Triumph
Triumph Rocket 3 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 64 cruisers we have reviewed.
A spec sheet on its own says little. Here every Rocket 3 figure is set against the average for the 64 cruisers on this site, so you can see which numbers are ordinary for the class and which ones set it apart.
The 2458 cc engine is the largest of the 64 we have data for. Peak power of 165 bhp is 100.4 bhp above the class average of 64.6 bhp, 3rd of 61. The extra power is what you feel on an overtake with a pillion. Torque of 221 Nm is the highest of the 64 we have data for. High torque for the class means fewer downshifts in traffic.
Kerb weight is 304 kg, 73 kg above the class average of 231 kg, 53rd of 62. Expect that mass to show in traffic and when paddling it backwards, though it also helps stability at speed. Seat height is 773 mm, 33 mm above the class average of 740 mm, 26th of 64. Most riders from about 5'2" will get both feet flat. Ground clearance is 140 mm, right on the class average of 143 mm. Take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion, and slow right down for the unpainted ones.
Fuel tank is 18 litres, 3.6 litres above the class average of 14.4 litres, 9th of 64. At a realistic 14 kmpl that is roughly 257 km between fills. Wheelbase is 1677 mm, 170 mm above the class average of 1507 mm, 2nd of 62. A longer wheelbase trades some agility for stability at speed and with a pillion.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 304 kg
- Fuel tank
- 18 L
- Seat height
- 773 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1677 mm
- Length
- 2500 mm
- Width
- 889 mm
- Height
- 1065 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 150/80-R17
- Rear tyre
- 240/50-R16
Engine
- Engine
- 2458 cc
- Engine type
- 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 3 Valves
- Power
- 165 bhp
- Torque
- 221 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 14.6 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks
- Rear suspension
- Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster
Source: Triumph official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Rocket 3 weighs 304 kg with fluids, has an 773 mm seat, 140 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1677 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 18 litres, good for about 257 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 150/80-R17 front and 240/50-R16 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against R 1300 GS Adventure, Fat Bob and Super Chief Limited
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the Rocket 3 has
- USD front forks
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Bluetooth connectivity
Colours
Rocket 3 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Rocket 3?
- It uses a 2458cc engine producing 165 bhp and 221 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Rocket 3 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 773 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Rocket 3 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Rocket 3 have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Rocket 3 from
₹24.02 Lakh