2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring

2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Touring
MSRP
$16,999
Dealers
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Manufacturer Country
England
Introduction Year
2007
Parent Company
Triumph
Display Name
Rocket III Touring
Year
2008
Make
Triumph
Engine Type
Longitudinal In-Line
Cylinders
3
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
106 / 79.1
Horsepower RPM
5400
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
154 / 208.8
Torque RPM
2025
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)
5
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/70 R16
Brake Brand Name
Brembo(R)
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.5 / 316
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 105
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)
8.52
Width (in/mm)
35.2 / 894.1
Height (in/mm)
46.5 / 1181.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
67.2 / 1706.9
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
6.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
788 / 357.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.9 / 18.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.91
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.9 / 736
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
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
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height
Mid
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • awesome
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 19, 2017

    i've been riding 51 years,the rocket was my 14th motorcycle,bought it used in 2017,crashed and totaled it on my second ride,grabbed a handful and skidded on sand,got it fixed,and still can't wait to get back on it,be careful,the power is unreal,i've owned 7 harleys,15 to 25k ,and then you still have ...

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  • 5th bike I've ow
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 26, 2012

    Best bike I've owned over 23 years. Great torque, decent HP, ultimately awesome get up and go. I am 5'9" and if u r a small guy like me, don't decide against it yet if u r an experienced rider - new riders would be unwise to make this their first or even second bike IMHO. Warranty replaced the ...

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  • Best bike I've ridden
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 24, 2009

    I purchased my Rocket III Touring July of 2008. I now have 13,000 trouble free miles on the bike. This bike handles like a dream, and contiunues to leave me in awe at times. Triumph did a fantastic job with this model, and I would tell anyone who rides to throw a leg over a Rocket III Touring and ...

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  • Almost Got It Right
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 06, 2009

    I've owned no less than a dozen bikes from 150cc all the way up to my 08 TRlll Touring. This is one of the best riding/handling bikes I've ever owned! The balance is superb, the torque is unreal but there are 3 things I do NOT like about the TRlll. The engine "whirrr" at idle speed is nothing ...

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