| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2009 - 10 |
| Colours | - | Black |
| Make Model | Triumph Rocket III | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 130 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 5.1 inches |
| Seat Height | 740 mm / 29.1 in | 720 mm / 28.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm / 66.7 in | 1665 mm / 65.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1165 mm / 45.9 in | 1155 mm / 45.5 in |
| Length | 2500 mm / 98.4 in | 2500 mm / 98.4 in |
| Width | 970 mm / 38.2 in | 1025 mm / 40.4 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 320 kg / 704 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 350 kg / 771.6 lbs | 349 kg / 769 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph | 185 km/h / 115 mph |
| Max Power | 103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 200 Nm / 20.4 kgf-m / 147ft.lbf @ 2500 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.2 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Stroke | - | 4 |
| Fuel Control | - | SOHC |
| Engine Type | - | V2 |
| Displacement | 2294 cc / 140 cu in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Fuel System | - | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Bore x Stroke | 101.6 x 94.3 mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Exhaust | - | Twin, stacked |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | - | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management | TCDI with digital advance |
| Lubrication | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | - | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Belt drive |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 2.250:1 |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular steel, twin spine | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm Upside down forks | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Suspension - Rear | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Rake | 32° | 30° |
| Steering Angle | - | 35° / 35° |
| Trail | 152mm / 6.0 in | 169 mm / 6.65 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 80 mm / 3.2 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Tyres - Front | 150/80 V17 | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) |
| Tyres - Rear | 240/50 V16 | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) |
| Wheels | - | Alloy, 10 spokes |
| Wheels - Front | 3.5 x 17, 5 spoke | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 7.5 x 16, 5 spoke | - |