Ducati Diavel V4 vs Triumph Rocket 3

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Ducati Diavel V4
Triumph Rocket 3

Ducati

Diavel V4

From ₹29.66 Lakh

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Triumph

Rocket 3

From ₹24.03 Lakh

Full Rocket 3 page Change
Ducati Diavel V4Diavel V4 · ₹29.66 Lakh
Triumph Rocket 3Rocket 3 R · ₹24.03 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Diavel V4: ₹29.66 Lakh Rocket 3: ₹24.03 Lakh (ahead) Rocket 3 ₹5.63 lakh cheaper
Braking Diavel V4: Cornering ABS (ahead) Rocket 3: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Diavel V4: Not published Rocket 3: 15.15 kmpl Claimed
Power Diavel V4: 168 bhp Rocket 3: 182 PS (ahead) Torque 126 vs 225 Nm
Weight Diavel V4: 236 kg Rocket 3: 304 kg Seat height 790 vs 773 mm
Versions Diavel V4: 2 Rocket 3: 2

Pick the Diavel V4 for cornering abs.

Pick the Rocket 3 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹29.66 Lakh
₹24.03 Lakh
On-road in
₹32.69 Lakh
₹26.51 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹54,920 a month
₹44,546 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
168 bhp
182 PS
Torque
126 Nm
225 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
15.15 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
1,158 cc
2,458 cc
Engine Type
V4 Granturismo, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Counter-Rotating Crankshaft, Liquid-Cooled, spring valve return
Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 53.5 mm
110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
10.8:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled, with Extended Cylinder Deactivation system
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6-speed manual
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Wet multiplate, torque assist clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston radial calipers, PR16/19 radial master cylinder
Double disc, 320 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 265 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Disc, 300 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Machined Alloy 5-Spoke Wheels, 17-inch front and rear
Alloy, 17-inch front / 16-inch rear
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
150/80-R17
Rear Tyre Size
240/45 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
240/50-R16
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Fully adjustable 50 mm Upside Down (USD) fork
Showa 47mm USD cartridge forks
Rear Suspension
Fully adjustable monoshock with piggyback reservoir, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Showa fully adjustable piggyback reservoir RSU, remote hydraulic preload adjuster
Frame Type
Aluminum Monocoque Frame
Full aluminium frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,593 mm
1,677 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
130-140 mm
140 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)
790 mm
773 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
236 kg (223 kg dry weight)
304-317 kg (sources disagree)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
20 litres, steel tank
18 litres
Width (mm)
Not listed
920 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,125 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT Color Dashboard with dedicated display modes
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
Not listed
Navigation
Integrated turn-by-turn GPS Navigation
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Optional

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet
Sport, Road, Rain, Rider
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
Yes
Quickshifter
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down
Not listed
Cruise Control
Yes, standard cruise control
Available
Additional Electronic Aids
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Power Launch (DPL), retractable passenger footpegs and grab handle, quad-exit exhaust
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with Double-C DRL
LED, with projector
Taillight
Omega-shaped Matrix LED cluster under the tail
LED
Turn Indicators
Dynamic LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Wide Cruiser Saddle with passenger seat cover included
Stepped, split pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
No
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹29.66 Lakh – ₹29.98 Lakh
₹24.03 Lakh – ₹24.67 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Diavel V4₹29.66 Lakh Rocket 3 GT₹24.67 Lakh Rocket 3 ₹4.99 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Diavel V4 Diavel V4 against Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R

CityDiavel V4Rocket 3Gap
Mumbai₹33.87 Lakh₹27.47 LakhRocket 3 ₹6.40 lakh less
Pune₹33.87 Lakh₹27.47 LakhRocket 3 ₹6.40 lakh less
New Delhi₹32.69 Lakh₹26.51 LakhRocket 3 ₹6.17 lakh less
Bengaluru₹35.65 Lakh₹28.92 LakhRocket 3 ₹6.74 lakh less
Chennai₹33.87 Lakh₹27.47 LakhRocket 3 ₹6.40 lakh less
Hyderabad₹35.65 Lakh₹28.92 LakhRocket 3 ₹6.74 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Diavel V4 or the Rocket 3?

The Rocket 3, by ₹5.63 lakh on the versions compared here: Diavel V4 Diavel V4 at ₹29.66 Lakh against Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R at ₹24.03 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹32.69 Lakh against ₹26.51 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Diavel V4 Diavel V4 makes 168 bhp and 126 Nm and the Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R makes 182 PS and 225 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹54,920 a month for the Diavel V4 and ₹44,546 for the Rocket 3, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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