Trophy 1200

1996 Triumph Trophy 1200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1996 Triumph Trophy 1200 touring motorcycle, Triumph features a 1180 cc (72 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 108 HP (78.8 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 104 Nm (76.7 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 91.5 HP per liter and a 4,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Trophy 1200 measures 235 kg (518 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1991 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.