Bourget Suicide King Cobra vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBourget Suicide King CobraTriumph Rocket III Roadster
Model year20112019
Price$120,000$15,700
Engine2147 cc2294 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque221 Nm
Weight334 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity6.5 L6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS system.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston fixed calipers. ABS system.
Tires150/80-R17 / 240/50-R16

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

Picking between the Bourget Suicide King Cobra and the Triumph Rocket III Roadster 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 Roadster counters with 148 hp at 334 kg. On price, the Triumph Rocket III Roadster has the lower MSRP.

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: