R1 be damned - howabout an R3

[SPman]

Triumphs Rocket 3 will be out in June. The UK total has been sold out for this year with big interest world wide.
Triumphs Peter Clifford:-
"Compared with the Rocket III, the current crop of power cruisers aren't even close to the same league--it's not even the same sport," Clifford says. Clifford says that in direct acceleration comparisons, nothing can beat the Rocket III from 0–60 mph. The company claims its 0–60-mph time is quicker than even the Suzuki Hayabusa, to say nothing of king-speed cruisers such as the Honda VTX and the Harley-Davidson V-Rod.

"Acceleration is awesome," Clifford says. "The weight distribution and geometry make fast launches a piece of cake, making it one of the fastest bikes to 100 mph we've ever tested. My first ride on a prototype had no speedo, just a tach with markings indicating speed in top gear. At first I thought it wasn't that quick, until I realized I was traveling 135 mph and it was still pulling hard in top gear!"

More surprising, Clifford says, is how easy it is to ride the Rocket III. The bike's ergonomics were benchmarked against the company's own Bonneville America to insure that the radical styling did not compromise real-world ridability; Clifford actually calls the bike "agile." Both the seat height and center of gravity of the Rocket III are actually lower than that of Honda's Valkyrie, Triumph claims. And the bike drips with character, Clifford says, "A few weeks back we ran an open-piped version, which was just an aural overdose--imagine the sound and feel of two and a half open-piped Speed Triples!"


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[6Chris6]

Not my cup of tea, but hell it does look sexy and would certainly turn a few heads.
Very nice design.

[wkid_one]

If I were going to buy a cruiser - that would be it

[Motu]

Heh Heh,could be a few sports bike owners doing free left turns at the lights I think.Imagine the embarrasment of being shut down by one of those things!

[Milky]

Alternatively, think of the cost of a rear tyre for one of them... it would be phenomenal :crazy: But i guess... each to their own :scooter:

[madandy]

:gob: good grief :gob:

[Hitcher]

It looks good but I think that Kawasaki has got the lines of its new VN2000 pretty spot on...

[merv]

Its an along the frame motor isn't it and at that size how are they keeping the torque reaction under control? Wouldn't want to blip the throttle and end up lying on your side.

[wari]

Its all abit too much for me ...

I like things plain and simple ... much like me eh :yeah:

[Motu]

Its an along the frame motor isn't it and at that size how are they keeping the torque reaction under control? Wouldn't want to blip the throttle and end up lying on your side.

It has a counter rotating CD player.

[SPman]

It has a counter rotating CD player.
Probably! Touring Version.
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[pete376403]

Wait tilll that guy Allan Millyard http://www.classicmechanics.com/bissue/2003-10.htm gets hold of one and makes a 4.6 litre V6. Now THAT could be interesting :eek:

[What?]

The R3 is the sort of thing that grows on you. I find it growing uglier and uglier. :puke:

[jrandom]

Its an along the frame motor isn't it and at that size how are they keeping the torque reaction under control? Wouldn't want to blip the throttle and end up lying on your side.

Shaftie, too.

More like blip the throttle and end up with the back half of the bike pointing 90 degrees away from the front half.

[SPman]

I believe one test rider has been killed so far! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_4.gif

[MD]

I believe one test rider has been killed so far! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_4.gif
Was he trying to lift it off its side stand on a 10 degree incline?
No, sorry thats bad taste. If a Rider really died I'm sorry. Personally I love the look and everything about the Rocket. Just don't think I could handle the weight and bulk.

[Two Smoker]

So what are the actual specs of the R3 (other than fucking heavy and shit loads of torque)??????

[fritter]

sure looks nice as a cruiser, but R1 be damned? Naaaaaah, I like to go around corners ;)

[SPman]

So what are the actual specs of the R3 (other than fucking heavy and shit loads of torque)?????? F**kin heavy but lighter than a Kaw. V2000.
140 HP and 147 ft/ib torque. - 130 ft/lb @ 1800rpm!
Counter rotating compomnents in engine and drive train to help counteract torque.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, longitudinal in-line triple
Valve arrangement: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore & stroke, displacement: 101.6 x 94.3mm, 2294cc
Compression ratio: 8.7:1
Carburetion: Electronic fuel injection
Transmission: Wet clutch, 5 speeds
Final Drive: Shaft

CHASSIS
Dry weight: 704 lbs (320kg)
Wheelbase: 66.5 in.
Overall length: 97.6 in.
Rake/Trail: 32 degrees / 6.0 in.
Seat height: 29.1 in.
Handlebar width: 34.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.6 gal.
Wheels: Cast alloy; 17 x 3.5 front, 16 x 7.5 rear
Front tire: 150/80V17 Metzeler ME880
Rear tire: 240/50V16 Metzeler ME880
Front suspension: Inverted, 43mm stanchions
Rear suspension: Dual dampers, adjustable for preload
Front brake: 2, 10.6-in floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 10.5-in disc, 2-piston caliper

[Jackrat]

Totaly Dig it, :cool: :beer:
It's said to handle reasonably well. :whistle:
The Poms sure have this thing for in line motors huh!! :niceone:

[pete376403]

looks like an updated version of a Sunbeam S7 or S8, with an extra cylinder and a few other detail changes. And BSA did own Sunbeam. What goes around...etc

[phil_elvey]

hmm, not bad......how 'bout we whack a turbo on it? :niceone:

[White trash]

F**kin heavy but lighter than a Kaw. V2000.
140 HP and 147 ft/ib torque. - 130 ft/lb @ 1800rpm!
Counter rotating compomnents in engine and drive train to help counteract torque.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, longitudinal in-line triple
Valve arrangement: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore & stroke, displacement: 101.6 x 94.3mm, 2294cc
Compression ratio: 8.7:1
Carburetion: Electronic fuel injection
Transmission: Wet clutch, 5 speeds
Final Drive: Shaft

CHASSIS
Dry weight: 704 lbs (320kg)
Wheelbase: 66.5 in.
Overall length: 97.6 in.
Rake/Trail: 32 degrees / 6.0 in.
Seat height: 29.1 in.
Handlebar width: 34.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.6 gal.
Wheels: Cast alloy; 17 x 3.5 front, 16 x 7.5 rear
Front tire: 150/80V17 Metzeler ME880
Rear tire: 240/50V16 Metzeler ME880
Front suspension: Inverted, 43mm stanchions
Rear suspension: Dual dampers, adjustable for preload
Front brake: 2, 10.6-in floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 10.5-in disc, 2-piston caliper


You forgot speed limited to 160mph. :shit: