2009 Triumph Rocket III vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Triumph Rocket III 2009 Triumph Rocket III

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm
Top Speed
219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph
Weight
350 kg / 771.6 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
Year2008 - 092025
Make ModelTriumph Rocket IIIHarley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117
Dimensions
Seat Height740 mm / 29.1 inUnladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wheelbase1695 mm / 66.7 in1650 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Height1165 mm / 45.9 in1120 mm / 44.1 in
Length2500 mm / 98.4 in2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width970 mm / 38.2 in965 mm / 40.0 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)350 315
Dry Weight (kg)320303
Dry Weight320 kg / 704 lbs303 kg / 668 lbs
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal
Wet Weight350 kg / 771.6 lbs315 kg / 694 lbs
Performance
Top Speed219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph-
Max Power103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Max Torque200 Nm / 20.4 kgf-m / 147ft.lbf @ 2500 rpm171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.2 sec-
Engine
Displacement2294 cc / 140 cu in1923 cc / 117 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101.6 x 94.3 mm103.5 x 114.3 in
Compression Ratio8.7:110.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir cooled
Exhaust-2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital inductive type via electronic engine management Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Final DriveShaftBelt, 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 / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel, twin spineMild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports
Suspension - Front43 mm Upside down forksDual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers
Suspension - RearChromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preloadHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment
Lean Angle-25.6°
Rake32°30°
Swingarm-Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer
Trail152mm / 6.0 in104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front-130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-86 mm / 3.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front150/80 V17160/60R18,70V,BW
Tyres - Rear240/50 V16240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheels-Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
Wheels - Front3.5 x 17, 5 spoke18 x 4,5 in
Wheels - Rear7.5 x 16, 5 spoke18 x 8.0 in