Triumph Rocket III Roadster (2010) vs BMW F 650 ST Strada (1998) vs BMW R 850GS (1999-01)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | Rocket III Roadster | F 650 ST Strada | R 850GS |
| Years: | 2010 | 1998 | 1999-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 2294 cc / 140 cu in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 848 cc / 51.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101.6 x 94.3 mm | 100 x 83mm | 87.5 x 70.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | 2 x ∅33mm Mikuni carburetors | Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic |
| Ignition: | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management | Digital | Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 109 kW 146 hp @ 5750rpm | 35 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm | 53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 6750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 221Nm / 22.5 kgf-m / 163 ft.lbs @ 2750rpm | 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 77 Nm / 7.85 kgf-m / 56 ft/lb @ 5600 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Multi plate in oil | Dry single plate, with lever action diaphragm spring |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, twin spine | Single loop tubular with bolt on trussing | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Kayaba 43 mm upside down forks | ∅41mm Telescopic forks non adjustable. | BMW Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in. | 190 mm / 7.4 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Kayaba black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload | Rising rate monoshock preload adjustable. | BMW Paralever swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 165 mm / 6.5 in. | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single ∅300mm disc 2piston caliper | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅210mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅276mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 V17 | 100/90 -18 | 110 / 80 - R19 59 H |
| Rear Tyre: | 250/50 V16 | 130/80 -17 | 150 / 70 - R17 69 H |
| Dimensions: | Length 2500 mm / 98.3 in Width 970 mm / 38.2 in (Handlebars) Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in | Length: 2180 mm / 86.2 in. Width: 820 mm / 32.3 in. Height: 1220 mm / 48 in. | Length 2196 mm / 86.4 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in Height 1360 mm / 53.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 750 mm / 29.5 in | 785 mm / 30.9 in. | 840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 320 kg / 704 lbs | 173 kg / 381.4 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 367 kg / 807 lbs | 191 kg / 421 lbs. | 234.4 kg / 516.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 24 L / 6.3 US gal |