Across 10 covered model years from 2010 to 2019, the Triumph Rocket III Roadster motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 787.1 lb (357 kg) to 809.1 lb (367 kg) and dry weights ranging from 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 736.3 lb (334 kg), depending on model year.
Triumph Rocket III Roadster weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Triumph Rocket III Roadster?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Rocket III Roadster is heavier than about 87.5% of 8 Triumph custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Triumph Rocket III Roadster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 787.1 lb (357 kg) to 809.1 lb (367 kg) |
| Dry weight | 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 736.3 lb (334 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 2,294 cc |
| Power | 148 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft (221 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.3 US gal (23.85 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 39.2 lb (17.8 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 18.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.47 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 20.15 lb-ft / 100 lb to 22.14 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.84 cc / lb to 3.12 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 32.1 lb / 100 cc to 35.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% to 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 744.9 lb (337.9 kg) to 775.8 lb (351.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Rocket III Roadster weight FAQ
What does the Triumph Rocket III Roadster weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 787.1 lb (357 kg) to 809.1 lb (367 kg) for wet/running weight and 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 736.3 lb (334 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Triumph Rocket III Roadster heavy compared with other Triumph custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 88th weight percentile in its Triumph category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Triumph Rocket III Roadster weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Triumph Rocket III Roadster fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.3 US gal (23.85 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 39.2 lb (17.8 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Triumph curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Triumph Rocket III Roadster with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 989.1 lb (448.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Triumph Rocket III Roadster have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 18.29 hp per 100 lb.
What is the Triumph Rocket III Roadster full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 744.9 lb (337.9 kg) to 775.8 lb (351.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Triumph Rocket III Roadster?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 72.8 lb (33 kg) to 81.6 lb (37 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Triumph Rocket III Roadster total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.9% to 5.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Triumph Motorcycles website.