Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 comparison

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₹ 21.79 Lakh

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₹ 7.91 Lakh

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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 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 650 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 650 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.91 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 650
Price	₹ 21.79 Lakh	₹ 7.91 Lakh
Manufacturer	Triumph	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	22.00 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Power	177.50 bhp	67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	1160.0 CC	649.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Ninja 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 base engine returns 21 KM/L. The Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS base returns 22 KM/L.

Speed Triple 1200 RS Vs Ninja 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 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, Parallel Twin
Engine CC	1160.0 CC	649.0 CC
Engine Power	177.50	67.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	125.00	62.1 Nm @ 6,700 Rpm
Top Speed	N/A	210 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6 Phase 2
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	2115 mm
Width	792 mm	740 mm
Height	1089 mm	1145 mm
Wheelbase	1445 mm	1410 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	130 mm
Kerb Weight	198 kg	196 kg
Seat Height	830 mm	790 mm
Chassis Type	N/A	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.5 L	15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	2.3 L
Mileage	22.00 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	315 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Ohlins 43 Mm NIX30 Upside Down Forks With Adjustable Preload, Rebound And Compression Damping, 120 Mm Travel.	Telescopic Fork @ 41 Mm Diameter
Rear Suspension	Ofloating Discshlins TTX36 Twin Tube Monoshock With Preload, Rebound And Compression Damping, 120 Mm Rear Wheel Travel.	Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
Front Brake Type	Twin Floating Discs	Dual Semi-floating Petal Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Single Petal Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	Metzeler Racetec RR K3 120/70 ZR17	120/70-17 ZRI7M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	Metzeler Racetec RR K3 190/55 ZR17	160/60-17 ZRI7M/C (69W)
Wheel Type	Cast Aluminium	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	TFT Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Digital
Start Mechanism	-	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	Step-Up Seat
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No
Improved Windshield	-
Smartphone Connectivity	-
TFT Colour Instrumentation	-

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)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	3 Years

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