Built around Triumph's touring motorcycle platform, the 2002 Triumph Trophy 1200 pairs a 1180 cc (72 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 107 HP (78.1 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 90.7 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 (2.2 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, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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.
Specific Output
90.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.46 HP/kg (2.2 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1180.0 ccm (72.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power107.0 HP (78.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque104.0 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression10.6:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 65.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Chassis
Wheelbase1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø255 mm (10.0 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight235.0 kg (518.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4553 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
