The Triumph Rocket III motorcycle was produced from 2008 to 2009 and has a four-stroke, longitudinal three-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 2294 cc or 140 cubic inches. Featuring multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, it has a compression ratio of 8.7:1 and a maximum power of 103.6kW or 140 horsepower at 5750 rpm. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission and a tubular steel twin spine frame, with a front suspension of 43mm upside-down forks and rear suspension featuring chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The front brakes have two 320mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 316mm disc and two-piston caliper. The front wheel is 3.5 x 17, and the rear wheel is 7.5 x 16, both with five spokes. The fuel capacity is 24 liters, with an average consumption of 6.4 L/100 km. The standing 1/4 mile is achieved in 12.2 seconds, and the top speed is 219.4 km/h or 136.3 mph. %The motorcycle has been reviewed by Motorcycle-USA and compared to the 2005 Yamaha V-Max on Motorcyclist and Motorbikes Today. The dry weight of the bike is 320 kg or 704 lbs, with a wet weight of 350 kg or 771.6 lbs. The dimensions of the bike are 1165 mm in height, 2500 mm in length, and 970 mm in width, with a wheelbase of 1695 mm and a seat height of 740 mm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Rocket III
| Year | 2008 – 09 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 2294 cc / 140 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 101.6 x 94.3 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Induction | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 200 Nm / 20.4 kgf-m / 147ft.lbf @ 2500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Tubular steel, twin spine |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel | 3.5 x 17, 5 spoke |
| Rear Wheel | 7.5 x 16, 5 spoke |
| Front Tyre | 150/80 V17 |
| Rear Tyre | 240/50 V16 |
| Rake | 32 degrees |
| Trail | 152mm / 6.0 in |
| Dimensions | Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 970 mm / 38.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm / 66.7 in |
| Seat Height | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 320 kg / 704 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 350 kg / 771.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph |
| Reviews | Motorcycle-USA / Rocket III Vs. 2005 Yamaha V-Max Motorcyclist / Motorbikes Today |
