Triumph Rocket III Roadster vs Triumph Rocket X (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Rocket III RoadsterTriumph Rocket X
Model year20192015
Price$15,700
Engine2294 cc2294 cc
Horsepower148 hp148 hp
Torque221 Nm221 Nm
Weight334 kg334 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity6.3 L6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS system.Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, Nissin ABS system.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston fixed calipers. ABS system.Single disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, Nissin ABS system.
Tires150/80-R17 / 240/50-R16 150/80-R17 / 240/50-R16

Triumph Rocket III Roadster vs Triumph Rocket X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Rocket III Roadster and the Triumph Rocket X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Rocket III Roadster brings 148 hp in a 334 kg package, 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: