BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3

Triumph Rocket 3 Price starts at Rs. 21.99 Lakh which is Rs. 79,000 costlier than base model of BMW R 1300 GS priced at Rs. 21.20 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1300 GS is 20.83 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Rocket 3 is 15.15 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1300 GS is powered by 1300 cc engine , while Triumph Rocket 3 is powered by 2458 cc engine. BMW R 1300 GS is available in 4 different colours while Triumph Rocket 3 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1300 GS vs Rocket 3

Key Highlights R 1300 GS ProRocket 3 R
Engine Type Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 182 PS @ 7000 rpm
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R 1300 GS vs Rocket 3 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS ProTriumph Rocket 3 R
Rating
3 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.20 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 21.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Colors
Triumph Rocket 3 Colors
Brakes Front Double 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) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 58,045 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 60,208 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,109 R 1300 GS Insurance Rs. 52,349 Rocket 3 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
2458 cc
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
225 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
106.5 mm
110.2 mm
Stroke
73 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
13.3:1
10.8:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20.83 kmpl
15.15 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
2.73s
Top Speed
225 kmph
220 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19 Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-150/80-R17, Rear :-240/50-R16
Peak Power
145.48 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
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
850 mm
750 mm
Load carrying capacity
228
...
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1677 mm
Length
2212 mm
...
Height
1406 mm
1183 mm
Width
1000 mm
920 mm
Fuel Capacity
19 Liters
18 Liters
Kerb Weight
237 Kg
320 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 mm
750 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
285 mm
300 mm

Additional Features
Dynamic engine brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
...
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 650 W Nominal Power
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Full aluminium frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
10.25 inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Central Locking
...
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...

Is Triumph Rocket 3 Better Than BMW R 1300 GS?

100% users have chosen Triumph Rocket 3 over BMW R 1300 GS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 29 users have also rated Triumph Rocket 3 and BMW R 1300 GS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Triumph Rocket 3 has out rated BMW R 1300 GS on all the rating factors.
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 R 1300 GS Rocket 3
Mileage 3.5 1.5
Performance 4.8 1.5
Comfort 4.5 4.0
Maintenance 3.9 1.5
Features 4.8 2.0
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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. Its compare maintenance cost between Triumph Rocket 3 R and Harley Davidson Fat Boy
  • I’m trading my 2019 Fat Boy for a 2022 R3 GT 221. Dealer service for the FB was $480.00/5k miles. Save money by doing 90% or the service yourself.
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BMW R 1300 GS Vs Triumph Rocket 3 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3?
Triumph Rocket 3 has out rated BMW R 1300 GS on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3?
The BMW R 1300 GS is cheaper than Triumph Rocket 3 by Rs. 79,000.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Rocket 3?
For the Pro version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS produces 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 Nm @ 6500 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 1300 GS has better performance.

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