In a showcase of pure muscle, Triumph
Malaysia has launched the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT, with pricing
at RM 130,900 and RM 136,900, respectively, with prices excluding road tax,
insurance and registration. Coming with the world’s largest displacement
production motorcycle engine at 2,500 cc, the Rocket 3 also has the highest
torque figure of a factory-built bike.
Power comes an inline-three cylinder mill
that is 18 kg lighter than the previous Rocket 3. The 2020 Rocket 3 puts out
167 PS at 6,000 rpm, with power coming in from 3,500 rpm while torque is rated
at 221 Nm at 4,000 rpm.
Weight for the Rocket 3 is similarly
astounding for a 2.5-litre motorcycle, at 249 kg versus the previous model’s 362
kg with power getting to the ground via a six-speed gearbox. Ride-by-wire
throttle gives four riding modes – Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-configurable –
plus Hill Hold Control is standard for the Rocket 3.
Seat height is a low 773 mm, while rider
ergonomics features adjustable foot controls. The Rocket 3 R has mid-mounted
controls that are adjustable vertically in two positions while the Rocket 3 GT
has three foot forward control positions and an adjustable pillion backrest.
Other rider conveniences include a
full-colour TFT-LCD instrument panel, keyless start and an underseat USB socket
for charging the rider’s electronics. LED lighting is found throughout
including LED DRLs and heated grips are standard equipment.
The Rocket 3 R comes with flatter handlebars
for a sporty riding position while the Rocket 3 GT has taller bars for more
laid back riding. There are two colour options for the Rocket 3 R Korosi Red
and Phantom Black and while Rocket 3 GT comes in Silver Ice/Storm Grey or
Phantom Black.
