Triumph Rocket III vs Rucker Performance Vandal (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Rocket IIIRucker Performance Vandal
Model year20092009
Price
Engine2294 cc2376 cc
Horsepower139 hp121 hp
Weight320 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Soft-tail Style
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Soft-tail Style
Tires150/80-R17 / 240/50-R16 120/70-21 / 330-18

Triumph Rocket III vs Rucker Performance Vandal — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Rocket III and the Rucker Performance Vandal usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Rocket III brings 139 hp in a 320 kg package, while the Rucker Performance Vandal counters with 121 hp.

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: