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Triumph Rocket III Touring - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph Rocket III Touring is a heavyweight cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and presence. Powered by a distinctive triple-cylinder engine, it excels at highway touring with its generous fuel capacity, spacious ergonomics, and factory panniers. This bike is renowned for its thunderous character and commanding road presence, making it ideal for experienced cruiser enthusiasts prioritizing comfort and capability.
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph Rocket III Touring |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel 3 into 1 into 2. large volume catalysts in front of chrome-plated exhaust |
| Greenhouse gases | 188.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 8.11 litres/100 km (12.3 km/l or 29.00 mpg) |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterflies |
| Bore x Stroke | 101.6 x 101.6 mm (4.0 x 4.0 inches) |
| Compression | 8.7:1 |
| Torque | 221.00 Nm (22.5 kgf-m or 163.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 148.00 Horsepower">HP (108.0 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 5750 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy 5 spoke |
| Rear brakes diameter | 316 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear tyre | 240/50-R16 |
| Front tyre | 150/80-R17 |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload, 105mm rear wheel travel |
| Front Suspension | Kayaba 43mm forks. 120mm travel fully shrouded uppers |
| Trail | 184 mm (7.2 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel, twin spine. Twin-sided, steel swing arm. |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 5.90 litres (0.39 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,695 mm (66.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 970 mm (38.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,500 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 395.0 kg (870.8 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Windshields |
| Factory warranty | 2 year warranty unlimited mileage |
| Carrying capacity | Panniers |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring analogue fuel gauge, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer and clock |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Phantom Black, Cranberry Red/Phantom Black |
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