Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Technical Specifications Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

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	97 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,950 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	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	Floating 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	2,105 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	745 mm	Width	920 mm
Height	Height	1,030 mm	Height	1,210 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
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 Thruxton 1200R 2016

A masterpiece in combining classic design and new technology. The new Thruxton R is a retro naked bike with serious sporting ambitions that need not fear a trip to the racetrack. The engine is a blast and the brakes and chassis are of the highest standard. The ABS and TC riding aids are on board as standard and can be switched off if required. With 2 Inspiration kits, a Race kit and over 160 accessories, the Thruxton is infinitely customisable. Perhaps the best attempt yet to combine history with the future.

Full torque

strong brakes

top chassis

anti-hopping

ABS, TC and 3 riding modes standard

great design.

Not enough lean angle clearance for race track

seat a little uncomfortable

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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