Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Ducati DesertX

Triumph Speed Triple 1200

₹21.76 Lakh*

Ducati DesertX

₹18.33 - ₹23.71 Lakh*

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Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Calliper Type	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Disc Size	320 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	320 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Wheel Size	R17 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	R21 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Wheel Size	R17 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Wheel Type	Alloy Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Spoke Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Suspension	Ohlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks	Up Side Down Fork Fully Adjustable Up Side Down Fork
Rear Suspension	hlins monoshock (RSU) with linkage hlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with preload	KYB Monoshock Fully Adjustable
Front Tyre Size	120/70 R17 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	90/90 R21 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Size	190/55 R17 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	150/70 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Brake	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	265 mm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Brake	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Tubeless Tyres	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	Data Not Available	29 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Data Not Available	32 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	Data Not Available	32 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Data Not Available	36 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	1 Down 5 Up Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Ignition	Digital spark ignition Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Spark Plugs	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Capacity	1160 cc Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	937 cc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled& inline 3-cylinder& 12 valve& DOHC Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Ducati Testastretta 11? L-Twin Cylinders Desmodromic Valvetrain 4 Valves per Cylinder Liquid Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
No. of Cylinders	3 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	2 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
No. of valves per cylinder	2 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	4 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Transmission Type	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Top Speed	230 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	209 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Bore x Stroke	90.0 mm x 60.8 mm Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	94 mm x 67.5 mm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Configuration	DOHC Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Cooling type	Liquid Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Liquid Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Fuelling	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Max Power	177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Max Torque	125 Nm @ 9000 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	92 Nm @ 6500 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Mileage (Claimed)	17.9 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	17.8 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Number of Gears	6 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	6 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

Instrumentation

Dimensions & Capacity

Exterior

Warranty
Basic Warranty
2 Years/Unlimited kms
2 Years/Unlimited Kms
2 Years/ Unlimited kms

Pros & Cons

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Detailed Comparison of Speed Triple 1200 and DesertX

Speed Triple 1200 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Radial Tyres, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Brake Assist, Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System. DesertX has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System. Triumph Speed Triple 1200 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Ducati DesertX, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port. Triumph Speed Triple 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission. 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.

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Competitors

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 ₹21.76 Lakh*	1160 cc	177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm	125 Nm @ 9000 rpm	Upto 17.9 kmpl	198 kg	830 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R ₹20.79 Lakh*	998 cc	200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm	114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm	12 kmpl	207 kg	835 mm
KTM 1390 Super Duke R ₹22.96 Lakh*	1350 cc	187.43 bhp @10000 rpm	145 Nm @8000 rpm	-	200 kg	834 mm
Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 ₹19.38 - ₹22.03 Lakh*	1203 cc	124.7 bhp	120 Nm @ 6000 rpm	18.9 kmpl	233 kg	-
Ducati Panigale V2 ₹19.12 - ₹21.10 Lakh*	890 cc	120 bhp @ 10750 rpm	93.3 Nm @ 8250 rpm	23.5 kmpl	-	837 mm
BMW S 1000 R ₹21.30 - ₹26.05 Lakh*	999 cc	162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm	114 Nm @ 9250 rpm	21 kmpl	-	830 mm
Aprilia RSV4 ₹23.69 Lakh*	1099 cc	213.89 bhp @ 13000 rpm	125 Nm @ 10500 rpm	15.4 kmpl	202 kg	851 mm
Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114 BS6 ₹21.49 Lakh*	1868 cc	92.5 bhp @ 5020 rpm	155 Nm @ 3500 rpm	20.27 kmpl	306 kg	710 mm
BMW R 1300 GS ₹21.20 - ₹22.95 Lakh*	-	-	-	21 kmpl	-	-

Riding Modes Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

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 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	21 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Oil Capacity	3.35 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	3.1 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Body Type	Sports	Adventure
Seat Height	830 mm Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	875 mm Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards 910 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹23.71 Lakh* Onwards
Unladden/Kerb Weight	198 kg Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	223 kg Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

Pros	Amazing performance. Feature-loaded. Sharp design.	One of the most off-road capable bikes in its segment Powerful and refined V-twin engine Segment-leading electronics & customization Rally-inspired design with functional benefits Great high-speed touring stability
Cons	Low sales. Reliability	Not beginner-friendly Tall and intimidating ergonomics Expensive to buy and maintain Heavy for daily riding Not the most comfortable for pillion or city use

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Hazard Warning Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Hazard Warning Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Pass Light	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Pillion Grabrail		Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Radial Tyres	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Side Stand Alarm		Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Turn Signal	LED Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	LED Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Brake Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Slipper Clutch	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Traction Control System	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Power Modes	Data Not Available	4 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

Average Speed Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Call/SMS Alerts	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Low Battery Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Pillion Footrest	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Riding Modes	5 Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	4 Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards 5 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.78 Lakh* Onwards
Console Type	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Distance to Empty Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Kill Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Instrument Console	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Seat Style	Split Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Split Seat Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Start Type	Self Start Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Self Start Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Low Oil Indicator	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Service Reminder Indicator	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
GPS & Navigation	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Side Stand Indicator	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
USB Charger Port	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

Daytime Running Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
LED headlight	Available in all Variants, ₹21.76 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Ducati DesertX