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Honda Africa Twin vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or Triumph Speed Triple 1200? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and Speed Triple 1200. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Manual and Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Price starts at Rs.17.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for RS. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Triumph Speed Triple 1200 is a 3 cylinder, 1160 cc Engine can generate 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and Speed Triple 1200 has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Triumph Speed Triple 1200 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs Speed Triple 1200

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinTriumph Speed Triple 1200
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.17.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082.96 cc1160 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin Manual bike
Manual
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS bike
RS
Rs. 17.95 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Africa Twin specificationsSpeed Triple 1200 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
18.32 Lakh
20.53 Lakh
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.5 Litres
15.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
1082.96 cc
1160 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Africa Twin Brakes, Suspension & TyresSpeed Triple 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
21
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper
Brembo Twin Piston Calipers
Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Ohlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable preload
Rear Suspension
Pro-Link
Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with preload
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 21
120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
150/70 - R18
190/55 - ZR17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
256 mm
220 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

Africa Twin InstrumentationSpeed Triple 1200 Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display
1
-
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Africa Twin Body & SuspensionSpeed Triple 1200 Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Semi Double Cradle
Aluminium twin spar frame, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe

Engine & Transmission

Africa Twin Engine & TransmissionSpeed Triple 1200 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1082.96 cc
1160 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder
No. of Cylinders
2
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.072 kwh
0.096 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
-
Range
588 km/charge
276 km/charge
Top Speed
200 kmph
230 kmph
Max Torque
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
125 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Max Power
97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
-
DOHC
Charging Socket
checkYes
-

Comfort & Convenience

Africa Twin Comfort & ConvenienceSpeed Triple 1200 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
Sport, Road, Rain, Track and Rider
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
1
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
checkYes
-
Engine Kill Switch
No
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
-
Split
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Africa Twin SafetySpeed Triple 1200 Safety
Radial Tyres
-
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
Brake Assist
No
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
checkYes
-
Slipper Clutch
Multiplate Wet Clutch
-
Traction Control System
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Africa Twin Dimensions & CapacitySpeed Triple 1200 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2307 mm
2090 mm
Width
963 mm
792 mm
Height
1523 mm
1089 mm
Wheelbase
1558 mm
1445 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.5 Litres
15.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.06 Litres
3.35 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
239 kg
198 kg
Seat Height
810 mm
830 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Africa Twin Entertainment & CommunicationSpeed Triple 1200 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
checkYes
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Pros & Cons

Africa Twin Pros & ConsSpeed Triple 1200 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Aggresively priced
  • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
  • Engine offers strong mide range
  • Amazing performance.
  • Feature-loaded.
  • Sharp design.
Cons
  • Low sales.
  • Reliability
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Africa Twin and Triumph Speed Triple 1200

Transmission

Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Speed Triple 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. Triumph Speed Triple 1200 has 1089 mm seat height and 15.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Africa Twin and Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Owner Reviews

  • Africa Twin Review
  • Speed Triple 1200 Review
    • R
      Rohit
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Africa Twin
      4.0
      sales and service reach needs to be increased.
      Likes (1)
    • VS
      Vijay Soni
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Africa Twin
      3.8
      All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
      Likes (2)
    • MK
      Manoj Kumar
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Africa Twin
      3.8
      I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
      Likes (2)
    • RS
      Rajeev Sharma
      2 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Speed Triple 1200
      4.4
      Value for money, good performance, comfort and stylish looks. All in one bike
      Like
    • A
      Akash
      2 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Speed Triple 1200
      4.2
      This bike comes wtih great performance and advanced features.
      Like
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    Honda Africa Twin and Triumph Speed Triple 1200 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Honda Africa Twin?
    The on-road price of Honda Africa Twin is Rs. 18.32 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Triumph Speed Triple 1200?
    The on-road price of Triumph Speed Triple 1200 is Rs. 20.53 Lakh in New Delhi.