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derf
09-30-2009, 09:39 PM
The 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster now makes 163 lb/ft of torque -- twice that of an R1 -- 146bhp and becomes a little less of a cruiser and a little more of a streetfighter.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/2010_Rocket_III_Roadster_2.jpg

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/2010_Rocket_III_Roadster_3.jpg

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/2010_Rocket_III_Roadster_1.jpg
Homeslice
09-30-2009, 10:36 PM
Question is, can you even use all of that torque with that kind of laid-back riding position.
tached1000rr
09-30-2009, 10:42 PM
twisted terror of torque Batman....
Dave
09-30-2009, 10:50 PM
sexy as shit, but did they fix the soundtrack?
shmike
10-01-2009, 09:18 AM
I love this bike.

It still needs a 6th gear though.
z06boy
10-01-2009, 09:56 AM
It probably weighs twice as much as an R1 as well...ok maybe not but still pretty fat.

I'd like to ride it though.
ontwo
10-01-2009, 10:08 AM
Is it still the size of a bus?
KSGregman
10-01-2009, 10:26 AM
Holy SHIT!!!

It's love at first sight...I'm calling the Triumph dealer now to arrange a test ride. I'd trade my M109-R for that in a heartbeat.
smileyman
10-02-2009, 09:45 PM
Sexy V Max alternative!
Gas Man
10-06-2009, 06:46 PM
To compete with the VRod I bet...
marko138
10-06-2009, 06:53 PM
Monster torque. Ugly as fuck.
Gas Man
10-06-2009, 08:43 PM
Oh yeah I think the vrod and especially the muscle has this thing beat!! Hands down. But nice try, B+ for effort.
marko138
10-06-2009, 09:24 PM
Vrod. I can get with that.
Curb
10-06-2009, 09:34 PM
Its gonna be interesting. I had the Eastern US Sales Rep at my store last week and we were talking about this bike. I got the official statement on it late last week. This wont be available until I think spring of next year...its going to be a pretty bad ass looking bike. Can't wait till we get our demo of it!
Scot
10-17-2009, 10:41 AM
It's not making any more power than the old Rocket IIIs with pipes and a PCIII.

I might not make friends by saying this but the bike is a huge novelty. The paint is nice, the chrome is almost as nice as what HD puts out, but the motor to me is pretty uninspiring. It sounds like an old GM V6 with an exhaust system, and well, you feel every single one if its 700 plus pounds. It puts out torque like a tractor. Shifting is pretty much pointless once at highway speeds. It's one of those bikes you really have to watch the tach on. I bounced it off the rev limited all over the place. My father in law's makes 149/155 at the wheel.

The guys who own them, seem to really love them. I've put about 1500 miles on one, and well, they can have it.

FWIW, I went on a Rocket ride with several local guys to Winchester. First gear they had me by a little, second gear I matched them....3rd gear I reeled them in and passed one of them on my Vmax.
Sean
10-17-2009, 01:02 PM
I agree that the 2300 is a novelty. They actually limit the power out of those things because it's just so ridiculous. Torque is limited further in 1st, and I think 2nd as well. If that thing were built to 675 levels it'd be putting out like 300bhp. They should have given it a super reliable 200bhp or dropped the capacity down somewhat, or both, and made it just absolutely bonkers.
Scot
10-17-2009, 01:18 PM
There's a guy I know out this way who has a supercharged intercooled one. He's run the Maxton mile with it. It's CRAZY looking. Carbon wheels, hand made fender, and probably $50,000 worth of time in it. I'll see if I can find a picture.
Scot
10-17-2009, 01:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFHpYTh00Ko

He deleted all of his pictures.
Homeslice
10-17-2009, 02:06 PM
well that clip was revealing
Scot
10-17-2009, 03:06 PM
I sense your sarcasm. :-P
Gas Man
10-17-2009, 07:48 PM
It's not making any more power than the old Rocket IIIs with pipes and a PCIII.

I might not make friends by saying this but the bike is a huge novelty. The paint is nice, the chrome is almost as nice as what HD puts out, but the motor to me is pretty uninspiring. It sounds like an old GM V6 with an exhaust system, and well, you feel every single one if its 700 plus pounds. It puts out torque like a tractor. Shifting is pretty much pointless once at highway speeds. It's one of those bikes you really have to watch the tach on. I bounced it off the rev limited all over the place. My father in law's makes 149/155 at the wheel.

The guys who own them, seem to really love them. I've put about 1500 miles on one, and well, they can have it.

FWIW, I went on a Rocket ride with several local guys to Winchester. First gear they had me by a little, second gear I matched them....3rd gear I reeled them in and passed one of them on my Vmax.
Great assetment or write up. Honest, sensable, and point proving.