New 2010 Roadster

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

Triumph Motorcycles introduce the 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster, the ultimate muscle streetfighter. Boasting the biggest torque figures found on any production motorcycle, the Rocket III Roadster is powered by an uprated version of Triumph’s iconic three-cylinder 2,294cc powerplant. The uprated specs achieving a maximum power increase with torque up 15% to a mighty 224Nm.

The Rocket III Roadster will be fitted with Triumph's sophisticated anti-lock braking system as standard along with a long list of ergonomic and quality improvements over the previous Rocket III.

The new ergonomics give the Rocket III Roadster a completely different riding experience from its predecessors. The new footrests are further back, lower down and more inboard than on the previous Rocket III and Rocket III Classic, creating a comfortable riding position which non-cruiser riders will feel at home with.

The plush new seat sits the rider higher and further forward than before, giving a comfortable and natural leg position while new rear suspension units have been designed to offer a more comfortable ride. This excellent ergonomics package provides a riding position offering reduced reach to the handlebars resulting in a motorcycle that is easier to steer through corners.

The new Rocket III Roadster adopts even more aggressive styling with many components being taken back to black, including the forks, yokes, radiator shroud and rear springs. New silencers, one on each side, are the final touches. These have been designed to release more power and torque and optimise the aural experience.

The Rocket III Roadster will be replacing the existing Rocket III and Rocket III Classic in Triumph's 2010 model line up, while the long-haul Rocket III Touring cruiser will continue.

The Roadster will be available in two black colour options, Metallic Phantom Black and Matt Black, and while the price is yet to be confirmed, the Roadster is expected to be available in dealerships from February 2010.