Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

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Technical Specifications Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014
Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore101.6 mmBore103.8 mm
StrokeStroke94.3 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power148 HPEngine power85 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,850 rpm
TorqueTorque221 NmTorque146 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,750 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio8.7 Compression Ratio9.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement2,294 ccmDisplacement1,597 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
BrandBrandNissinBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width150 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width240 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,500 mmLength2,340 mm
WidthWidth970 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,165 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,695 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height750 mmSeat Height700 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

The name says it all. While you're at it, optimise the rideability, why not add more power? Triumph perhaps thought the Roadster was underpowered with the 2.3 litre nuclear power plant and, with the installation of a new exhaust system and a few key combinations, increased the power and torque

Sporty feel

brutal power delivery

quiet, pleasant engine

ABS.

Very high total weight

complicated handling

not for inexperienced motorcyclists

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

A Thunderbird is just as unique and independent on the motorbike market as a Speed Triple, a Rocket III or a Scrambler. And you can feel it. Through the cultivated rumble of the two parallel pistons, the powerful bite of the Nissin four-piston fixed calipers on 310 mm discs and the friendly glances of passers-by.

Optimal fit

classic look

pleasant ride

light chassis

agile.

Very high weight.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Rocket III Roadster vs Triumph Thunderbird

Price Triumph Rocket III Roadster

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Price Triumph Thunderbird

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