The all-new Triumph Rocket 3 has two
variants - R and GT. The former is a muscular roadster whereas the latter is
inclined more towards touring. While Triumph launched the Rocket 3 R in India
late last year at INR 18 lakh*, the company did not bring the GT model in our
country. Now, it seems that after all those months, Triumph is ready to launch
the Rocket 3 GT as well.
Triumph India has released a teaser video
of the upcoming Rocket 3 GT on its social media channels. The teaser video
reveals that the British motorcycle manufacturer will launch the touring
variant of the Rocket in India on 10 September. Just like some of the previous
Triumph launches, this one, too, will take place digitally.
To do justice to the moniker ‘Rocket’,
Triumph has used a gigantic 2.5-litre, 3-cylinder engine which propels the
nearly 300 kg motorcycle forward with the help of a whopping 167 PS of maximum
power and Earth-shattering 221 Nm of peak torque. The gearbox here is a 6-speed
unit.
Most of the features between the Rocket 3
R and Rocket 3 GT are identical. Triumph has made certain amendments to make
the latter more suitable for touring. For example, the Rocket 3 GT has a
relaxed riding position thanks to the forward-set footpegs and touring-styled handlebar.
The GT also gets heated grips, adjustable pillion footpegs, more comfortable
seat with a backrest for the pillion, and a taller windscreen for easy highway
cruising. While Triumph has not announced the price of the Rocket 3 GT,
considering that its roadster version costs INR 18 lakh*, this one is expected
to be slightly more expensive.
