Triumph has announced that the production-version Rocket 3 will come in two more models, the basic “R” roadster and the GT with touring capability.

These will follow the limited-edition Rocket 3 TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) which arrives in late November.

Last month the company revealed the TFC’s tech specs that proclaimed the Rocket is still the world’s torque monster.

Triumph Motorcycles Australia has not yet released pricing, but expect to pay much more than the current Rocket III ($23,990). Only 750 numbered models of the TFC will be made worldwide and Australia gets 25.

We expect the production Rocket 3 R and GT will arrive next year.

Rocket 3 output

The 2.3-litre Triumph Rocket III has now become the 2.5-litre Rocket 3 with the biggest capacity and most torque of any production bike in the world.

Currently the Rocket III has the biggest capacity engine of any production motorcycle with a 2294cc triple, delivering 221Nm of torque and 109kW of power.

The Rocket 3 TFC has 134kW of power and 225Nm of torque, while the base R and GT models will have slightly less output at 221Nm of torque at 4000rpm and 124kW of power at 6000rpm.

New Rocket 3 models come with a single-sided swingarm, chunky forks, resigned cowl, new exhaust, beefier Brembo brakes and a contoured rider’s seat.

Rocket 3 R will be available in a choice of Korosi Red and Phantom Black while the GT arrives in Silver Ice and Storm Grey with a Korosi Red pinstripe decal, or Phantom Black.

Lower weight

Triumph claims the new Rocket 3 will be more than 40kg lighter, which is 13% lighter less than Rocket III thanks largely to its aluminium frame.

It comes with a fully adjustable Showa monoshock with piggyback reservoir and 47mm adjustable Showa front forks with rebound and compression adjustability.

Brakes are top-shelf Brembo Stylema calipers with increased airflow around the brake pads to help the calipers cool quicker.

There is also a claimed world-first integrated GoPro control system that enables GoPro camera operation via an accessory Bluetooth connectivity module.

The connection and control is displayed on the TFT instruments, enabling intuitive video and photo operation via the switchgear.

Rider aids

The new models also come with a suite of hi-tech rider aids:

• 2nd generation TFT instruments that can be personalised, allowing the rider to update the start-up screen message with their name;
• Cornering ABS;
• Cornering Traction Control;
• Inertial Measurement Unit developed in partnership with Continental that takes constant measurements of roll, pitch, yaw, lean angle and acceleration rates;
• 4 riding modes: Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-configurable that adjust throttle response and traction control, adjustable on the move;
• All-LED lighting with Daytime Running Lights;
• Hill Hold Control;
• Cruise Control;
• Keyless ignition and steering Lock;
• Heated grips standard on the Rocket 3 GT and an accessory on the R;
• USB charging under the seat;
• Triumph Shift Assist for ‘up and down’ gear changes without  the clutch;
• Turn-by-turn navigation system powered by Google;
• My Triumph app for iOS and Android that delivers the navigation function;
• Integrated phone and music operation; and
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.

Accessories

The new Rocket 3 R and GT can be personalised with more than 50 Triumph accessories.

Rocket 3 luggage range:

• Innovative Triumph patented cast aluminium pannier ‘retractable & ‘lockable’ mounting system
• 20L sports panniers
• 12L magnetic tank bag
• Innovative Triumph patented 9L quick-release tail pack

Comfort accessories include:

• Roadster and touring handlebars
• Touring and sport seat
• Rider seat pad
• Comfort pillion seat
• Passenger backrest and pads with billet machined plate
• Passenger backrest rack
• Forward and mid foot controls
• Knee pads

Style accessories include:

• Sport screen
• LED indicators (*in applicable markets) New security accessories include:
• Track+ Thatcham approved tracker with 24/7 monitoring by UK-based secure call-centre
• Protect+ Thatcham approved alarm system
• U-lock
• Disc lock
• Alarm disc lock
• Chain and lock
• Secure ground anchor

Highway inspiration kit

A selection of luggage and touring focused accessories can be fitted to the R and GT:

• Luggage rack
• Sports panniers
• Pannier mount kit
• Triumph Shift Assist
• Triumph TFT Connectivity System

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com