BMW R 18 vs Triumph Rocket 3 Comparison

The BMW R 18 is BMW Motorrad's answer to the heavyweight cruiser segment. With a massive boxer engine, beautiful retro-inspired design and gleaming chrome, the BMW R 18 has a lot going for it, and is a guaranteed head turner. If heavyweight cruisers are your thing, the R 18 deserves a close look!

The Triumph Rocket 3 is the most powerful motorcycle in production known for its large 2,458 cc three-cylinder engine that makes a massive 165 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 221 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The torque output is also the highest of any production motorcycle in the world. The engine is paired to a six-speed gearbox which is torque assisted. There is a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) which in turn assists cornering ABS, cornering traction control and hill-hold control.