2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic

2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$15,699
Dealers
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
England
Introduction Year
2006
Parent Company
Triumph
Display Name
Rocket III Classic
Year
2008
Make
Triumph
Engine Type
Longitudinal In-Line
Cylinders
3
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
140 / 104.5
Horsepower RPM
6000
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
147 / 199.3
Torque RPM
2500
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
12
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
101.6 / 4
Stroke (mm/in)
94.3 / 3.72
Displacement (cc/ci)
2294 / 140
Compression Ratio
8.7:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Gear
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
7.5
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
240
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
240/50 R16
Brake Brand Name
Brembo(R)
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.5 / 316
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.2
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970.3
Height (in/mm)
45.9 / 1165.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.7 / 1694.2
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
704 / 319.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.3 / 24
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
3.26
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.1 / 739.1
Number Of Seats
2
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
1 review
  • Excellent Ride
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 05, 2009

    I just got my used 2008 today with less than 750 miles on her. I rode 85 miles home and loved it. I also own a Suzuki M109 and I find this was easier to ride and more forgiving to manage. It even has more grunt than the M109, if you can believe that!!

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