KTM 500 EXC Chamption (2025) vs Triumph Rocket III (2006-07)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | Triumph |
| Model: | 500 EXC Chamption | Rocket III |
| Years: | 2025 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 510.9 cc / 31.1 cu-in | 2294 cc / 140 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 95 x 72 mm | 101.6 x 94.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.75:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin EFI with 42mm throttle body | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc DDS clutch with Brembo hydraulics | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed wide ratio | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 5/8 x 1/4 | Shaft |
| Frame: | Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 | Tubular steel, twin spine |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm Fully adjustable WP XACT inverted fork | 43 mm Upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Linkage-free fully adjustable WP XPLOR shock with PDS | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260 mm Galfer Wave disc with Brembo caliper | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm Galfer Wave disc with Brembo caliper | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 - 21 | 150/80 V17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/80 - 18 | 240/50 V16 |
| Rake: | 26.1? | 32° |
| Wheelbase: | 1489 mm / 58.3 in | 1695 mm / 66.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 963 mm / 37.9 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 108.7 kg / 239.6 lbs | 350 kg / 771.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.5 Litres / 2.25 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal |