Triumph unveils the all-new Rocket 3
Having been originally launched in 2004, the aged Triumph Rocket III was becoming overdue for replacement. Now, at last, its successor is here. The Rocket 3 (note the different suffix) has noticeably more modern styling, but power still comes from the world’s biggest production motorcycle engine.
Indeed, the 2,458 cc, three-cylinder, water-cooled, dry-sump unit develops an increased 165 bhp (123 kW / 167 PS) at 6,000 rpm, while peak torque is 221 Nm (163 lb/ft) at 4,000 rpm. That output is delivered via a redesigned six-speed gearbox.
Numerous rider aids are fitted as standard. They include a choice of Road, Rain, Sport and Configurable modes, as well as Hill Hold Control and Cruise Control. In addition, Optimised Cornering ABS and Optimised Cornering Traction Control both work with an inertial measurement unit that constantly monitors acceleration rates plus lean, pitch and yaw angles.
Two versions of the Rocket 3 are going to be offered.
The Rocket 3 R, which combines a 773 mm (30.4”) saddle height with a 291 kg (641 lbs) dry weight, is described as a roadster. Phantom Black or Korosi Red are the paintwork options.
Alternatively, the Rocket 3 GT is aimed at customers who might want to go touring. Accordingly, revised handlebars should provide better all-day comfort, heated grips are part of the specification and an altered seat unit sits just 750 mm (29.5”) above the ground. It’s slightly heavier at 294 kg (648 lbs), though. Available colour schemes are either Phantom Black or Silver Ice and Storm Grey two-tone, and the wheels gain a contrasting machined finish.
UK prices will be announced in November 2019.
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Indeed, the 2,458 cc, three-cylinder, water-cooled, dry-sump unit develops an increased 165 bhp (123 kW / 167 PS) at 6,000 rpm, while peak torque is 221 Nm (163 lb/ft) at 4,000 rpm. That output is delivered via a redesigned six-speed gearbox.
Numerous rider aids are fitted as standard. They include a choice of Road, Rain, Sport and Configurable modes, as well as Hill Hold Control and Cruise Control. In addition, Optimised Cornering ABS and Optimised Cornering Traction Control both work with an inertial measurement unit that constantly monitors acceleration rates plus lean, pitch and yaw angles.
Two versions of the Rocket 3 are going to be offered.
The Rocket 3 R, which combines a 773 mm (30.4”) saddle height with a 291 kg (641 lbs) dry weight, is described as a roadster. Phantom Black or Korosi Red are the paintwork options.
Alternatively, the Rocket 3 GT is aimed at customers who might want to go touring. Accordingly, revised handlebars should provide better all-day comfort, heated grips are part of the specification and an altered seat unit sits just 750 mm (29.5”) above the ground. It’s slightly heavier at 294 kg (648 lbs), though. Available colour schemes are either Phantom Black or Silver Ice and Storm Grey two-tone, and the wheels gain a contrasting machined finish.
UK prices will be announced in November 2019.
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