The Triumph Rocket III motorcycle specifications include a 2,294 cc (139.98 cu in) engine, power of 140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 5,750 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 320 kg (705.5 lb).
Key specifications
2004-2009Model years
2,294 ccDisplacement
140 hpPower
200.0 Nm @ 2,500 rpmTorque
320 kgDry weight
740 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
1,690 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200420052006200720082009
Year-specific specification changes
The 2004 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)
Frame
20062009Tubular steel. twin spine
Front suspension
200943mm upside down forks. 120mm travel
Fuel system
20052008Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
2009Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. twin butterflies. progressive linkage on primary butterflies
Power
2006142 hp (103.6 kW) @ 6,200 rpm
2007142 hp (103.6 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
2008140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
2009139.5 hp (101.8 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
Rear suspension
2009Chromed 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
200520071,695 mm (66.7 inches)
20081,694 mm (66.7 inches)
20091,695 mm (66.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
200624.00 L (6.34 US gal)
2007200823.84 L (6.30 US gal)
200924.00 L (6.34 US gal)
Overall height
200520071,165 mm (45.9 inches)
20081,166 mm (45.9 inches)
20091,165 mm (45.9 inches)
Overall length
200520072,500 mm (98.4 inches)
20082,499 mm (98.4 inches)
20092,500 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall width
20052009970 mm (38.2 inches)
Power/weight ratio
200520060.4438 hp/kg
20070.4447 hp/kg
20080.4384 hp/kg
20090.4358 hp/kg
Trail
2006152 mm (6.0 inches)
2009148 mm (5.8 inches)
How the Triumph Rocket III 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 power140 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp
About 61% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 91st 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 capacity25 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L
About 40% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 98th percentile across Triumph models.
This model Triumph database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line three, four-stroke • 2,294 cc • Liquid cooled • 140 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,690 mmSeat 740 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 150/80-V 17 front / 240/50-V 16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
150/80-V 17 |
| Rear tire size |
240/50-V 16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.438 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
437.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
61.0 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 |
140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 5,750 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 |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Tubular steel, twin spine |
| Front suspension |
43mm upside down forks |
| Rear suspension |
Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Rake |
32.0° |
| Trail |
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
150/80-V 17 |
| Rear tire |
240/50-V 16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
320 kg (705.5 lb) |
| Seat height |
740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,480 mm (97.6 inches) |
| Overall width |
880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,690 mm (66.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
25.00 L (6.61 US gal) |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h |
2.80 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.4375 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Jet Black, Cardinal Red |
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