Triumph Rocket 3 vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
Rocket 3 vs R 1250 GS Adventure
Key Highlights | Triumph Rocket 3 | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure |
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Price | Rs.22.49 Lakh | Rs.22.50 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 2458 cc | 1254 cc |
Power | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 14.7 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Rocket 3 specifications | R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 25.55 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 30 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 2458 cc | 1254 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rocket 3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 305 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 | - |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Showa 47mm USD 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120mm wheel travel. | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" |
Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm wheel travel. | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
Front Tyre Size | 150/80 R17 V | 120/70 - R19 |
Instrumentation
Rocket 3 Instrumentation | R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Rocket 3 Exterior | R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Rocket 3 Warranty | R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
Rocket 3 Body & Suspension | R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Full Aluminium Frame | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine |
Engine & Transmission
Rocket 3 Engine & Transmission | R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 2458 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine |
No. of Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 3 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.06 kwh | 0.144 kwh |
Top Speed | 220 kmph | 200 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm | 102.5 mm x 76 mm |
Charging Socket | - | No |
Configuration | Three Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Water Cooled | Air/Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Rocket 3 Comfort & Convenience | R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | Yes |
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 | 4 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Rocket 3 Safety | R 1250 GS Adventure 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 | No | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 4 | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Rocket 3 Dimensions & Capacity | R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
Width | 920 mm | 980 mm |
Height | 1125 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase | 1677 mm | 1504 mm |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 185 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 30 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3 Litres | 3.78 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Adventure |
Seat Height | 773 mm | 890 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 317 kg | 268 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Rocket 3 Entertainment & Communication | R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Rocket 3 and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
Safety
Rocket 3 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. R 1250 GS Adventure has Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Triumph Rocket 3 has features like Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator.
Transmission
Triumph Rocket 3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Triumph Rocket 3 has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1125 mm seat height. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has 1460 mm seat height and 30 Litres fuel tank capacity.