Ducati Monster 1200 S versus Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Ducati Monster 1200 S
Naked
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2020
Built von 2007 bis 2024~
RRP 17.490 €
RRP 15.145 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Power
- precise chassis
- Comfort
- Assistance Systems
- Processing
Pros:
- casual appearance
- casual seating position
- casual performance
- casual gliding
- high-quality workmanship and loving details
Cons:
- Windbreak
Cons:
- Handlebar hits the knees when hit hard
- Rear braking power 1b
- Pillion comfort 1b
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 705 mm
Weight : 263 (max: 477 ) kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 705 mm
Weight : 263 (max: 477 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V two-cylinder SOHC in-line engine, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 78 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 4.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 267 km
Performance: 78 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 4.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 267 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
Showa cartridge fork 47 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with deflection and adjustable preload (travel 73 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel Tyres at the front: 130/90 B 16
Rear tyres: 150/80 R 16
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
Showa cartridge fork 47 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with deflection and adjustable preload (travel 73 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel Tyres at the front: 130/90 B 16
Rear tyres: 150/80 R 16
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Front brake
Double brake disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Double brake disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Conclusion - forever young
It is, of course, a toy, one for older children who want to (and can) spend at least 17,290 euros on their gift. Hear my words: Every penny of it is well invested!
Before I forget it: I have now studied the data sheet. The Duc is not only up to date in terms of engine and chassis, but also in terms of assistance systems: series are Wheelie Control, Curve ABS from Bosch, Traction Control, Ride By Wire and three driving modes ...
... not even this prejudice lasts more.
The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.
Conclusion - what sticks
The Triumph Speedmaster is visually a feast for the eyes and delights its owner with many loving details. It is super processed, you would like to put it in the living room. But she doesn't belong there, because she also drives great. For a cruiser almost feather-light, it is also suitable for people under 100 kg. Sound, engine and handling make every ride a little experience - that's how it should be!Our test bike was provided by Q-Bike Triumph Hamburg . There it is for sale as a demonstrator with about 4,000 km for 13,280 euros . This includes engine protection bar, bag, heated grips and a residual warranty until 1/2026.
