Triumph release 2013 Rocket III Roadster
Since its debut in 2010, the distinctive twin headlight style and bags of power has made the Rocket III Roadster a standout in the muscle bike sector. For 2013 the Rocket III Roadster is not only meaner looking than ever, it has even more torque! Triumph call this latest version a "full strength, undiluted Rocket III Roadster."
On all previous Rocket III models, the massive 2,294cc engine's huge torque has been electronically reduced in the first three gears, mainly to prevent rider intimidation. But with the 2013 model, the restriction has been lifted and the full torque and power are on tap from the moment the clutch is released.
The result is even stronger performance, a crisper, more responsive feel and a motorcycle which is totally effortless. Rapid overtaking is just a brush of the twist grip away, raw excitement depends only on your right wrist.
The styling has been made even meaner to match the performance hike with a change from chrome to black for a host of key components, making this the most brooding, hardest hitting Rocket III yet.
2013 Triumph Rocket III Roadster - New Features
More power and torque in the first three gears - 148PS (146bhp, 109kW) and 221Nm (163lb.ft, 22.5kgm).
New black finished components on an extensive range of parts:
- New radiator cowls to matt black from chrome
- ABS pulse rings to black
- Rear mudguard rails to black from chrome
- Air box cover to black from chrome
- Fork protectors to black from chrome
- Horn cover to black from chrome
- Headlight bowls and bezels to black chrome from chrome
- New tank badge, chrome with black text
- Mirrors to black from chrome
- New seat vinyl and stitching pattern
New colours:
- Metallic Phantom Black with twin red centre stripes
- Matt Phantom Black with twin white centre stripes
Other features on the Rocket III Roadster include comprehensive instrumentation and ABS brakes as standard. Those unmistakable twin headlights remain, of course, and there is an extensive range of factory accessories available.
The 2013 Rocket III Roadster will be in Triumph retailers from March at an unchanged price of $20,990 + ORCs. Triumph offers an unlimited mileage, two year factory warranty on the Rocket III Roadster, along with all other new Triumph motorcycles.
