Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Triumph Rocket III Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Drool-worthy timeless styling Torquey engine Read More	--
Things we don't like	Tiny fuel tank Hard ride Eye-watering price Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1202 cc	2458 cc
Maximum Power	60 hp	165 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 L	18 L
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, Air-Cooled, 4 Valve, Evolution	3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Maximum Torque	96 Nm	221 Nm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Shaft Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	3 in 1 in 3 Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.8:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
RPM at Maximum Torque	3500 rpm	4000 rpm
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Fuel Consumption	--	14.8 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Power	--	6000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Dry Weight	247 kg	294 kg
Seat Height	710 mm	750 mm
Wheel Base	1495 mm	1677 mm
Length	2165 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Width	--	886 mm
Height	--	1066 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	CDI	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	130/90 R16	150/80 R17
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16	240/50 R16
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R16	R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	--	120 mm
Front Suspension	--	USD
Rear Suspension	--	Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	107 mm

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	Yes
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Street, Road, Race Street, Road, Race
Shutter Lock	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital
Tachometer	--	Yes

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	No	No
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No