Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 12.95 Lakh

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₹ 12.98 Lakh

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

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Speed Twin 1200 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 Twin 1200 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 Twin 1200 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 12.95 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 15.7 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	Triumph Speed Twin 1200	Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Price	₹ 12.95 Lakh	₹ 12.98 Lakh
Manufacturer	Triumph	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	103.5 bhp	140.00 bhp
Engine	1200.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Speed Twin 1200 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 Twin 1200 base returns 20 KM/L.

Speed Twin 1200 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 Twin 1200 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled Parallel Twin, 8 Valve, SOHC, 2700 Firing Order	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four
Engine CC	1200.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Engine Power	103.5	140.00
Max Torque	112 Nm	111.00
Top Speed	215 kmph	244 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Multipoint Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2099 mm	2100 mm
Width	778 mm	825 mm
Height	1097 mm	1190 mm
Wheelbase	1413 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	216 kg	238 kg
Seat Height	807 mm	815 mm
Chassis Type	Tubular Steel Frame Aluminum Cradle	Aluminium Twin-Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.5 L	19.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.8 L	N/A
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	284 km	323 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	43mm USD Marzocchi Forks, 120mm Travel	41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability.
Rear Suspension	Twin Marzocchi RSUs With External Reservoirs And Adjustable Preload	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability.
Front Brake Type	Floating Discs, Four-piston Radial Calipers, OCABS	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Nissin 2-piston Floating Caliper, OCABS	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	250 mm
Tyre Type	Radial	N/A
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type	Cast Aluminum	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	12 Months	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	24 Months With Unlimited Mileage	2 Years

Additonal Features

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)		-
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)		-
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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