Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020 vs. Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020 vs Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

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Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020 compared to Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	97.6 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	67.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	97 HP	Engine power	147 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	126.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,950 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	13
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	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	149 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	22.8 degree	Rake	66.7 degree
Trail	Trail	93.5 mm	Trail	86.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	807 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	185 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

The Ducati Monster generates a whopping 147 hp and a powerful 124 Nm of torque from the 1200 cc water-cooled Testastretta twin cylinder. This means you are more than just well motorised in every situation on the country road! The overall concept of a light ready-to-ride total weight of 213 kg in combination with high-quality Öhlins suspension and top assistance systems makes the machine an almost perfect naked bike. Classic, timeless design paired with modern components make this Italo beauty an "insider tip" in times of 200 hp + hyper naked bike rockets! Small compromises have to be made with the wind protection and the quickshifter. The latter takes a little getting used to.

147 hp High-performance power unit with plenty of torque even at low revs

Fantastic electronic equipment, DTC, DWC, RbW and and and...

Driving modes and assistance systems are freely configurable

High-quality chassis and great seating position

Very coherent and harmonious overall concept - agile and manoeuvrable! Emotional Italo beauty!

The quickshifter requires a bit of sensitivity until you get the hang of it

wind load on the upper body increases noticeably from 130 km/h

a steering damper in the S variant would have been the icing on the cake