Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Ducati DesertX
Speed Triple 1200 vs DesertX
Key Highlights | Triumph Speed Triple 1200 | Ducati DesertX |
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Price | Rs.17.95 Lakh | Rs.18.33 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1160 cc | 937 cc |
Power | 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 17.9 kmpl | 17.8 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Speed Triple 1200 specifications | DesertX specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 20.53 Lakh Price Breakup | 20.97 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.2 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 21 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1160 cc | 937 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Speed Triple 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | DesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Brembo Twin Piston Calipers | Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston |
Front Disc Size | - | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 32 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 29 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | R21 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 36 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 32 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | R18 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Ohlin4mNIX3upsiddowforkwitadjustablpreload | KYB 46mm USD Fork, Fully Adjustable |
Rear Suspension | Öhlins TTX36 twin tube moNoshock with preload | KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90 - R21 |
Instrumentation
Speed Triple 1200 Instrumentation | DesertX Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | - | No |
Fuel level guage | - | Digital |
Gear Indicator | - | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Speed Triple 1200 Exterior | DesertX Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes |
LED headlight | - | Yes |
Warranty
Speed Triple 1200 Warranty | DesertX Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years/Unlimited Kms |
Body & Suspension
Speed Triple 1200 Body & Suspension | DesertX Body & Suspension | |
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Images | ||
Frame Type | Aluminium twin spar frame& bolt-on aluminium rear subframe | Tubular steel trellis frame |
Engine & Transmission
Speed Triple 1200 Engine & Transmission | DesertX Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | - | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1160 cc | 937 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder | 11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution |
No. of Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.096 kwh | - |
Range | - | 374 km/charge |
Top Speed | 230 kmph | 209 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 90.0 mm x 60.8 mm | 94 mm x 67.5 mm |
Configuration | Three Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | - | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Speed Triple 1200 Comfort & Convenience | DesertX Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | - | Yes |
Front Storage Box | - | No |
Geo Fencing | - | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | - | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | - | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 5 | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | - | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes |
Safety
Speed Triple 1200 Safety | DesertX Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | - | Yes |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | - | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | - | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | - | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Speed Triple 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | DesertX Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2090 mm | 2390 mm |
Width | 792 mm | 960 mm |
Height | 1089 mm | 1178 mm |
Wheelbase | 1445 mm | 1608 mm |
Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 21 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.35 Litres | 3.1 Litres |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Adventure |
Seat Height | 830 mm | 875 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 198 kg | 223 kg |
Pros & Cons
Speed Triple 1200 Pros & Cons | DesertX Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Speed Triple 1200 and Ducati DesertX
Safety
Speed Triple 1200 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . DesertX has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest and Ducati DesertX, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator.
Transmission
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 has a 15.5 Litres fuel tank with 1089 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.