Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Triumph Rocket III Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Classy design Wide range of torque Read More	--
Things we don't like	Slightly uncomfortable ergonomics for long distances Could have had more features Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	975 cc	2458 cc
Maximum Power	89 hp	165 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.7 L	18 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	221 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	3 in 1 in 3 Exhaust
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Shaft Drive
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine	3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	97 mm x 66 mm	110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.8:1
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5750 rpm	4000 rpm
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Length	2250 mm	--
Wheel Base	1545 mm	1677 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	4.5 L	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Dry Weight	211 kg	294 kg
Kerb Weight	220.90 kg	--
Seat Height	705 mm	750 mm
Height	--	1066 mm
Width	--	886 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	ESPFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial
Front Tyre	100/90 R19	150/80 R17
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16	240/50 R16

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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