Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Rocket 3

Triumph Rocket 3 Price starts at Rs. 21.99 Lakh which is Rs. 5.50 Lakh costlier than base model of Harley Davidson Sportster S priced at Rs. 16.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Rocket 3 is 14.66 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Harley Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine , while Triumph Rocket 3 is powered by 2458 cc engine. Harley Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 different colours while Triumph Rocket 3 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Rocket 3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sportster S vs Rocket 3

Key Highlights Sportster S STDRocket 3 R
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250T Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 182 PS @ 7000 rpm
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Sportster S vs Rocket 3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley Davidson Sportster S STDTriumph Rocket 3 R
Rating
27 reviews
7 reviews
Brand Name Harley Davidson Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 21.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250T Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Triumph Rocket 3 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Cast Aluminium
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 45,149 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 60,208 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 43,717 Sportster S Insurance Rs. 52,349 Rocket 3 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Revolution® Max 1250T
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1252 cc
2458 cc
Max Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
225 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
105 mm
110.2 mm
Stroke
72.3 mm
85.9 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
3
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
19.6 kmpl
14.28 Kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Front :-150/80-R17 Rear :-240/50-R16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Pirelli
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Cast Aluminium

Dry Weight
221 kg
...
Seat height
765 mm
773 mm
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1677 mm
Length
2270 mm
...
Ground Clearance
90 mm
...
Height
...
1125 mm
Width
...
920 mm
Fuel Capacity
11.8 Liters
18 Liters
Kerb Weight
228 Kg
317 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
300 mm

Additional Features
ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM, RAKE/TRAIL - 30/148 mm
Fuel Consumption - (6.6 litres/100km) 42.8, System - Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected, Exhaust - Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box, Final Drive - Shaft, bevel box, Swingarm - Single-sided, cast aluminium, Gear Position Indicator, Ambient Temperature, Rake - 27.9º, Trail - 134.9 mm, Instruments - 2nd generation TFT instruments, GoPro Control System
Call/SMS alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
4 Inch TFT
TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...

Is Harley-Davidson Sportster S Better Than Triumph Rocket 3?

52% users have chosen Harley-Davidson Sportster S over Triumph Rocket 3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 64 users have also rated Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Triumph Rocket 3 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 Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. But Triumph Rocket 3 is better on the grounds of performance and maintenance. On the basis of mileage and 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 Sportster S
Mileage 3.5 3.5
Performance 4.2 4.7
Comfort 4.6 4.5
Maintenance 3.3 3.9
Features 4.7 4.7
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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. 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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Harley Davidson Sportster S Vs Triumph Rocket 3 FAQs

Which bike is best between Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Rocket 3?
As per the users experiences Harley Davidson Sportster S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. But Triumph Rocket 3 is better on the grounds of performance and maintenance. On the basis of mileage and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Rocket 3?
The Harley Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than Triumph Rocket 3 by Rs. 5.50 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Rocket 3?
For the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 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 Harley Davidson Sportster S has better performance.

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