Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Overview - Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

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

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	150 mm	Front tyre width	160 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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	294 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Rocket 3 GT vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Triumph Rocket 3 GT

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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