Triumph Rocket 3 vs Triumph Rocket 3 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket 3 vs Triumph Rocket 3 Gt. Triumph Rocket 3: 167 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Rocket 3 Gt: 167 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Rocket 3
Triumph Rocket 3 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
167 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
221 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h
200 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
Weight
291 kg (curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Triumph Rocket 3 Gt
8.5/10
"The most engaging, characterful big cruiser money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Outrageous torque, effortless cruising
+Premium Triumph build quality
+Excellent wind protection GT
Cons
−Heavy, demanding at low speed
−Expensive specialist tires
−Dealer servicing costs high
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