Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic vs Triumph Rocket 3

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

Harley-Davidson

Heritage Classic

From ₹25.71 Lakh

Heritage Classic version

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Triumph

Rocket 3

From ₹24.03 Lakh

Rocket 3 version

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Harley-Davidson Heritage ClassicHeritage Classic (Billiard Gray) · ₹25.71 Lakh

Only differences

Triumph Rocket 3Rocket 3 R · ₹24.03 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Heritage Classic: ₹25.71 Lakh Rocket 3: ₹24.03 Lakh (ahead) Rocket 3 ₹1.68 lakh cheaper

Braking Heritage Classic: Dual-channel ABS Rocket 3: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Heritage Classic: 18 kmpl (ahead) Rocket 3: 15.15 kmpl ARAI claim

Power Heritage Classic: 93.87 bhp Rocket 3: 182 PS (ahead) Torque 155 vs 225 Nm

Weight Heritage Classic: 330 kg Rocket 3: 304 kg Seat height 680 vs 773 mm

Versions Heritage Classic: 4 (ahead) Rocket 3: 2

Pick the Heritage Classic for better claimed mileage and more versions.

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

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹25.71 Lakh

₹24.03 Lakh

On-road in

₹28.36 Lakh

₹26.51 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹47,641 a month

₹44,546 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

93.87 bhp

182 PS

Torque

155 Nm

225 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

18 kmpl

15.15 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

1,868 cc

2,458 cc

Engine Type

Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Pushrod OHV

Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve

Bore x Stroke

102.0 mm x 114.3 mm

110.2 mm x 85.9 mm

Compression Ratio

10.5:1

10.8:1

Cooling

Precision Air / Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Cruise Drive Manual

6-speed manual

Clutch

Wet multiplate with assist and slipper mechanism

Wet multiplate, torque assist clutch

Drive Type

Belt Drive

Shaft drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper

Double disc, 320 mm

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 292 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Disc, 300 mm

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Steel Laced Wire-Spoke Wheels (or 9-spoke Cast Alloy)

Alloy, 17-inch front / 16-inch rear

Front Tyre Size

130/90-B16 73H Tubeless (Dunlop D402F)

150/80-R17

Rear Tyre Size

150/80-B16 77H Tubeless (Dunlop D401)

240/50-R16

Tyre Type

Not listed

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

49 mm Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (130 mm travel)

Showa 47mm USD cartridge forks

Rear Suspension

Hidden coil-over monoshock (Under-seat hydraulic preload adjuster, 112 mm travel)

Showa fully adjustable piggyback reservoir RSU, remote hydraulic preload adjuster

Frame Type

Mild steel tubular Softail chassis

Full aluminium frame

Wheelbase

1630 mm

1,677 mm

Ground Clearance

120 mm

140 mm

Dimensions

Length

2415 mm

Not listed

Width

930 mm

920 mm

Height

1370 mm

1,125 mm

Seat Height

680 mm

773 mm

Kerb Weight

330 kg (Dry: 316 kg)

304-317 kg (sources disagree)

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.9 L (Reserve 3.8 L)

18 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

5.0-inch Tank-Mounted Analogue Speedometer with integrated Digital Inset

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Navigation

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes (USB port standard)

Not listed

Bluetooth/Navigation

Not listed

Optional

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Sport, Road, Rain, Rider

Traction Control

Yes

Quickshifter

Not listed

Cruise Control

Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Available

Lights

Headlight

Full LED (Triple headlamp setup with auxiliary passing lamps)

LED, with projector

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

Bulb / Incandescent (Bullet style)

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Two-piece studded vintage touring saddle with floorboards

Stepped, split pillion seat

Under-Seat Storage

Lockable sealed vinyl-covered hard saddlebags (~43 L capacity)

Not listed

Choice

Versions

4 versions

2 versions

Price range

₹25.71 Lakh – ₹26.36 Lakh

₹24.03 Lakh – ₹24.67 Lakh

Colours

5 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

Heritage Classic (Billiard Gray)₹25.71 Lakh Rocket 3 GT₹24.67 Lakh Rocket 3 ₹1.04 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Heritage Classic Heritage Classic (Billiard Gray) against Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R

City	Heritage Classic	Rocket 3	Gap
Mumbai	₹29.38 Lakh	₹27.47 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹1.91 lakh less
Pune	₹29.38 Lakh	₹27.47 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹1.91 lakh less
New Delhi	₹28.36 Lakh	₹26.51 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹1.84 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹30.93 Lakh	₹28.92 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹2.01 lakh less
Chennai	₹29.38 Lakh	₹27.47 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹1.91 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹30.93 Lakh	₹28.92 Lakh	Rocket 3 ₹2.01 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 Heritage Classic or the Rocket 3?

The Rocket 3, by ₹1.68 lakh on the versions compared here: Heritage Classic Heritage Classic (Billiard Gray) at ₹25.71 Lakh against Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R at ₹24.03 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹28.36 Lakh against ₹26.51 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Heritage Classic claims 18 kmpl against 15.15 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Heritage Classic Heritage Classic (Billiard Gray) makes 93.87 bhp and 155 Nm and the Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R makes 182 PS and 225 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹47,641 a month for the Heritage Classic and ₹44,546 for the Rocket 3, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.