BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3

Triumph Rocket 3 Price starts at Rs. 21.99 Lakh which is Rs. 1.44 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 1250 GS priced at Rs. 20.55 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 GS is 21.05 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Rocket 3 is 15.15 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 GS is powered by 1254 cc engine , while Triumph Rocket 3 is powered by 2458 cc engine. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 different colours while Triumph Rocket 3 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 GS vs Rocket 3

Key Highlights R 1250 GS Pro BS6Rocket 3 R
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 182 PS @ 7000 rpm
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Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6Triumph Rocket 3 R
Rating
21 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 21.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Colors
Triumph Rocket 3 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke - Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 56,265 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 60,208 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,089 R 1250 GS Insurance Rs. 52,349 Rocket 3 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
2458 cc
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
225 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm
110.2 mm
Stroke
76 mm
85.9 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
3
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21.05 kmpl
15.15 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.6s
2.73s
Top Speed
200 kmph
220 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-150/80-R17, Rear :-240/50-R16
Peak Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke - Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
850 - 870 mm
750 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1677 mm
Length
2207 mm
...
Height
1430 mm
1183 mm
Width
952.5 mm
920 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 Liters
18 Liters
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
320 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 - 870 mm
750 mm
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm
300 mm

USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Full aluminium frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
...

Is Triumph Rocket 3 Better Than BMW R 1250 GS?

69% users have chosen Triumph Rocket 3 over BMW R 1250 GS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 65 users have also rated Triumph Rocket 3 and BMW R 1250 GS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Triumph Rocket 3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and maintenance in your bike. But BMW R 1250 GS is better on the grounds of mileage and comfort. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Rocket 3 R 1250 GS
Mileage 3.5 3.8
Performance 4.8 4.7
Comfort 4.5 4.8
Maintenance 3.9 3.8
Features 4.8 4.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What is the size difference between Fat Boy and Rocket 3?
  • Wheelbase, Length, Width, Height, Ground Clearance and seat height of Triumph Rocket 3 are 1665 mm, 2500 mm, 886 mm, 1066 mm, 140 mm, and 750 mm respectively. On the other hand, the dimensions of Harley Davidson Fat Boy are 1665 mm, 2370 mm, ~990 mm, ~1,095 mm, 115 mm, and 670 mm respectively.
Q. What is the difference in Triumph Rocket 3 R and Triumph Rocket 3 GT?
  • The triumph 3r is a street oriented roadster while as 3gt is the cruiser variant
  • Triumph Rocket 3 is available in two different variants: Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT. While the Rocket 3 R is the base bike, the GT variant is essentially a touring friendly take on the regular model. It features a cushioned backrest which is height adjustable, easy-reach handlebars, taller windscreen and wheels with slightly more premium dual-tone finish, and two exclusive colour schemes as well. The GT variant also gets heated grips with two heating modes as standard, larger 19-litre fuel tank (the R variant gets an 18-litre unit) and forward-set footpegs for more laidback ergonomics.
Q. Which is the better option to buy BMW R 1250 GS Or BMW S 1000 XR ?
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BMW R 1250 GS Vs Triumph Rocket 3 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3?
As per the users experiences BMW R 1250 GS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and comfort in your bike. But Triumph Rocket 3 is better on the grounds of performance and maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3?
The BMW R 1250 GS is cheaper than Triumph Rocket 3 by Rs. 1.44 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3?
For the Pro BS6 version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 GS produces 136 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the R version, 2458 cc Petrol engine of Rocket 3 produces 182 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 225 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 GS has better performance.

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