2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster
29-11-09 by Mark M
Triumph just can’t seem to leave the Rocket alone and for 2010, introduce their meanest version yet, the Rocket III Roadster.
If the original Rocket was a bit ‘tame’ for you, then the Roadster is where you need to be. Billed as the ultimate muscle streetfighter, the bike will certainly be the heavyweight in that category.
With Triumph’s iconic three-cylinder 2,294cc engine at the heart of the bike, few could argue the bike needed more power and torque. So what did Triumph do? They gave the new bike, more power and torque! Maximum power has increased over the outgoing Rocket III, with torque up 15% to a mighty 221Nm.
Triumph have fitted ABS as standard to the Rocket II Roadster, the first time they have done so for the Rocket series. Ergonomics have improved as well, with new footrests further back, lower down and more inboard than on the Rocket III, which Triumph hope will feel more immediately comfortable for those riders not use to cruisers. The plush new seat sits the rider higher and further forward than before, giving a comfortable and natural leg position while reducing the reach to the handlebars all going some way to helping riders steer the big beast through corners.
New suspension units are said to offer more comfort and control over previous versions. The suspension has been taken back to black. In fact a lot of the bikes components have been given the black treatment including the forks, yokes, radiator shroud and rear springs.
Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but the Roadster will be available from official Triumph dealerships from February 2010.
Specs next page.
Pages: 1 2
Tags: 2010, Rocket III Roadster, Triumph
