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Triumph Rocket III Touring

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Make Model

Triumph Rocket III Touring

Year

2013

Engine

Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity

2294 cc / 140 cu in
Bore x Stroke 101.6 x 94.3 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio 8.7:1

Induction

Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Ignition 

Digital  inductive type  via electronic engine management 
Starting Electric

Max Power

77.3 kW / 105.9 hp @ 5400 rpm

Max Torque

203Nm / 200.7 kgf-m / 150 ft.lbs @ 2500 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi-plate

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Shaft
Frame Tubular steel, twin spine

Front Suspension

43mm Upside down forks, Kayaba
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension

Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, Kayaba
Rear Wheel Travel 105 mm / 4.1 in

Front Brakes

2 x 320 mm Foating discs, 4 piston calipers, Nissen, ABS

Rear Brakes

Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper, Brembo, ABS
Front Wheel Alloy 25-spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Rear Wheel Alloy 25-spoke, 16 x 7.5in

Front Tyre

150/80 -R16

Rear Tyre

180/70 -R16
Rake 32°
Trail 152 mm / 6.0 in
Dimensions Length  2603 mm / 102.4 in
Width   995 mm / 39.1 in  (including levers (widest fixed part)
Height  1182 / 46.5 in (excluded quick release screen & mirrors)
Wheelbase 1705 mm / 67.2 in
Seat Height 730 mm / 28.7 in
Wet Weight 395 kg / 869 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

22.3 Litres / 5.9 US gal / 4.9 Imp gal

The Rocket III Touring has always been much more than a Rocket III with bags and screen added. In fact the first 2007 Touring model shared only its front brake, mirrors and tail light with the Rocket III, along with the epic, 2.3 litre, three-cylinder engine. The rest was designed specifically for the touring cruiser role.

For 2013, Triumph has enhanced the Rocket III Touring with a package of extras designed to give touring riders even more as standard, including:

- Chrome engine dresser bars, aiding protection of bike and rider while embellishing its looks. These also provide further scope for personalisation with highway pegs and additional lighting.
- A quick-release sissy bar with backrest for extra passenger security.
- A purpose-designed, quick-release Triumph luggage rack.
- New colours with hand-painted coach lines:
- Black and red with single coach line
- Black with twin, gold coach lines

The huge torque output (203Nm) of the Rocket III Touring’s unmistakable 2,294cc triple engine is perfect for a relaxed, low revving ride regardless of load or conditions, with or without a passenger, while the dependable shaft drive minimises maintenance. The chassis has an exceptionally low centre of gravity, making the Rocket III Touring easy and unintimidating to manoeuvre, while the 16″ wheels and 180 section rear tyre – narrower than the original Rocket III’s – provide a surprising level of agility without compromising stability.

Other Rocket III Touring unique features include a gel passenger seat and a dual density, layered foam seat for the rider for exceptional all-day comfort. The quick-release screen is standard equipment, as are the capacious 36 litre panniers.

There was nothing like the Rocket III Touring when it was originally launched and there hasn’t been since. The combination of completely effortless, low-revving torque with a big hit of horsepower on demand, all delivered with a larger-than-life take on Triumph’s unique three-cylinder character, resulted in what for many riders was the ultimate in long distance style and muscle.