Bourget Suicide King Cobra vs Triumph Rocket X (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBourget Suicide King CobraTriumph Rocket X
Model year20112015
Price$120,000
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, Nissin ABS system.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, Nissin ABS system.
Tires150/80-R17 / 240/50-R16

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

Picking between the Bourget Suicide King Cobra and the Triumph Rocket X 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 X counters with 148 hp at 334 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: