2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight vs 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
555.6 pounds
2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
134 kW / 180 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
320kg / 705 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2024
ColoursCorona Yellow Pearl, Crushed Ice Denim, Hard Candy HotRod Red Flake, Hard Candy Black Gold Flake, Vivid Black, Billet Silver-
Make Model-Triumph Rocket 3 GT
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)58.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)710 mm-
Seat Height (in.)28.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)110 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)4.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,495 mm-
Seat Height710 mm / 28.0 in.750 mm / 29.5 in
Wheelbase1,495 mm / 58.9 in.1677 mm / 66 in
Height-1183 mm / 46.6 in (with mirrors
Length2,210 mm / 87.0 in.2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width-920 mm / 36 in (with handlebars)
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.09 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)544.5 pounds-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.17 quarts-
Fuel Capacity (l)7.90 litres-
Oil Capacity (l)2.60 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)252.0 kg320
Wet Weight (lbs.)555.6 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)247-
Dry Weight247 kg / 544.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity7.90 litres / 2.09 gallons18 Litres / 4.76 US gal
Wet Weight252.0 kg / 555.6 lbs320kg / 705 lbs
Performance
Max Power-134 kW / 180 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque96.00 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 3500 Revolutions225 Nm / 166 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2713 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 3.8 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.9 x 96.8 mm-
CO2113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Displacement-2458 cc / 150 cu-in
Engine DetailEvolution® engineFour stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection-
Bore x Stroke-110.2 x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio9.7:110.8:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflersStainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box
Fuel Consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected
Ignition-Digital inductive type via electronic engine management
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bathWet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist
Final DriveBeltShaft, bevel box
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive57/38 ratio-
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)132 mm-
Trail (in.)5.2 inches-
Frame Type-Full aluminum frame
Suspension - FrontTelescopic forkShowa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjustement
Suspension - RearTwin shocksFully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjustement
Rake29.6°27.9°
Swingarm-Single-sided, cast aluminum
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in.134.9 mm / 5.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-107 mm / 4.2 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lightsTFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module
Lighting systemHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.2x 320 mm discs with Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS.Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper
ABS-Cornering ABS
RimsBlack, Laced Steel-
Tyres - Front130/90-B16150/80 R17 V
Tyres - Rear150/80-B16240/50 R16 V
Wheels - Front-17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium
Wheels - Rear-16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium