2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
123 kW / 167 PS / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
294 kg / 648 lbs
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202024
Make ModelTriumph Rocket 3 GTBMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Seat Height750 mm / 29.7 in754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1677 mm / 66 in1519 mm / 59.8 in
Height1066 mm / 41.5 in - Without Mirrors1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length-2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width886 mm / 34.8 in - Handlebars830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)294-
Wet Weight (kg)-227
Dry Weight294 kg / 648 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power123 kW / 167 PS / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm 70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque221 Nm / 163 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement2458 cc / 150 cub in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHCFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Bore x Stroke110.2 x 85.9 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.8:112:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59
ExhaustStainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box-
Fuel InductionRide-by-Wire, fuel injectedElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionDigital inductive type via electronic engine management -
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assistSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaft, bevel boxShaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 2.910
Chassis
Frame TypeFull aluminum frameFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - FrontShowa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster.46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjusterCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake27.9°29.3 °
SwingarmSingle-sided, cast aluminum-
Trail134.9 mm / 5.3 in132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear107 mm / 4.2 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm discs w/ Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABSSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Rims - Front-2.75 x 19
Rims - Rear-4.00 x 16
Tyres - Front150/80 R17 V100/90 - R19
Tyres - Rear240/50 R16 V150/80 - R16
Wheels-Aluminium cast wheels
Wheels - Front17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium-
Wheels - Rear16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium-