Triumph Rocket 3

This article is about the motorcycle introduced in 2019. For the motorcycle introduced in 2004, see Triumph Rocket III. For the BSA Rocket 3, see BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident.

Triumph Rocket 3

Manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles Ltd
Production 2019–present
Assembly Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Predecessor Triumph Rocket III
Class Power cruiser
Engine 2,458 cc (150.0 cu in) water-cooled dual overhead camshaft inline three-cylinder
Bore / stroke 110.2 mm × 85.9 mm (4.34 in × 3.38 in)
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Power 167–182 PS (123–134 kW; 165–180 hp) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 221–225 N⋅m (163–166 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission Wet clutch, six-speed manual, shaft drive.
Frame type Aluminium
Suspension Front: Showa 47 mm (1.9 in) upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster. 120 mm (4.7 in) travel.
Rear: Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107 mm (4.2 in) rear wheel travel.
Brakes Front: Dual 320 mm (13 in) discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS.
Rear: Single 300 mm (12 in) disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS.
Tires Front: 150/80 R17 V
Rear: 240/50 R16 V
Rake, trail 27.9°, 134.9 mm (5.31 in).
Wheelbase 1,677 mm (66.0 in)
Dimensions W: R: 889 mm (35.0 in), GT: 886 mm (34.9 in).
H: R: 1,065 mm (41.9 in), GT: 1,066 mm (42.0 in).
Seat height R: 773 mm (30.4 in), GT: 750 mm (30 in).
Weight R: 291 kg (642 lb), GT: 294 kg (648 lb). (dry)
Fuel capacity 18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal)
Footnotes / references

The Triumph Rocket 3 is a motorcycle by manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. Like its predecessor, the Rocket III, it is characterized by an engine that, at 2,458 cc (150.0 cu in), is much larger than any other production motorcycle and consequently has much higher torque. The Rocket 3 is made in three different guises, the sports-oriented R, the touring-oriented GT and the limited-edition TFC.

References

  • Triumph Motorcycles: Rocket-3

 


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