The 2013 Triumph Rocket III Roadster is a hulk of bike, its Inline Three boasting 2294cc of power.

The 2013 Rocket III features twin analog gauges for speedo and tach readouts.

Tall in the saddle, wide at the tank, with stump-pulling power, the Triumph Rocket III Roadster is the type of motorcycle Hercules would ride.

The Rocket III is unique for its gargantuan 2300cc displacement, but it also looks distinctive too. Power is pure muscle-rippling torque.

The 2013 Triumph Rocket III Roadster has a whopping 6.3-gallon fuel tank.

There's no two ways around it, the 2013 Rocket III Roadster is a big bike that's not for the unskilled rider. It's stable enough in corners but riders need to be deliberate when choosing their line.

With a 29.5-inch seat height, riders are more ‘on’ the Rocket III than the Diavel Strada, sitting upright in the saddle with arms out wide and legs forward.

We pit the 2013 Ducati Diavel Strada vs the 2013 Triumph Rocket III Roadster decked out in touring accessories.

Even with dual headlights, the pattern of the Rocket III's lights at night is very limited.

The Rocket III lives up to its name with 131.97 lb-ft of torque available at only 2500 rpm.

The 2013 Triumph Rocket III Roadster is stable at lean and has decent ground clearance, but it does take more effort at the bars during turn-in and transitioning than the Ducati Diavel Strada.