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Description and history of motorcycles Triumph Rocket III

The Rocket III is a custom motorcycle model built by the British firm Triumph. Two versions have followed one another, the first was marketed from 2004 to 2017, and the second from 2019, renamed Rocket 3.

In 2004, Triumph presented the largest motorcycle it had ever produced. The Rocket III takes its name from an illustrious ancestor: the BSA Rocket 3 from the 1960s, a copy of the 750 Trident. Offered from €18000, this motorcycle was created for the United States. Its production was stopped in 2017 due to Euro 4 standards on motorcycles.



The engine is a three-cylinder of 2294 cc, which gives bore and stroke dimensions of 101.6 mm and 94.3 mm. For comparison, the piston diameter is the same as on a Dodge Viper. It delivers 142 horsepower at 5750 rpm. The power is not exceptional, many four-cylinder supersports have higher values. The most impressive is the 197 Nm of torque at only 2500 rpm. The factory announces that 90% of the torque, or 177 Nm, is available from 1800 rpm, and that the acceleration was measured at 1.2 g.



The transmission is via a cardan to a 240 mm wide rear tire. The two 320 mm front brake discs and the single 316 mm rear disc pinched by Daytona 955i calipers must stop the 362 kg of the machine. The four-piston calipers at the front and two pistons at the rear are signed respectively Nissin and Brembo.



The aesthetics were led by John Mockett, with the help of David Stride, Gareth Davies and Rod Scivyer. Both headlights come from the Speed ​​Triple. The engine block is massive, protected by a radiator. On the right side, the two chrome exhaust pipes are then reduced to one. At the rear, the mudguard wraps around the wheel and ends with a light resembling a drop of water.

Rocket III

The model was presented in 2004. The appearance of the motorcycle corresponded to the pre-production version of the motorcycle with minor changes implemented such as changing the color of the engine from silver to black. The motorcycle received many awards. This model is an exhibit in the UK National Motorcycle Museum.

Rocket III Classic

In 2006, a version called Rocket III Classic offered a little more comfort and enjoyment. As standard, there were large handlebars, a wide and comfortable gel seat for both the driver and the passenger, Harley-Davidson style forward controls and a two-tone paint job, for around €400 more than the standard model. That same year, the engine of the entire range was black.

Rocket III Touring

At the end of 2007, Triumph presented the Rocket III Touring, a direct competitor to the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. The engine was modified. It now offers 106 hp at 5400 rpm for 206 Nm at 2025 rpm.

It is equipped with a single round chrome headlight, a windshield, 39-liter hard saddlebags. The new 22-liter tank supports the new instrument cluster. The rims are replaced by 25-spoke cast aluminum alloy models. It weighs 362 kg dry and is sold for €19290.

Rocket III Roadster

At the end of 2009, Triumph replaced the standard and Classic versions with the Rocket III Roadster.

Description and history of motorcycles Triumph Rocket 3

Following the application of the Euro 4 standard for motorcycles and scooters on January 1, 2017, the first generation of Rocket was withdrawn from the market. Triumph then designed its replacement, more focused on sportiness and adapted for emission standards. It was announced by its extreme TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) version, in January 2019. With its new 3-cylinder 2458 cc, it still stands out as the production motorcycle with the largest displacement. The power is 123-134 kW (165-180 hp) at 6000 rpm and torque is 221-225 N⋅m at 4000 rpm.



It now has four riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport, Rider). Lightened by forty kilos thanks to a new aluminum frame, a modified engine crankcase and innovative crankshaft balancers, the new Rocket weighs 291 kg in its R and TFC versions, and 294 kg in its GT version.



On the stylistic side, the new Rocket 3 has a double LED headlight with a light signature and the Triumph logo in the center. The passenger footrests are practically invisible when raised. Around fifty accessories are available, including the Highway kit, comprising saddlebags, a retractable mounting kit and the gear change assistant, available on the two common versions.



For its equipment, the Rocket 3 has a standard cruise control, a USB port under the saddle and heated grips on the GT model (optional on the R model). The GT version has a passenger backrest in addition to the R. The Rocket 3 range is equipped with Triumph's Bluetooth connectivity system and an anti-theft tracking system.

In January 2019, the Rocket 3 TFC was announced, with 182 hp and 225 Nm of torque at its rear wheel by a single-sided swingarm. 35 kg lighter than the first generation, the Rocket 3 TFC is produced in 750 copies for a price of €29500.