Triumph Rocket III Installation guide

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ROCKET III

TRIPLES

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4-5 An individual Triumph
6-7 Rocket III family
8-9 Rocket III
10-11 Rocket III Classic
12-13 Rocket III Classic Tourer
14-17 Accessories and Clothing
18-19 Technical details
& Colors
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At the heart of every Rocket III is a motor
with a sound so distinct you can hear it a
mile off. No other engine in the world
growls like a triple. It’s assembled in the
surgical surroundings of one of the most
advanced factories in the world and
continually refined by a Design and
Development department that runs to over
100 people. Like everyone at Triumph, they
live, breathe, eat and sleep the bikes.
A technological Triumph

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To make innovative, exciting motorcycles,
you have to have passion like this.
Without it, you might as well make
shopping carts. Talk to anyone from the
factory; talk to the dealers; talk to
Triumph riders - they love these bikes.
And the Rocket III is the perfect
expression of all that Triumph stand for:
State of the art technology, stunningly
delivered.
A personal Triumph

Rocket III
Rocket III Classic

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Rocket III Classic Tourer
Rocket III’s.
They might take you off the straight and narrow.

ROCKET III

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Why does this bike
make everyone who
rides it grin like a
kid in a sweet shop?
Maybe because when you thumb the
starter, you feel like you’ve just poked a
bear with a sharp stick and you’re not
sure if it’s going to eat you from the
boots up. True, the Rocket III is a cruiser
with astonishing performance but as soon
as you ride it you realise that the luscious,
inexhaustible flow of power from the
triple’s 2.3 liter engine can be reined
in with two fingers. That the low centre of
gravity and composed riding position give
you a fine sense of balance and control.
So, if you want to scorch along - scorch
away. But if you want to hang in top, drop
the revs to barely believable and proceed at
a leisurely pace, you can do that too. And
while we’re on about manners, a word
about handling: The Rocket III sails round
corners that would make most cruisers
twitch. Grin? You may find yourself
laughing out loud.

ROCKET III Classic

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This is the Rocket III for riders who
like their thrills laced with a bit of chill.
The torquey motor stays the same, the
ergonomics change, making the Classic
the perfect bike for those lazy, long haul
trips. Bars are higher and pulled back
further; you get footboards to stretch
out on and the pillion gets a more
generous seat. Almost yogic.
The low centre of gravity and light as a
feather clutch make manoeuvring a breeze
and the motor sounds gorgeous - 2294 cc
gently massaging the vital organs of
anyone you pass. That’ll be practically
everybody then.
Thrill with chill

ROCKET III Classic Tourer

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The silver-engined Classic Tourer is the
classic Rocket III, accessorized to make it
the most complete, two-up touring
machine in the range.
Standard accessories include a roadster
style screen to maximize touring comfort,
keeping monster bugs and the worst of
the weather out of your face; full leather
bags that swallow enough gear to take you
clear across Texas and a sissy bar to make
sure passengers and luggage stay tucked
in snugly behind you.
Tour de force
The screen, sissy bar and luggage system are
standard items and are dealer fitted.

Rocket Boosters
A complete range of accessories is available to individualize your Rocket III.
Like all Triumph accessories, they’re designed and tested in parallel with
the bikes. Even then, they have to survive endurance testing on a track so
hellish it reproduces 120,000 miles of riding in just two weeks. They also
undergo thousands of miles at the hands of Triumph road testers in all
types of weather. So next time you’re checking out a set of bags or a
screen, remember - they’re no more an afterthought than the chassis is.

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See a full range of Rocket III accessories at
your nearest Triumph Dealer or on
our website www.triumphmotorcycles.com.
ACCESSORIES

Cruise lines
Riding a cruiser is different to riding a sports bike which is different to
riding a classic bike.
You sit different. Your body position is different. Everything’s different –
including the way you want to look. At Triumph, we design our own
motorcycle clothing so that we can account for all these differences and get
the look and performance that fit the Rocket III’s laid back riding style. This
way you get clothing that’s as individual and stylish as your bike. Because
we realize that even Rocket III riders aren’t permanently glued to their
seats, we make some pretty cool casual stuff for wearing off the bike too.

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Check it out at your nearest
Triumph Dealer or on our website
www.triumphmotorcycles.com.
CLOTHING

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, DOHC,
in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity 2294cc
Bore/Stroke 101.6 x 94.3mm
Compression Ratio 8.7:1
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic
fuel injection
Ignition Digital - inductive type -
via electronic engine
management system
TRANSMISSION
Primary Drive Gear
Final Drive Shaft
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 5-speed
CYCLE PARTS
Frame Tubular steel, twin spine
Swingarm Twin-sided, steel
Wheels Front Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Rear Alloy 5-spoke, 16 x 7.5in
Tyres Front 150/80 R 17
Rear 240/50 R 16
Suspension Front 43mm upside down forks
Rear Chromed spring twin shocks
with adjustable preload
Brakes Front Twin 320mm floating discs,
4 piston calipers
Rear Single 316mm disc,
2 piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
Length 98.4in (2500mm)
Width (Handlebars) 38.2in (970mm)
Height 45.9in (1165mm)
Seat Height 29.1in (740mm)
Wheelbase 66.7in (1695mm)
Rake/Trail 32o/152mm
Weight (Dry) 704Ibs (320kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity 6.3 gal US (24 liters)
PERFORMANCE (Measured at Crankshaft to DIN 70020)
Maximum Power 140bhp (142PS) at 6,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 147ft.Ibf (200Nm) at 2,500 rpm
ROCKET III Range Specification ROCKET III Range Equipment
ROCKET III
Single color paint scheme.
Two-piece seat with detachable pillion seat.
Slash cut silencers.
Black engine finish.
ROCKET III Classic
Two-tone paint scheme, coachlined by hand.
Stitched touring seat.
Pull-back bars.
Rider footboards.
Deep-chromed cam cover and cone silencer end finishers.
Black engine finish.
ROCKET III Classic Tourer
Limited edition two-tone paint schemes.
Silver engine finish.
Leather panniers and dresser rails.
Roadster screen.
Tall sissy bar and back rest.

ROCKET III ROCKET III
Classic ROCKET III Classic Tourer
PAINT COLORS
Mulberry Red Jet Black/New England White
Phantom Black Pacific Blue/New England White Graphite/Eclipse Blue
Mulberry Red Phantom Black/Sunset Red Cardinal Red/Jet Black
Phantom Black/Tornado Red Jet Black/New England White
Phantom Black/Tornado Red
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The photography within this brochure shows Triumph
motorcycles being used by expert professional riders in
protective gear under professionally controlled, closed course
conditions. Triumph does not endorse or encourage stunts,
tricks or any form of irresponsible riding. Triumph motorcycles
are street motorcycles. Triumph motorcycles are not suitable for
off-road use. Triumph does not endorse or encourage the use
of Triumph motorcycles off-road. Off-road use could expose
yourself and others to serious personal injuries or even death.
At Triumph, we want every ride to be safe and enjoyable.
Always ride safely, defensibly and within the limits of the law.
Always ride appropriately for road conditions. Always ride
within your ability.
Take a riding skills course. Always wear an approved helmet,
eye protection and appropriate protective clothing. Always insist
that all passengers do the same. Never ride whilst under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. Study your owners’ manual and
inspect your Triumph motorcycle before riding.
Data given to US market specification. Specification may vary
by market.
All details correct at time of going to press.
Triumph Motorcycles Limited reserve the right to make
changes without prior notice.
Please consult your dealer for model and color availability.
© 2006 Triumph Motorcycles Limited
All rights reserved.
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Newnan, GA 30265, USA
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