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Triumph Rocket III Classic

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Triumph Rocket III Classic

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HAVING PARKED THE Rocket III Classic outside an ex-Little Chef which is now an Americanised diner with burgers and fancy ice-cream on the menu, I concluded the big triple has evolved similarly. On its launch two years ago the Rocket III was bold, British and unmistakably a Triumph, with its ...  Continue reading

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mad-mich
If you intend to use this bike in the winter months I would reconsider. After researching the issues I have had I have discovered I am not the only owner to have had these problems. I have had new Triumphs for Continue reading...

alphadeltabravo
The review on VD comparing the Classic to the Goldwing says it all really. If you are looking for a tourer, dont go the obvious route, try this and be pleasantly suprised!

The only thing I miss is a safer li Continue reading...

BikerSid
In November 2007 I began the search for a new bike to celebrate upcoming retirement (50 not 65, very lucky, I know.) I've owned a few of the sport tourers but wanted a change, particularly ergonomics. Something Continue reading...

Richie Williams
nice looker with a very reliable engine Continue reading...

Apollo63
Would recommend this model to anyone,once you get your head round the fact that it isn't anywhere near as cumbersome as it looks it all makes perfect sense, it is the benchmark for building an all round muscle Continue reading...
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A slightly blinged up version of the Rocket.
 
Size still hampers it.
  • Year: from 2006
  • Top speed: 130mph
  • Price new: 12399
  • Engine capacity: 2294cc
  • Power: 142bhp
  • Torque: 147lb ft
  • Weight: 320kg
  • 0-60: 3.8 seconds
  • Full spec

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