Triumph’s Rocket reaches speeds of 20 and 161mph!

Question: What has over 100,000 cc and an overall top speed of approximately 5,500 mph?
Answer: The biggest gathering of Triumph Rockets ever held in the UK and the chance for owners to launch their bikes onto a two-mile dragstrip! Dubbed ‘The Rocket Launch’, the event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the original 2,294cc Triumph Rocket III from 2004. This motorcycle proved to be a huge hit (in every sense), becoming the largest production motorcycle in the world for over a decade and producing tremendous performance. It had 142 horsepower and existed in various guises until 2016, when it was replaced by another. The all-new, much more powerful and much more advanced Rocket 3 In 2019.

To celebrate the shared history, owners and enthusiasts were invited by Triumph to a free-admission meeting at Elvington Airfield near York, where owners could ride their bikes flat, meet other fans and is famous for its two-mile track. Try Triumph’s latest demo versions.
More than 50 people attended and 42 owners took their bikes to the track, from a range of older Classic and Touring models to the latest models. Rocket 3 Storm R and GT. These included customized bikes from owners whose standard power output was still not sufficient. One of them, Derby’s Mickey Thomas, brought with him a turbocharged Rocket 3 GT that he says now produces a whopping 200 horsepower with 266 Nm of torque, with more to come. Meanwhile, Grantham’s Al Murray brought his supercharged Rocket III Touring, which had been modified by Silverstone’s TTS and now produces a jaw-dropping 280 horsepower!

The highlight of the day came when TV presenter and cyclist Grace Webb took Mickey’s turbocharged bike down the track, reaching a top speed of 260 km/h (the fastest of the day).
“I would definitely say it was a full-body workout trying to hold on to a Rocket at 261 miles per hour,” he said of his experience. “I am extremely grateful to Mickey for trusting me with his bike.”

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2004-2009 Triumph Rocket III – Guide price £6,000 – £8,000

The first Triumph Rocket featured an all-new 2,294cc triple engine, produced 142 horsepower, had a massive 240-section rear tire, weighed 320kg (dry), and its roadster/hot rod styling proved an instant hit, especially in the American market. was intended.

2006-2009 Triumph Rocket III Classic – Guide price £6,000 – £9,000

When U.S. buyers wanted a more comfortable, cruiser-style version, Triumph came up with the Rocket III Classic, which featured a different seat, steps instead of pegs, and retractable handlebars.

2008-2009 Triumph Rocket III Touring – Guide price £8,000 – £1,000

Greater US demand for a ‘touring’ version led to the emergence of this third model in 2008, which featured a screen, hard panniers, as well as a detuned 106 horsepower engine, new swingarm and narrower, smaller wheels.
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2010-2016 Triumph Rocket III Roadster – Guide price £8,000 – £11,000

The first major facelift resulted in revised engine internals and new exhausts, increasing torque to 221 Nm and power to 146 horsepower. Two models were available, an updated Touring and a new, more aggressive Roadster.

2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R – Guide price £13,000 – new

Three years after the original Rocket was eliminated due to emissions regulations, Triumph has introduced an all-new model, now known as the Rocket 3 rather than the Rocket III, and built around an all-new 2,485cc engine and (relatively speaking) a significantly lighter chassis. model launched. Supported by the latest electronics and driver aids. The R has a higher seat, center footrests and narrower bars…
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2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT – Guide price £14,000-new

…The GT, on the other hand, has a lower seat, foot-forward controls, and wider, higher bars for a more relaxed, cruising feel. Special editions of both have since included Chrome and 221; The latest 2024 update is the Rocket 3 Storm, with further changes to the engine to comply with the latest Euro5+ emissions regulations, increasing power to 182 horsepower along with being lighter. wheels and other various adjustments.