Triumph Rocket 3 vs BMW S 1000 XR
Rocket 3 vs S 1000 XR
Key Highlights | Triumph Rocket 3 | BMW S 1000 XR |
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Price | Rs.22.49 Lakh | Rs.22.50 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 2458 cc | 999 cc |
Power | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm | 170 bhp |
Mileage/Range | 14.7 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Rocket 3 specifications | S 1000 XR specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 25.55 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 2458 cc | 999 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rocket 3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | S 1000 XR 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 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 | - |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Showa 47mm USD 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120mm wheel travel. | USfronforks |
Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm wheel travel. | Rear moNo-shock absorber |
Front Tyre Size | 150/80 R17 V | 120/70 ZR17 |
Instrumentation
Rocket 3 Instrumentation | S 1000 XR Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Rocket 3 Exterior | S 1000 XR Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Rocket 3 Warranty | S 1000 XR Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years |
Body & Suspension
Rocket 3 Body & Suspension | S 1000 XR Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Full Aluminium Frame | Aluminium composite bridge frame |
Engine & Transmission
Rocket 3 Engine & Transmission | S 1000 XR Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 2458 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder | in-line 4-cylinder engine |
No. of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 3 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.06 kwh | 0.0864 kwh |
Top Speed | 220 kmph | 253 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm | 80 X 49.7 mm |
Charging Socket | - | No |
Configuration | Three Cylinder | Four Cylinder |
Cooling type | Water Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm | 170 bhp |
Comfort & Convenience
Rocket 3 Comfort & Convenience | S 1000 XR Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | - |
Riding Modes | 4 | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | No | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Rocket 3 Safety | S 1000 XR Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 4 | No |
Slipper Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist | Yes |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Rocket 3 Dimensions & Capacity | S 1000 XR Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2500 mm | 2183 mm |
Width | 920 mm | 940 mm |
Height | 1125 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase | 1677 mm | 1548 mm |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3 Litres | 4 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Adventure |
Seat Height | 773 mm | 850 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 317 kg | 226 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Rocket 3 Entertainment & Communication | S 1000 XR Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
Pros & Cons
Rocket 3 Pros & Cons | S 1000 XR Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Rocket 3 and BMW S 1000 XR
Safety
Rocket 3 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. S 1000 XR has Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Traction Control System, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Triumph Rocket 3 has features like 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 and BMW S 1000 XR, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Triumph Rocket 3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and S 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Triumph Rocket 3 has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1125 mm seat height. BMW S 1000 XR has 1408 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.