BMW R 18 vs Triumph Rocket 3
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or Triumph Rocket 3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and Rocket 3. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Triumph Rocket 3 Price starts at Rs.20.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for R. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power whereas Triumph Rocket 3 is a 3 cylinder, 2458 cc Engine can generate 165 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 18 provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and Rocket 3 has a mileage of 14.7 kmpl (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants whereas Triumph Rocket 3 is available in 8 colours & 10 variants.
R 18 vs Rocket 3
Key Highlights | BMW R 18 | Triumph Rocket 3 |
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Price | Rs.19.90 Lakh | Rs.20.20 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1802 cc | 2458 cc |
Power | 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm | 165 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 17.8 kmpl | 14.7 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 18 specifications | Rocket 3 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 22.77 Lakh Price Breakup | 22.95 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.9 | 4.8 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 Litres | 18 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1802 cc | 2458 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Rocket 3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Rear Wheel Size | 16 | 16 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | 1 | 1 |
Front Wheel Size | 19 | 17 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | 1 |
Calliper Type | Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 4 Piston Caliper | Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 4 Piston Calliper |
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks |
Rear Suspension | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 150/80 - R17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/65 - B16 | 240/50 - R16 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 300 mm | 300 mm |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc |
Tubeless Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Instrumentation
R 18 Instrumentation | Rocket 3 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | 1 | 1 |
Fuel level guage | Analogue | - |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Body & Suspension
R 18 Body & Suspension | Rocket 3 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams | Full Aluminium Frame |
Engine & Transmission
R 18 Engine & Transmission | Rocket 3 Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 1802 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft. | Inline 3-cylinder& water-cooled& DOHC |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
No. of valves per cylinder | - | 3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.31 kwh | 0.06 kwh |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Range | 272 km/charge | 262 km/charge |
Top Speed | 180 kmph | 220 kmph |
Max Torque | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 221 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
Max Power | 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm | 165 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | - |
Cooling type | Air-oil cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Configuration | - | DOHC |
Bore x Stroke | 107.1 mm x 100 mm | 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 18 Comfort & Convenience | Rocket 3 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Riding Modes | Rock& Roll and Rain | Sport& Road& Rain and Rider |
Low Battery Indicator | - | 1 |
Average Speed Indicator | 1 | 1 |
Pillion Footrest | - | 1 |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Seat Style | - | Split |
Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start |
Safety
R 18 Safety | Rocket 3 Safety | |
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Radial Tyres | 1 | 1 |
Hazard Warning Switch | 1 | 1 |
Hazard Warning Indicator | 1 | 1 |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Slipper Clutch | Single-disk dry clutch | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 18 Dimensions & Capacity | Rocket 3 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
Width | 964 mm | 889 mm |
Height | 1232 mm | 1065 mm |
Wheelbase | 1731 mm | 1677 mm |
Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 Litres | 18 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 3 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Cruiser |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 345 kg | 304 kg |
Seat Height | 690 mm | 773 mm |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 18 and Triumph Rocket 3
Transmission
BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Rocket 3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. Triumph Rocket 3 has 1065 mm seat height and 18 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW R 18 and Triumph Rocket 3 FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW R 18?
The on-road price of BMW R 18 is Rs. 22.77 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Triumph Rocket 3?
The on-road price of Triumph Rocket 3 is Rs. 22.95 Lakh in New Delhi.