Triumph Rocket 3 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200

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

Triumph Rocket 3
Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Triumph

Rocket 3

From ₹24.03 Lakh

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Triumph

Speed Twin 1200

From ₹13.84 Lakh

Full Speed Twin 1200 page Change
Triumph Rocket 3Rocket 3 R · ₹24.03 Lakh
Triumph Speed Twin 1200Speed Twin 1200 · ₹13.84 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Rocket 3: ₹24.03 Lakh Speed Twin 1200: ₹13.84 Lakh (ahead) Speed Twin 1200 ₹10.19 lakh cheaper
Braking Rocket 3: Dual-channel ABS Speed Twin 1200: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Rocket 3: 15.15 kmpl Speed Twin 1200: Not published Claimed
Power Rocket 3: 182 PS (ahead) Speed Twin 1200: 105 hp Torque 225 vs 112 Nm
Weight Rocket 3: 304 kg Speed Twin 1200: 216 kg Seat height 773 vs 805 mm
Versions Rocket 3: 2 Speed Twin 1200: 4 (ahead)

Pick the Rocket 3 for more power.

Pick the Speed Twin 1200 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹24.03 Lakh
₹13.84 Lakh
On-road in
₹26.51 Lakh
₹15.33 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹44,546 a month
₹25,759 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
182 PS
105 hp
Torque
225 Nm
112 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
15.15 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve
Liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, SOHC, 8-valve, 270 degree firing order
Displacement (cc)
2,458 cc
1,200 cc
Bore x Stroke
110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
97.6 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
12.1:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate, torque assist clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Shaft drive
Chain drive, X-ring

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Double disc, 320 mm
Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
Disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front / 16-inch rear
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
150/80-R17
120/70-R17
Rear Tyre Size
240/50-R16
160/60-R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Showa 47mm USD cartridge forks
43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Showa fully adjustable piggyback reservoir RSU, remote hydraulic preload adjuster
Twin Ohlins RSUs, external reservoirs, adjustable preload
Frame Type
Full aluminium frame
Tubular steel, steel cradles
Wheelbase (mm)
1,677 mm
1,413 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
140 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Width (mm)
920 mm
792 mm
Height (mm)
1,125 mm
1,127 mm
Seat Height (mm)
773 mm
805 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
304-317 kg (sources disagree)
216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
18 litres
14.5 litres
Length (mm)
Not listed
2,073 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth/Navigation
Optional
Sources disagree on availability, confirm with a dealer

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Sport, Road, Rain, Rider
Rain, Road (a third Sport mode is reported by one source but not confirmed by the other)
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Available
Not available
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
LED, with projector
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped, split pillion seat
Pillion seat fitted as standard

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹24.03 Lakh – ₹24.67 Lakh
₹13.84 Lakh – ₹20.99 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
5 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

Rocket 3 R₹24.03 Lakh Speed Twin 1200 TFC₹20.99 Lakh Speed Twin 1200 ₹3.04 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R against Speed Twin 1200 Speed Twin 1200

CityRocket 3Speed Twin 1200Gap
Mumbai₹27.47 Lakh₹15.88 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹11.59 lakh less
Pune₹27.47 Lakh₹15.88 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹11.59 lakh less
New Delhi₹26.51 Lakh₹15.33 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹11.18 lakh less
Bengaluru₹28.92 Lakh₹16.72 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹12.20 lakh less
Chennai₹27.47 Lakh₹15.88 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹11.59 lakh less
Hyderabad₹28.92 Lakh₹16.72 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹12.20 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 Rocket 3 or the Speed Twin 1200?

The Speed Twin 1200, by ₹10.19 lakh on the versions compared here: Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R at ₹24.03 Lakh against Speed Twin 1200 Speed Twin 1200 at ₹13.84 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹26.51 Lakh against ₹15.33 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R makes 182 PS and 225 Nm and the Speed Twin 1200 Speed Twin 1200 makes 105 hp and 112 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹44,546 a month for the Rocket 3 and ₹25,759 for the Speed Twin 1200, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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