Triumph Rocket 3 R vs Zero DSR/X
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Triumph Rocket 3 R and Zero DSR/X: three different takes on what a great bike should be. The Zero DSR/X undercuts the Triumph Rocket 3 R by about $605, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Rocket 3 R leads on power with 180 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Rocket 3 R
Zero
Zero DSR/XThe verdict
The Triumph Rocket 3 R edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Zero DSR/X wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Zero DSR/X
100 hp.
Triumph Rocket 3 R
180 hp and 0.57 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Rocket 3 R
Our 8.5/10 at $24,900, the most bike per dollar.
Zero DSR/X
247 kg with an 832 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Rocket 3 R
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Triumph Rocket 3 R vs Zero DSR/X: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Rocket 3 R or the Zero DSR/X?
The Triumph Rocket 3 R makes the most power at 180 hp and 225 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Rocket 3 R or the Zero DSR/X?
The Zero DSR/X is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $24,295.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Rocket 3 R or the Zero DSR/X?
The Zero DSR/X is the lightest at 247 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Rocket 3 R or the Zero DSR/X?
For a new rider we'd point to the Zero DSR/X: 100 hp and 247 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
