BMW R18 vs Triumph Rocket 3 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Beautiful retro-themed design High-speed stability Read More	High-performance engine Exquisite design and appearance Latest technological features Remarkable safety and security Read More
Things we don't like	Intimidating to handle at lower speeds Stiff ride quality Read More	Expensive Fuel efficiency can be improved Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	2458 cc
Maximum Power	90 hp	165 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	18 L
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.8:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	220 Nm
Engine Type	Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Oil Cooled Engine	In-line3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	Single Disk Dry Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	3 Into 1 Into 3 Exhaust
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	4000 rpm
Emission Control	--	Euro 5
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Fuel Consumption	--	13-15 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Kerb Weight	345 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Seat Height	690 mm	773 mm
Wheel Base	1731 mm	1677 mm
Width	964 mm	889 mm
Ground Clearance	146 mm	--
Length	2440 mm	--
Height	1232 mm	1065 mm
Dry Weight	--	291 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Twin-Spark Ignition	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	240/50 R16
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	150/80 R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Mono Shock RSU With Piggyback
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	USD Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	120 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	107 mm

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	26 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Street, Road, Race Street, Road, Race
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Navigator	No	Yes
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital
Tachometer	--	Yes

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes
Tail Lamp	--	LED LED

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	No
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	Double-Cradle Double-Cradle	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No