Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX: three different takes on what a great bike should be. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX undercuts the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 by about $496, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX leads on power with 142 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SXThe verdict
The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 edges it overall at 8.1/10, but the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
105 hp.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
142 hp and 0.60 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Our 8.1/10 at $13,099, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
216 kg with an 805 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX makes the most power at 142 hp and 111 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $13,099.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is the lightest at 216 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Speed Twin 1200: 105 hp and 216 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
