Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015

Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	97.6 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	100 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,099 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	778 mm	Width	920 mm
Height	Height	1,097 mm	Height	1,210 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,413 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	809 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	255 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022

The Triumph Speed Twin could be the height of emotion for fans of classic Triumph motorbikes. The engine pushes like a tractor in every situation and spoils you with a wonderful sound. Chassis and brake components are of high quality and the looks are inspiring. Unfortunately, tall riders cannot enjoy the small 1200 quite as easily as riders under 1.85 metres.

powerful punch from the rev range

high-quality workmanship

sporty chassis

great looks

compact dimensions could become a problem for tall pilots

heat development of the engine

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two

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Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2022 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2015