The Rocket III

[oliver]

Does anyone know the 0-60 and the max speed orf the triumph Rocket 3? Just went to the site an saw the specs! Can't believe it! Anyone know any bigger bikes?

[oliver]

He he, Nobodies ridden one?!

[MarJay]

No, no one I know has ridden one, they aren't released (yet).

Thgere are bigger bikes like the 5 litre V8 boss hoss. However this is a special and not really classed as a production machine.

I'm not sure of the exact figures but the rocket III is supposed to do a standing quarter faster than a GSXR1000!
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[T.C]

I am taking the press bike to poland in a couple of months time as part of a road test, so i will let you know what its like!

I am quite looking forward to it!
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[oliver]

It's a beast of a bike! Can't wait for your review. Is that a promise for BCF?

[mr.z]

I believe the 0-60 is 2 seconds!

0-30 1 secs

0-100-7.2

Pistons are the same size as a dodge vipers

140bhp

147lb.ft 90% of which is available before 2000rpm

The engine on its own is 120KG!

3cylinder parallel 2300cc engine

Going to cost £12,000ish (and most have been sold allready I think)

I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing one of these streetfighter'ed up! that would be pretty damn spiffy...

[Kickstart]

Hi

Doubt that is the 0-60 time. It is VERY difficult to exceed 1g acceleration, as gravity is pretty much the limiting factor for grip which is 1g. That equates to a 0-60 time of about 2.7 seconds.

All the best

Keith
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[1cyl]

Saw it at the NEC, what a monster, recon it'll have its own insurance group, shaft drive, and a tyre like one of those donuts you see on top of a pole at american cafe's.
I know what i want next christmas.
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[Mr C]

it'll only be really competitive once someone turbos one


and you just KNOW that someone will
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[McJamweasel]

But don't they have somewhere in the region of 1000hp?
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[mr.z]

[Ste]

[G]

If you compare this and say a busa or zx12, then the main differences to acceleration are going to be the longer wheelbase/weight.
Buy a busa and take it to somewhere like big CC and they can probably make it a fair bit faster for the difference you're paying between the two, you'll also be able to keep your original swingarm for when you want to go around corners .

[Kickstart]

[Adam_P]

[McJamweasel]

[Ste]

It could make the daily commute more fun.

[craigT19]

This months ride magazine (think its ride...come with a huge helmet review) has got the bikes first ever road test.

Regards
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