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2008 ROCKET III

The Triumph Rocket III has defined a unique niche in the clone-like performance cruiser market where it sits in a class of its own thanks to its striking looks, stunning performance and incredible specification. At 2294cc it’s the world’s largest capacity production motorcycle.  But, despite the impressive capacity of this amazing machine, it was designed first and foremost to be ridden.  A good turning circle, seamless fuel injection and a low center of gravity combine to make maneuvering at low speed surprisingly easy.

Triumph offer an enormous range of genuine accessories for the Rocket III including the new patented adjustable rider backrest.

 

 

 

AVAILABLE COLORS:


Phantom Black
Claret

$14,999 MSRP

Engine
Type

Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity

2294cc
Bore/Stroke

101.6 x 94.3mm
Compression Ratio

8.7:1
Fuel System

Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition
 

Digital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system
 

Transmission

Primary Drive

Gear

Final Drive

Shaft

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox
 

5-speed
 

Cycle Parts

Frame

Tubular steel, twin spine

Swingarm

Twin-sided, steel (houses drive shaft)

Front Wheel

Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in

Rear Wheel

Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke, 16 x 7.5in

Front Tire

150/80 R 17

Rear Tire

240/50 R 16

Front Suspension

Kayaba 43mm upside down forks, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload, 105mm wheel travel

Front Brakes

Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 316mm disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper
Instrument Display/Functions
 		 Analogue speedometer featuring LCD odometer, trip information and analogue tachometer
 

Dimensions

Length

2500mm (98.4in)

Width (Handlebars)

970mm (38.2in)

Height

1165mm (45.9in)

Seat Height

740mm (29.1in)

Wheelbase

1695mm (66.7in)

Rake/Trail

32°/152mm

Weight (Dry)

704lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity
 

6.3 gal
 

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

Maximum Power

142PS / 140bhp / 104kW @ 6,000 rpm

Maximum Torque
 

200Nm / 147ft.lbf @ 2,500 rpm
 

FEATURES
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The incredible 2.3 liter, in-line, water cooled, triple cylinder engine means that even two-up the Rocket III accelerates incredibly hard without obvious effort.
Engine		 Shaft drive is ideally suited to dealing with such a strong production engine and gives the added benefit of being highly durable and virtually maintenance free.
Transmission		 The Rocket III’s front brakes - twin four-piston calipers mated with 320mm floating discs – are built to sports bike specification and provide awesome stopping power. The rear brake, developed especially by Brembo, is a single twin piston caliper and 316mm disc.
Brakes
Twin butterfly valves for each throttle body are used to give precise control over the engine and this set-up allows the ECU to vary the mixture flow and ignition map dependent on gear selected and road speed. The torque curve is thus tailored specifically for each gear ratio. And the result is impressive – over 90% of the engine’s prodigious torque output is available at just 2000rpm, giving incredible levels of flexibility and making the five-speed gearbox almost redundant.
Fueling		 The Rocket III’s chassis is something quite special and centrers on a large tubular steel twin-spine frame, which houses the motor, while 43mm upside down forks and spring preload adjustable twin rear shocks, built specifically for the Rocket III, add control, composure and supple compliance.
Suspension		  

GALLERY
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