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Triumph brings all-new cruiser weapons Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3GT R denoted by Roadster and GT is Cruiser.
What do they get?
3R and GT there are two models
- 3R comes with sportier handlebar when compared to 3GT as it has cruiser handlebar.
- GT gets more space in terms of the seat; seat height is now 29.5 inches, pillion pegs can be adjusted, support in terms of the backrest to the pillion and taller flyscreen are present.
- Paint schemes for both the versions are Phantom Black while Rocket 3 gets additional paint schemes like Korosi Red and the Rocket 3 GT having a two-tone Silver Ice & Storm Grey option that includes a Korosi Red pinstripe decal.
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Engine
- Both the versions get a new 2458CC DOHC inline-three engine.
- Roughly 11% boost in power compared to previous Rocket 3 that’s an insane power given to cruiser.
Lightweight
- With enormous power, it also becomes lighter by 40 kgs as it gets redesigned and involves balancer shafts, a newly build crankcase accompanied with dry-sump lubrication with the all-new six-gear transmission.
Chassis
- The rake comes extended to 28 degrees.
Electronics and Goodies
- It comes with standard cruise control and four riding modes out of which one is programmable and rests changes the throttle response.
- Customizable TFT display.
- LED lighting and DLRs.
- Under-seat USB charging point
- For any upgrade Go Pro Control System, Google-powered navigation, Bluetooth smartphone integration, as well as MyTriumph app for iOS and Android. Clutchless shifting is available, as is a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Structure
- Head and cam cover, brushed exhaust heat shields and end caps.
- Both the version gets a sculpted tank and aluminium Monza style cap.
- Brushed aluminium air-box cover, brushed aluminium Monza-style coolant and oil caps.
- Machined fins on the crankcases.
- It also gets a lot of touring accessories.
Triumph is looking forward to unveiling the Rocket 3 GT In India on September 10. The Rocket 3 GT will go head-on with Ducati Diavel 1260 and here is the comparison.
Rocket 3 R retails at Rs 18 lakh. We expect the GT version to go higher at somewhere in the range of Rs 18.5 lakh.
Specs
| ENGINE & TRANSMISSION | |
|---|---|
| Type | Inline 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC |
| Capacity | 2458 cc |
| Bore | 110.2 |
| Stroke | 85.9 |
| Compression | 10.8:1 |
| Max Power EC | 165 HP (123 kW) @ 6,000rpm |
| Max Torque EC | 163 LB-FT @ 4,000rpm |
| System | Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected |
| Exhaust | Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box |
| Final Drive | Shaft, bevel box |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| CHASSIS | |
| 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 Tire | 150/80 R17 V |
| Rear Tire | 240/50 R16 V |
| Front Suspension | Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster, 4.7in (120mm) travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 4.2in (107mm) rear wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema® 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS |
| Instrument Display and Functions | TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) – Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS | |
| Width Handlebars | 34.8in (886mm) |
| Height Without Mirror | 42in (1066 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.5in (750mm) |
| Wheelbase | 66in (1677mm) |
| Rake | 27.9 º |
| Trail | 5.3in (134.9mm) |
| Dry Weight | 648.2lb (294kg) |
| Tank Capacity | 4.8 US gal |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.82 l/100km (32.43 MPG) |
| CO2 Figures |
EURO 5 Standard: 158g/km |
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