The Triumph Rocket III Classic is a motorcycle model released in 2008-09. Its four stroke, longitudinal three-cylinder engine has a capacity of 2294 cc or 140 cubic inches with a bore x stroke of 101.6 x 94.3 mm. The bike has a liquid-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 8.7:1. It also features a multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection and digital inductive type ignition via electronic engine management. The maximum power output is 103.6 kW or 140 hp at 5750 rpm, while the maximum torque is 200 Nm / 20.4 kgf-m / 147ft.lbf at 2500 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed gearbox with a wet, multi-plate clutch, while the final drive is shaft-driven. The frame is constructed of tubular steel, twin spine, with a 43 mm upside-down fork front suspension and chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload rear suspension. The brake system includes 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers, and a single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper for the rear. The front wheel measures 3.5 x 17, 5 spoke, while the rear wheel is 7.5 x 16, 5 spoke, and both wheels feature V-rated tubeless tires. The bike has a height of 1165 mm / 45.9 in, length of 2500 mm / 98.4 in, and width of 970 mm / 38.2 in, with a wheelbase of 1695 mm / 66.7 in and a dry weight of 320 kg / 704 lbs, while the wet weight is 350 kg / 771.6 lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 24 litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal and has an average consumption rate of 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg. The standing ¼ mile time is 12.2 seconds, and the top speed is 219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Rocket III Classic
| 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 |
