Honda Gold Wing vs Triumph Rocket 3
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda Gold Wing and the Triumph Rocket 3 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda Gold Wing
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱2,050,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱57,831
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Rocket 3
Rocket 3 Storm R variant
- SRP
- ₱1,790,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱50,496
How they differ
- The Triumph Rocket 3 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,790,000, which is ₱260,000 (13%) below the Honda Gold Wing at ₱2,050,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Rocket 3 is estimated at ₱50,496 a month against ₱57,831 for the Gold Wing, a difference of ₱7,335 a month.
- The Rocket 3 makes more power (182 PS against 126.5 PS for the Gold Wing).
- The Rocket 3 has more torque (225 Nm against 170 Nm for the Gold Wing).
- The Rocket 3 has the larger engine (2,458 cc against 1,833 cc for the Gold Wing).
- The Gold Wing has the lower seat at 745 mm, 28 mm below the Rocket 3, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Gold Wing is the heavier bike (389 kg against 317 kg for the Rocket 3).
- The Gold Wing carries more fuel (21 L against 18 L for the Rocket 3).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda Gold WingStandard, ₱2,050,000 | Triumph Rocket 3Rocket 3 Storm R, ₱1,790,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-stroked, 24-valve, SOHC Flat 6 | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1833 cc | 2458 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 126.5 PS | 182 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 5500 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 170 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4500 | 4000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Multipoint, fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 19.1 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 7-Speed Forward and Reverse DCT | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Shaft Drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2615 mm | 2365 mm |
| Width (differs) | 905 mm | 920 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1430 mm | 1125 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1698 mm | 1677 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 745 mm | 773 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 129 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 389 kg | 317 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 21 L | 18 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Double wishbone | Showa 47 mm upside-down forks, 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120 mm wheel travel. |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link | Showa piggyback reservoir RSU, fully adjustable with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | 320 mm x 4.5 mm Dual Hydraulic Disc with 6-Piston Caliper, Floating Rotors and Sintered Metal Pads | Twin, 320 mm discs, Brembo M4.32 Stylema® 4-piston monobloc caliper, Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | 316 mm x 11 mm Ventilated Disc with 3-Piston Caliper and Sintered Metal Pads | Single, 300 mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Optimised Cornering-ABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | 130 / 70 R18 M/C (Tubeless) | 150/80 R17 V |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 200 / 55 R16 M/C (Tubeless) | 240/50 R16 V |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.50 in |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond Twin Tube / Aluminum | Full aluminium |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Electronically controlled combined ABS | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Traction control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync, Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wireless) | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 7-inch TFT Meter Display | Multi-function instruments with colour TFT screen |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | LED with DRL |
| Keyless system (differs) | Honda Smart Key | Keyless ignition |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-A charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Dual Clutch Transmission; Riding modes: Tour / Sport / Econ / Rain; Cruise control; Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) + Keyless Immobilizer; 61 L rear trunk and 60 L side luggage | Cruise control; Ride-by-wire throttle; 4 riding modes: Rain, Road, Sport, Rider-configurable; Hill hold control |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.