2009
Triumph Rocket III Classic - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 954739 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Triumph |
| Model | Rocket III Classic |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
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| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Kayaba 43mm upside down forks. 120mm travel |
| Fronttyre | 150/80-R17 |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 316 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 105mm wheel travel |
| Reartyre | 240/50-R16 |
| Trail | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.6 x 94.3 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
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| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Compression | 8.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 2294.00 ccm (139.98 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Multipoint sequential electonic fuel injection twin butterflies. progressive linkage on primary butterflies |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Pacific Blue/Aluminium Silver, Cherry Red/New England White |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 320.0 kg (705.5 pounds) |
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| Fuelcapacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,500 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 970 mm (38.2 inches) |
| Seatheight | 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Triumph
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
Siegfried Bettmann (original); modern Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.
Best Known For:
Modern classics (Bonneville), Speed/Street Triple, Tiger ADV, and rich heritage
Company History
Triumph rose, fell, and rose again—reinvented as a modern manufacturer blending heritage with sharp engineering. The Bonneville family anchors the brand with air-/liquid-cooled twins that feel timeless yet include ABS, ride modes, and refined fueling. The Speed/Street Triple lines defined playful, usable performance with characterful triples; Tiger ADV models carried that feel into distance. Triumph’s attention to finishing, dealer support, and approachable ergonomics built a wide audience—from new riders to veterans returning for a bike that feels special daily. Historically, Triumph proves that heritage can power innovation when it informs proportions, sound, and feel rather than dictating technology.