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GENERAL INFORMATION	Rocket III	Rocket III
Manufacturer	Triumph	Triumph

Model Year	2005	2005

Model	Rocket III	Rocket III

M.S.R.P.	$15,990.00	$15,990.00

POWERTRAIN
Engine	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder

Displacement	2,294 cc	2,294 cc

Bore x Stroke	101.6 x 94.3 mm	101.6 x 94.3 mm

Compression Ratio	8.7:1	8.7:1

Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Horsepower	142 PS (140 bhp) at 5,750 rpm	142 PS (140 bhp) at 5,750 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Ignition	Digital – inductive type - via electronic engine management system	Digital – inductive type - via electronic engine management system

Transmission	5-speed	5-speed

Clutch	Wet, multi-plate	Wet, multi-plate

Final Drive	Shaft Primary Drive: Gear	Shaft Primary Drive: Gear

Torque	200 Nm (147 ft.lbf) at 2,500 rpm	200 Nm (147 ft.lbf) at 2,500 rpm

DIMENSIONS
Frame	Tubular steel, twin spine	Tubular steel, twin spine

Length	98.4 in. (2,500 mm)	98.4 in. (2,500 mm)

Width	38.2 in. (970 mm)	38.2 in. (970 mm)

Height	45.9 in. (1,165 mm)	45.9 in. (1,165 mm)

Wheelbase	66.7 in. (1,695 mm)	66.7 in. (1,695 mm)

Seat Height	29.1 in. (740 mm)	29.1 in. (740 mm)

Dry Weight	704 lbs. (320 kg)	704 lbs. (320 kg)

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Jet Black, Cardinal Red, Graphite	Jet Black, Cardinal Red, Graphite

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Swingarm: Twin-sided steel Front: 43 mm upside down forks Rear:Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload	Swingarm: Twin-sided steel Front: 43 mm upside down forks Rear:Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload

Brakes	Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Tires	Front: 150/80 R17 Rear: 240/50 R16	Front: 150/80 R17 Rear: 240/50 R16


Rake	32º	32º

Trail	6.0 in. (152 mm)	6.0 in. (152 mm)