Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition vs Aprilia Tuono 660
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition and Aprilia Tuono 660 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹64,817 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Tuono 660 takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition and 6/10 for the Tuono 660.
Category by category
Price
Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition
The Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition starts ₹64,817 lower (₹17,99,000 against ₹18,63,817), about ₹2,060 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Tuono 660
Tuono 660 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 513 against 479 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Tuono 660
Tuono 660 is 33 kg lighter and taller in the seat (820 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Tuono 660 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition | Tuono 660 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹17,99,000 | ₹18,63,817 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹20,08,680 | ₹20,80,048 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TriumphSpeed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition | ApriliaTuono 660 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹17,99,000 | ₹18,63,817 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹57,050 | ₹59,110 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1200 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine type | Liquid Cooled | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 103.5 bhp | 93.9 bhp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 216 kg | 183 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1413 mm | 1370 mm |
| Length | — | 1995 mm |
| Width | — | 805 mm |
| Height | — | 1150 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel | Kayaba 41 mm upside-down fork, adjustable in rebound and preload, 110 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel | Kayaba monoshock, adjustable in rebound and preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 | 120/70ZR-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-R17 | 180/55ZR-17 |
Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition vs Tuono 660: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition or the Tuono 660?
- The Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition is cheaper by ₹64,817 at the base variant (₹17,99,000 against ₹18,63,817 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition and Tuono 660 in Delhi?
- About ₹71,368: roughly ₹20,08,680 for the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition and ₹20,80,048 for the Tuono 660, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
