Triumph Rocket 3 R Black & Rocket 3 GT Triple Black
Triumph have announced two new Special Edition Rocket 3s, the Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black, with just 1000 of each to be available worldwide.
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Both models will feature a certificate of authenticity specific to the bike’s VIN, with the Rocket 3 R Black running an all-black colour scheme, encompassing almost every detail. In comparison the Rocket 3 GT Triple Black runs a three-shade paint-scheme.
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Each includes a carbon-fibre mudguard, as well as black-painted exhaust headers and heat shields, with a black crinkle powder-coated intake cover.
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Headlight bezels, fly screen finishers, radiator cowls, seat finishers and rear body finishers are also likewise blacked out, along with the badging and rear wheel finishers.
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Black anodised components include the rear frame forging, brake and clutch levers, yokes, riders and handlebar clamps. As well as the rear suspension rocker, swingarm guard, side-stand, rider footrest and pedals, heel guards, pillion footrests and hangers. Even the bar-end mirrors are black anodised.
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The Triumph Rocket 3 boasts the largest production motorcycle engine in the world, with the 2500 cc triple producing 221 Nm from just 4000 rpm. Power peaks at 167 hp at 6000 rpm.
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The Rocket 3 boasts a 0-60 mph time of just 2.73-seconds.
A lightweight aluminium frame is matched to beefy 47 mm Showa forks with rebound and compression adjustment, alongside the fully adjustable Showa monoshock with piggy-back reservoir.
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Top-end Stylema brakes are featured on dual floating front rotors, with a 773 mm seat height on the Rocket 3 R Black, and a lower 750 mm seat on the GT.
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Electronics used cornering ABS, four riding modes – one fully configurable, traction control, hill hold control, cruise control, keyless ignition and steering lock, plus all LED lighting and a USB charging socket. A full colour TFT is Bluetooth ready.
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Pricing will be announced closer to arrival which is scheduled for April or May, 2021.
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