accessibility.

Incredibly universal - easy to drive in city traffic but also super fast when needed

Rev-happy and powerful engine

Can be driven quietly when needed

Light and compact ride

Stable handling even in fast corners

Strong brakes

Precise handling

Beautiful details

Timeless elegance.

Load change reactions at low speeds

slightly too low steering angle

narrow knee angle for tall people

traction control too defensive even in track mode

vibrations on handlebars

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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