Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
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
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	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
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
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	49 mm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	22.3 degree	Rake	29.6 degree

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 width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 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	2,165 mm
Width	Width	778 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,097 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,413 mm	Wheelbase	1,495 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 2021

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 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special

Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200

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Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special

Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special

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