Ariel Ace (2015) vs Piaggio MP3 500 Sport ABS (2016-17) vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black (2018) vs Triumph Rocket III (2004-05)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ariel | Piaggio | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model: | Ace | MP3 500 Sport ABS | Bonneville Bobber Black | Rocket III |
| Years: | 2015 | 2016-17 | 2018 | 2004-05 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V4 cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | Four stoke, parallel twin, 270o crank, SOHC | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1237 cc / 75.5 cu in | 492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in. | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in | 2294 cc / 140 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 60 mm | 94 x 71 mm | 97.6 x 80 mm | 101.6 x 94.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 129 kW / 173 hp @ 10000 rpm | 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm | 57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 6550 rpm | 103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Manual and Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) | Automatic centrifugal dry | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed, Auto, Sport or Manual | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel | 6-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt | Chain, X-ring | Shaft |
| Frame: | Aluminium, machined from solid billet | Double cradle in high strength steel tubes | Dual tubular steel cradle | Tubular steel, twin spine |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork or Ariel girder fork, Ohlins TTX | Articulated quadrilateral consisting of four aluminum arms sustaining two steering tubes, and leading arm suspension geometry with offset wheel axle. Stroke: 95mm. Electro-hydraulic suspension locking system. | 47mm non-adj Showa fork | 43 mm Upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Prolink single sided cast aluminium swingarm, Ohlins mono-shock adjustable for damping and rebound | Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load. | Kayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Twin Nissin 320 mm floating discs with 6 piston calipers, ABS, traction control | 2x 258mm stainless steel discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper | 2x 310 mm Disc, 2 piston Brembo calipers, ABS | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276 mm disc with 2 piston caliper (plus park brake), ABS, traction contol | Single 240mm disc | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 2x 120/70 -13 | 130/90-16 | 150/80 V17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 140/70 -14 | 150/80-16 | 240/50 V16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1541 - 1563 mm / 60.7 - 61.5 in | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1510 mm / 59.4 in | 1695 mm / 66.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | Ranging between 14.1 to 21.3 L (3.7 to 5.6 US gal) | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal |