Cool-Motorcycles reviews Triumph Cruiser Rocket 3 Classic

Cruiser style. Rocket performance.
The Rocket III Classic exudes effortless, laid back cruiser style. Pulled back bars, footboards, large dual seat combined with classic styled reverse cone silencers and a two tone paint scheme could give the impression that it’s a little less purposeful than the standard Rocket III.

Don’t be fooled.
The Rocket III Classic has all the performance, handling and usability that make every Rocket III so special. Same engine, same torque, same awe inspiring performance, same effortless handling, same high spec sports bike derived brakes – all delivered with its own classic cruiser style.

FEATURES

Engine

The incredible 2.3 liter, in-line, water cooled, triple cylinder engine means that even two-up the Rocket III Classic accelerates incredibly hard without obvious effort. Despite its size, the engine is incredibly smooth as the balance, input and rear drive shaft contra-rotate against the crankshaft, which makes for minimal torque reaction.

Transmission

Shaft drive is ideally suited to dealing with such a strong production engine and gives the added benefit of being highly durable and virtually maintenance free.

Brakes

The Rocket III Classic’s front brakes – twin four-piston calipers mated with 320mm floating discs – are built to sports bike specification and provide awesome stopping power. The rear brake, developed especially by Brembo, is a single twin piston caliper and 316mm disc.

Fuelling

Twin butterfly valves for each throttle body are used to give precise control over the engine and this set-up allows the ECU to vary the mixture flow and ignition map dependent on gear selected and road speed. The torque curve is thus tailored specifically for each gear ratio. And the result is impressive – over 90% of the engine’s prodigious torque output is available at just 2000rpm, giving incredible levels of flexibility and making the five-speed gearbox almost redundant.

Suspension

The Rocket III Classic’s chassis is something quite special and centres on a large tubular steel twin-spine frame, which houses the motor, while 43mm upside down forks and spring preload adjustable twin rear shocks, built specifically for the Rocket III, add control, composure and supple compliance.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine

• Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
• Capacity: 2294cc
• Bore/Stroke: 101.6 x 94.3mm
• Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
• Fuel System: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Transmission

• Final Drive: Shaft
• Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox: 5-speed

Cycle Parts

• Frame: Tubular steel, twin spine
• Swingarm: Twin-sided, steel
• Front Wheel: alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5in
• Rear Wheel: alloy 5-spoke 16 x 7.5in
• Front Tyre: 150/80 R 17
• Rear Tyre:240/50 R 16
• Front Suspension: 43mm upside down forks
• Rear Suspension: Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
• Front Brakes: Twin 320mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers
• Rear Brakes: Single 316mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimensions

• Length: 98.4in
• Width (Handlebars): 38.2in
• Height: 45.9in
• Seat Height: 29.1in
• Wheelbase: 66.7in
• Rake/Trail: 32°/148mm
• Weight (Dry): 704lbs
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 6.3 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

• Maximum Power: 140bhp at 6,000 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 147ft.lbf at 2,500 rpm

Colours

• Cherry Red/New England White, Pacific Blue/Aluminum

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