Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020 vs. Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020 compared to Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore77 mmBore97.6 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power100 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque4,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,099 mm
WidthWidth895 mmWidth778 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,097 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,413 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height809 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)250 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

The better is the enemy of the good, this saying once again proves to be impressively true in the case of the new Triumph Speed Twin. The British have worked on the weak points of the predecessor and thus turned the classic beauty into a real riding machine that does not have to hide from modern naked bikes. Unfortunately, tall riders cannot enjoy the small 1200 quite as easily as riders under 1.85 metres. Be that as it may, the Speed Twin is the perfect modern classic motorbike for me - it combines classic looks with modern handling like no other motorbike on the market today.

Superb engine

quality workmanship and material feel

torque in every situation

playful handling

good chassis

high-performance brakes

Strong heat development under the driver

a little too petite for tall pilots

large turning circle

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200

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