Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2021

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	114 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	155 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	10.5
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	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,160 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	49 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Backbone, Double cradle
Rake	Rake	23.9 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	104.7 mm	Trail	104 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	292 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	40 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,370 mm
Width	Width	792 mm	Width	985 mm
Height	Height	1,089 mm	Height	1,095 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,665 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	675 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	198 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	317 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS

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