Bmw R 18 vs Triumph Rocket 3
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 18 vs Triumph Rocket 3. Bmw R 18: 91 hp @ 4,750 rpm hp, 345 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Rocket 3: 167 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 18
Triumph Rocket 3
Horsepower (hp)
91 hp
167 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
221 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
345 kg
291 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
209 km/h
Weight
345 kg (wet/curb weight)
291 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 18
7.5/10
"A flawed but genuinely special cruiser that rewards patient, deliberate riders."
Pros
+Thunderous low-end torque
+Stunning visual presence
+Bulletproof boxer reliability
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Suspension harsh on base
−Chrome trim corrodes easily
Triumph Rocket 3
8.5/10
"Nothing else on the market delivers this kind of muscular, addictive insanity."
Pros
+Torque completely redefines expectations
+Surprisingly capable through corners
+Tremendous build quality throughout
Cons
−Rear tyre consumption is brutal
−Physically very heavy machine
−Dealer servicing costs add up
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