Harley-Davidson Fat Bob vs Triumph Rocket 3
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson Fat Bob and Triumph Rocket 3 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,05,475 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Fat Bob
The Fat Bob starts ₹1,05,475 lower (₹22,96,480 against ₹24,01,955), about ₹3,340 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Fat Bob
Fat Bob claims 18 kmpl against 14.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹9,855 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Rocket 3
Rocket 3 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 543 against 302 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Rocket 3
Rocket 3 gets projector headlamp, colour tft console and turn-by-turn navigation.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Fat Bob if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is weekend power cruising
- your priority is riders upgrading from smaller cruisers
Buy the Rocket 3 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where Triumph's bigger service network matters
- your priority is torque enthusiasts
- your priority is experienced riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Fat Bob | Rocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹22,96,480 | ₹24,01,955 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹25,79,581 | ₹26,73,833 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,60,980 | ₹3,10,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,23,820 | ₹1,28,344 |
| Five-year total | ₹29,99,381 | ₹31,47,432 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonFat Bob | TriumphRocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹22,96,480 | ₹24,01,955 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹72,830 | ₹76,170 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1868 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Valves | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 3 Valves |
| Power | 92.5 bhp | 165 bhp |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 18 kmpl | 14.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 177 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 306 kg | 304 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 L | 18 L |
| Seat height | 710 mm | 773 mm |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm | 1677 mm |
| Length | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |
| Width | 960 mm | 889 mm |
| Height | 1110 mm | 1065 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 292 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Single cartridge 43 mm inverted with aluminum fork triple clamps | Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks |
| Rear suspension | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 56mm stroke | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 150/80-16 | 150/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-B16 | 240/50-R16 |
Fat Bob vs Rocket 3: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Fat Bob or the Rocket 3?
- The Fat Bob is cheaper by ₹1,05,475 at the base variant (₹22,96,480 against ₹24,01,955 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Fat Bob or the Rocket 3?
- The Fat Bob claims 18 kmpl against 14.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Fat Bob and Rocket 3 in Delhi?
- About ₹94,252: roughly ₹25,79,581 for the Fat Bob and ₹26,73,833 for the Rocket 3, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹29,99,381 for the Fat Bob and ₹31,47,432 for the Rocket 3, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Fat Bob comes out ₹1,48,051 ahead.
