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Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

https://www.bmoaonline.com/images/oddphotos/Rocket%203/rocket3.htm

When you think the new Yamaha R1 produces 76.7ft.Ib of torque @10,500rpm, this nutty machine has 147ft.Ib of torque at 2,500 rpm!!!!

Now that is highside material!!!!!!!

I know it is a completely different bike to the R1, I am just amazed at that amount of torque out of any bike is actually safe to ride! Confused

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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

Meh, I hope Triumph have a strong gearbox for that motor. Razz

Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

Yeah right!

I bet you would need a new set of tyres three times per year!
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Jimmy · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 21 Apr 2003 Karma :

I saw a Rocket at Willingham Wood a couple of weeks ago. It looked pretty cool, especially with that huge engine, it was disappointing quiet when it left though Sad

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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Saw my first Rocket 3 on the A64 (York ring road) on Friday before it took the Hull slip road. Certainly got 'presence' - it's big, big, big. Reminded me of a naked GoldWing Smile

I hadn't thought about a cruiser before... now not that sure Confused

Ninja · Caption Abuser Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Karma :

wtf is that???!!?? lmfao - overblown ugly piece of sh1t - surely not a UK'able bike? US or Oz only, surely?
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andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

oh yes, I know someone who has ridden one and he was well impressed

and he's not easily impressed

he also has a turbo busa

and a carbon 1500 busa which makes nearly as much torque as the Rocket, has over 200bhp and weighs less than a new CBR600

I tell you now, supercharged or turbocharged it will be an awesome drag bike, however lardy it looks Twisted Evil

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187.3bhp = 201mph

Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

I would love one as a second bike! As I say, how safe can that be with all that grunt so low down. It will bite you if you are not paying attention or get a little carried away with the throttle.
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Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

like anything

mine makes over 90 ft lbs from 3000 rpm

I also know guys riding turbo busas on the road with over 300bhp and 150 ftlbs

it's all in the wrist Wink

<said the actress to the bishop b-bm>
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187.3bhp = 201mph

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

I'll bet when abused that rear tire wont last much past 1000 miles, and i bet the thing costs a fortune to replace!
Neutral

I think its great of triumph to have the balls to make something so different and extreme. Maybe it will catch on, probably it won't. Either way you can bet it will turn heads and that some nutter will tune one to hell and slap a big turbo on it Very Happy

Ninja · Caption Abuser Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Karma :

140bhp from 2.3l? in this day and age that's abominable! (specific output at 61bhp/litre)

in fact, it'd be better off powering a car, surely?

only joking really - horses for courses . . .
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VFR400UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

I dont much like the look of the thing!
if it is popular then they will probably improve the engine a bit
lucky it has a big fuel tank as i think it will need it! Laughing

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Second bike, definitely! Cool

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