BMW R 18 Vs Triumph Rocket 3 comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 22.45 Lakh

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BMW R 18 Vs Triumph Rocket 3 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 18 Vs Rocket 3 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R 18 Vs Rocket 3 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Triumph Rocket 3 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.23 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 23.09 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, BMW R 18 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 27.07 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	BMW R 18	Triumph Rocket 3
Price	₹ 22.45 Lakh	₹ 22.23 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Triumph
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	17.80 KM/L	13.00 KM/L
Power	90.00 bhp	165.00 bhp
Engine	1802.0 CC	2458.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R 18 Vs Rocket 3 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Triumph Rocket 3 base engine returns 13 KM/L. The BMW R 18 base returns 18 KM/L.

R 18 Vs Rocket 3 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Triumph Rocket 3 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 18 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine With Two C	N/A
Engine CC	1802.0 CC	2458.0 CC
Engine Power	90.00	165.00
Max Torque	158.00	221.00
Top Speed	180 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6-Compliant	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Water Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection	Fuel Injected
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2440 mm	2400 mm
Width	964 mm	889 mm
Height	1232 mm	1065 mm
Wheelbase	1731 mm	1677 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	365 kg	291 kg
Seat Height	690 mm	773 mm
Chassis Type	Double-cradle Steel Frame With Screwed-on Underbeams	Full Aluminium Frame
Rake	N/A	27.9 º
Trail	N/A	134.9 mm

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	16.0 L	18.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	N/A
Mileage	17.80 KM/L	13.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	285 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Showa 47mm Upside-down 1 1 Cartridge Front Forks, Compression And Rebound Adjuster. 120mm Travel
Rear Suspension	Steel Swinging Fork With Central Shock Strut	Fully Adjustable Showa Piggyback Reservoir RSU With Remote Hydraulic Preload Adjuster, 107mm Rear Wheel Travel.
Front Brake Type	Twin Disc	Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Discs
Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	130/90 B16	150/80 R17 V
Rear Tyre	180/65 B16	240/50 R16 V
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheel	Alloy Wheel

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Analog + Digita	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-
Stand Indicator	No	-
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital
Tachometer	No	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	-
Pillion Seat Type	No	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
ABS	-
Four Riding Modes	-
Hill Hold Control	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	-
ABS	No	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	No	-
Tail Light	No	-
Turn Signal Lamp	No	-
DRLs	No	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	-
Call/SMS Alerts	No	-
GPS & Navigation	No	-
USB Charging Port	No	-
SOS	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	-

Additonal Features

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