Is the Triumph Rocket 3 good for touring?

Is the Triumph Rocket 3 good for touring?

Bear in mind, this is a very large motorcycle and not for beginners. However, thanks to its great design and some excellent weight distribution, the Rocket III Touring is a fine option for those with the experience to ride her.

How reliable is the Triumph Rocket 3?

Reliability of the heftily constructed engine has been very good. A few early Rockets suffered with oil leaks, and a gearbox spring could fail, resulting in the bike jumping out of gear between first and second.

How much horsepower does a Triumph Rocket 3 have?

165 HP
ROCKET 3 SPECIFICATIONS

Feature Details
Engine & Transmission
Stroke 85.9
Compression 10.8:1
Max Power EC 165 HP (123 kW) @ 6,000rpm

Where is the Triumph Rocket 3 made?

Triumph Rocket 3

Manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles Ltd
Assembly Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Predecessor Triumph Rocket III
Class Power cruiser
Engine 2,458 cc (150.0 cu in) water-cooled dual overhead camshaft inline three-cylinder

How much does a Triumph Rocket 3 Touring weight?

Triumph Rocket III Touring

Make Model Triumph Rocket III Touring
Wheelbase 1705 mm / 67.2 in
Seat Height 730 mm / 28.7 in
Wet Weight 395 kg / 869 lbs
Fuel Capacity 22.3 Litres / 5.9 US gal / 4.9 Imp gal

Is the Rocket 3 a cruiser?

Fifteen years after its debut, Triumph’s big-bore three-cylinder cruiser, the Rocket 3, has been completely redesigned. Engine capacity is up from 2,294cc to 2,458cc, further cementing the massive Brit bike’s title as the world’s largest-displacement production motorcycle.

Does Triumph Rocket 3 have cruise control?

The Rocket 3 lineup’s high equipment specification continues with: electronic cruise control system fitted as standard to reduce rider fatigue on longer journeys, heated grips as standard on the GT model (and as an accessory on the R model) with two heat mode settings, USB charging port for convenient and secure under- …

What engine is in a Triumph Rocket 3?

At 2,294 cc (140.0 cu in) it had the largest-displacement engine of any production motorcycle until the release of the Triumph Rocket 3….Triumph Rocket III.

Manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles Ltd
Engine 2,294 cc (140.0 cu in) DOHC liquid-cooled straight three
Bore / stroke 101.6 mm × 94.3 mm (4.00 in × 3.71 in)

What’s the price of a 2014 Triumph Rocket?

The Triumph Rocket III Touring is priced at $16,999. Hit the jump for more information on the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Touring. No touring bike has more effortless torque than the Rocket III Touring, with more at idle than most touring bikes can muster at their best.

What kind of tires does a Triumph Rocket 3 have?

Among the features offer by the Triumph Rocket III Roadster you’ll find many blackened components including radiator cowls, rear mudguard rails, airbox cover, fork protectors, and mirrors. The Triumph Rocket III Roadster rides on 150/80 R17 front and 240/50 R16 rear tires and has a wet weight of 367 Kg.

Is the Triumph Rocket a run away success?

But though The Rocket has, without doubt, entered the motorcycle pantheon of Unique and Famous Bikes, the big triple has never been the run away success the Hinckley firm hoped. Triumph Rocket Touring 2011 Paris Show. Image:WikipediaTriumph Rocket Touring 2011 Paris Show. Image:Wikipedia Some say the basic design concept was flawed.

Which is better Triumph Rocket or BMW tourer?

Triumph have clearly taken a leaf out of BMW’s book when specifying the Rocket; standard levels on the Classic and Roadster are pretty basic with the tourer only a tad better, but the accessories catalogue is huge. Pick and mix does offer choice but seems a bit mean given the bike’s asking price.