Dyno Battle: Harley-Davidson Road King 131 vs. Triumph Rocket 3

[Kojack1970]

The cost would be nearly equal (upgrade wise) to a Carpenter install. About $6k plus exhaust. Apples and oranges. Both cool, I’ve ran both, to some it’s not just which is faster. The M8 is an awesome power plant, as is our beloved triple.

I have to wonder if the M8 with 131 displacement and stage IV is going to stay cool enough with oil cooling and the twin cooling.

 

[Boog]

Josh mentioned in his first video of Road King Kong that the 131 upgrade was $6K.

 

[Jvheli]

I have to wonder if the M8 with 131 displacement and stage IV is going to stay cool enough with oil cooling and the twin cooling.

I’ve tested them both, no issues with cooling.

 

[Kevin frazier]

I’ve tested them both, no issues with cooling.

Which would you own?

 

[idk]

What a quaint idea, comparing a brand new, high priced HD with a 15 year old bog standard Triumph.

Probably the most interesting thing is that they were able to find a bog standard RIII.

 

[Jvheli]

Which would you own?

They are both cool. I have a Triumph, but a 131” on say Sport Glide? I am really looking forward to the Pan America launch!

 

[sonny]

Well the warranty be the same standard two years. on the 131. Next question are the same standard engine cases being used on the 131 or did they design a different engine case for this bike. What motor Compensater did they use? Did they increase the size of the oil pump or just use the standard. Last question did they include a oil cooler.

 

[Jvheli]

Well the warranty be the same standard two years. on the 131. Next question are the same standard engine cases being used on the 131 or did they design a different engine case for this bike. What motor Compensater did they use? Did they increase the size of the oil pump or just use the standard. Last question did they include a oil cooler.

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[sonny]

Thank you for the info. Simple bolt on. Sure takes all the fun out of making a build. Yes like the idea

 

[RocketEd]

Man, I have a hard time listening to that guy.
What surprised me most about that vlog is his claim the RK rides and handles better than his Rocket.