How reliable is a Triumph Rocket 3?

MPG, running costs and reliability 3.6/5 Reliability of the heftily constructed engine has been very good. A few early Rockets suffered with oil leaks, and a gearbox spring could fail, resulting in the bike jumping out of gear between first and second.

What was the engine capacity of the original Rocket III released in 2004?

The Rocket III has met Euro 3 emission standards since its launch in 2004, and the new Roadster features two catalytic converters in the new style twin pipes….Triumph Rocket III Roadster.

Make Model	Triumph Rocket III Roadster
Engine	Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	2294 cc / 140 cu in

When did the Triumph Rocket 3 come out?

2009/2010: Rocket III Roadster introduced. Original Rocket III and Classic phased out. 5 owners have reviewed their TRIUMPH ROCKET III (2009 – 2017) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

Which is better Triumph Rocket or BMW tourer?

Triumph have clearly taken a leaf out of BMW’s book when specifying the Rocket; standard levels on the Classic and Roadster are pretty basic with the tourer only a tad better, but the accessories catalogue is huge. Pick and mix does offer choice but seems a bit mean given the bike’s asking price.

How big is a Triumph Rocket test bike?

Our test bike.Triumph Rocket Classic 2009. Our test bike. The heart of the beast is a three cylinder over-square DOHC four stroke with a cavernous capacity of 2294 cc – more than the lump in many family cars. It runs a laid back compression ratio of 8.7 to one, but even so manages to kick ass to the tune of 146bhp.

Which is better a Triumph Rocket III or a triumph Valkyrie?

This could not be more different than piloting the Triumph Rocket III Roadster. The Rocket III is over 50 pounds heavier and handles nicely, but has less clearance and, with its 240mm rear tire, requires strong and constant counter- steering on the handlebars and plenty of body lean to set and keep a line.

How reliable is a Triumph Rocket 3? MPG, running costs and reliability 3.6/5 Reliability of the heftily constructed engine has been very good. A few early Rockets suffered with oil leaks, and a gearbox spring could fail, resulting in the bike jumping out of gear between first and second. What was the engine capacity of…