BMW R 1250 RT vs Triumph Rocket 3
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 RT or Triumph Rocket 3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 RT and Rocket 3. BMW R 1250 RT Price starts at Rs.24.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro BS6 and Triumph Rocket 3 Price starts at Rs.22.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Storm R. BMW R 1250 RT is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power whereas Triumph Rocket 3 is a 3 cylinder, 2458 cc Engine can generate 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 RT provides a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model), and Rocket 3 has a mileage of 14.7 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 RT is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Triumph Rocket 3 is available in 8 colours & 10 variants.
R 1250 RT vs Rocket 3
| Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 RT | Triumph Rocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.24.95 Lakh | Rs.22.49 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 2458 cc |
| Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 21 kmpl | 14.7 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| R 1250 RT specifications | Rocket 3 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 28.34 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.55 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 Litres | 18 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 2458 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R 1250 RT Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Rocket 3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 42 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 42 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 16 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTelelevercentrasprinstrutstandardiamete3mm | Showa 47mm USD 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120mm wheel travel. |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm wheel travel. |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 150/80 R17 V |
Instrumentation
| R 1250 RT Instrumentation | Rocket 3 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| R 1250 RT Exterior | Rocket 3 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| R 1250 RT Warranty | Rocket 3 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
| R 1250 RT Body & Suspension | Rocket 3 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it& with a co-supporting engine | Full Aluminium Frame |
Engine & Transmission
| R 1250 RT Engine & Transmission | Rocket 3 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | Twin Cylinder& Air/Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.192 kwh | 0.06 kwh |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 220 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Three Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Water Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| R 1250 RT Comfort & Convenience | Rocket 3 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | No |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | No |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| R 1250 RT Safety | Rocket 3 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 3 | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| R 1250 RT Dimensions & Capacity | Rocket 3 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2222 mm | 2500 mm |
Width | 985 mm | 920 mm |
Height | 1460 mm | 1125 mm |
Wheelbase | 1485 mm | 1677 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 Litres | 18 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 3 Litres |
Body Type | Tourer Bike | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 805 mm | 773 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 279 kg | 317 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 RT and Triumph Rocket 3
Safety
R 1250 RT comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Rocket 3 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 RT has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Triumph Rocket 3, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 RT comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Rocket 3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 RT has a 25 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Triumph Rocket 3 has 1125 mm seat height and 18 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW R 1250 RT and Triumph Rocket 3 FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 RT?
The on-road price of BMW R 1250 RT is Rs. 28.34 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Triumph Rocket 3?
The on-road price of Triumph Rocket 3 is Rs. 25.55 Lakh in New Delhi.