Triumph Rocket Iii Classic vs Triumph Rocket 3 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic vs Triumph Rocket 3 Gt. 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. 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 Iii Classic
Triumph Rocket 3 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
167 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
221 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
367 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
221 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
200 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
Weight
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, estimated real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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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