The Triumph Rocket 3 is a motorcycle by manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.[2] 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.[3] The Rocket 3 is made in three different guises, the sports-oriented R, the touring-oriented GT and the limited-edition TFC.[4]

Triumph Rocket 3
ManufacturerTriumph Motorcycles Ltd
Production2019–present
AssemblyHinckley, Leicestershire.
PredecessorTriumph Rocket III
ClassPower cruiser
Engine2,458 cc (150.0 cu in) water-cooled dual overhead camshaft inline three-cylinder
Bore / stroke110.2 mm × 85.9 mm (4.34 in × 3.38 in)
Compression ratio10.8:1
Power167 PS (123 kW; 165 hp) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque221 N⋅m (163 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm
TransmissionWet clutch, six-speed manual, shaft drive.
Frame typeAluminium
SuspensionFront: 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.
BrakesFront: 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.
TiresFront: 150/80 R17 V
Rear: 240/50 R16 V
Rake, trail27.9°, 134.9 mm (5.31 in).
Wheelbase1,677 mm (66.0 in)
DimensionsW: 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 heightR: 773 mm (30.4 in), GT: 750 mm (30 in).
WeightR: 291 kg (642 lb), GT: 294 kg (648 lb). (dry)
Fuel capacity18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal)
Footnotes / references
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References edit

  1. ^ "Rocket 3 specifications | For the Ride".
  2. ^ "All-New 2,500cc Triumph Rocket 3 Announced For 2020 | Cycle World".
  3. ^ "Triumph's New Rocket 3 Has More Torque Than Any Other Production Bike – Robb Report".
  4. ^ "First look: 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC - RevZilla".

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