New – Triumph Rocket III 2300 cc – Used TRIUMPH

Triumph Rocket III 2300 cc

New - Triumph Rocket III 2300 cc - Used TRIUMPH

Triumph has just unveiled in Texas, a month before the Paris Motor Show, the largest motorcycle ever produced in series: the Rocket III 2300 cc. A 142 hp cruiser available in France next spring.

Announced two years ago (read), the 2300 cc Triumph Rocket III cruiser has just been presented to the American dealers of the British brand gathered in San Antonio, Texas.

This 142 hp, 320 kg dry monster, anabolic cousin of a BMW R1200C or a Harley V-Rod, is driven by a 3-cylinder in the direction of the road equipped with pistons of … 101.6 mm in diameter! Taking its name from the 1960 BSA Rocket III powered by Triumph’s first 3-cylinder, the 2300 cc Rocket III takes over the front brake of the Daytona 955i, a dual lens similar to that of the Speed ​​Triple and ergonomics based on that of Bonneville America.

It will be presented at the Paris Salon from September 26 to October 5 and should be marketed in France in spring 2004 at a price not yet communicated..

Technical characteristics (manufacturer data)

Engine
Type Three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, dual overhead camshaft
Displacement 2.294 cm3
Bore / Stroke 101.6mm x 94.3mm
Compression ratio 8.7 to 1
Food Multipoint sequential injection
Ignition Digital induction type, by the injection ECU
Transmission
Primary By pinions
Final Acatene (gimbal)
Clutch Multi-discs in oil bath
Gearbox 5 reports
   
Cycle part
Frame Double thorn tubular steel
Swinging arm Double, steel
Front wheel Cast aluminum 5-stick, 17 x 3.5
Rear wheel 5-Stick Cast Aluminum, 16 x 7.5
Front tire 150/80 V 17
Rear tire 240/50 R 16
Front suspension 43mm inverted fork
Suspension AR Two chrome-plated handsets, adjustable in preload
Front brakes Dual 320mm floating discs with four-piston caliper
Rear brakes 316 mm disc with two piston caliper
   
Dimensions
Length 2,480 mm
Handlebar width 880 mm
Height 1,150 mm
Saddle height 740 mm
Wheelbase 1,690 mm
Hunt 32 ° / 152 mm
Dry weight 320 kg
Tank 25 liters
   
Performances
Max power 142 hp at 5,750 rpm
Max torque 200 Nm at 2,500 rpm
   
Commercial information
Guarantee 2 years, unlimited mileage
Frequency of revisions To confirm
Price To be confirmed (around € 19,000)
Marketing Spring 2004

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