![]() The engine itself has shed 18kg 11kg of that is from the crankcase alone and 3.9kg is from a new dry sump lubrication system. To go with the engine’s extra oomph, there’s extra lightness. On the flipside, there’s also traction control, which can be adjusted in line with four riding modes that also tune the throttle response. Handily, cornering ABS is standard, for those moments when you panic and grab a handful of brakes mid-bend, even though you really shouldn’t. Slowing the Rocket are dual 320mm discs up front with Brembo monobloc calipers, and a 300mm setup at the back with a Brembo four-piston caliper. If you can launch it properly, the Triumph gets to 100km/h in under three seconds. The 2,458 cc twin-cam triple thumps out 165 horsepower at 6,000rpm (11 percent more than before), and more importantly, makes a bowel-clenching 221 Newton-metres of torque of 4,000rpm. Well, not really, but the next best thing: a 2.5-litre three-cylinder that has the distinction of being the world’s biggest production motorcycle engine. You can also have your GT Phantom Black like the bike here, but the other colour option is a two-tone scheme called Silver Ice and Storm Grey, with red pinstriping.īoth versions have LEDs galore: the twin headlights come with LED daytime running lights, and the turn signals, taillamp and number plate light are all LEDs.īut what you really care about is the fact that the Triumph is powered by a nuclear reactor. The pillion gets an adjustable backrest and adjustable footpegs, which stow out of the way in lovely fashion. It has a lower seat height and slightly taller flyscreen, along with taller handlebars and more forward-set pegs. If you like long rides the GT is probably going to be more your thing. The R trim includes sportier handlebar and footpeg positioning, along with blacked-out wheels to match the Phantom Black or Korosi Red colour options. ![]() Singapore prices for the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 are S$54,356.05 for the R and S$59,706.05 for the GT, excluding insurance and certificate of entitlement. This time around you get two variants of the big muscle bike to choose from: a roadster version called the Rocket 3 R and the more touring-oriented Rocket 3 GT, pictured here. Mah Pte Ltd is launching the new Triumph Rocket 3 to the public this weekend, at the Wicked Wallop car and bike festival. SINGAPORE – Talk about kicking off 2020 with a bang. Go from biker to rocketeer with the biggest engine in the biking world between your legs
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