Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2012 vs. Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Technical Specifications Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2012 compared to Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2012

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

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Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2012

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101.6 mm	Bore	103 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	123.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	148 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	221 Nm	Torque	166 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.7	Compression Ratio	9.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	2,294 ccm	Displacement	2,053 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Width	Width	970 mm	Width	1,025 mm
Height	Height	1,165 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,735 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	367 kg	Kerb Weight	380 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A