Rocket goes touring
Triumph tourer scores a complete make-overTriumph unveiled the latest addition to its Rocket III family at its annual US Dealer Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, recently. The company claims the model represesents its first purpose-built touring cruiser.
The Rocket III touring shares the same 2.3-litre engine platform as the Rocket III, retuned for what the firm describes as lazy, effortless cruising. Otherwise it is claimed to be all-new, with new frame, wheels, suspension, seat, fuel tank, instruments, lights all specifically designed, styled and engineered from scratch to match the custom-touring customer's requirements.
According to the designers: "the suspension is tuned for touring and provides sumptuous ride quality, while the narrower wheels help the Rocket III touring take corners comfortably and easily. The hand and foot controls feature a fully adjustable heel/toe gear lever, chunky hand levers and teardrop footboards."
There are over 70 brand new accessories specifically for this bike. These include a range of seats, a selection of backrests, a variety of luggage options and a multitude of chrome parts.
The Rocket III Touring will be unveiled to the press and public at the Milan Motorcycle Show, which starts on November 7.
It will be available from January at a price of $25,990 (plus ORC).
See Triumph.co.uk
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