Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2016 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2023

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2016

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2023

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Technical Specifications Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2016 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2023

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2016

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2023

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2016

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101.6 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	148 HP	Engine power	152 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	221 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.7	Compression Ratio	12.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	2,294 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	150 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	970 mm	Width	835 mm
Height	Height	1,165 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	367 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2023

The new Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana is based on the naked GSX-S1000 and is therefore convincing in all its quality and inner values of a typical Japanese machine. Visually, the Katana additionally has what it takes to become a classic; after all, it is the first to pick up the style of the 1980s. The riding position is surprisingly comfortable and the high handlebars allow pleasant control. With its low front fairing, it doesn't become a distinct touring machine, but it certainly passes as a crossover bike that excellently combines retro, naked and touring.

Powerful and confident in-line four-cylinder engine

absolutely independent look

comfortable seating position

easy handling

triple-adjustable traction control

good braking system

few electronic features

relatively high price compared to the basic GSX-S1000