Triumph Rocket III Roadster vs Rucker Performance Vandal (2019)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Rocket III Roadsterstacks up against the Rucker Performance Vandal. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Rocket III Roadster | Rucker Performance Vandal |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2019 | 2009 |
| Price | $15,700 | — |
| Engine | 2294 cc | 2376 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 121 hp |
| Torque | 221 Nm | — |
| Weight | 334 kg | — |
| Seat height | 30 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 6.3 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS system. | Double disc. Soft-tail Style |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston fixed calipers. ABS system. | Single disc. Soft-tail Style |
| Tires | 150/80-R17 / 240/50-R16 | 120/70-21 / 330-18 |
Triumph Rocket III Roadster vs Rucker Performance Vandal — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Rocket III Roadster and the Rucker Performance Vandal usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Rocket III Roadster brings 148 hp in a 334 kg package, while the Rucker Performance Vandal counters with 121 hp.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: