Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Overview - Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	135 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,050 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,125 mm
Width	Width	795 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,110 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,435 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	214 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

More power, more kilos, more rubber . It is certainly not the most manageable, which makes climbing the Tyrolean mountains over hundreds of hairpin bends exhausting at times. But it is more mature than the Street Triple, knows how to glide along the valley smoothly and without getting on your nerves, and for some reason feels more trustworthy and secure.

Powerful three-cylinder engine

sporty driving feel

upright seating

stable frame.

Showa suspension elements slightly uncomfortable

stubborn handling.

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

The new Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana is based on the naked GSX-S1000 and is therefore convincing in all its quality and inner values of a typical Japanese machine. Visually, the Katana additionally has what it takes to become a classic; after all, it is the first to pick up the style of the 1980s. The riding position is surprisingly comfortable and the high handlebars allow pleasant control. With its low front fairing, it doesn't become a distinct touring machine, but it certainly passes as a crossover bike that excellently combines retro, naked and touring.

Powerful and confident in-line four-cylinder engine

absolutely independent look

comfortable seating position

easy handling

triple-adjustable traction control

good braking system

few electronic features

relatively high price compared to the basic GSX-S1000