Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS vs. KTM & More — 2026 Comparison

Shopping the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS and want to know how it really compares to the KTM 1390 Super Duke R, Ducati Streetfighter V4 and Aprilia Tuono V4? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. 180 hp from a 1160cc triple, wrapped in Öhlins, Brembo Stylema and Pirelli Supercorsa — the flagship British super-naked, at $21,545. Here’s the honest look against the V4 and V-twin heavyweights.

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2026 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS vs. the hyper-nakeds

180 hp from a 1160cc triple, wrapped in Öhlins, Brembo Stylema and Pirelli Supercorsa — the flagship British super-naked, at $21,545. Here’s the honest look against the V4 and V-twin heavyweights.

 
TriumphSpeed Triple 1200 RS

Our pick

KTM1390 Super Duke R
DucatiStreetfighter V4
ApriliaTuono V4
CylindersTripleV-twinV4V4
Engine1160cc triple1350cc V-twin1103cc V41077cc V4
Horsepower180 hp190 hp208 hp175 hp
Öhlins + Brembo Stylema✓WP / Brembo✓✓
Weight dry439 lb~416 lb~440 lb~461 lb
Price starting MSRP$21,545~$21,499~$23,595~$19,999

Why buy the Speed Triple 1200 RS from Empire

The super-naked that leads with usable, tractable power and top-shelf chassis kit as standard.

  • ✓
    180 hp of triple, not peaky four. The 1160cc triple pairs a huge top end with real midrange torque — arguably the most usable street power delivery in the class, without the on/off feel of a race-bred four.
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    Genuine top-tier hardware, standard. Öhlins semi-active suspension, Brembo Stylema calipers, a carbon-panelled aluminium frame and Pirelli Supercorsa tires — no options box to tick.
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    The character pick. Distinctive triple soundtrack and feel, a lighter feel than the big V-twins, and Triumph build quality — a super-naked with its own personality.
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    Straight talk. The Ducati Streetfighter V4 (208 hp) and KTM 1390 Super Duke R (190 hp) both out-punch it on peak power, and the Aprilia Tuono V4 undercuts it on price. If the headline horsepower number or the V4/V-twin badge is what you’re after, they have a case. The Triumph counters with usable power, premium spec and triple character.
A street brawler for real roads. More power than you’ll ever use on the runs up toward Mt. Spokane, but delivered so tractably you can actually enjoy it — and civilized enough to ride to work the rest of the week.

And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.

Watch before you buy — top Speed Triple 1200 RS videos

▶Speed Triple 1200 RS — First RideIndependent YouTube review
▶Is This the Perfect Super Naked? — MCNIndependent YouTube review
▶Triumph’s Street Brawler Just Got SmarterIndependent YouTube review
▶Road ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶Rapid, Composed & Simply AddictiveIndependent YouTube review

Frequently asked questions

Is the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS a good choice?

The super-naked that leads with usable, tractable power and top-shelf chassis kit as standard. The 1160cc triple pairs a huge top end with real midrange torque — arguably the most usable street power delivery in the class, without the on/off feel of a race-bred four.

How does the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS compare to the competition?

The Ducati Streetfighter V4 (208 hp) and KTM 1390 Super Duke R (190 hp) both out-punch it on peak power, and the Aprilia Tuono V4 undercuts it on price. If the headline horsepower number or the V4/V-twin badge is what you’re after, they have a case. The Triumph counters with usable power, premium spec and triple character.

Where can I see the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS near Spokane?

Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.

Figures are 2026 model-year from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.

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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.