Triumph Rocket III Overiew
The Triumph Rocket III is the biggest motorcycle you can get and the specs really stack up! With this bike you’ll get a 2.3-litre engine which gets you around 150ft lb of torque, making it an incredible ride that you won’t want to miss.
The Triumph Rocket III has a harsh suspension which is fine on smooth roads, but potholes can certainly start to hurt…. The Rocket III’s road handling is very good though, even though it is very weighty.
You’d think the 2249cc motor would be an intimidating to ride but the power delivery throughout the first three gears is smooth and softened. So you will never feel out of control with this bike.
This bike is pretty easy to maintain; just be sure to clean the paintwork every now and again. You won’t need to worry about chain lube, as the hassle-free shaft-drive takes care of everything for you. This is a reliable machine, and compared to something like the Harley, the Triumph Rocket III is good value for money. It isn’t only faster, but it handles better and seems much superior overall.
Triumph Rocket III Spec
| Seat height |
740mm |
| Weight |
362kg |
| Engine |
Liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Capacity |
2249cc |
| Average fuel consumption |
44mpg |
| Top speed |
136mph |
| Insurance group |
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Triumph Rocket III Gallery
Owner Reviews |
| Submitted by: | Ian | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | It took me and a pillion round Europe in great comfort | | Ride Quality | | It's a heavy bike if your physical with it, great fun can be had in the twisties |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Made of steel |
| Engine Rating | | A good all rounder that will scare the pants off you when you open the taps |
| Brake Rating | | |
| Running Cost | | Cruise control is a must for touring |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | I've had many bikes over the years this one is a definite keeper, it's a bike for all seasons in can tour , pose or heaven forbid in politically correct England hold my own in a race. |
| Cons Comments | Cruise control is a must for touring |
| Submitted by: | Andy | Review Date: November 2017 |
Comfort | | Like sitting in the Captains chairs of the starship Enterprise | | Ride Quality | | For one of the biggest bikes on the road it's surprisingly agile! |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Second to none, good old fashion English engineering! |
| Engine Rating | | It's 2300cc, what more can you ask for! |
| Brake Rating | | For a bike this heavy it's stops well with no surprises |
| Running Cost | | If I was worried about running costs I wouldn't have bought it, think Smile per gallon rather than miles! |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Size, comfort, looks! |
| Cons Comments | Nothing! I'm as happy as a sandbag! |
| Submitted by: | Joe Rocket Tyska | Review Date: November 2017 |
Comfort | | Think I need a pair of handle bar risers and lighter helmet | | Ride Quality | | Very comfortable, smooth engine, power spoils you. Needs some getting used to the mass. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | 30k plus trouble free miles! |
| Engine Rating | | Power spoils you for other bikes. Once I got rid of the euro-trash exhaust for open pipes performance really exploded even further! |
| Brake Rating | | Good brakes and grip, dual disk front and single rear. Need avoid jumping on rear brake as it turns into a bucking bronco! |
| Running Cost | | Guzzles fuel but I count smiles per gallon! Do my own oil changes and brake replacement. Chews up rear tires line bubble gum, max maybe 8k miles. |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Power, looks, handles good once you get used to the size. |
| Cons Comments | Adjustable handlebar positioners, sparking floor boards on hard leaning, LED lighting, more luggage and windshield / console options |
| Submitted by: | Ian | Review Date: November 2017 |
Comfort | | The best bike I have ever ridden for comfort and long journeys. The pillion is a narrow seat but far more comfortable than it looks. | | Ride Quality | | The ride is surprisingly smooth for a 2,300cc triple and far more nimble than it looks. For the heavy weight of the Rocket it corners very well. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | The quality of the materials used is very good thus cutting down the rust problems. I wash my bike and while still wet spray it with Duck Oil and leave it, never had a problem. |
| Engine Rating | | A very smooth 0m 60 mph in 3 seconds and with all that torque it's not necessary to keep changing up and down the box. |
| Brake Rating | | With all that weight the stock brakes pull the bike up very quick and under control. |
| Running Cost | | The tax is the same as any 1,000cc and over bike, insurance for me is around the £200. The only downside is the fuel consumption, it's not too bad if you take it easy but why buy a 2,300cc bike and take it easy. |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | This bike is about the SMILE factor and it certainly leaves you smiling, both riding and looking at it. For the size and weight of this bike it's nimble, the controls are of good quality, the controls are very light and easy to use, the sound of the exhaust note is just music to my ears and just to stand and look at it is a pleasure. If there ever was a bike to give the grin factor the Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster is it. |
| Cons Comments | With the front wind deflector on it's hard to get the keys into the ignition, but I can live with that. |
| Submitted by: | Bison | Review Date: June 2019 |
Comfort | | I've had many sports bikes and I tend to find them cramped and hard on my wrists and lower back, on the rocket there's loads of room and a big wide comfortable saddle, I say saddle because it is kind of shaped like one. | | Ride Quality | | First time I swung my leg over it and took it off the stand I thought, holy buggerations! This is ridiculously heavy, but once your on the move its surprisingly easy to ride. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Superb build quality, its never had a problem, the paint work and tank badges are top quality and still like new. |
| Engine Rating | | It has very smooth power delivery from its 2.3ltr engine with bags of torque meaning you're not always changing gears as it will pull away easily in top gear. |
| Brake Rating | | Excellent brakes as you would expect to stop this 700lb+ monster. |
| Running Cost | | It uses more fuel than my 1.4ltr car and you have to go easy on the throttle to get decent mpg but thats not what its about, ive never worked out the cost of running it and its probably for the best! |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Its sound, its road presence, they way it looks, it makes me happy every minute I'm on it or just looking at it, i think I'm in love 😍 silly old fool. |
| Cons Comments | It could use a reverse gear, you have to be careful where you park up, its heavy on your legs pushing backwards up hill, you'll only do this once. |
