Triumph Rocket III Classic (2008-09) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9R Firebolt (2007) vs Honda SH 350i (2024)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Buell / EBR | Honda |
| Model: | Rocket III Classic | Buell XR9R Firebolt | SH 350i |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2007 | 2024 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 2294 cc / 140 cu in | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 330 cc / 20.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101.6 x 94.3 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 77 x 70.7 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | DDFI fuel injection, Ø45 mm downdraft | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm | 29 hp / 21.6 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 200 Nm / 20.4 kgf-m / 147ft.lbf @ 2500 rpm | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm | 32 Nm / 23.6 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-plate | Automatic, centrifugal |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | V-Matic |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Kevlar belt | V-Belt |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, twin spine | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank | Tubular Steel underbone |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Upside down forks | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | 35mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Dual-damper unit swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | Single 256mm disc with two piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 256mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 V17 | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo T | 110/70-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 240/50 V16 | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo T | 130/70-16 |
| Rake: | 32° | 21° | 27.5? |
| Trail: | 152mm / 6.0 in | 84 mm / 3.3" | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Dimensions: | Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 970 mm / 38.2 in | Length: 1935 mm / 76.2" Width: 715 mm / 28.2" | Length: 2160 mm / 85 in Width: 742 mm / 29.2 in Height: 1161 mm / 45.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1695 mm / 66.7 in | 1320 mm / 52" | 1452 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 740 mm / 29.1 in | 775 mm / 30.5" | 805 mm / 31.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal |