Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary CVO Limited vs Triumph Rocket III Touring (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary CVO Limitedstacks up against the Triumph Rocket III Touring. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 115th Anniversary CVO LimitedTriumph Rocket III Touring
Model year20182017
Price$43,949$17,700
Engine1923 cc2294 cc
Horsepower105 hp148 hp
Torque167 Nm221 Nm
Weight411 kg358 kg
Seat height28 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS, 4-pistonDouble disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS, 4-pistonSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston fixed calipers. ABS.
Tires130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16 150/80-R16 / 180/70-R16

Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary CVO Limited vs Triumph Rocket III Touring — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary CVO Limited and the Triumph Rocket III Touring usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary CVO Limited brings 105 hp in a 411 kg package, while the Triumph Rocket III Touring counters with 148 hp at 358 kg. On price, the Triumph Rocket III Touring 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: