Triumph Rocket III
142 hp, 2294 cc, 772 lbs2004 - 2014
Kawasaki Z750
106 hp, 748 cc, 498 lbs2007 - 2012
EngineTriumph Rocket IIIKawasaki Z750
Engine code5VX8
Displacement2294 cc748 cc
Max power142 hp (@5 750 RPM)106 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM)57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM)
Redline6 500 RPM12 100 RPM
Idling speed800 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-3DOHC Inline-4
Compression8.70:111.30:1
Oil capacity5.58 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40
Spark plug typeNGK DPR8EA-9NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1216
Bore101.6 mm68.4 mm
Stroke94.3 mm50.9 mm
Throttle bore32.0 mm
Weight to power5.43 lbs/hp4.70 lbs/hp
Power to weight460 hp/2500lbs531 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxTriumph Rocket IIIKawasaki Z750
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveShaftChain
Chain type525
Gears count56
Primary ratio1.0341.714
Final drive2.8462.867
1. gear2.929 (57 mph)2.571 (71 mph)
2. gear1.947 (86 mph)1.941 (94 mph)
3. gear1.435 (117 mph)1.556 (117 mph)
4. gear1.16 (144 mph)1.333 (136 mph)
5. gear0.964 (173 mph)1.2 (152 mph)
6. gear1.095 (166 mph)
ChasisTriumph Rocket IIIKawasaki Z750
Frame typeTubular steel twin spineTubular steel, diamond
Front susp.43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel)Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Chromed spring twin shocksSwinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel