Triumph Rocket III (2008-09)

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The Triumph Rocket III motorcycle was produced from 2008 to 2009 and has a four-stroke, longitudinal three-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 2294 cc or 140 cubic inches. Featuring multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, it has a compression ratio of 8.7:1 and a maximum power of 103.6kW or 140 horsepower at 5750 rpm. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission and a tubular steel twin spine frame, with a front suspension of 43mm upside-down forks and rear suspension featuring chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The front brakes have two 320mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 316mm disc and two-piston caliper. The front wheel is 3.5 x 17, and the rear wheel is 7.5 x 16, both with five spokes. The fuel capacity is 24 liters, with an average consumption of 6.4 L/100 km. The standing 1/4 mile is achieved in 12.2 seconds, and the top speed is 219.4 km/h or 136.3 mph. %The motorcycle has been reviewed by Motorcycle-USA and compared to the 2005 Yamaha V-Max on Motorcyclist and Motorbikes Today. The dry weight of the bike is 320 kg or 704 lbs, with a wet weight of 350 kg or 771.6 lbs. The dimensions of the bike are 1165 mm in height, 2500 mm in length, and 970 mm in width, with a wheelbase of 1695 mm and a seat height of 740 mm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Rocket III

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
Reviews: Motorcycle-USA / Rocket III Vs. 2005 Yamaha V-Max Motorcyclist / Motorbikes Today

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