Ducati Diavel 1260 vs Triumph Rocket 3

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ducati Diavel 1260 and Triumph Rocket 3. The ex-showroom price of Ducati Diavel 1260 is ₹ 18,49,000 and Triumph Rocket 3 is ₹ 18,42,096. Ducati Diavel 1260 is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Triumph Rocket 3 is available in 2 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Ducati Diavel 1260 and Triumph Rocket 3.

Diavel 1260 vs Rocket 3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Diavel 1260	Rocket 3
Price	₹ 18,49,000	₹ 18,42,096
Capacity	1262 cc	2458 cc
Power	159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm	165 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Diavel 1260

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₹ 18,49,000

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Rocket 3

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₹ 18,42,096

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Diavel 1260
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Rocket 3
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	159.58 bhp @ 9,500 rpm	165 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Max Torque	129 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,262	2,458
Cylinders	2	3
Bore (mm)	106	110.2
Stroke (mm)	71.5	85.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	3
Compression Ratio	13.0 : 1	10.8:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	3
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate Clutch	Wet-Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17	18
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	4	4
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	306	263
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	18	14.6
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	220+

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	300
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	16
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR17	150/80 R17 V
Rear Tyre Size	240/45 ZR17	240/50 R16 V
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	38	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	42
Front Suspension	50 mm fully adjustable usd fork	Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks
Rear Suspension	Monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable	Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	249	304
Overall Length (mm)	2,273	--
Overall Width (mm)	938	889
Overall Height (mm)	1,151	1,065
Wheelbase (mm)	1,600	1,677
Ground Clearance (mm)	121	--
Seat Height (mm)	780	773
Chassis Type	Tubular steel trellis frame	Full Aluminium Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	14V 490W 35A	12V DC
Battery	12V 10Ah	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	Low Deam (13.5V - 24.3W), High Beam (13.5V - 18.9W)	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Riding Modes, Power Modes	Full-LED lighting

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Engine has massive amount of torque
- Has a great street presence
- Equipped with the most powerful engine
- Loaded with torque
- Gets top-spec electronics
Could be better
- Poor service reach
- Engine heats up in the traffic
- Quite heavy at 291 kgs
- Priced quite high
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Dark Stealth	Korosi Red Phantom Black

Reviews


Overall rating	5.0(1 ratings)	4.8(16 ratings) 2 reviews

Reviews

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Torque monster

Excellent bike instant pickup But very powerful engine with a Massive weight it has e

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