TRIUMPH Rocket III Classic (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, the Brits released the Triumph Rocket III Classic. This cruiser machine focuses more on rider and passenger comfort with a laid-back, relaxed riding position enhanced by rider floorboards.

The 2008 machine came in the same shape and form as the previous model without any significant modifications, packing the same visual, technical, and performance specifications and available with a host of Genuine Triumph Accessories.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle was equipped with standard features, such as two round headlights, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a chromed exhaust system, and five-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike was built on a tubular steel twin-spine frame with a 43 mm USD telescopic fork on the front and two side-mounted adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, offering an excellent and comfortable riding experience.

In the braking department, the wheels were fitted with two 320 mm floating discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front and a 316 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper, offering strong and reliable stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic had its heartbeat set by a massive 2,294cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine mounted under the fuel tank, delivering 140 hp with a peak force at 6,000 rpm and 199 Nm (147 lb-ft) torque at low 2,500 rpm.