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

In 2008, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Rocket III Touring, the most touring-oriented machine in the Rocket range. The bike debuted in 2007 and was fitted with many touring accessories.

In the aesthetic department, the bike packed a single headlight instead of the twin unit used on other Rocket models, a large windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted panniers, a dual exhaust system, and lightweight aluminum slotted wheels.

Compared to other Rocket models, the touring machine came with a new design for the frame and swingarm and a different engine tune that offered less horsepower and more torque. In addition, the bike had a smaller 16-inch front wheel and a regular fork instead of the USD unit of other models.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm Kayaba fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and adjustable twin Kayaba shock absorbers on the rear with 105 mm wheel travel, offering excellent handling capabilities.

In the braking department, the bike packed two 320 mm floating discs tied to four-piston Nissin Calipers on the front wheel and a 316 mm disc with a two-piston Brembo caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent braking performance.

The 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring had installed underneath its fuel tank a 2,294cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered 106 hp with maximum strength at 5,400 rpm and 203 Nm (150 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.