Posted December 1, 200321 yr comment_59053 From UK based Superbike Magazine: Triumph Rocket III 2.3 litre Harley Beater Triumph sticks a rocket under Harley Davidson A chorus of ‘**** me’ rang through the office as we cast our eyes on the new Triumph Rocket III. The Hinkley firm has taken the rule book, then chucked it away in making this most massive of machines. The numbers are big, with a capital B. There’s a 2,294cc longitudinal inline triple cylinder engine, 147ft lb of torque (at 2,500rpm!), 140bhp, a 240/50-section rear tyre and it’s claimed to pull 1.2g under acceleration. With specs like this Triumph really has stuck a rocket under Harley Davidson, and it’s not shy on the styling front either – Triumph has imported a whole heap of ‘bad-ass’ to make this utterly stunning creation. It should be released next spring but we’ll have a gawp at the Milan show and let you know what it’s like in the flesh. •Engine The first production bike over two litres – with a 12-valve, fuel injected beast of a triple twice as torquey as a gixxer thou. •Chassis The tubular steel frame has to cope with massive power and 320 kilos but Triumph claim it’s going to be balanced and manageable. •Brakes It may have oil tanker proportions but Daytona 955i brakes should shore it up nicely. •Rear She’s a big ‘un alright and the Kings Road isn’t going to know what’s hit it. The rear tyre is so fat it’s got it’s own postcode I want one I know it's not Z:stupid: But OMG :cheeky: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9137-new-2294cc-cruiser-bike/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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December 2, 200321 yr comment_59140 heh Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9137-new-2294cc-cruiser-bike/#findComment-59140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 2, 200321 yr comment_59159 Yep, and it will probably handle as well as a Harley too...:tapemouth Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9137-new-2294cc-cruiser-bike/#findComment-59159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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