Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Technical Specifications Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

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Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Engine power	Engine power	148 HP	Engine power	85 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,850 rpm
Torque	Torque	221 Nm	Torque	146 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 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	5	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	2,294 ccm	Displacement	1,597 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Width	Width	970 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,165 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A