Triumph·Roadster·1160cc

Speed Triple 1200 RS

↘ Evolution history · 2021 → present
6
Years of production
2
Generations
1160
current cc
183
Horsepower
6
Vintages

Triumph's flagship 1160cc triple roadster — 183hp, semi-active Öhlins, ultimate British hooligan.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2025 — present
1200 RS — 183HP SEMI-ACTIVE ÖHLINS

Major update: 183hp (+3hp), 128Nm, Öhlins SmartEC3 semi-active suspension (OBTi interface, 7 adjustable parameters). New exhaust, rebalanced crankshaft, wider and higher bars, Marzocchi steering damper.

2026
AAesthetics
RS carried over with no mechanical changes. RX Limited Edition launch (1,200 units worldwide) with clip-ons and Öhlins SD EC steering damper
Minor
2025
MEngine
183hp (+3hp) at 10,750rpm, 128Nm (+3Nm) at 8,750rpm — rebalanced crankshaft, shorter new exhaust
Medium
CFrame
Öhlins SmartEC3 semi-active OBTi — 7 parameters (front, rear, brake, acceleration, start, cornering, cruise)
Major
CFrame
Wider and higher bars (improved ergonomics), adjustable Marzocchi steering damper, lighter wheels
Medium
Buyer radar
2025

183hp + Öhlins SmartEC3 semi-active standard. The best Speed Triple 1200 RS to date — recommended new.

TOP BUY
Gen 1 · 2021 — 2024
1200 RS — 1160CC 180HP LAUNCH

Complete overhaul of the Speed Triple: new 1160cc 180hp (+30hp vs 1050), aluminium chassis 17% lighter, 6-axis IMU, cornering ABS, bi-directional quickshifter and My Triumph Bluetooth standard from launch.

2024
AAesthetics
No notable mechanical change — colours carried over. RR Breitling Edition launch (270 units worldwide)
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2022
SSafety
Recall — rear brake disc fastening bolts (models 03/02/2021–11/02/2022)
Risk of loosening through vibration → rear wheel locking. Free replacement at dealerships
Medium
AAesthetics
No mechanical change — colours carried over. 1200 RR (café racer) launched in parallel
Minor
2021
MEngine
1160cc triple — 180hp at 10,750rpm, 125Nm at 9,000rpm (+30hp vs 1050)
New 1160cc block (-7kg vs predecessor), bore × stroke 90×60.8mm. Lighter slipper clutch standard
Major
CFrame
Aluminium twin-spar frame — 17% lighter. Dry weight 179kg / wet 198kg
Major
EElectronics
6-axis IMU — cornering TC + cornering ABS + wheelie control + 5 riding modes (Rain 98hp / Road / Sport / Track / Rider)
Major
EElectronics
Bi-directional quickshifter + My Triumph Bluetooth + keyless system standard
Major
AAesthetics
5" colour TFT, full LED lighting, launch price from €17,500
Medium
Buyer radar
2021

Exceptional launch — 180hp, IMU, bi-directional QS standard. Check rear brake recall on early examples (02/2021–02/2022).

GOOD PICK
2023

Mature model year, recall resolved, positive reliability feedback (MCN 4.1/5). Excellent used buy.

TOP BUY