2009 Triumph Rocket 3 Classic (Rocket III Classic)

The Rocket III Classic exudes effortless, laid back cruiser style.

Pulled back bars, footboards, large dual seat combined with classic styled reverse cone silencers and a two tone paint scheme could give the impression that it’s a little less purposeful than the standard Rocket III.

Don’t be fooled.

The Rocket III Classic has all the performance, handling and usability that make every Rocket III so special.

Same engine, same torque, same awe inspiring performance, same effortless handling, same high spec sports bike derived brakes – all delivered with its own classic cruiser style.

Features & Benefits

Engine
The incredible 2.3 litre, in-line, water cooled, triple cylinder engine means that even two-up the Rocket III accelerates incredibly hard without obvious effort.

Despite its size, the engine is incredibly smooth as the balance, input and rear drive shaft contra-rotate against the crankshaft, which makes for minimal torque reaction.

Transmission
Shaft drive is ideally suited to dealing with such a strong production engine and gives the added benefit of being highly durable and virtually maintenance free.

Brakes
The Rocket III’s front brakes - twin four-piston calipers mated with 320mm floating discs – are built to sports bike specification and provide awesome stopping power. The rear brake, developed especially by Brembo, is a single twin piston caliper and 316mm disc.

Fuelling
Twin butterfly valves for each throttle body are used to give precise control over the engine and this set-up allows the ECU to vary the mixture flow and ignition map dependent on gear selected and road speed. The torque curve is thus tailored specifically for each gear ratio. And the result is impressive – over 90% of the engine’s prodigious torque output is available at just 2000rpm, giving incredible levels of flexibility and making the five-speed gearbox almost redundant.

Suspension
The Rocket III’s chassis is something quite special and centres on a large tubular steel twin-spine frame, which houses the motor, while 43mm upside down forks and spring preload adjustable twin rear shocks, built specifically for the Rocket III, add control, composure and supple compliance.

2009 Triumph Rocket 3 Classic (Rocket III Classic) - USA Specifications
MSRP $16,199

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

Transmission

Final Drive

Shaft

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox

5-speed

Cycle Parts

Frame

Tubular steel, twin spine

Swingarm

Twin-sided, steel

Front Wheel

Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in

Rear Wheel

Alloy 5-spoke, 16 x 7.5in

Front Tyre

Front 150/80 R 17

Rear Tyre

240/50 R 16

Front Suspension

43mm upside down forks

Rear Suspension

Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload

Front Brakes

Twin 320mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 316mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimensions

Length

98.4in

Width (Handlebars)

38.2in

Height

45.9in

Seat Height

29.1in

Wheelbase

66.7in

Rake/Trail

32°°/148mm

Weight (Dry)

704lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity

6.3 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

Maximum Power

140bhp at 6,000 rpm

Maximum Torque

147ft.lbf at 2,500 rpm

Colours

Cherry Red/New England White, Pacific Blue/Aluminum

Price

$16,199