BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure vs Triumph Rocket 3
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure and Triumph Rocket 3 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,72,941 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The R 1300 GS Adventure takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the R 1300 GS Adventure and 7.5/10 for the Rocket 3.
Category by category
Price
Rocket 3
The Rocket 3 starts ₹1,72,941 lower (₹24,01,955 against ₹25,74,896), about ₹5,490 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
R 1300 GS Adventure
R 1300 GS Adventure claims 21 kmpl against 14.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹17,685 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Rocket 3
Rocket 3 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 543 against 533 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
R 1300 GS Adventure
R 1300 GS Adventure gets slipper clutch, bluetooth connectivity and keyless start.
City manners
R 1300 GS Adventure
R 1300 GS Adventure is 35 kg lighter and taller in the seat (850 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
R 1300 GS Adventure
R 1300 GS Adventure comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Rocket 3.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R 1300 GS Adventure if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is cross-country touring
Buy the Rocket 3 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | R 1300 GS Adventure | Rocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹25,74,896 | ₹24,01,955 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹28,63,106 | ₹26,73,833 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,21,830 | ₹3,10,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,37,428 | ₹1,28,344 |
| Five-year total | ₹32,57,364 | ₹31,47,432 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradR 1300 GS Adventure | TriumphRocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹25,74,896 | ₹24,01,955 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹81,660 | ₹76,170 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1300 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air/Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 3 Valves |
| Power | 143.4 bhp | 165 bhp |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 21 kmpl | 14.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 269 kg | 304 kg |
| Fuel tank | 30 L | 18 L |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 773 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1518 mm | 1677 mm |
| Length | 2212 mm | 2500 mm |
| Width | 1000 mm | 889 mm |
| Height | 1406 mm | 1065 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 285 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks |
| Rear suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 150/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-R17 | 240/50-R16 |
R 1300 GS Adventure vs Rocket 3: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R 1300 GS Adventure or the Rocket 3?
- The Rocket 3 is cheaper by ₹1,72,941 at the base variant (₹24,01,955 against ₹25,74,896 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the R 1300 GS Adventure or the Rocket 3?
- The R 1300 GS Adventure claims 21 kmpl against 14.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the R 1300 GS Adventure and Rocket 3 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,89,273: roughly ₹28,63,106 for the R 1300 GS Adventure 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 ₹32,57,364 for the R 1300 GS Adventure and ₹31,47,432 for the Rocket 3, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Rocket 3 comes out ₹1,09,932 ahead.
