2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring

Triumph Rocket III Touring 2008


2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Triumph's profilation of this bike
Authentic custom-touring style with all new frame, wheels, tank, lights, bars and footboards. Suspension tuned for touring provides sumptuous ride quality. Low seat and centre of gravity makes for easy handling.

General information
Model name Triumph Rocket III Touring
Year 2008
Category Touring
Price as newUS$ 16999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 4.0  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 2294.0 ccm (139.98 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line three, four-stroke
Power 106.0 HP (77.4 kW)) @ 5400 RPM
Torque 154.0 Nm (15.7 kgf-m or 113.6 ft.lbs) @ 2025 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 101.6 x 94.3 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection twin butterflies. progressive linkage on primary butterflies
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition --)
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Wet. multi-plate
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Tubular steel. twin spine
Rake (fork angle) 32.0°
Trail 185 mm (7.3 inches)
Front suspension Kayaba 43mm forks with fully shrouded uppers 120mm travel
Rear suspension Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 105mm wheel travel
Front tire 150/80-R16
Rear tire 180/70-R16
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 316 mm (12.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 357.4 kg (788.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2966 HP/kg
Seat height 736 mm (29.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1181 mm (46.5 inches)
Overall length 2606 mm (102.6 inches)
Overall width 894 mm (35.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1707 mm (67.2 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.54 litres (4.90 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Eclipse Blue/Azure Blue. Jet Black. Jet Black/New England White. Jet Black/Sunset Red
Starter Electric
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