2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT
Two new Rocket 3s, following on from the recent announcement of the Rocket 3 Factory CustomTriumph’s relaunch of its Rocket 3 line-up up is now complete, with the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT to join the Rocket 3 Factory Custom as joint custodians of the thumping 2458cc in-line triple engine.
And while the Rocket 3 TFC is a limited-edition model – just 25 will be coming to Australia – the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT are volume-production models, and are expected to arrive in Australia in December 2019 and January 2020 respectively.
Pricing is yet to be announced.
What are the differences between the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT?
The Rocket 3 R is described as the “ultimate muscle roadster” and has mid-mount controls, roadster-style handlebars and a 773mm seat height, while the Rocket 3 GT has a more laid-back disposition: touring-oriented handlebars, forward controls, a lower 750mm seat height, heated grips and a brushed aluminium height-adjustable pillion backrest.
What do the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT have in common?
Plenty, including interchangeable twin and single seat set-ups, while the power and torque from the massive triple engine are imposing: 221Nm at 4000rpm and 167hp (124.5kW) at 6000rpm.
The Rockets are also 40kg lighter than the previous generation: the dry weight of the Rocket 3 R is 291kg and 294kg for the Rocket 3 GT.
Other common features include:
- Hydroformed exhaust headers, delivering a deep growling triple sound;
- Torque-assist hydraulic clutch;
- Twin LED headlights;
- Avon Cobra tyres;
- Single-sided swingarm;
- Hidden folding pillion footrests;
- Twenty-spoke cast aluminium wheels with a 240mm 16-inch rear tyre;
- Brembo Stylema monobloc brakes and adjustable Showa suspension;
- TFT instruments with illuminated switch cubes;
- Cornering ABS and traction control;
- Four riding modes, LED lighting, hill hold control, cruise control and keyless ignition;
- Underseat USB charging; and
- Over 50 dedicated accessories, including an all-new luggage range, bi-directional quickshifter, integrated GoPro control system, Triumph TFT connectivity and tyre pressure monitoring.
What colours will they come in?
- Rocket 3 R: Korosi Red or Phantom Black; and
- Rocket 3 GT: Silver Ice and Storm Grey with a Korosi Red pinstripe decal, or Phantom Black
Related links:
EICMA: 2015 Triumph Rocket X
Jet-powered Triumph Rocket 3
Launch report: Triumph Rocket III Roadster
Triumph Roadster launched on a drag strip
Rocket goes touring
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