“Surely Triumph can’t just be making a limited run of Rocket 3 TFCs”, we thought, when Triumph unveiled the return of the TFC programme a few months back. And we were right. Triumph have just announced a full production run of Rocket 3 Rs and Rocket 3 GTs. And in case you don’t know, a Rocket 3 is what you get when you cross a car engine with a motorcycle.
As the names suggest, one’s standard (albeit R designated) with a sport rider and pillion seat, and one’s a GT with a tailored pillion seat setup. Just look at them, and think of them as the Bobber to the Speedmaster. Move over Diavel 1260 S, there’s a new boss in town, with a 2.5l engine, enough power (165hp @ 6,000rpm) and torque (221nm @ 4,000rpm) to slow earth’s rotation, and more presence than a US carrier fleet sailing up the gulf.
Triumph says the new Rocket 3 has the highest ever specification, including premium brakes (Brembo M50s), premium suspension, plus cutting edge rider aids (all the usual stuff), “phenomenal” handling, and a butt load of comfort and touring ability.
Both models are ~40kg lighter than the old Rocket III, and as a result sits on the right side of 300kg (!), at 291kg (R) and 294kg (GT). No pricing is available just yet, but we’d reckon around £20k or so.
Update: both models have indicative pricing of £19,500 each, and will be confirmed in September.
For now, enjoy the photos.
Full Specs
NEW ROCKET 3 R
NEW ROCKET 3 GT
Engine Type
Inline 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC
Capacity
2,458cc
Bore/Stroke
110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Maximum Power
167PS /165 bhp (123 kW) @ 6,000rpm
Maximum Torque
221Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel system
Ride-by-wire, fuel injected
Exhaust
Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box
Final drive
Shaft, bevel box
Clutch
Hydraulic, torque-assist
Gearbox
6 speed
Frame
Full aluminium frame
Instruments
TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) –
Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module
Swingarm
Single-sided, cast aluminium
Front Wheel
17 x 3.5in cast aluminium
Rear Wheel
16 x 7.5in cast aluminium
Front Tyre
150/80 R17 V
Rear Tyre
240/50 R16 V
Front Suspension
Showa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster. 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm rear wheel travel.
Front Brake
Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema® 4-piston radial monobloc calipers,
Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS
Seat Height
773mm
750mm
Rake
27.9º
Trail
134.9 mm
Dry Weight
291 kg (R)
294 kg (GT)
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 L
Fuel Consumption
TBC
CO2 Emissions
TBC
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