Ducati XDiavel V4 vs Triumph Rocket 3

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Ducati

XDiavel V4

From ₹31.51 Lakh

XDiavel V4 version

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Triumph

Rocket 3

From ₹24.03 Lakh

Rocket 3 version

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Ducati XDiavel V4XDiavel V4 · ₹31.51 Lakh

Only differences

Triumph Rocket 3Rocket 3 R · ₹24.03 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price XDiavel V4: ₹31.51 Lakh Rocket 3: ₹24.03 Lakh (ahead) Rocket 3 ₹7.48 lakh cheaper

Braking XDiavel V4: Cornering ABS (ahead) Rocket 3: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage XDiavel V4: Not published Rocket 3: 15.15 kmpl Claimed

Power XDiavel V4: 168 bhp Rocket 3: 182 PS (ahead) Torque 126 vs 225 Nm

Weight XDiavel V4: 229 kg Rocket 3: 304 kg Seat height 770 vs 773 mm

Versions XDiavel V4: 1 Rocket 3: 2 (ahead)

Pick the XDiavel V4 for cornering abs.

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

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 3)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹31.51 Lakh

₹24.03 Lakh

On-road in

₹34.72 Lakh

₹26.51 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹58,330 a month

₹44,546 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

168 bhp

182 PS

Torque

126 Nm

225 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

Not published

15.15 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

1,158 cc

2,458 cc

Engine Type

V4 Granturismo, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Counter-Rotating Crankshaft, Liquid-Cooled, Twin Pulse firing order

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 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 / Belt Drive, depending on cruiser variant trim

Shaft drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston 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 cast/forged alloy wheels

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 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

1,620 mm

1,677 mm

Ground Clearance

130 mm

140 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height

770-790 mm

773 mm

Kerb Weight

229-236 kg

304-317 kg (sources disagree)

Fuel Tank Capacity

20 litres

18 litres

Width

Not listed

920 mm

Height

Not listed

1,125 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

5-inch TFT Color Dashboard with dedicated cruiser layout

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth / Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)

Not listed

Navigation

GPS and turn-by-turn 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, electronic cruise control

Available

Additional Electronic Aids

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Power Launch (DPL), forward-set/adjustable cruiser footpegs

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

Full LED with Double-C Daytime Running Light

LED, with projector

Taillight

Full LED Matrix light array integrated under the tail

LED

Turn Indicators

Dynamic LED

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Low-slung cruiser saddle with optional pillion backrest/cover

Stepped, split pillion seat

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹31.51 Lakh

₹24.03 Lakh – ₹24.67 Lakh

Colours

2 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

XDiavel V4₹31.51 Lakh Rocket 3 GT₹24.67 Lakh Rocket 3 ₹6.84 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

XDiavel V4 XDiavel V4 against Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R

City	XDiavel V4	Rocket 3	Gap
Mumbai	₹35.98 Lakh	₹27.47 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹8.50 lakh less
Pune	₹35.98 Lakh	₹27.47 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹8.50 lakh less
New Delhi	₹34.72 Lakh	₹26.51 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹8.20 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹37.87 Lakh	₹28.92 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹8.95 lakh less
Chennai	₹35.98 Lakh	₹27.47 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹8.50 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹37.87 Lakh	₹28.92 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹8.95 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 XDiavel V4 or the Rocket 3?

The Rocket 3, by ₹7.48 lakh on the versions compared here: XDiavel V4 XDiavel V4 at ₹31.51 Lakh against Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R at ₹24.03 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹34.72 Lakh against ₹26.51 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The XDiavel V4 XDiavel 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 ₹58,330 a month for the XDiavel V4 and ₹44,546 for the Rocket 3, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.