Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS versus KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Naked
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP 18.245 €
RRP 20.299 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- elastic and powerful motor
- hissing triple sound
- precise chassis and powerful brakes
- easy to drive despite performance
- relaxed, upright sitting position
- complete technical equipment
Pros:
- Powerful engine
- Stable chassis
- Service
- Electronic helpers
- Brake
Cons:
- very low steering angle
- Pillion rides hardly reasonable
Cons:
- Pillion suitability
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 (max: 393 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 (max: 393 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.497 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 198 (max: 415 ) kg
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 198 (max: 415 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Three-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V2 75° 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.301 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 108 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.301 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 108 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 245 km/h
Performance: 180 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 277 km
Performance: 180 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 277 km
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 180 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 140 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 287 km
Performance: 180 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 140 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 287 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Double tube frame with screwed rear frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside-down fork with adjustable preload, compression and rebound (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 double tube strut with adjustable preload, rebound and compression stage (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Double tube frame with screwed rear frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside-down fork with adjustable preload, compression and rebound (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 double tube strut with adjustable preload, rebound and compression stage (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
WP-Monoshock via deflection (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
WP-Monoshock via deflection (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers, cornering ABS, radial handbrake cylinder (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc, Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers, cornering ABS, radial handbrake cylinder (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
2 x Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake discs, floating (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 240 mm)
2 x Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake discs, floating (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Motorcycling is fun! If you don't know that yet, you should take a quick lap with the new Speed Triple RS 1200. Whether country road, motorway or even race track: This bike always lets you tile through the area with a big grin under the helmet.Despite the many technical delicacies, it is an accessible bike - although of course you should approach every ride with respect because of the brute performance. Nevertheless, the precise chassis and the correspondingly scalpel-like handling exude a lot of confidence. With the 1200 RS, Triumph has really succeeded in creating an extremely good naked bike, which is also very well priced in the competitive environment due to the offer. Definitely test drive, but first check the account balance for safety's sake. Otherwise prefer to stay at home ...
Where it is, is at the front
So KTM has delivered a cheat pack, because neither is it a beast, nor a duke. What luck. It is a power on the street, but a manageable one. The Super Duke stands for driving fun without end, when the sheer performance counts. It is pure irrationality, a fun bike without high utility value.
If you are looking for something like this, you will be happy here, provided you like the edgy design. But isn't that always the case?
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg.
