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Triumph Rocket III Roadster in the test

Gigantic, powerful, strong as a bear

Maximum displacement on two wheels makes the Triumph Rocket III the boss in the ring. 2013 even more gigantic, because the roadster version now has no torque throttling in the lower three gears.

D.he engine of the Triumph Rocket III Roadster

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Maximum displacement on two wheels makes the Triumph Rocket III the boss in the ring.

Christian Vetter, test driver at MOTORRAD, smiles: “It’s fun!” For a Swabian engineer, it’s a real emotional outburst. He has just determined the impressive performance of the 2013 Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster. The 365-kilo colossus sprints from zero to 100 km / h in 3.5 seconds. And in the final fifth gear, the power cruiser goes from 60 to 140 in just 7.2 seconds. Respect! This is much faster than usual in this category and also a little better than before. For the roadster version of the three-cylinder, Triumph is now removing the electronic throttling in the first three gears. In third gear, the Rocket III lets loose more than 200 Newton meters on the dyno under 3000 tours. The result is impressive every time the traffic light starts: “First again!” – not exactly a compliment for a man, but a constant reality for a rocket man. The Big Block converts every twitch of the wrist into a powerful forward drive.

Triumph Rocket III Roadster in the test

Gigantic, powerful, strong as a bear

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The chassis of the Triumph Rocket III Roadster

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Fat: 368 kilos and a very black, nasty look.

The chassis springs and dampens very reasonably even on third-class, potholed roads. The 43 mm upside-down fork can do more and has more reserves than the stereo struts. The rocket is fed up, well tuned. Comfortable and bolt-stable even with the speedometer showing 200 and 5000 tours in the last gear. Pah, the Rocket eats Harleys for breakfast. Only deeply rolled longitudinal gullies take them off course. No wonder, with 240 mm rear roller and 150 mm front tire. After all, the raised Metzeler Marathon ME 880 stick well. The handling for such a colossus is great. The fat guy is really clever around the corners.

The crankshaft rotating transversely to the direction of travel has an effect. BMW boxers and Hondas send their regards to Pan European like Gold Wing. Even the lean angle is okay. Later on, the footpegs create furrows in the asphalt. Especially since the broad-shouldered and -legged, upright and casual sitting position gives you full control. You just have to be able to take decisive action. Class are gear indicators, 10,000 service intervals and cranked tire valves. A matter of taste the many black instead of shiny chrome components. But one thing is clear: Nobody offers more motorcycles for the money, 17,390 euros without additional costs, than the boss, the Rocket III Roadster.

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Technical data of the Triumph Rocket III Roadster

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An impressive driving experience, as this huge colossus swings nimbly through the curves.

engine
Water-cooled three-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, one balancer shaft, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, bucket tappets, dry sump lubrication, injection, Ø 52 mm, regulated catalytic converter, 492 W alternator, 12 V / 18 Ah battery, mechanically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, Five-speed gearbox, cardan, secondary ratio 2.846.
Bore x stroke 101.6 x 94.3 mm
Cubic capacity 2294 cm³
Compression ratio 8.7: 1
rated capacity 108.8 kW (148 hp) at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque 221 Nm at 3250 rpm

landing gear
Backbone frame made of steel, supporting motor made of steel, upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm, two-arm swing arm made of steel, two spring struts, adjustable spring base, double disc brake at the front, Ø 320 mm, four -piston fixed calipers, disc brake at the rear, Ø 316 mm, double-piston floating caliper, SECTION.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 16; 7.50 x 16
Tires 150/80 R 16; 240/50 R 16
Tires in the Metzeler ME 880 test

Dimensions + weights
Wheelbase 1695 mm, steering head angle 58.0 degrees, caster 148 mm, spring travel f / r 120/105 mm, seat height 750 mm, weight with a full tank of 370 kg, payload 219 kg, tank capacity 24.0 liters.
guarantee two years
Colors Black, matte black
price 17,390 euros
Ancillary costsn 395 euros

Readings
Performance
Top speed1,193 km / h
Acceleration*
0-100 km / h 3.5 sec
0-140 km / h 6.3 sec
Draft *
60-100 km / h 3.4 sec
100-140 km / h 3.8 sec
140-180 km / h 5.2 sec
Speedometer deviation *
effective (display 50/100)
48/97 km / h

consumption
Country road * 6.1 l / 100 km / h
Theor. Range * 393 km
Fuel type super

* MOTORCYCLE measurement; 1 Manufacturer information; 2 Power on the crankshaft. Measurements on the Dynojet roller test stand 250, corrected according to 95/1 / EG, maximum possible deviation +/- 5%

Used Triumph Rocket III Roadster in Germany

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The displacement monsters are a rarity.

With its 2300ccm engine, the Triumph Rocket III Roadster is a real displacement king on the used market. However, their extreme appearance has kept sales low, which is why the selection on the used market is now very small and relatively expensive. Here is a price comparison: used Triumph Rocket III Roadster in Germany.

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