Triumph Unveils New Limited Edition Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black

Triumph Motorcycles have globally unveiled two new limited edition to its 2500cc triple , The Rocket III , namely the new Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black. There will only be a 1000 units of the Limited Edition globally and each motorcycle will come with a certificate of authenticity detailing the motorcycles
specific VIN number .

The New Rocket 3 R Black will come with an aggressive all-black colour scheme and New Rocket 3 GT Triple Black with a distinctive three-shades paint scheme. Premium carbon-fibre mudguard ,Unique blacked out engine finish, including Black painted exhaust headers ,Black painted heat shields and Crinkle black powder coated intake cover.

Unique blacked-out detailing, including on both-

•  New black painted headlight bezels, fly screen finishers, radiator cowls, seat  
     finishers and rear body finishers .
• New blacked out badging and rear wheel finishers.
• New black anodised components, rear frame forging, brake and clutch levers,   
     yokes, risers and handlebar clamps, RSU rocker, swingarm guard, side stand,
     rider footrest, brake and gear pedals, yokes, risers, heel guards and pillion 
     footrests and hangers.
•  Premium black anodised bar-end mirrors.

The new motorcycles will continue to be powered by the Largest production motorcycle engine in the world , 2,500cc Triumph triple engine  which puts outs a whooping  221Nm at a low 4,000 rpm and a  Peak power 167 PS at 6,000 rpm. The Lightweight aluminium frame with 47mm adjustable Showa forks with new black anodised fork lowers , top spec Brembo Stylema monobloc brakes with floating discs aims at delivering a world class ride quality .

The 18L fuel tank provides a great range while the Intricate 20 spoke cast wheels add to the charisma of the motorcyle and the Tailored pillion and rider seats with adjustable ergonomics add to the overall appeal as well as comfort and practicality of the mammoth .

The Rocket III comes loaded with features such as –

• Optimised Cornering ABS and traction control as standard

• Four riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-configurable)

• TFT display pre-enabled for accessory fit My Triumph connectivity system

•  LED lighting

• Hill hold control and cruise control

• Keyless ignition and keyless steering lock and USB charging socket as standard

• Heated grips (Rocket 3 GT)

The new limited edition Rocket 3 line-up comes in two stunning and sophisticated colour schemes. The Rocket 3 R Black, the ultimate muscle roadster, takes on a dark and moody style with a distinctive matt and gloss all-black paint scheme, with black tank badges and new ‘black’ branding. Alternatively the Rocket 3 GT Triple Black features a sophisticated dark style with a distinctive three-shade black paint scheme.

As with all Triumphs models, there is a wide range of Genuine Accessories available for the new limited edition Rocket 3s, through which each rider can tailor their bike to suit their preferences.  Among the available genuine accessories, customers can find Triumph Shift Assist, for clutchless up and down gear changes, heated grips (which come as standard on the Rocket 3 GT) and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System for enhanced safety and control. For more touring-oriented needs, a range of luggage is available with an innovative  . Triumph patented cast aluminium pannier mounting system, interchangeable seats and handlebars.

 

Detailed Spec Sheet –

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION	ROCKET 3 R BLACK / ROCKET 3 GT TRIPLE BLACK
Type	Inline 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC
Capacity	2,458 cc
Bore	110.2 mm
Stroke	85.9 mm
Compression	10.8:1
Maximum Power	167 PS / 165 bhp (123 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
Maximum Torque	221 Nm (163 lbft) @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel System	Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected
Exhaust	Black 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer
Final Drive	Shaft, bevel box
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulically operated, torque assist
Gearbox	6 Speed
CHASSIS	ROCKET 3 R BLACK / ROCKET 3 GT TRIPLE BLACK
Frame	Full aluminium frame
Swingarm	Single sided, cast aluminium
Front Wheel	17 x 3.5in cast aluminium
Rear Wheel	16 x 7.5in cast aluminium
Front Tyre	150/80 R17 V
Rear Tyre	240/50 R16 V
Front Suspension	Showa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster
Rear Suspension	Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster
Front Brakes	Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema® 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS
Instruments	TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS	ROCKET 3 R BLACK	ROCKET 3 GT TRIPLE BLACK
Length	2365 mm (93.1 in)
Width (Handlebars)	889 mm (35.0 in)	886 mm (34.9 in)
Height Without Mirrors	1065 mm (41.9 in)	1066 mm (42.0 in)
Seat Height	773 mm (30.4 in)	750 mm (29.5 in)
Wheelbase	1677 mm (66.0 in)
Rake	27.9 °
Trail	134.9 mm (5.3 in)
Dry weight	291 kg (642 lb)	294 kg (648 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.0 litres (4.76 US gal)
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS	ROCKET 3 R BLACK / ROCKET 3 GT TRIPLE BLACK
Fuel Consumption	40.4 mpg (7.0 l/100km)
CO2 Figures	158 g/km
Standard	EURO 5 CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures for fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real driving results.
SERVICE	ROCKET 3 R BLACK / ROCKET 3 GT TRIPLE BLACK
Service interval	10,000 miles (16,000 km) /12 months