2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
123 kW / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
291 kg / 641.5 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
315 kg / 694 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202025
Make ModelTriumph Rocket 3 RHarley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117
Dimensions
Seat Height773 mm / 30.6 inUnladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wheelbase1677 mm / 66 in1650 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Height1065 mm / 41.9 in1120 mm / 44.1 in
Length-2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width889 mm / 35 in965 mm / 40.0 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)291303
Wet Weight (kg)-315
Dry Weight291 kg / 641.5 lbs303 kg / 668 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal
Wet Weight-315 kg / 694 lbs
Performance
Max Power123 kW / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm 77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Max Torque221 Nm / 163 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine
Displacement2458 cc / 150 cub in1923 cc / 117 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHCFour stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke110.2 x 85.9 mm103.5 x 114.3 in
Compression Ratio10.8:110.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir cooled
ExhaustStainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionRide-by-Wire, fuel injectedElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital inductive type via electronic engine management Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
LubricationWet sumpPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assistMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Final DriveShaft, bevel boxBelt, 32/66 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeFull aluminum frameMild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports
Suspension - FrontShowa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjusterDual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjusterHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment
Lean Angle-25.6°
Rake27.9°30°
SwingarmSingle-sided, cast aluminumMild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer
Trail134.9 mm / 5.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear107 mm / 4.2 in86 mm / 3.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm discs with Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliperSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSCornering ABSStandard
Tyres - Front150/80 R17 V160/60R18,70V,BW
Tyres - Rear240/50 R16 V240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheels-Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
Wheels - Front17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium18 x 4,5 in
Wheels - Rear16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium18 x 8.0 in