Triumph Rocket III Classic (2008-09)

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.

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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