Triumph unveils Rocket III Roadster and new special editions
The Rocket III Roadster is the latest version of the cult 2.3-litre motorcycle that created such a stir when it was first introduced in 2004.
This latest version positions the Rocket away from the cruiser world and into street fighter territory. The new machine features a sophisticated ABS system, new blacked out styling and revised ergonomics. New exhaust systems have been introduced and account for an improved acoustic experience and increased power and torque. The Rocket III Roadster pumps out a mighty 221Nm, more than any other volume production motorcycle.
In addition to the Rocket III Roadster, Triumph also unveiled the Bonneville 'sixty' at EICMA. Inspired by the classic colour scheme of the 1960 incarnation of Triumph's most famous model, the Sixty is a limited run of 650 T100s featuring unique two tone meriden blue/caspian blue paint with hand painted pinstripes.
To add to the Bonneville Sixty's limited edition appeal, each motorcycle comes with a numbered plaque and an individual certificate of authenticity.
Another special edition is the Speed Triple SE, which sees the most famous model of the modern Triumph era get updated suspension and two tone paint for the first time in its 15 year history.
The new Speed Triple SE features a higher specification than the standard Speed Triple. The vivid tornado red colour scheme features a sporting Crystal White centre stripe and black pinstripe, with a colour matched fly screen and seat cowl. The Speed Triple SE debuts upgraded suspension, which will be introduced to all Speed Triple models. Changes to the suspension include modified internal components in both the forks and rear suspension unit to improve the damping characteristics. Combined with a 5% softer rear spring, the latest Speed Triple offers better ride comfort, reduced fork dive under heavy braking and superior body control. Mechanically the Speed Triple SE is identical to the standard model, featuring a 128bhp version of Triumph's signature 1050cc three-cylinder engine. Triumph also showcased two new premium colour options for the Thunderbird cruiser. The flamboyant phantom blue haze and phantom red haze Thunderbirds are hand painted at Triumph's Hinckley factory and contain a high sparkle content that creates an impression of incredible depth in sunlight, transforming from near black to a vibrant blue or red. The new colour options will be made available on a limited run of Thunderbirds in early 2010.