Bourget Suicide King Cobra vs Triumph Rocket III (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bourget Suicide King Cobrastacks up against the Triumph Rocket III. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBourget Suicide King CobraTriumph Rocket III
Model year20112009
Price$120,000
Engine2147 cc2294 cc
Horsepower139 hp
Weight320 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity6.5 L6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires150/80-R17 / 240/50-R16

Bourget Suicide King Cobra vs Triumph Rocket III — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bourget Suicide King Cobra and the Triumph Rocket III usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bourget Suicide King Cobra brings its published horsepower, while the Triumph Rocket III counters with 139 hp at 320 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: