Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black 2021 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black 2021

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Technical Specifications Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black 2021 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black 2021

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black 2021

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Engine power	Engine power	167 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,850 rpm
Torque	Torque	221 Nm	Torque	146 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	2,458 ccm	Displacement	1,597 ccm

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	200 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
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

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.