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 Cylinder	2	3
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	3 in 1 in 3 Exhaust
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	221 Nm
Bore X Stroke	97 mm x 66 mm	110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.8:1
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Shaft Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine	3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5750 rpm	4000 rpm
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Fuel Consumption	--	14.8 kmpl

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Dimension

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Brake

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