Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 21.79 Lakh

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₹ 12.98 Lakh

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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Ninja 1000SX on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in New Delhi starts at ₹ 12.98 Lakh. On the other hand, Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 21.79 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 23.07 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS	Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Price	₹ 21.79 Lakh	₹ 12.98 Lakh
Manufacturer	Triumph	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	22.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	177.50 bhp	140.00 bhp
Engine	1160.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX base engine returns 17 KM/L. The Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS base returns 22 KM/L.

Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four
Engine CC	1160.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Engine Power	177.50	140.00
Max Torque	125.00	111.00
Top Speed	N/A	244 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	12	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	N/A	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	1080 mm	2100 mm
Width	792 mm	825 mm
Height	1089 mm	1190 mm
Wheelbase	1445 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	130 mm
Kerb Weight	198 kg	238 kg
Seat Height	830 mm	815 mm
Chassis Type	N/A	Aluminium Twin-Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.5 L	19.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	22.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	323 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Ohlins 43 Mm NIX30 Upside Down Forks With Adjustable Preload, Rebound And Compression Damping, 120 Mm Travel.	41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability.
Rear Suspension	Ofloating Discshlins TTX36 Twin Tube Monoshock With Preload, Rebound And Compression Damping, 120 Mm Rear Wheel Travel.	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability.
Front Brake Type	Twin Floating Discs	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	250 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	N/A
Front Tyre	Metzeler Racetec RR K3 120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	Metzeler Racetec RR K3 190/55 ZR17	190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type	Cast Aluminium	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Digital
Start Mechanism	-	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	No
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	Standard
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No
ABS and Switchable Traction Control	-
Assist And Slipper Clutch	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	No
ABS	-	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	-	Yes
Anti-Theft	-	No

Electricals

Head Light	-	LED
Tail Light	-	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	-	Yes
DRLs	-	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	No
Call/SMS Alerts	-	No
GPS & Navigation	-	No
USB Charging Port	-	No
SOS	-	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	2 Years

Additonal Features

Aluminium Twin-Tube Frame Ensuring A Balance Of Sharp Turning And Firm Handling	-
Comfortable Ergonomics To Comfortable Riding Position	-
Power Mode Selection Riders Can Choose From Full Power Or Low Power Mode	-
The 3-Mode Ktrc System Covers A Wide Variety Of Riding Conditions	-
The Exhaust System Features A 4-Into-2-Pre-Chamber-Into-2 Layout	-

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