Triumph Rocket III Classic Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Rocket III Classic motorcycle specifications include a 2,294 cc (139.98 cu in) engine, power of 142 hp (103.6 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 320 kg (705.5 lb).

Key specifications

2006-2009Model years
2,294 ccDisplacement
142 hpPower
200.0 Nm @ 2,500 rpmTorque
320 kgDry weight
740 mmSeat height
24 LFuel tank
1,695 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2006200720082009
Year-specific specification changes

The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
20072008319.3 kg (704 lb)
Front suspension
2009Kayaba 43mm upside down forks. 120mm travel
Front tire
2009150/80-R17
Fuel system
2009Injection. Multipoint sequential electonic fuel injection twin butterflies. progressive linkage on primary butterflies
Power
2008140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
Rear suspension
2009Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 105mm wheel travel
Torque
2008147.0 Nm (15.0 kgf-m or 108.4 ft.lbs) @ 2,500 rpm
Wheelbase
20081,694 mm (66.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
2007200823.84 L (6.30 US gal)
Overall height
20081,166 mm (45.9 inches)
Overall length
20082,499 mm (98.4 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20070.4447 hp/kg
20080.4384 hp/kg
Seat height
2008736 mm (29.0 inches)

How the Triumph Rocket III Classic compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.

Engine power142 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp

About 63% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Triumph models.

Displacement2,294 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 142% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 98th percentile across Triumph models.

Seat height740 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm

About 6% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 17th percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity24 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

About 34% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Triumph database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power93rd

142 hp — more powerful than about 93% of Triumph models with power data.

Displacement98th

2,294 cc — larger displacement than about 98% of Triumph models.

Seat height17th

740 mm — taller than about 17% of Triumph models.

Fuel capacity93rd

24 L — larger than about 93% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Triumph average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Triumph models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,500 mm
This bike

2,500

Triumph avg

2,218

13% above average.

Overall width970 mm
This bike

970

Triumph avg

821

18% above average.

Overall height1,165 mm
This bike

1,165

Triumph avg

1,199

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,695 mm
This bike

1,695

Triumph avg

1,491

14% above average.

Seat height740 mm
This bike

740

Triumph avg

789

6% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line three, four-stroke • 2,294 cc • Liquid cooled • 142 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,695 mmSeat 740 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 150/80-17 front / 240/50-R16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 150/80-17
Rear tire size 240/50-R16
Front tire width 150 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.444 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 443.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 61.9 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line three, four-stroke
Displacement 2,294 cc (139.98 cu in)
Power 142 hp (103.6 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 200.0 Nm (20.4 kgf-m or 147.5 ft.lbs) @ 2,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 101.6 x 94.3 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital – inductive type – via electronic engine management system
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Wet. multi-plate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular steel. twin spine
Front suspension 43 mm upside down forks
Rear suspension Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Rake 32.0°
Trail 152 mm (6.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 150/80-17
Rear tire 240/50-R16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 320 kg (705.5 lb)
Seat height 740 mm (29.1 inches)
Overall length 2,500 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall width 970 mm (38.2 inches)
Overall height 1,165 mm (45.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,695 mm (66.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 24.00 L (6.34 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4438 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Jet Black/Sunset Red. Cherry Red/New England White

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Triumph models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Triumph information before relying on them. Visit the official Triumph website.