| Engine | Honda CB500 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 499 cc | 2294 cc |
| Max power | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 142 hp (@5 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 6 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-3 |
| Compression | 10.50:1 | 8.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 5.58 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH9 | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 12 |
| Bore | 73.0 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Stroke | 59.0 mm | 94.3 mm |
| Weight to power | 7.46 lbs/hp | 5.43 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 334 hp/2500lbs | 460 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Honda CB500 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 1.947 | 1.034 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 2.846 |
| 1. gear | 3.461 (43 mph) | 2.929 (57 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.235 (68 mph) | 1.947 (86 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.75 (86 mph) | 1.435 (117 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.478 (102 mph) | 1.16 (144 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.28 (119 mph) | 0.964 (173 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (134 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB500 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction | Tubular steel twin spine |
| Front susp. | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) | 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) |
| Rear susp. | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) | Chromed spring twin shocks |