Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Triumph Rocket Iii Classic. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster: 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, 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
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
221 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
367 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
167 hp @ 7,000 rpm
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
221 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
291 kg (wet/curb weight)
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, real-world estimate)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster
8.5/10
"The most ridiculous, addictive, impractical motorcycle money can buy used."
Pros
+Insane torque from idle
+Bulletproof triple engine
+Commanding road presence
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Thirsty at 35-40mpg
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
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