BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3
R 1300 GS vs Rocket 3
Key Highlights | BMW R 1300 GS | Triumph Rocket 3 |
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Price | Rs.21.20 Lakh | Rs.22.49 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1300 cc | 2458 cc |
Power | 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 21 kmpl | 14.7 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1300 GS specifications | Rocket 3 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 24.08 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.55 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | - | 4.0 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 Litres | 18 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1300 cc | 2458 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1300 GS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Rocket 3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | - | Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston |
Front Disc Size | - | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 42 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 42 |
Front Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 16 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Showa 47mm USD 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120mm wheel travel. |
Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm wheel travel. |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 150/80 R17 V |
Instrumentation
R 1300 GS Instrumentation | Rocket 3 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | - | No |
Fuel level guage | - | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
R 1300 GS Exterior | Rocket 3 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | - | Yes |
Warranty
R 1300 GS Warranty | Rocket 3 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Year | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
R 1300 GS Body & Suspension | Rocket 3 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Two-part frame consisting of main frame bolted rear frame | Full Aluminium Frame |
Engine & Transmission
R 1300 GS Engine & Transmission | Rocket 3 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | CDI | - |
Spark Plugs | - | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1300 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder
four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead
chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
No. of valves per cylinder | - | 3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.12 kwh | 0.06 kwh |
Top Speed | 255 kmph | 220 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 106.5 x 73 mm | 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Three Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Water Cooled |
Fuelling | - | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1300 GS Comfort & Convenience | Rocket 3 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | - | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | No |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | - | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | Eco Rain Road Enduro | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | No |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
R 1300 GS Safety | Rocket 3 Safety | |
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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 | - | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1300 GS Dimensions & Capacity | Rocket 3 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2212 mm | 2500 mm |
Width | 1000 mm | 920 mm |
Height | 1406 mm | 1125 mm |
Wheelbase | 1518 mm | 1677 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 Litres | 18 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure bike | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 850 mm | 773 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 237 kg | 317 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1300 GS and Triumph Rocket 3
Safety
R 1300 GS comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Rocket 3 has Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1300 GS has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch 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 1300 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Rocket 3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1300 GS has a 19 Litres fuel tank with 1406 mm seat height. Triumph Rocket 3 has 1125 mm seat height and 18 Litres fuel tank capacity.