Triumph’s Large Rocket III Motorcycle
This is Triumph’s large Rocket III motorcycle which has been purposely reigned in by the manufacturer so that it produces less than peak power in the first 3 gears. Why? To avoid “rider intimidation”, that’s why. After all, the big Rocket puts out more horsepower and torque compact cars sold in Malaysia.The Rocket III is a whirling, mechanised cyclone of power. Its three fuel-injected cylinders displace a monstrous 2,294cc and pump out 147lb-ft of torque. That amazing output is fed to the giant 240-section rear tyre via a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive, while the massively strong steel frame, upside-down forks and Daytona 955i spec four-piston brake calipers elementally contain the Rocket III’s potential.
Triumph has long been known for its innovative three-cylinder designs, but the DOHC liquid-cooled engine breaks new ground. Each piston measures over 4 inches across-the same as a Dodge Viper-giving each cylinder more displacement than an entire GSXR-750. Triumph claims 147 ft.-lbs. of torque at 2,500 RPM and 140HP at 5,750 RPM for the oversquare fuel-injected mill. All this power should give the 704-pound (dry) juggernaut a 0-60 time of around 2.8 seconds, and a 0-100 time of just over 7 seconds.Power is laid down through a five-speed gearbox, shaft drive (a first for Triumph) and an impressive 240/50-16 rear tire.Stopping the beast are twin 320mm discs and four-piston calipers from the firm’s Daytona 955i sportbike in the front, and a 316mm disk with a twin-piston caliper out back. Cruiser-style ergos should make this performance easy to handle. Seat height is set at a surprisingly low 29.1 inches, and the reach to the forward-mount footpegs and pullback handlebars is said to be no greater than the 800cc Bonneville America.
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