Positioned in Triumph's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2021 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS relies on a 1160 cc (70.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 180 HP (131.4 kW) at 10,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 124.8 Nm (92 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 155.2 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (10,750 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Speed Triple 1200 RS measures 198 kg (437 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.91 HP/kg (1.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,405 mm (55.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.4-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2021 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
155.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.91 HP/kg (1.1 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,000–10,750 rpm
Standover Height
825 mm (32.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1160.0 ccm (70.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Power180.0 HP (131.4 kW)) @ 10750 RPM
Torque124.8 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.0 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression13.2:1
Bore x Stroke90.0 x 60.8 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet. multi-plate. slip
DrivelineX-ring chain
Performance
ExhaustStainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
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Transmission
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