Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs. Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 compared to Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Engine power	Engine power	122 HP	Engine power	167 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	221 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,252 ccm	Displacement	2,458 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	47 mm
Travel	Travel	92 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	51 mm	Travel	107 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	160 mm	Front tyre width	150 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	750 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	221 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	294 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

The Rocket 3 GT is a ship of a motorbike. Starting with the crazy engine and finishing with the long wheelbase. It's all the more surprising that Triumph's engineers have managed to teach it manners even in tighter bends. The Rocket 3's manoeuvrability is the real surprise of this 300-kilogram machine. All sorts of little helpers enable safe riding in every situation. It's great that we are allowed to drive such masterpieces of engineering - provided, of course, that we have the necessary money.

Authentic touring character

a monument of an engine, yet super controllable

good brakes

comfortable seating position

neutral handling

world record for displacement and torque

high-quality workmanship.

Sissybar not to everyone's taste

vehicle very wide with handlebar end mirror