Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT vs Viper Black Diamond (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GTstacks up against the Viper Black Diamond. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Rocket 3 Storm GTViper Black Diamond
Model year20262015
Price$27,145$55,000
Engine2458 cc2491 cc
Weight320 kg299 kg
Seat height750 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Shaft6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscSingle disc. 4-piston, chromed
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresAvon Cobra Chrome: 150/80 R17 V / Avon Cobra Chrome: 240/50 R16 V120/70-21 / 260/40-18

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT vs Viper Black Diamond — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT and the Viper Black Diamond usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT brings its published horsepower in a 320 kg package, while the Viper Black Diamond counters with its own power figure at 299 kg. On price, the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 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: