But it is a far more competent all-rounder than its looks suggest. The change of engine note as the revs build (I went for gradual builds – first time I blipped the throttle and it dipped to the left was pant-worryingly scary) is addictive, the brakes could stop planets, but have decent feel and it has geniune presence (comedy moment when a lady came to walk past, looked at the Rocket 3, couldn’t work out how to go round it and headed back from whence she came!).Ĭould I, hand on heart, have one as my sole bike? It’d be a waste of a £20 grand bike. What about the good stuff? Handling: The PR ‘handles like a sportsbike’ pitch is a tad generous, but the Rocket 3r turns smoothly, easily and yes, much quicker than you’d think a big bike could do. So, it handled all the typical, everyday (boring) challenges with aplomb. Motorcycle legal advice: Your questions answered.Just stick it in any gear, settle in and let it get on with it effortlessly. Surely the Rocket would be far too big? I had to take care (turning it on the driveway was a challenge, my three-point turn was more like nine), but it fitted with inches to spare, nothing moved. That’s a bay, how about my garage? My Vulcan S lives with my wife’s 600 Shadow and a Moto-Morini 350 Sport. I had to be very careful paddling into space, but another bike could have squeezed in. One bike bay only, but I’ve never had to share it… until today. Showa ø47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks,Ĭompression and rebound adj.Once there I’d have to park, surely this bike would need a lot of space? Off to my local supermarket. Rocket 3 GT Custom Paint Job Lots of Carbon Parts (more than shown in Photos) c/w Luggage rack (not shown in photos) Runs amazing One (European) owner. – Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with One of the biggest, baddest, tire-roastingest roadsters on the market. Trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator,įuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature,Ĭlock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) No need to be a tech expert or touch the code, the. TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, Forget configuration headaches: the setup takes 3 minutes flat to give you a faster website in a few clicks. Stainless 3 into 1 headers with 3 exit Arrow branded silencer / CAT box It should also significantly undercut the £25,000 price tag that’s applied to the limited-edition model. But don’t despair as the firm is soon going to roll out a full-production version of the bike, and while it will lack some of the limited-edition TFC’s baubles the basic makeup will be much the same. If all this makes you think the Rocket 3 TFC might be the bike for you, there’s just one problem – Triumph is only making 750 of them and the entire UK allocation is already sold out. The lower weight combined with increased power means the Rocket is more of a performance bike than ever before, and its specs reflect that, with upside-down Showa forks, a single-sided swingarm and monoshock rear suspension, Brembo radial brake calipers and a vast array of electronics.

While Triumph’s claimed figure of 290kg dry means it’s still a hefty lump, that’s a significant 44.5kg less than its predecessor, thanks largely to an all-alloy chassis. The other key number is, of course, weight. The Rocket 3 R delivers instantaneous world-leading torque, incredible control, comfort and capability, while the Rocket 3 GT is built to go even further, in more comfort, with even more effortless touring capability. Two Magnificent Choices The new Rocket 3 line-up introduces two amazing all-new model choices. The old bike hit max power at 5750rpm and reached its 163lbft torque peak at a mere 2750rpm, while the new model needs 4000rpm to climb to its slightly higher 166lbft apogee. 2023 Triumph Rocket 3GT Features and Benefits. Of course, the Rocket 3 TFC’s 2458cc triple is entirely new, sharing nothing more than its layout with the old 2294cc unit, and it’s clearly a much revvier motor. That’s a healthy 32hp more than the last of the old-generation Rocket IIIs, which made 148hp. Triumph has already made promises that its new Rocket 3 TFC would be the most powerful production bike it’s ever made – and now it’s backing them up with some real numbers.Ĭutting straight to the chase, the power figure is pegged at 182PS – that’s 180hp – coming in at 7000rpm. *All-new 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 review available here*