Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition costs ₹4,15,200 more than the Speed Twin 1200, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 30% extra.
The Speed Twin 1200 takes 1 of the 2 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 and 5.5/10 for the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition.
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Price
Speed Twin 1200
The Speed Twin 1200 starts ₹4,15,200 lower (₹13,83,800 against ₹17,99,000), about ₹13,170 a month less on a standard loan.
Safety kit
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Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Speed Twin 1200 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition if
- 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 | Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹13,83,800 | ₹17,99,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹15,47,519 | ₹20,08,680 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TriumphSpeed Twin 1200 | TriumphSpeed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹13,83,800 | ₹17,99,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹43,880 | ₹57,050 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1200 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 103.5 bhp | 103.5 bhp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 216 kg | 216 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 L | 14.5 L |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1413 mm | 1413 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 | Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel | Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-R17 | 160/60-R17 |
Speed Twin 1200 vs Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Speed Twin 1200 or the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition?
- The Speed Twin 1200 is cheaper by ₹4,15,200 at the base variant (₹13,83,800 against ₹17,99,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition in Delhi?
- About ₹4,61,161: roughly ₹15,47,519 for the Speed Twin 1200 and ₹20,08,680 for the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
