Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Sportster S or Triumph Speed Twin 1200? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sportster S and Speed Twin 1200. Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Price starts at Rs.13.45 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is a N/A cylinder, 1200 cc Engine can generate 103.5 bhp @ 7750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sportster S provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and Speed Twin 1200 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.
Sportster S vs Speed Twin 1200
Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Sportster S | Triumph Speed Twin 1200 |
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Price | Rs.16.70 Lakh | Rs.13.45 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1252 cc | 1200 cc |
Power | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 103.5 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 20 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
Sportster S specifications | Speed Twin 1200 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 19.10 Lakh Price Breakup | 15.39 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.5 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.8 Litres | - |
Engine Displacement | 1252 cc | 1200 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Sportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Speed Twin 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | 43mm USD Marzocchi forks& 120mm travel |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 120/70 R17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 | 160/60 R17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | 4minverteforwitcompression | 43mm USD Marzocchi forks& 120mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability | Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload& 116 mm wheel travel |
Front Tyre Size | 160/70 - R17 | 120/70 R17 |
Instrumentation
Sportster S Instrumentation | Speed Twin 1200 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | - |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | - |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | - |
Exterior
Sportster S Exterior | Speed Twin 1200 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Sportster S Warranty | Speed Twin 1200 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | - |
Body & Suspension
Sportster S Body & Suspension | Speed Twin 1200 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | - | |
Frame Type | High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame | Tubular steel& with steel cradles |
Engine & Transmission
Sportster S Engine & Transmission | Speed Twin 1200 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1252 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Type | Revolution® Max 1250T | Liquid Cooled Parallel Twin& 8 Valve& SOHC& 2700 Firing Order |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 8 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 194 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 105 mm x 72.3 mm | 97.6 mm X 80 mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 103.5 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
Max Torque | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 112 Nm @ 4250 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Sportster S Comfort & Convenience | Speed Twin 1200 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | No | - |
Riding Modes | 3 | 2 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
Sportster S Safety | Speed Twin 1200 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | No | - |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 3 | - |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Wet& multi-plate& slip |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Sportster S Dimensions & Capacity | Speed Twin 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2270 mm | 2099 mm |
Width | 843 mm | 792 mm |
Height | 1089 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1413 mm |
Ground Clearance | 90 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.8 Litres | - |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.49 Litres | - |
Body Type | Cruiser | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 765 mm | 805 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 225 kg | 216 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Sportster S Entertainment & Communication | Speed Twin 1200 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Safety
Sportster S comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Speed Twin 1200 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Sportster S has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Triumph Speed Twin 1200, on the other hand, has USB Charger Port.
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What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 19.10 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Triumph Speed Twin 1200?
The on-road price of Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is Rs. 15.39 Lakh in New Delhi.