Triumph Thruxton 1200RS vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thruxton 1200RSstacks up against the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Thruxton 1200RSTriumph Thruxton 1200 R
Model year20202020
Price
Engine1200 cc1200 cc
Horsepower103 hp97 hp
Torque113 Nm112 Nm
Weight203 kg206 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Brembo. 4-piston radial monobloc calipersDouble disc. ABS. Brembo. 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Nissin. 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc. ABS. Nissin. 2-piston floating caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Triumph Thruxton 1200RS vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Thruxton 1200RS and the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thruxton 1200RS brings 103 hp in a 203 kg package, while the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R counters with 97 hp at 206 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: