Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Ex-showroom Delhi, the Speed Triple 1200 RS range runs from ₹21,75,900 (Standard) to ₹23,06,900 (RX Limited Edition) across 2 variants.

That makes it priced 123th lowest among the 137 sports bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the S 1000 R (₹962 less) and the Speed Twin 1200 TFC (₹76,900 less).

On the road in Delhi the base Speed Triple 1200 RS comes to ₹24.24 Lakh: ₹21,75,900 ex-showroom, ₹1,86,072 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.6%), ₹61,699 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The Speed Triple 1200 RS is rated at 18 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 114 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 97th for mileage, 15 kmpl below the group average of 33 kmpl.

Power comes from a 1160cc single producing 180.5 bhp and 128 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 199 kg the power-to-weight figure is 907 bhp per tonne, which ranks 10 of 135 in its class here.

Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.

Chassis hardware includes USD front forks, a rear monoshock, dual-channel ABS, a slipper clutch and traction control, with a disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper at the rear.

The 830 mm seat is on the tall side. Riders under 5'6" should sit on one before buying.

On safety kit the Speed Triple 1200 RS has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.

Against S 1000 R, Multistrada V4 Rally or Ninja ZX-10R, it gets rear monoshock and slipper clutch that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: projector headlamp, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.

It is offered in 4 colours: Granite / Triumph Performance Yellow, Granite / Diablo Red, Jet Black and Triumph Performance Yellow. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 2 years, unlimited km.

Service reach is the weak point: Triumph has about 150 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

The Speed Triple 1200 RS launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.