Bmw K 1600 B vs Triumph Rocket 3 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 B vs Triumph Rocket 3 R. Bmw K 1600 B: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Rocket 3 R: 167 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 200 km/h (limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 B
Triumph Rocket 3 R
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
167 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
221 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
348 kg
291 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
Approximately 200 km/h (limited)
Weight
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
291 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Approximately 7.5–9.0 L/100km (real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 B
8.5/10
"The finest engine in touring wrapped in a genuinely capable bagger."
Pros
+Sublime inline-six engine
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
+Semi-active suspension impresses
Cons
−Heavy low-speed handling
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Infotainment glitches early models
Triumph Rocket 3 R
8.5/10
"The most effortlessly brutal cruiser money can buy used."
Pros
+Torque figure genuinely life-changing
+Chassis surprisingly capable handler
+Triple soundtrack is exceptional
Cons
−Dealership servicing costs punishing
−Weight intimidating in slow traffic
−Tyre consumption alarmingly rapid
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