Triumph Rocket III Touring: history, specs, pictures

Triumph Rocket III Touring
Manufacturer	Triumph
Also called	Rocket III Touring ABS
Production	2006 - 2017
Class	Cruiser
Engine	in-line three, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	101.6mm x 101.6mm
Compression ratio	8.7:1
Horsepower	144.83 HP (108.0 KW) @ 5750RPM
Torque	163.01 ft/lbs (221.0 Nm) @ 2750RPM
Fuel System	injection. multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterflies
Ignition	digital-inductive type via engine management system
Spark Plug	NGK DPR8EA9 `12-17
Battery	YUASA YTX20L-BS `12-17
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) Clutch: wet. multi-plate
Final Drive	Shaft `12-17
Suspension	Front: kayaba 43mm forks. Rear: kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.
Brakes	Front: double disc. nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. abs. Rear: single disc. brembo 2-piston fixed calipers. abs.
Front Tire	150/80-r16
Rear Tire	180/70-r16
Wheelbase	67.13 inches (1705 mm)
Length	98.43 inches (2500 mm)
Width	39.17 inches (995 mm)
Height	46.65 inches (1185 mm)
Seat Height	28.74 inches (730 mm)
Weight	789.25 pounds (358.0 Kg) (dry), 395.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity	1.56 Gallon (5.90 Liters)
Fuel Capacity	6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	8.11 liters/100 km (12.3 km/l or 29.00 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Triumph Rocket III Touring was a in-line three, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Triumph between 2006 and 2017. Max torque was 163.01 ft/lbs (221.0 Nm) @ 2750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 144.83 HP (108.0 KW) @ 5750 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line three, four-stroke. A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 2294.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet. multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 150/80-r16 front tire and a 180/70-r16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. abs. in the front and a single disc. brembo 2-piston fixed calipers. abs. in the rear. The front suspension was a kayaba 43mm forks. while the rear was equipped with a kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.. The Rocket III Touring was fitted with a 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 789.25 pounds (358.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 67.13 inches (1705 mm) long.

2006 Triumph Rocket III Touring

Long-distance riding requires a bit more than mere engine-and chassis-tuning, though. You need something to keep the weather off you and bags to carry your stuff. To those ends, Triumph came up with a truly quick-detach windscreen and saddlebags that appear to owe much to Harley-Davidson designs.

2009 Triumph Rocket III Touring

So, you're in love with the insane torque and thrust of the Rocket III and you'd like to take this bike and your significant other on a longer ride. Good, because Triumph kind of knew this was coming down the hatch and prepared the Touring version of the Rocket. The 2008 Rocket III Touring retains all the beastly character of the base model, but brings in several functional upgrades you'll love.

Cue in the waterproof hardcases, a detachable windscreen for better rider protection, a more comfy seat and rubber insulated footboards. Even more, optional backrests and more are up for grabs.

2010 Triumph Rocket III Touring

The 2009 Rocket III Touring is an upgraded version of the base power cruiser, loaded with extras to allows the rider to share the exhilarating experience with a passenger and enjoy longer trips aboard this amazing machine.

While the tech specs are basically the same, the suspension has been re-tuned for providing more comfort and retain the nimble handling. Touring with this bike is now easier thanks to the detachable windscreen, full floorboards, hard sidecases and revised seats. Optional accessories are also available, such as a passenger backrest and many more.

2011 Triumph Rocket III Touring

Even though Touring and Rocket III seem to be wrong together in the same sentence, the 2010 iteration of Triumph's awesome machine brings in the same mix of awesome and wow- factor. The beast remains as savage as you know it: the 2.3-liter triple-cylinder engine delivers insane amounts of torque and brutal acceleration regardless of speed or gear.

However, having your better half in the back and gear for overnight trips is now much easier thanks to the generous side cases. And longer hauls will also be more comfortable with the windscreen and floorboards, too.

2013 Triumph Rocket III Touring

If you like sharing the extreme sensations a machine such as the Triumph Rocket III can deliver, then it's the Touring version you should be reaching for. The bike is almost as savage as its Roadster sibling, but it comes with a lot of convenient additions to make longer trips more enjoyable and power delivery more predictable.

Starting with the floorboards, detachable windscreen, more comfy seats and backrests, the 2012 Rocket III Touring also brings in the hard saddlebags with plenty of storage for personal belonging for both a weekend getaway or longer rides.

2014 Triumph Rocket III Touring

If one decides they can't get enough of the massive grunt of the 2.3 litre engine from the Rocket, and wants to share it with a passenger, then the 2014 MY Triumph Rocket III Touring is the right choice. Take the massively powerful Rocket, and fit it with a passenger seat, padded sissy bar for the pillion rider, add capacious hard saddlebags, a detachable windscreen and the end result is the same top-displacement production bike, only now able to thrill two persons at the same time.

2015 Triumph Rocket III Touring

The 2015 MY Triumph Rocket III Touring delivers the same good-old, revered asphalt-scorching torque of the biggest engine manufactured for a series bike, but packed with touring amenities that make life more comfortable when riding two-up. This monster comes equipped with a windscreen, saddlebags and a passenger backrest, and all one needs is a pillion, gas and a destination.

The machine shares only its engine and headlights with the Roadster version, and even the engine has been remapped for even more torque, ensuring that even two-up, fully loaded, and uphill, the Rocket will be as responsive as ever.

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