TRIUMPH Rocket III Classic (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Triumph Rocket III was a cruiser motorcycle made by the British company from 2004 to 2017 until it was replaced by the Triumph Rocket 3. The bike had the largest displacement engine ever fitted on a production motorcycle until 2017, when the Triumph Rocket 3 was released with a larger engine.

In 2006, the Brits introduced the Triumph Rocket III Classic, a machine focused more on comfort for both rider and passenger, with rider floorboards, a modified seat, and a pulled-back handlebar. In addition, the exhaust mufflers were reshaped and featured more color options.

In 2009, the maker introduced the Triumph Rocket III Classic, a cruiser motorcycle in its fourth year of production, packing the same visual, technical, and performance specifications as previous models, without any significant modifications. The 2009 Triumph Rocket III Classic had an MSRP of $12,000.

Underneath its fuel tank, the Rocket III Classic packed a 2,294cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 140 hp with a peak force at 6,000 rpm and 199 Nm (147 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

In the suspension department, the bike packed a 43 mm USD telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, providing a smooth and comfortable riding experience.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm floating discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 316 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping power.