Across 8 covered model years from 2008 to 2017, the Triumph Rocket III Touring motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 869.1 lb (394.2 kg) to 870.8 lb (395 kg) and dry weights ranging from 787.9 lb (357.4 kg) to 789.3 lb (358 kg), depending on model year.
Triumph Rocket III Touring weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Triumph Rocket III Touring?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Rocket III Touring is heavier than about 95% of 10 Triumph touring 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 Touring weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 869.1 lb (394.2 kg) to 870.8 lb (395 kg) |
| Dry weight | 787.9 lb (357.4 kg) to 789.3 lb (358 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 2,294 cc |
| Torque | 113.6 lb-ft (154 Nm) to 163 lb-ft (221 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 US gal (18.54 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.5 lb (13.8 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.42 lb-ft / 100 lb to 18.72 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.63 cc / lb to 2.91 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 34.3 lb / 100 cc to 38 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 818.4 lb (371.2 kg) to 828.7 lb (375.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Rocket III Touring weight FAQ
How much does the Triumph Rocket III Touring weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 869.1 lb (394.2 kg) to 870.8 lb (395 kg), while dry weight is 787.9 lb (357.4 kg) to 789.3 lb (358 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Triumph Rocket III Touring weight compare with similar Triumphs?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 95th percentile among 10 compatible Triumph touring motorcycles.
Are all Triumph Rocket III Touring model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Triumph Rocket III Touring?
A full tank works out to about 30.5 lb (13.8 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) from the listed 4.9 US gal (18.54 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Triumph Rocket III Touring weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,050.8 lb (476.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Triumph Rocket III Touring weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 818.4 lb (371.2 kg) to 828.7 lb (375.9 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 Touring?
Available years with both measurements show about 81.6 lb (37 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Triumph Rocket III Touring total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.9% to 4.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Triumph Rocket III Touring torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 14.42 lb-ft per 100 lb to 18.72 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.