Triumph Motorcycles launches its ultimate tourer – The Rocket 3 GT in India

The Rocket 3 GT features the world’s largest production motorcycle engine – a 2,500cc mill

Sep 10, 2020 No Comments Bikes Like


NEW DELHI :

Iconic British premium motorcycle brand Triumph Motorcycles today launched its ultimate tourer, the all-new Rocket 3 GT in India. The Rocket 3 GT carries over the might and presence of its predecessor – the legendary Rocket III and heralds the genesis of a new motorcycling legend. The all-new Rocket 3 GT is built to deliver astonishing performance, effortless touring capability combined with laid-back riding ergonomics and sublime comfort.

Featuring the world’s biggest production engine, the Rocket 3 GT is the touring variant of the Rocket 3R launched earlier in December 2019. With the addition of the new variant, Triumph is the only premium manufacturer in Indian to have the largest BS-VI portfolio consisting of 13 motorcycles in its fleet. 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shoeb Farooq, Business Head, Triumph Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd said “The Rocket 3 GT is an enthusiast’s machine, being an ideal amalgamation of class defining technology, dominating road presence, astounding performance and ergonomics. It is a legend in itself. The Rocket 3 GT completes the Rocket range which has the roadster and touring variants. With this we also strengthen our BS-VI offering in India to 13 motorcycles which is the largest BS-VI line-up in the premium motorcycle space in India. 

 

ALL - NEW ROCKET 3 GT

Engine Type

Inline 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC

Capacity

2,458cc

Bore/Stroke

110.2 mm x 85.9 mm

Maximum Power

167PS / (123 kW) @ 6,000rpm

Maximum Torque

221Nm @ 4,000rpm

Fuel system

Ride-by-wire, fuel injected

Exhaust

Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box

Final drive

Shaft, bevel box

Clutch

Hydraulic, torque-assist

Gearbox

6 speed

Frame

Full aluminium frame

Swingarm

Single-sided, cast aluminium

Front Wheel

17 x 3.5in cast aluminium

Rear Wheel

16 x 7.5in cast aluminium

Front Tyre

150/80 R17 V

Rear Tyre

240/50 R16 V

Front Suspension

Showa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression, and rebound adjuster. 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm rear-wheel travel.

Front Brake

Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema® 4-piston radial monobloc calipers,
Cornering ABS

Rear Brake

Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS

Seat Height 

750 mm

Rake

27.90 

Trail

134.9 mm

Dry Weight

294 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

18L

Fuel Consumption

6.82 l/100km (32.43 MPG)

CO2 Emissions

EURO 5 Standard: 158g/km

 

 

 


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