Triumph Rocket III Touring. March 2008
Four years on it still holds the record as the largest capacity production motorcycle in the world. The Rocket III has earned a place in history and now the latest member of the family - the brand new Rocket III Touring - is about to go on sale in Australia.
The $25,990 (plus ORC) Rocket III Touring is Triumph's first purpose built touring cruiser and combines awesome performance with effortless long haul ability. It shares the same powerplant as the Rocket III - a fuel injected, 12-valve, three-cylinder 2294cc engine - producing an extraordinary 21.3kg-m of torque at a lazy 2000rpm. Roll on the throttle in top gear from as little as 50km/h and there's an irresistible wave of torque at your disposal.
Even fully loaded and two up, the Rocket III Touring will accelerate effortlessly for easy overtaking.
Rider and passenger comfort are fundamentals on a cruising bike, so the Rocket III Touring seat is designed to provide luxurious accommodation. The seat is constructed from two separate layers of cushioning of different densities, while the passenger gets the extra benefit of a gel pad. All seams are fully taped, so a ride in the rain on Sunday doesn't mean a wet seat for the rest of the week!
Mounted on top of the all new seamless fuel tank is a large,handsome speedometer with an integrated analogue fuel gauge.
All new switch cubes house an instrument scroll button so you can check out the clock, trip and fuel range functions on the speedometer's display window without taking your hands off the bars.
A quick release "look over" screen comes as standard, again with great care paid to the details - the polished stainless steel mechanism and Triumph's unique spring loaded mounting bobbins lock the screen solidly in place, while lower air deflectors work with the main "blade" of the screen to keep turbulence at bay.
Quick release 39-litre colour matched panniers come as standard and are lockable using the bike's ignition key. Take them off for cleaning and you'll notice that they have been designed to sit up on their own on the garage floor. Take a ride in the rain and you'll notice something else - they're fully sealed and your possessions stay dry.
The four colour schemes are Jet Black with hand-painted silver coachlines, Jet Black/New England White, Jet Black/ Tornado Red and Eclipse Blue on Azure Blue.
With nearly 70 new accessories designed exclusively for the Rocket III Touring, the options for making the bike unmistakably yours are endless. Accessories include a range of seats, a selection of backrests, a variety of luggage options and a multitude of chrome parts.
The Rocket III Touring is now on sale, joining the Rocket III ($23,990 plus ORC) and Rocket III Classic ($24,790 plus ORC)
