Bmw K 1600 B vs Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 B vs Triumph Rocket Iii Classic. 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 Iii Classic: 146 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, 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 Iii Classic
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
221 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
348 kg
367 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
221 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
193 km/h
Weight
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, estimated 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 Iii Classic
8.5/10
"The ultimate cruiser for riders who've outgrown everything else."
Pros
+Absolutely monstrous usable torque
+Buttery smooth triple character
+Rock-solid build quality
Cons
−Genuinely heavy, no debate
−Early fueling can be jerky
−Front brakes merely adequate
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
