Indian Springfield Dark Horse vs Triumph Rocket 3

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Triumph Rocket 3 price starts at Rs. 24.03 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.53 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Springfield Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 29.56 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Springfield Dark Horse offers a claimed 20 kmpl, while the Rocket 3 delivers 15.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the Springfield Dark Horse uses a 1890cc engine and the Rocket 3 a 2458cc engine producing 182 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Springfield Dark Horse and Rocket 3, the Rocket 3 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Springfield Dark Horse stands out for mileage.

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Springfield Dark Horse vs Rocket 3 Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Springfield Dark HorseTriumph Rocket 3
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 29.56 LakhRs. 24.03 Lakh
Mileage 20 kmpl15.15 kmpl
Engine 1890 cc2458 cc
Max power Not Available182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight 355 Kg320 Kg

Springfield Dark Horse vs Rocket 3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Indian Springfield Dark Horse Black SmokeTriumph Rocket 3 R
Rating
3 reviews
9 reviews
Brand Name Indian Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 29.56 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 24.03 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Thunderstroke 116 Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power Not Available 182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Springfield Dark Horse Colors
Triumph Rocket 3 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 80,948 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 65,796 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 60,923 Springfield Dark Horse Insurance Rs. 52,858 Rocket 3 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
115 kmph
220 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Thunderstroke 116
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1890 cc
2458 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
225 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
103.2 mm
110.2 mm
Stroke
113 mm
85.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
3
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.8:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20 kmpl
15.15 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
2.73s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Showa 47mm USD 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in
Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm wheel travel

Tyre Size
Front :-130/80-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Front :-150/80-R17, Rear :-240/50-R16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
341 kg
Not Available
Seat height
650 mm
750 mm
Gross Weight
628 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2522*972*1261 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1701 mm
1677 mm
Length
2522 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
130 mm
Not Available
Height
1261 mm
1183 mm
Width
972 mm
920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.8 L
18 L
Kerb Weight
355 Kg
320 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
300 mm
300 mm

USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Cast Aluminum Frame
Full aluminium frame
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Sports,Touring,Yes
Rain,Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Ambient Air Temperature, Remote-Locking Hard Saddlebags, Gear Position Display
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Is Triumph Rocket 3 Better Than Indian Springfield Dark Horse?

60% users have chosen Triumph Rocket 3 over Indian Springfield Dark Horse in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 37 users have also rated Triumph Rocket 3 and Indian Springfield Dark Horse on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Triumph Rocket 3 has out rated Indian Springfield Dark Horse on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Rocket 3 Springfield Dark Horse
Mileage 3.5 2.8
Performance 4.8 3.7
Comfort 4.5 3.7
Maintenance 3.9 3.2
Features 4.8 3.4
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What is the size difference between Fat Boy and Rocket 3?
  • Wheelbase, Length, Width, Height, Ground Clearance and seat height of Triumph Rocket 3 are 1665 mm, 2500 mm, 886 mm, 1066 mm, 140 mm, and 750 mm respectively. On the other hand, the dimensions of Harley Davidson Fat Boy are 1665 mm, 2370 mm, ~990 mm, ~1,095 mm, 115 mm, and 670 mm respectively.
Q. What is the difference in Triumph Rocket 3 R and Triumph Rocket 3 GT?
  • The triumph 3r is a street oriented roadster while as 3gt is the cruiser variant
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Q. Its compare maintenance cost between Triumph Rocket 3 R and Harley Davidson Fat Boy
  • I’m trading my 2019 Fat Boy for a 2022 R3 GT 221. Dealer service for the FB was $480.00/5k miles. Save money by doing 90% or the service yourself.
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Indian Springfield Dark Horse Vs Triumph Rocket 3 FAQs

Which bike is best between Indian Springfield Dark Horse vs Triumph Rocket 3?
Triumph Rocket 3 has out rated Indian Springfield Dark Horse on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Indian Springfield Dark Horse vs Triumph Rocket 3?
The Triumph Rocket 3 is cheaper than Indian Springfield Dark Horse by ₹5.53 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Indian Springfield Dark Horse vs Triumph Rocket 3?
As per the users experiences the Indian Springfield Dark Horse has better performance.

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